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Matilda at home.

Posted by anonymous on December 15, 2011 at 4:20 AM

I have had the pleasure of having Matilda stay with us today at home. She was so stressed at the vets, she paced constantly in the cage going around and around, Barry and I collected her around 11 am and took her home.  We thanked Jarrett (and he got a nice box of choccies too, as did the other staff) for saving her life, and working until nearly midnight.  What can we say?  We just love our vets.  They are outstanding and incredibly kind and focused people.  Did we say we love our vets?  Here is Jarrett handing over Matilda this morning.

Today Tilly has spent the day with the Norman gang.  She has been out in the courtyard pottering around.  She has been in the kitchen blocked off, so she can do her thing and find her surroundings.  Right now she is curled up under a blanket and I did hear some snoring.  She has eaten very little, and drank less, but she nearly died last night, and we all agreed, let her sleep as much as she can, and let her body do the rest.  Matilda has had a life of hell.  Her body is depleted and she has suffered, it shows in everything she does.  Her will to survive is so raw and so poignant, you cannot help but be swept up with it.  She potters, she sleeps she eats.  Good for her.  From the look of her tummy she as bore many babies, in a state that we can only imagine, and she has endured this.  She is fragile, delicate and transient.  But she is here now with us, and we are grateful.  Linda her Mum is coming to collect her shortly.  How blessed we have been today with all our bubs being so respectful of a little dog who has suffered such an enormous amount.  Perhaps it is better she cannot speak, for I don't know I would want to hear her story.  Just to know her is enough.  Get well soon darling girl,   We think you are amazing.

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6 Comments

Reply chris lecher
04:44 AM on December 15, 2011 
I am in awe of this darling girl. Her will to survive is amazing & humbling.We are all praying for your recovery baby girl.With positive & loving thoughts winging their way to you. Love you.xxxxxxxx
Reply Carol & Kim
04:55 AM on December 15, 2011 
Dear Matilda keep on fighting baby girl. You have been through so much you will need lots of rest and sleep. You are in our prayers stay strong. Thanks RWL and the wonderful vets, you always go above and beyond the call. Blessings to you all. Hugs and kisses to you Matilda. XXXXXX
Reply Robyn
05:11 AM on December 15, 2011 
The Christmas miracle !!! Keep going little sweet pie. You are amazing. More XXXX & cuddles on their way to you tonight. What fabulous vets
Reply Catherine
05:51 AM on December 15, 2011 
Robyn, you are so right, Matilda really is a Christmas miracle. This is what the season is about,helping these poor little darlings who have been neglected , forgotten and abused. God Bless you "Tilly", you are a little angel. xxx/ooo
Reply Lois
05:45 PM on December 15, 2011 
I have been away for two days and just read about darling Tilly, get well soon baby girl we all love you xxxxxxx
Reply Helen and Fred
06:37 PM on December 15, 2011 
We hope that every day will be better for this little sweetheart because she deserves some 'time in the sun.
It's something that is hard to explain, but when there's a 'will to survive' you must keep going. We have had foster dogs who have had enough and have let us know that they want to go. But Sooty had that 'will' and has gonne on to enjoy his life.
Athough at times you may doubt yourself, in the end they will tell you. We know that those caring for Matilda have her best interest at heart.