Rescue Dogs,

[Zincwarrior]

This is our latest rescue, Charlotte. She had an ectopic ureter which went from her kidney directly to her uerethra, bypassing her bladder - which rendered her, essentially, incontinent.


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What do you do for that? Poodie started on diuretics three weeks ago for congestive heart failure which means she wants to go out every hour and half. We have pads out for errors and don't mind that. The getting up at night is hard though.

 

[Rawley]

She looks smart, will her Euretha ever heal? Poor thing.

We found a fabulous surgeon through our friends that run a rescue. He fixed her up. She knows we saved her life and is the most loving dog we've ever had.

 

[Rawley]

What do you do for that? Poodie started on diuretics three weeks ago for congestive heart failure which means she wants to go out every hour and half. We have pads out for errors and don't mind that. The getting up at night is hard though.

Before we got her fixed up , it was pads all over the place, letting her out God knows how many times a pad. We suspect the previous owner that turned her in simply kept her outside.

 

[whoisit]

I miss having doggies but I don't want to have to bury another one ever. It kills me inside every time I do.

We just buried Molly in April and her sister Becky 3 year ago.
But they all have a good life, even though it really is hard to lose one, we hope at least to give them a better life while we can.
I do understand some can't but there are 2 of us and they give back in enjoyment, although it's not always fun.

 

[whoisit]

We found a fabulous surgeon through our friends that run a rescue. He fixed her up. She knows we saved her life and is the most loving dog we've ever had.

Wonderful, glad y'all did.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Before we got her fixed up , it was pads all over the place, letting her out God knows how many times a pad. We suspect the previous owner that turned her in simply kept her outside.

Our oldest wiener dog developed similar. Thankfully we had a tile ground floor, so I would mop a lot. until he got real old he had an 8 second rule. One bark and you better run to get him out. "I have to go out!" "Never mind, wait someone peed here!"

 

[whoisit]

Before we got her fixed up , it was pads all over the place, letting her out God knows how many times a pad. We suspect the previous owner that turned her in simply kept her outside.

These last 2 large dogs were spoiled house dog's so it was a bit of a shock for them to be outside, which they do have the porch to visit and Getty sleeps on her bed on the porch.
We knew they were house dogs because first thing they both did was run into the house and get on sofa or bed.
Shelter didn't know where Massie came from but Getty had a chip, but owners didn't want her back, and the last couple to adopt her from shelter told them to keep her after she ran away from them twice.
Funny thing is both came from our 'little one horse town'.

 

[Zincwarrior]

These last 2 large dogs were spoiled house dog's so it was a bit of a shock for them to be outside, which they do have the porch to visit and Getty sleeps on her bed on the porch.
We knew they were house dogs because first thing they both did was run into the house and get on sofa or bed.
Shelter didn't know where Massie came from but Getty had a chip, but owners didn't want her back, and the last couple to adopt her from shelter told them to keep her after she ran away from them twice.
Funny thing is both came from our 'little one horse town'.

When we first got the Poodle, she was used to Manhatten - aka purely sidewalk. She had to be coaxed into stepping on grass for the longest time.

 

[whoisit]

Our oldest wiener dog developed similar. Thankfully we had a tile ground floor, so I would mop a lot. until he got real old he had an 8 second rule. One bark and you better run to get him out. "I have to go out!" "Never mind, wait someone peed here!"

Oh yes they can be 'dun' I have plenty of scars to prove it.Not directly from the dogs but from old age and doing for them.

This one from dragging a dog bed, needed stiches but I just poured salt on it and it healed right up in a few weeks. Took a flap of skin to the bone.
But I've set my own broken toe's, knocked them back into place when out of joint, while hubby dogs and cats screamed and ran when I screamed out. When foot turned black er doc x'rayed,laughed said I did a good job.
I knew that's all the doctors would do so why go.

 

[whoisit]

When we first got the Poodle, she was used to Manhatten - aka purely sidewalk. She had to be coaxed into stepping on grass for the longest time.

Bless her heart, I bet once she got used to it, she liked it? Foxy is afraid to go inside with door open, you have to stand at door wide open.

 

[whoisit]

Hubby is bathing the last dog now, all 4 are now clean. A huge flood on the porch but that dog bath table is really neat and great to have, have to double strap Getty when doing her nails and ears.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Bless her heart, I bet once she got used to it, she liked it? Foxy is afraid to go inside with door open, you have to stand at door wide open.

