Anka

09/05/2024

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18/04/2024

Little pupdate; AnKa hit a little bump in the road a few weeks ago. What we thought was a sensitivity to a cleanser was actually a symptom of hypothyroidism. We are very fortunate to have THE BEST veterinary team. AnKa was lovingly cared for, quickly diagnosed and treatment was started immediately. Being a few weeks in on her medication, her skin issue has improved and I’m noticing other changes that wouldn’t have been identifiable as abnormal. In my own learning, I found it interesting that hypothyroidism can cause abnormal sensations and movement in the legs and feet. That would have been impossible to recognize with AnKa. We can tell a lot about her needs by the changes in her behavior, specifically her leg movement; we know when she needs to go outside by the way she moves her legs and looks at us. Now with medication, she’s moving her legs more purposefully during the day, and less spontaneously during the night. We are taking a lot of extra, “false alarm” trips outside as we learn her new changes is movement/behavior and what they mean. No, this will not allow her to walk, but I do think it slightly improved the sensation in her legs. Glad that we found something easy to manage and that her love of bacon-peanut butter outweighs her dislike of taking pills. She’s a champ!
Her skin is almost ready to get in her cart harness so she can burn some rubber in the yard- until then she’s content with sunning on a blanket in the grass, bossing the big dogs around.
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31/03/2024

AnKa girl has had a busy weekend- PNW dogs know you have to take the sun this time of year whenever you can get it.
The sun set on Friday evening as the dogs finished their final round of chase around the yard.
Saturday AnKa met some friends with The MustLuvBoxers rescue for a pack walk…. Or ride if you are the diva in a stroller.
Sunday. Rest, recover, recharge. 💤
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11/02/2024

No better way to spend a rainy day. Getting cozy and taking a nap. AnKa has her preferred side to lay/sit on, so part of our routine is making sure she lays on her opposite side to help her skin, muscles and lungs. We found that the boppy pillow for babies makes the perfect support for her while she’s in on her right side. It’s hidden under the blanket in the photo, along her with PEMF therapy mat. She likes to snooze on anything soft and fuzzy. Also picked up a pack of her favorite tennis balls while I was out, they aren’t the easiest to find and a regular tennis ball just will not do.
Happy Sunday from AnKa and her crew.
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05/02/2024

The sun is out, the sky is far too blue to stay inside. Beautiful day to play ball and run down the little hill as fast as those wheels will go-
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31/01/2024

This is 4️⃣ !! Happy Birthday AnKa!! 💜🥳
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30/01/2024

Happy 4th Birthday AnKa!! 💜🥳

18/01/2024

Happy National Boxer Day! 01.17.2024
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07/01/2024

Lazy Sunday… the snuggle is real-
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23/12/2023

I wish I could have taken photos while holding AnKa and the peanut workout ball she uses for PT. She looked like a toddler in a bouncy chair springing back and forth on her ball, with her favorite toy in her mouth the entire time. Whatever makes a workout more fun 🤷‍♀️
Note Walter pouting on the background after having his octopus toy stolen from him by the little brindle toy bandit.
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09/12/2023

Rainy, windy, PNW day- While AnKas brother Walter refuses to step outside without his jacket, AnKa rolled through the puddles and chased the leaves like a wild woman 😂. After getting cleaned up and dried off, there’s nothing better then a warm blanket to burrow into for a post play nap. 💤
I’ve been looking at dog specific heating pads/beds and have found very mixed reviews. If anyone can recommend a good one, or tell us which type to avoid, AnKa and I would much appreciate it. Thank you in advance!
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02/12/2023

Contrary to what it looks like, AnKa is NOT nuzzled into a warm blanket (room temp blanket, call ASPCA on me now). She’s lounging on her new Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field (PEMF) therapy mat. We were so happy with the results of the Assisi loop; I took advantage of the Black Friday sale and ordered a mat made by a different company.It must feel good because she snuggled on into it and gave me the same side eye that I usually get when her blankets cold, when it turned off. Happy dog. Happy Dog-Mom. Always excited to add another tool to our kit to aide in all of our pooches feeling the best they can. I just love her sweet face! 💕
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23/11/2023

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF)- same concept as the Assisi loop that I’ve raved about but NOT disposable, and treats much larger areas. The only Black Friday sale I’ve been keeping an eye out for- $100 off.
We had great results with PEMF/Assisi loop, my mom has been very happy with this mat and saw noticeable improvements with her dog in a week or two.
It comes with a cover, no need to order a cover separately unless you want an extra. Very user friendly.

