Sues' Springin'Spaniels

11/08/2025

08/18/2025

Another Triggering post.
Let’s talk about dewclaws, shall we.... And why removing them is barbaric as hell.
If you’re buying from a breeder who cuts off a perfectly healthy body part just because it’s “easier” for them, run fast!
The dewclaw isn’t useless.
It’s not “extra.”
It’s functional, connected by tendons, muscles, and nerves.
It helps stabilize the wrist, grip terrain, and even aids in self grooming and chewing.
When you rip it off a days old puppy, you’re not doing them a favor, you’re permanently altering their structure, their balance, and in many cases, their future joint health.
All for aesthetics.
All for tradition.
That’s not ethical breeding. That’s mutilation.
If a breeder tells you “the vet said they don’t need them”, ask yourself......
Is this someone who deeply understands functional canine anatomy?
Or someone who follows outdated vet school protocol that’s decades behind species appropriate care?
Breeders who claim to be “health-focused” but still chop dewclaws are exposing their priorities loud and clear.
They don’t get it.
They don’t want to.
And they sure as hell don’t deserve your trust.
Dogs aren’t décor.
They’re living, breathing animals built by nature with intention.
Stop normalizing amputation for convenience.
If you want a healthy dog, start by supporting breeders who treat them like the sentient beings they are.
Where everything stays intact and nothing has harmed their immune system.

03/15/2025

My beautiful Xerina❤💔
My heart is broken-
It's been three weeks and the hurt, the disbelief has just become more real.
God help me😭
I miss you SO much-
You made so many people happy.
Buster and I pray and cry together every day.
I think I'm crazy as I never dreamed it would be this hard. You filled all the empty voids in my life. I will NEVER forget the unconditional love you gave every day. You were such a blessing on this earthly life for me and many others. Jesus has to know what a loving, kind soul you carried.
Love and miss you my dearest, precious Xerina Vom King Charles❤
You was KIND-
You was SMART-
You was IMPORTANT-
MOMMA loved you more than all the stars in the sky and all the water in the ocean😭❤

02/22/2025

"XERINA VOM KING CHARLES"
November 20, 2012- February 20,2025
My heart is broken and in disbelief as Xerina passed away on Thursday late evening in her sleep. This came as an extreme shock as she has done so extremely well since her big surgery in November.

Xerina was much more than just another dog. She gave birth to several litters of puppies and touched peoples lives everywhere she went. She visited nursing homes, Hospice houses and enjoyed meeting new humans everywhere she went.
She leaves behind her life partner Buster Vom King Charles who is so extremely lost and sad🥲
This came unexpected as we had gained renewed hope when Xerina did so well after her surgery.
God give me strength as the grief and loss seem unbearable.
Rest in peace my beautiful Xerina.
She was KIND-
She was SMART-
She was IMPORTANT-
SHE WAS LOVED!!!!

11/22/2024

UPDATE AS OF 8:00 A.M. 11/ 22/24-
Viewer discretion advised😢😒🐕
We are home 🙏🏻
Thank you all again for all the messages,phone calls,thoughts and prayers. Xerina has been so resilient it's absolutely unbelievable. She has over 100 sturtures inside and out that have to be ice packed and lots of meds for pain,infection control and inflammation. The trip home she was truly amazing. Aunt Nona sat in the back with her and kept her quiet. Only three stops-
Buster is SO happy she is home😊 I ask for continued prayers as she has a long journey to recovery. I am posting a couple photos of the hormonal mass and the ovarian mass. I haven't received the others yet this morning. VCA Vet Hospital has asked for permission to post Xerinas story as it was a very unusual and complicated one. I will share the link when it becomes available.
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS ALL YOU KIND SOULS,
XERINA & SUE🫂🐕

11/21/2024

Update as of 8:00a.m. 11/21/24-
Xerina went through a 5 hr surgery to remove a hormonol mass and a couple other mass'.
She is still hospitalized and not "out of the woods" but we are praying that she will wake enough to drink and eat a bit on her own so we can take her home🙏🏻.
I'm overwhelmed and humbled by the outpouring of love and compassion shown for Sweet Xerina. She has over 100 babies out there all over the country and I know they are all as sweet and smart like their Momma💞🐕
I'm asking for continued prayers as we push through this journey and our long drive home when she is discharged. Special thanks to my Frister Nona for taking the time to be here with me!!!
Also don't forget about "husband Buster"
Thanks to my husband Tom and Lee Sorum for comforting him while his wife,Xerina is gone. He is truly lost without her😢

11/20/2024

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