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Caption: Vivian From Rescue to Home Free
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Caption: Vivian spent her first eight years in southern Missouri with a dog breeder. She was rescued along with 11 English springer spaniels in fall of 2014 by the Missouri chapter of ESRA.
She spent her foster time in Kansas City, along with Finley, her fellow Magical Missouri 11 rescue mate.
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Caption: Once Rachel and Marlene set eyes on this bonded pair of sisters, with their missing teeth and all, there was no going back.
Vivian and Finley headed to Lawrence, Kansas in March 2015.
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Caption: The first night was a little scary, but Marlene assured Vivian she was safe and at her "furever" home
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Caption: Finley let's Marlene know she thinks she likes it here.
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Caption: Vivian learning how great grass feels...
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Caption: ...and she hasn't stopped mastering her springer sprawl.
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Caption: Napping is a must.
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Caption: Through it all, Finley was at her side. Best cuddle buddies.
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Caption: As Vivian settled in, like with some rescues, health issues started to show up. Here she is suffering from an infection that resulted from a surgery to get rid of an ulcer on her eye.
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Caption: She was in the 5 percent that get an infection.
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Caption: Life goes on. Getting stronger and healthier.
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Caption: Life is a Journey A few months into life in their furever home, Finley's health took a turn, and she was diagnosed with end stage kidney failure.
She never let it show, she wanted to be with us. She was truly free and happy. Her clouded past was in the past. She made the most of everyday.
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Caption: Vivian became an only child in early August. Our hearts are breaking.
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Caption: Hanging with Rachel at work. Vivian is a valuable asset to the staff!
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Caption: Rocking her snood, keeping her ears back and out of the food. The lack of teeth doesn't slow her down.
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Caption: Ready for kisses.