Oh my gosh, Nicole!!! That is so scary! And you saved the babies! I can't believe how cognizant you were while trying to gather the pups, thinking about how to keep them from going toward the fox etcetera. Good job on being so present, wow! Amazing what we can do in a crisis, isn't it? You should be very proud
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But yep, the after effects can leave you pretty shaken up -- after all that adrenaline and "fight or flight" stress on the body, you just feel on edge and worn out at the same time. Lots of hugs!