German Shepherd Dog

[Canis Amicus]

I think the opportunity to adopt a dog had come. There is a man in my neigbourhood that i always greeted because of his dog, a beautiful GSD, and yesterday i asked if the dog had been in a coiffeur, because looked so good, and se said the dog was not his own, it was left by his neigbour who moved and left the dog behind. And he was feeding and takiing care of him out of pity and is willing to give him away! I was schocked bc i knew the former owner from seeing around the block. The former owner didn't leave even the dog's bed!!!

This man doesn't even know the dog's age! I think he is 5y or more, male. I think he is neutered, i'll check today.
I said i am looking for a dog myself, and i would take him; he agreed. The dog is still with him, he complained about the money he has to spend with the dog's food, etc... I am willing to help paying part of the food.I always noticed that he is very "hard" to the dog when giving comandos and a few times i saw he was very bad mannered to the dog without it doing anything wrong. The dog knows basic comandos: sit, stay, come, wait, lay down,etc.

I always was "in love" with the dog, and now i do not think about anything else but to take this chance.

I live in apartment in downtown (the former and actual owners too), and green parks, rivers and even a mountain are very close to go walking from here... and only one block from me a dog (leash free) park.
I work at home, i go out only to fitness center, supermarket, etc, when i am not in home i am in the neigbourhood. A dog would be with me most of my time. I love long walks (60 to 90 min) and jogg.
I also think about the possibility the former owner would want him back, but this man said it will not happen, bc the abbandoner really doesn't want the dog anymore.
Of course if i take any dog, a vet visit and dog school (obedience) is a condition "sine qua non" to take this responsibility.

i like and trust very much your opinions when i read this forum, but now i need it myself.

Thank you very much.
Rosana
"Canis Amicus"

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

Go for it! :) Based on what you have described and the preplanning you have done, it sounds like you would provide a much better home for this dog (stability, food, shelter, exercise, training, vet care, love, attention, and more love). Also, it sounds like you would be commited to giving the dog his "forever" home. Good luck!

[pitc9]

Go For It!!
He needs a better owner, and you sure sound like your ready for a GSD!! Your already set to give him plenty of activities and things to do!!

So... so for it and best of luck to you and your new friend!!!

[aly]

Sounds perfect!!! You will be a wonderful dog guardian!

[Lissa]

Sounds wonderful! It sounds like the dog would have a good home with you! German Shepherds are such great dogs. Good luck!

[honor_fl]

You already know the answer...I think you just want everyone to give you confirmation :-) It sounds like this dog will be perfect for you, and you for the dog. Good luck!

[honor_fl]

oh, and we'll need to see pictures as soon as possible :-)

[dukedogsmom]

Poor dog. I don't see how people can be so cruel. I say you should take him, too. He'd be so happy to actually have someone that truly cared for him. And as mentioned about Pandy in another post: if the previous owner said they wanted the dog back, you and the other man could charge them for food, vet etc. I'm sure the person would change their mind about wanting the dog. Good luck.

[joycenalex]

i say do it! i lived in an apartment with alex the wonder dog for 4 years ( he is smaller then a GSD tho, @ 40#). we did almost daily one hour walks and did park walks on the weekend. i had a ground floor apartment, had a tie out on a post so he could do night business easily and i'd pick that up almost every am. the apartment manager told me once that she appreciated how clean i kept my area. alex isn't much of a barker, which can be a problem in some dogs, and i'm sure the sight of a GSD looking from a window at a 'bad human' would deter most of them. hope this helps, joyce

[Canis Amicus]

OMG, thank you all for the responses! Since two years i am waiting for the perfect timing.
I will keep you all informed and if everything ends ok, you will have pics.
Thank you very much and

MERRY EASTER

Rosana
"Canis Amicus"

[Canis Amicus]

I brought him home yesterday evening and changed his name toRex (to know why, please see General "Would dogs be comfortable with names that for humans sound mean? thread from April,12. Sorry i do not know how to put the link here).

He didn't have anything: bed, blankets, towells, chew or squeak toys, only his leash. His eyes are so sad, that breaks my heart.
He has been very quiet. Neighbours said both former owners (both men, macho type), let him without food, physical activities, everything.

