OEMTF apologizes for the nature of these graphic pictures. Shyanne does, however, deserve for you to see these pictures. They were taken when she was spayed. Found inside her was a badly ruptured uterus, the result of prolonged, unproductive **hard** labor. In other words Shyanne labored with no veterinarian intervention, there was a serious problem and she was not helped in any way. That Shyanne lived through this ordeal is incredible, such a situation usually results in the death of the dam. The photos show dead and decaying puppies, remnants of bone, cartilege, skulls, fur, tissue, etc. found loose in her peritoneal cavity. This scenario (above) is as good a description of a dog farmer/puppy miller as you will ever hear. Shyanne was obviously not a good producer - poor baby.

When questioned, the veterinarian who performed the spay on Shyanne, gave his considered opinion of what might have happened to Shyanne:

1. What does he think happened to cause uterine rupture? Answer: Terribly unusual occurrence. He thinks the uterus contracted down (during whelping) and actually pushed that puppy (or possibly two) through a hole in the weakened uterine wall. Then the momentum "plugged up the hole" in the uterus and "walled off" the bones/fur/substance, which adhered to the lower abdominal wall, basically in scar tissue.

2. Could Shania REALLY have whelped a live litter on July 26, 2003? Answer: Maybe, she could have. This puppy (or puppies if there were 2, he could not be certain) would have been the last one(s) to come down the uterine "horn", as the hole was just past the left ovary. He said he did not count up all the bones exactly to see if indeed they "added" up to just one puppy, or maybe two. But not more than two for sure.

3. Wouldn't the post-whelp veterinarian examination catch this? Answer: Yes, the vet "should" have felt a lump in the lower belly, and it would/should have shown up on an xray - if an xray was taken. But if Shyanne was totally relaxed and showing no visible problems, maybe the vet didn't even check that carefully. IF they had done xrays pre-delivery to count the pups, then that would have also been indicative of a problem, since she would not have delivered the total # of pups. Even though xrays are not as exact as an ultrasound for a puppy count, it would have been a guideline for a puppy count.

This is only the 2nd such "ruptured uterus" (the veterinarian)seen in his lifetime of practice, and he's in his 50's - has seen thousands of deliveries over the years.

Sire Henry The Hallowed WP946796/04, Owner S & P Finley, Breeder Denny & Debbie Hagewood, Fawn Black Mask AKC DNA #V226334, DOB 11/1/99	Sire Cuban Awesome Deer, WP711844/04, Owner Beatrix Taylor, Breeder M Miller, Fawn Black Mask, DOB 6/25/96	Sire Deer Runs Awesome Andre, WP653445/04, Owner Melinda Miller, Breeder K Olds, Fawn Black Mask, DOB 8/4/95	Sire Awesome Spartacus Of Harper WP395833/01, Apricot Black Mask
			Dam Sadie May Olds WP464091/07, Fawn Black Mask
		Dam Winstons Little Annabelle WP576990/06, Owner Melinda Miller, Breeder J Sanburn, Fawn, DOB 7/30/94	Sire Alanosouthwind's Sir Winston WP358558/04, Fawn Black Mas
			Dam Southwinds Little Gypsyqueen WP469304/03, Fawn Black Mask
	Dam Powerheads Gentle Breeze, WP770553/02, Owner S & P Finley, Breeder John Hardin & Steve Truitt, Apricot Black Mask, DOB 3/10/97	Sire CH Groppetti Thorg Of Windzor WP696849/04, Owner Steve Truitt, Breeder Donald & Patty Warfield, Fawn Black Mask, DOB 12/28/95	Sire CH Semper Fi Groppetti Gargoyle WP504375/03, Fawn Black Mask OFA25G
			Dam Groppetti Tug Boat Annie, WP449887/02, Fawn Black Mask OFA35E
		Dam Powerheads Windwalker WP581990/08, Owner John Hardin & Steve Truitt, Breeder Karen Langford, Apricot Black Mask, DOB 10/14/94	Sire Little Mound's Brutus WP416345/07, Brindle
			Dam Little Mound's My Baby WP425415/04, Apricot Black Mask
Dam Miss Hannah Sue WP809724/02, Owner-Breeder B Austin & S Rantz, Brindle Black Mask, DOB 9/5/97	Sire Sr Fat Boy Austin WP462098/08, Owner B Austin, Breeder Pete Box, Fawn Black Mask, DOB 1/24/93	Sire Petes Little Goliath WP317788/03, Owner Pete Box, Breeder Judy Bohle, Fawn Black Mask, DOB 11/15/90	Sire CH Haydens Gulliver CD WG039126 , Fawn
			Dam Evergreens Ivy League Image WG124318 , Fawn Black Mask
		Dam Evergreens Misty Lady WP303651/02, Owner Pete Box, Breeder Judy Bohle, Fawn Black Mask, DOB 8/5/90	Sire CH Haydens Gulliver CD WG039126 , Fawn
			Dam Yarraville Kenai Alyeska WG219700 ,(Canada) Fawn Black Mask
	Dam Miss Christy Softail WP374886/10 07-94 Fawn Black Mask ,DOB 10/5/91	Sire Sammy Boy WG320295 02-91 Fawn Black Mask	Sire Brezy Points Sampson WF736426 , Fawn Black Mask
			Dam Brezy Points Deliah WG071852, Fawn Black Mask
		Dam Massy Mo WG320296 02-91 Fawn Black Mask	Sire Sundance's Tobey The Jester WF691963, Fawn Black Mask
			Dam Meadowlark Frannie Chae WF834363 , Fawn Black Mask

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