She still prefers sidewalk but will go in grass when walking now.

 

[whoisit]

She still prefers sidewalk but will go in grass when walking now.

Thats a step in the right direction, huh?
"a journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step".

 

[whoisit]

Our little donkey ears Foxy is a real card. You can tell by her mood with how she has her ears positioned.
My donk Rosie was the same way. I miss her.

 

[JustAnotherNut]

We had a rescue from a neighbor who was fostering him. We were told he had been abused, possibly neglected and had been in 3 or 4 homes prior at only 18 months old. Lab/Shepherd/Pit mix. I would take him and our Jack Russell in the car often when running errands. But the first 6 months or so, he didn't want to go in the car and would puke every time. Then he got better and even wanted to go in the car every time I went anywhere. I had realized his fear was of being rejected & dropped off again. He was always so gentlemanly (no other way to describe it) in his behavior,

He turned out to be the best chicken herder ever without hurting them. When they would get out of their area, he'd chase them down, then hold them with his paw until I could get there and put them back. Most loveable and loyal dog ever......except for men. He didn't like them and it took awhile before he'd let my husband in the house and later they became best friends too.

It's been almost 2 years now and I still miss him

 

[whoisit]

We had a rescue from a neighbor who was fostering him. We were told he had been abused, possibly neglected and had been in 3 or 4 homes prior at only 18 months old. Lab/Shepherd/Pit mix. I would take him and our Jack Russell in the car often when running errands. But the first 6 months or so, he didn't want to go in the car and would puke every time. Then he got better and even wanted to go in the car every time I went anywhere. I had realized his fear was of being rejected & dropped off again. He was always so gentlemanly (no other way to describe it) in his behavior,

He turned out to be the best chicken herder ever without hurting them. When they would get out of their area, he'd chase them down, then hold them with his paw until I could get there and put them back. Most loveable and loyal dog ever......except for men. He didn't like them and it took awhile before he'd let my husband in the house and later they became best friends too.

It's been almost 2 years now and I still miss him

Our greyhound mix taught all our dogs not to even look at our hens, she was real protective of them, we told her they were her bird' aka,Alice's bird's.
We free range hens in a separate yard. At night we put them in their pen.

 

[whoisit]

 

[JustAnotherNut]

Our greyhound mix taught all our dogs not to even look at our hens, she was real protective of them, we told her they were her bird' aka,Alice's bird's.
We free range hens in a separate yard. At night we put them in their pen.

The old dog did try to teach the 2 Pit mixes we have now, about how to catch the chickens and it did work once. But they wouldn't leave them alone even in their coop or fenced run. The male thinking they were interactive play toys. Not a good thing. Then the female had gotten into the coop one night and was after one of the hens, though I think she was thinking it was rats or other invader. IDK but we had a heck of a time getting her out of there. With the chickens, we did have a big rat problem and had one for years with the chickens and I had already been thinking of getting rid of the chickens anyway......but after that night, it sealed the deal. With the chickens gone, so were the rats. Problem solved. The dogs never did draw blood or other injuries with the chickens though, so I count that as a positive considering what could have happened. At the time, the dogs were only about a year old and with us for a few months. Since then I focused on building better relationships and bonds with the dogs so if I ever did get chickens again, there would be less of a chance for trouble. I'm just not sure I want to open that door again since one thing leads to another and eventual chaos ensues. I'm too old & slow for that

 

[Ava]

I miss having doggies but I don't want to have to bury another one ever. It kills me inside every time I do.

My hubby feels the same way as you. He has been there-done that. Not my place to judge.

I have also "been there-done that" several times, but it will never stop me from acquiring another animal to love and to be loved by. I can always handle another heartbreak. I'm left with wonderful memories and am glad they were rescued by me, a loving mom.

 

[Lisa558]

My hubby feels the same way as you. He has been there-done that. Not my place to judge.

I have also "been there-done that" several times, but it will never stop me from acquiring another animal to love and to be loved by. I can always handle another heartbreak. I'm left with wonderful memories and am glad they were rescued by me, a loving mom.

Those of us who get new pets after saying goodbye to our long-time friends have decided that the joy of having them for 15 years is stronger than the grief of losing them. Each person decides differently.

I’ve always gotten a new pet after I lose an old one, usually within several weeks, and always from a rescue or shelter.