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Rottweiler Nina--Bad knees but not a bad bone in her body.

  • #2 Update on Princess Nina

      2 October 2021
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    If Princess Nina could talk, we imagine this is what she would say….

    Hi, my name is Nina, I prefer Princess Nina, I’m 5years young. My whole life was dark until Aunty Tracey from Rottweiler Rescue & Rehoming came to get me after the lovely people at the pound saw the good in me. Sadly, these past couple of months all I’ve known is pain and sometimes I don’t play with my foster uncle & aunty as it hurts too much. It takes me all my effort and time to jump onto their bed or the couch and sometimes I have to be lifted up. A little over a month ago my foster uncle took me to the vet because he could see I had a limp and wasn’t weight bearing on my back paw. There they gave me some medicine that put me to sleep, (seriously, going to sleep like that it makes me feel icky) but I get a treat when I wake up, so that makes up for it. They took some pictures, did I mention I love having my picture taken….you have been warned!, I don’t know what they were talking about, but it made my foster uncle get all watery eyed, so I gave him a big kiss right up the side of the cheek. You are my humans and it’s the first time I’ve ever had anyone fighting for me; fighting for me to have surgery and fighting to save me from pain. I so wish I could give everyone a kiss too…ohhh did someone say ‘treat’!

    Dear sweet Princess Nina, she is such a funny girl – check out her typical sleeping pose and that grin; wonder what she was dreaming about!

    We’re doing this for Princess Nina and will move mountains. We are so grateful having each and every one of you standing with us climbing this steep hill. A share, donation or a nice comment to keep going; it all helps. We have a long way to go but with the help of so many beautiful people we know we will get there. Thank you so much for all your generosity so far, you will never know how truly appreciative we are…THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

    Love and puppy kisses from #PrincessNina #RRRNZ

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  • Nina Update #1

      22 September 2021
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    Update on Princess Nina

    ‘Ohhh foster aunty; people really do care…look at how much we have raised towards our goal! You know, in my sleep I dream of chasing balls, walking on all four paws, playing tug and so many other things that currently hurt me if I try BUT I am enjoying being run around after and getting that extra pampering.’

    Just a short wee update on our girl; she continues to struggle with her walking and playing and battles to get up the stairs, but in saying that she still REALLY wants to try and pushes through the pain. She gets tired so easily, which breaks our heart.

    The vet advised after the surgery she will spend 4-6 weeks in a confined space as she is not allowed to play or move around too much as it could cause damage to her knee/s. The way the vet explained it is, ‘she will all of a sudden, be out of pain’ and she will want to run and play and be a dog again, but at that crucial recovery time she could also do a lot of damage to the knee/s before her body settles in. So, we are about to embark on getting her used to being in a dog crate in the lounge room for a short time every day…wish us luck! In the meantime, look at this picture of Princess Nina rocking her bandana, how cute is she…

    Most importantly, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to everyone who has donated or shared so far, you will never know how truly thankful we are. Your support is invaluable to us and we appreciate you standing with us as we need your help to make this a reality; please keep sharing our Princess Nina’s story.

    Love and puppy kisses from #PrincessNina #RRRNZ

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