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Bev Murchison · **Posted:** Sat Apr 07, 2012 11:03 pm

Kim K's little Poppy is in emergency surgery tonight. Please pray for her and her mommy Kim. It's some sort of spinal problem affecting her rear legs. Updates are on Facebook. Thank you for your prayers. xxooxxoo

Gail Mc · **Joined:** Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:55 pm **Posts:** 959

Praying for little Poppy and her mommie, Kim. I've been following this on Facebook and it's so very sad. Poppy's a beautiful, precious little girl and Kim is a wonderful friend and Cocker Mom. Prayers for the surgeon and a very successful surgery and recovery for Poppy. God bless Poppy and Kim.

MJ Watt · **Joined:** Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:28 pm **Posts:** 1399

Thanks for posting this! Geez, our little forum family is having lots of medical issues. :sad

Prayers for Poppy. Poppy is not only a sweetheart, but a fighter; she's been through a similar surgery just a little over a year ago.

Hugs and prayers for Kim, as we all know what a stressful time this is for her.

:hp

Kaman · **Joined:** Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:34 pm **Posts:** 135

Thinking of you Poppy. :hp

Michelle Olsen · **Posted:** Sun Apr 08, 2012 12:38 am

Sending prayers for healing and strength to Kim and Poppy.

Vickie · **Posted:** Sun Apr 08, 2012 4:44 am

I was so hoping she wouldn't need surgery! Prayers coming....

TinaP · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 3:21 pm **Posts:** 3050

Oh no! Keeping Kim and Poppy in my prayers.

MJ Watt · **Joined:** Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:28 pm **Posts:** 1399

Keep praying. Poppy came out of surgery, but seems to have a bruised spinal cord, which means bleeding. Prayers are for her spinal cord to heal and for her to walk again!

:hp

RosieA · **Posted:** Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:01 am

Adding my prayers...

Julie Hydro · **Posted:** Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:15 am

Poor Poppy having to go through this again.

Bonzawani · **Posted:** Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:07 pm

Wishing for a complete and speedy recovery!

Bonz

marsha o · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 8:07 am **Posts:** 1687

sending my prayers

Claire M · **Posted:** Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:07 pm

Sending positive thoughts for Kim and Poppy. Poppy has been through so much in her short life.

sapandeep · **Joined:** Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:29 pm **Posts:** 173

My prayers are coming your way...she'll be fine..

Kim Kiernan · **Posted:** Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:45 pm

Thank you everyone for your continued prayers. Dr. feels she does have feeling in her toes though she's not moving much yet. She has blood now in her urine though, so he's put her on an antibiotic. I'm not sure if the rupture caused this or if it was just a coincidence. I will get another update tomorrow. She will be in the hospital another 2-3 days. I take my national vet tech boards on Wednesday so I really hope they release her after my test. Thank you all for your support.

beckyboo · **Joined:** Sat Apr 23, 2011 3:35 pm **Posts:** 933

Sending prayers and hugs for Poppy

sandyo · **Posted:** Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:57 am

Sending positive thoughts and prayers for poppy and Kim

al last · **Posted:** Mon Apr 09, 2012 1:55 pm

Adding our prayers for you both.

BobbieShier · **Posted:** Mon Apr 09, 2012 2:44 pm

Prayers are still being said for Poppy and you. :luv

Cindy · **Posted:** Mon Apr 09, 2012 2:54 pm

Kim, you and Poppy continue to be in our thoughts, prayers, and hearts. Hoping to hear that things are improving. Will check back.
(((HUGS))),
Cindy, Oliver, and Annie

Kim Kiernan · **Posted:** Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:00 pm

Poppy is getting released out of the hospital tomorrow! We won't know though for 4 to 6 weeks though whether or not she will continue to be paralyzed. She will need lots of crate rest and steroids to heal the bruise spinal cord. I'm hoping the sling will work to help her go potty. Luckily I still have the doggie stroller from Dec 2010 when she had neck disc rupture surgery. It'll really help confine her while being able to take her with me working around the house.

Thanks again and keep the prayers coming!

Cindy · **Posted:** Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:14 pm

I came back hoping for an update. Thanks, Kim. Prayers will continue for a complete recovery, although you will aways be on guard. I used a sling for Oliver when he had his back injury. It worked fairly well. Chip also built a ramp to go down the two stairs to our front yard so there would be no additional pressure on his spine. If the Vet hasn't already showed you, ask for a lesson on the best ways to move and lift Poppy.

Sandy H · **Posted:** Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:05 am

Sending my prayers for Poppy. This must be so scary for you Kim, my thoughts for you too.

Marianne E · **Posted:** Tue Apr 10, 2012 12:32 pm

More positive healing prayers being sent for Poppy!

And, Kim, I will be thinking positive thoughts for you on Wednesday as you take your board exams!

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