SAVE $100 on your next order!

14/11/2023

Let me set the scene; AnKa and her kitty Farva were playing their normal game, he hides under a blanket and pops out at her from the recliner. Holly and Walter were snuggled up on the giant dog bed, humans present as well WITHOUT A CAMERA. Farva loves to jump from the recliner to the couch and AnKa watches him fly over head and barks with accomplishment as if she has chased him away. Of all photo opportunities to miss, this was a big one. Farva went airborne and Anka stood up on all fours to “ruff” talk him during his fly by. It was like slow motion, the humans looked at each other is disbelief, Walter and Holly did the same- poor Farva was sailing forward while looking back at Anka standing and he had a crash landing into the couch (he’s unharmed). AnKa realized she was standing up on all 4’s, looks at me shocked and plopped right back down. There were cheers, excited barks and a cat that now has to reevaluate his tactics. A few moments on her feet might not seem like much, but to us it’s a big accomplishment worth celebrating.

(Side note; thank you for the well wishes for Holly. No diagnosis but she’s definitely feeling better and we are so grateful for that. We are sooo lucky to have such an amazing, caring vet team to oversee our kiddos)

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13/11/2023

One kid in the house is sick, everyone seems to sense it and lay low. Holly hasn’t been feeling well, we are crossing our fingers for a treatable diagnoses. AnKa, lover of all things soft and pillows, inherited our spare body pillow. All 42lbs of her manages to consume all 4 feet of pillow…
She’s a diva in the truest sense of the word.
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21/10/2023

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17/10/2023

MustLuvBoxers Rescue stepped up, major kudos to the incredible foster home that has blessed this mama with a sense of peace she has probably never known…
Warning, some of the photos are tough to see. If anyone would like to help, they have created an Amazon wishlist for this special, much deserving bunch.

14/10/2023

The warm blanket, laundry, bandit was busted today. Crime in progress was caught on camera. She’s so proud of herself, no remorse.
Did I set the camera up because I know this dog well? Yes.
I am surprised with what was found? No.
Did I take the blanket away from her? Again, no.
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12/10/2023

The darnedest things happen around here sometimes. I am 100% sure I just pulled this very blanket out of the dryer and put it on the recliner to fold. Returning from swapping laundry and it appears as though someone was able to rock the recliner just enough to get the blanket within reach to pull it down. Now there is 38lbs of pure brindle, sweetness, passed out cold on it…. I just don’t have it in me to take it back. Electric warming blanket season must be here.
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11/10/2023

AnKas brother, Walter, has entree the 3rd annual dirtiest dog competition. He frequently gives himself a mud bath so he can come inside and take a shower… goofy boy. We chose MustLuvBoxers Rescue as our foundation of choice, they will pick a dog foundation to donate a portion of their sales to. Voting can be done daily, and if you have a dirty dog too, you can enter using the link below! Thanks!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

11/10/2023

It’s been a while…. We have been laying low and taking it easy. AnKas just gotten over another urinary tract infection 😤. Luckily we caught it super early before the lab test looked too awful. -The perks of an incredible vet. After doing some research, we added a couple new tools so to speak, to our arsenal of UTI preventatives. We are hopeful it will keep them at bay. AnKa wasn’t able to compete in the “wildest ear competition”, didn’t want to add any excitement t when she was busy getting well. We do have a Halloween costume competition coming up, if you have any good ideas for a costume on wheels, please drop your suggestions below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

25/08/2023

Does anyone else’s dog have a favorite toy, or ball? I kept finding tennis balls as I was cleaning and piled up a good half dozen AnKa. After conducting a very thorough, scent, squish and taste test, she found the chosen one and none of the others would do.
In the last slide I added the schedule to an event I think we should probably take her to this weekend. What do you all think, these ears competition worthy?? 🏆
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22/08/2023

When the air quality stinks (literally) and your brachycephalic dogs shouldn’t go outside- you turn on the air purifier and play with your feline friends.
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18/08/2023

