I am surprised at that because that is severely limiting the people who can adopt her. Due to her extreme circumstance and the fact she gets along fine with other dogs--couldn't the rescue change their listing to reflect that? If this hasn't been done already, it would be great to see if she relates well with kids (even if they are older kids) and see if she does well with cats to give her a bigger opportunity to fnd a loving home. There might be people out there who already have one dog who want a companion dog and when the ad says, "no dogs," it negates them for even trying. Just my two cents worth.
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I am surprised at that because that is severely limiting the people who can adopt her. Due to her extreme circumstance and the fact she gets along fine with other dogs--couldn't the rescue change their listing to reflect that? If this hasn't been done already, it would be great to see if she relates well with kids (even if they are older kids) and see if she does well with cats to give her a bigger opportunity to fnd a loving home. There might be people out there who already have one dog who want a companion dog and when the ad says, "no dogs," it negates them for even trying. Just my two cents worth.
Chris
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I'll bet Vibrant Pets would help her skin condition!! If you'll get me the address of where she is, I can see about having it sent to her foster family.
Mally's Mom
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I agree TOTALLY with this. I was thinking the same thing. Thanks for posting.
MaybeSomeday
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Oh dear. Poor baby girl.
I really do think rescues bite themselves in the rear marking every dog as such; if a dog does have issues, of course disclose them, but someone sees "No kids" and thinks "Huh. Going to rip Johnny's ear off. Next!"
A year and a half.... oh sweetheart. That creaking sound you hear is absolutely my heartstrings being tugged, nay, YANKED, upon like a rope between three pups.
I really do think rescues bite themselves in the rear marking every dog as such; if a dog does have issues, of course disclose them, but someone sees "No kids" and thinks "Huh. Going to rip Johnny's ear off. Next!"
A year and a half.... oh sweetheart. That creaking sound you hear is absolutely my heartstrings being tugged, nay, YANKED, upon like a rope between three pups.HopeShelties
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I get get to ask, and she is fine with other dogs. They would prefer to find her a low stress home (so no young children) to help prevent DM breakouts.
HopeShelties
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Shelley is still looking for a home
This beautiful Sheltie has been really tugging on my heart!!! And of course (wouldn't ya know) she is in Kentucky where I am!!
I have researched DM extensively and then decided to call the rescue/foster Mom. I would love to meet Shelly and taking some time to think about it more. Her scars does not bother me at all!! To me, it makes her all the more special than she probably already is. Amazes me that some can not look past that.
My concerns (besides knowing I would fall in love with her if I get to meet her) are:
She has been with her foster Mom for a few yrs now; it seems that would be a very stressful situation for Shelly (and the Mom)? Wouldn't that confuse Shelly as if she lost yet another home?
I was told she has not had an outbreak in over 2 years (she is almost 7 yrs old); but if she did I would have no idea how to treat it since all of my research on Trental indicates it has been discontinued or hard to find. And if I could find it, I have not found what the cost may be?
I know that Sanofi-Aventis is the manufacture of Trental and actually surprised they would stop manufacturing the drug. I have a long history doing Pharma sales and this surprised me because Sanofi-Aventis has bought out SO many other pharma companies (leaving many reps without a job now to boot) that they would drop a med from their portfolio....unless of course it went generic from losing the patent.....but my understanding the generic doesn't work as well??
As some here may already know I have a Sheltie (2 yrs old) and 2 Chihuahua's (7 and 10 yrs old)....I was told Shelly does well with other dogs and has been around kids around the age of 7 or 8 and did fine wanting to play with them. I have a grandson 4 yrs old.....wondering if that would be a problem?
Guess i am just struggling with a decision here...any advice? Cuz I know I would be able to offer her lots of love and attention and she would have playmates....just want to do what is right for Shelly and of course all concerned.
Thanks for any input.
I have researched DM extensively and then decided to call the rescue/foster Mom. I would love to meet Shelly and taking some time to think about it more. Her scars does not bother me at all!! To me, it makes her all the more special than she probably already is. Amazes me that some can not look past that.
My concerns (besides knowing I would fall in love with her if I get to meet her) are:
She has been with her foster Mom for a few yrs now; it seems that would be a very stressful situation for Shelly (and the Mom)? Wouldn't that confuse Shelly as if she lost yet another home?
I was told she has not had an outbreak in over 2 years (she is almost 7 yrs old); but if she did I would have no idea how to treat it since all of my research on Trental indicates it has been discontinued or hard to find. And if I could find it, I have not found what the cost may be?
I know that Sanofi-Aventis is the manufacture of Trental and actually surprised they would stop manufacturing the drug. I have a long history doing Pharma sales and this surprised me because Sanofi-Aventis has bought out SO many other pharma companies (leaving many reps without a job now to boot) that they would drop a med from their portfolio....unless of course it went generic from losing the patent.....but my understanding the generic doesn't work as well??
As some here may already know I have a Sheltie (2 yrs old) and 2 Chihuahua's (7 and 10 yrs old)....I was told Shelly does well with other dogs and has been around kids around the age of 7 or 8 and did fine wanting to play with them. I have a grandson 4 yrs old.....wondering if that would be a problem?
Guess i am just struggling with a decision here...any advice? Cuz I know I would be able to offer her lots of love and attention and she would have playmates....just want to do what is right for Shelly and of course all concerned.
Thanks for any input.
I can't give you any advice that you are looking for, but I do pray that it works out. She deserves a good home of her own and it sounds like you, and your other dogs would make a great family for her. I think as long as your grandson, is gentle and the visits are supervised, it should be ok. The foster mom would know better however. Please let us know how it goes. I will keep my fingers crossed.