Sweet Sheltie Needing Special Person

The impression I get is that Shelties seem to be good with kids in general. I was wondering on the stress thing also as any move has some stress. Good luck as she looks like a lovable pup.
 
Emma said:
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.
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Well I can offer how we felt when we saw Mia's picture for the first time.She tugged and tugged,especially at my hubbies heartstrings.All one night it was all he could think about.
And we tossed around all the possible scenarios.We really had to consider many things,the biggest was that she was blind & deaf.
There was just something about her,I knew that she had been in rescue for quite some time,I also knew no one had inquired about her. After some serious thought,Brian asked me to apply & give the rescue a call.The day we got the phone call,we both cried.We knew it was meant to be.And we hav'ent turned back.

Taking in all of what you know about Shelly,and making a phone call or two,or possibly more,to talk with foster mom involved will answer your questions.Write them down,as conversations often get off track.Make sure you get answers.Possibly make a visit,seeing her,her surroundings,how she interacts with you,would be good.

I think it is great that she has been around other dogs,children etc.That makes things better,since you already have furr kids.
And the most important thing,is that you are looking at the whole picture,not just the impulse of a thought of bringing another pup home.

We took things one day at a time with Mia.Yes there are provisions when people come here.And that includes those with four legs.We make certain,that Mia's safety,her surroundings,her routine are not upset.
 
What a sweet face, she's just got the sweetest eyes. It really does tug on the heartstrings. :( I really hope she gets the great home she deserves!
 
Oh what a beautiful girl she is, and her story is heartbreaking. Our little rescue Bomber has that same skin condition, but its the last thing we notice about him, and his meds are only required during flair ups. I really hope this little girl finds a home soon, and hugs to you Emma for seeing the heart, not the scars.

PS: (Emma) ...If you do end up bringing her home, you'll have to post more pictures... Bomber says shes a hottie! :winkgrin:
 
Emma I would love to see you adopt her. from the first day her pic was posted it broke my heart to see such a beautiful little girl without a forever home.
 
there is info on contacting Sherry Lindsey or Christine Rees on this page, I have had privilege contacting Sherry in the past and she was wonderful and very helpful. I would think they are best authority to answer your questions about DM, treatment and meds. I recently seen pup with DM competing in agility so stress does not have to be negative force all the time...
http://www.illinoissheltierescue.com/dm.html
 
I wanted to update on this thread as i was asked about it on another thread, my response:

I truly agonized over Shelly for weeks. The main decision came down to NOT wanting to place any stress on Shelly that would cause an outbreak; I was told while I was trying to make the decision that she had an outbreak due to a stress and that the source was removed. (I was not told what it was).

But because I have a soon to be 4 yr old grandson that spends A LOT of time with me at my home and Shelly had not been around children that young; I was concerned this would place stress on Shelly; therefore I had to make the decision as to what was best for HER, not me (because I wanted her). That decision was very hard for me. I want so much for someone to adopt her; she is so precious!! And her scars did not bother me at all. After talking to several people more experienced with DM and my vet; I was concerned my grandson (not intentionally) would be stressful for her.

I also still look at Shelly often and pray for someone to open up their home to her! OK, my heart is broke again!

God love her....I do!
 
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