Dads day off is AnKas favorite day. She’s a cuddly, lovey girl but in her eyes, the sun rises and sets on her dad. He’s not a fan of social media, so doesn’t get seen on here much; but the photos I snag when no one knows I’m watching are my favorite.
He’s the man behind the multiple cart builds, the late night potty outings, the greatest creator of pillow walls to keep tennis balls from rolling out of her reach. He has mastered cart adjustments and creative add ons to keep her comfortable and on the move. From the time her tiny frame fit in the palm of his hand, he has been wrapped around her paw. I love the way they love each other, and the glow in her eyes as she watches his every move. The true definition of a daddy’s girl. 🌸

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18/08/2023

I’m convinced this child was born with advocacy for animals in his blood. His mission originally started here, in the PNW, about 30 minutes north of us. Romans love of animals was shown in videos of him, much younger, while visiting dogs and cats at our local humane society. His efforts have continued to grow, even after moving out of state. Now his program is at risk of no longer being able to continue saving animals and advocating for their well being.
The animal world is a better place because of Roman, if you too would like them continue to operate, the link is in their post shared below.

WHAT IF …
‼️I TOLD YOU THIS IS THE END‼️

* That despite our best efforts we CANNOT continue after September.
* Our operating costs are $300,000 year primarily covered through the generosity of private donors.
* That our monthly expenses average $25,000 / month
* When we had to move the van and our drivers from Texas to Georgia our insurance over doubled to $11,000 per year .. which is due in November
* Our fuel costs are over $30,000 / year
* The van’s maintenance has doubled every year since 2021. For 2023 we are already at $11,000
* Our vetting costs are over $50,000 / year
* Although we only charge our adopters $200 of their $500 adoption fee for transport it actually costs us upwards of $700 per dog.
* Our drivers are our only paid staff, everyone else is volunteer and has other jobs. Mom for example dedicates 80+ hrs a month to making sure PFR runs … on top of her full time job.
* That over the last 11 months we pulled or transferred 162 dogs & cats from the Burke County Shelter.
* That we have transported 244 dogs and 12 cats in 2023
* We still have 6 dogs in our … two of which are longer medical (Heartworms)

I am so incredibly heartbroken, actually we all are. Everything we have built feels like it’s crumbling beneath us. Dad and Sarah have been unbelievable transporters. We brought it internal to make sure the dogs got the absolute best … that all ends. The stress of it all has taken a massive toll on us.

We also cannot continue to operate with the stress of not knowing if we can cover our expenses month to month. We need $100,000 to cover us through the end of the year and buy us some time. Without it we will no longer be able to help dogs as we have done for nearly 7 years. Despite our best efforts we simply do not have the funds to cover our operating costs.

If you want to see us continue we have to have reliable funding sources. Please consider setting up a month donation if you believe in our mission. We have over 100,000 followers … imagine the impact that just $5 per follower could have.

Venmo:
Last 4 of phone # 4416
PayPal:

I believe through PayPal and Facebook you can set up reoccurring monthly donations.

19/04/2023

Sometimes I have to remind myself just how tiny she was… tiny in size, large in attitude- AnKa at 16-18 weeks old, maybe 4.5 lbs by that time -
“Though she be but little, she is fierce”

09/04/2023

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24/04/2020

It takes a dog time to get comfortable and then their true personality comes out. Here I thought I picked up a sweet little puppy but I got an adorable little jokester instead. She’s cute and she knows it; she will steal your shoes, try to take the socks off your feet, grab your drawstring and try to pants you and then cuddle up so lovingly that you can’t help but forget about every shenanigan she has pulled that day. There was a lot of play time (No, Walter didn’t hike his leg on her, he was making sure not to step on her). Some naps, a good work out- Thank you Peggy for the balance disks. Anka learned some weight distribution, worked on her balance and core strength. She ended her evening with a warm swim and lots of cuddles.

22/04/2020

**Update** 8 pounds on the money!

It’s almost weigh in Wednesday, anyone like to take a guess where our girls is at?

21/04/2020

I don’t imagine tolling under Walter will be an option much longer, little miss is growing like a w**d. They are such buddies he even cheers her on during swim sessions.