He pulls the leash a lot, but never barks or runs after people, cars, bykes, children, birds, joggers, etc. But he looses control when se sees (or smells, even at distance) another dog. He starts to bark and growls and jumps and pulls toward the other dogs. There are no commands that help. The only thing that helps a little is when i press his muzzle with my hand.
He gets better only when the other dogs are out of his site, the ones wich do not care about him. The other ones, will also bark and growl in response.

He does it to any dog, big or small, young/old, male/female.
At the end of "his scene" he howls, grins, whins and "pouts". After few minutes he is at his normal mood, till the next dog/dogs. Any help?

Because of this, I cannot take him with me anywhere, only to his walks. I already bought a Muzzle, wich he removes, and i thing i should try the Halti... But, at home he is a sweet lord.

He doesn't wanna eat, if he does, only a little bit. Many treats and toys were left ignored.

And he loves to be groomed and massages. And when i do at his chest and belly, it seens he goes into a kind of trance and even "purrs" with a smile.

As soon as i have pictures, i will post.

Thank you all very much.

Rosana
and
Rex, GSD, 3y

[3CaniBellisimi]

Rosana,

Rex is a beautiful name for your new German Shepherd.

On, Rex's behavior, is there a way where you can copy your most recent posting about Rex's behavior and post it on the "Dog Behavior" Section of Dog of the day website? I think if you do that, more people will see your question about how to handle his reactive behavior towards other dogs and you'll get more answers/help that way. Maybe "need help-dog aggression" or something like that in the behavior section will get you more answers and some help on your question?

I have a hunch that Rex's macho 1st owner may not have done much (if any) training or socialization with Rex. Because if a pup starts growling and barking and over-reacting to another dog's presence, a responsible owner will take charge of that situation to teach the puppy that going into a sit and quiet command will get the dog a treat. And the owner would deliberately take the puppy into situations with other dogs (on leash and under control) to desensitize the pup to the presence of other dogs to teach the dog how to be a polite member of society.

Seeing that this 1st owner abandoned Rex and obviously never gave him toys (since Rex seems ignorant as to what to do with a toy), I highly doubt the owner taught him as a pup not to do this. Since no one ever taught Rex to not do this, he thinks his behavior is just fine and will keep at it unless he is taught otherwise.

I don't know if this kind of thing happens in Switzerland, but here in New York, there are many cases where people (usually 'macho' guys) who deliberately go out and adopt big powerful guarding type dogs (sheps/rotties/pitbulls) and then these guys actually encourage and intentionally reinforce aggressive behavior in their pet dog because they like it that their 'big bad dog is tougher and meaner" than the other guy's dog. It is like an ego thing and unfortunately, it teaches the dog that being aggressive and assertive is ok and acceptable to the owner. Rex will need to be taught by you another way of being when he is around other dogs.

This subject you have brought up is huge with lots of possible ways to start tackling this, and there are so many things that would need to be done to get Rex on the right track that I think that if you do some reading on this and get some tips, you can train Rex out of this behavior eventually.

Do you have access to books on dog training at a library near you? Are there dog training classes or professional obedience trainers near you that can help you?

Because Rex is a few years old, it is going take more effort to teach him "right" behavior than it is to teach an 8 week old pup. Is there a way you could hire a professional trainer to help you train Rex to change his ways? If there are trainers near you, that is the fastest way to get these issues you've raised corrected so that you will be able to take Rex anywhere because a trained and obedient dog is a joy to be around. A trainer is a great way to make this process the most fast, effective, and productive.

If there aren't any trainers near you, then I'll bet there are lots of articles on this type of thing on the web and in training books that you could get at the library. You could search "dog aggression" on the web and see if that helps. And books on correcting unwanted dog behavior will help because they give you specific tips to change what Rex is doing.

I understand your impulse to not take Rex places because what if he sees another dog and acts up? I think that if a trainer helped you with lessons to desensitize Rex to the presence of other dogs,that you would then be confident to take him places if he behaves politely. Unfortunately, if you don't train him to get him to that point (of being a polite member of society), it will be an awful nuisance going for walks or going to the veterinarian because any time he encounters another dog, he is going to go into this obnoxious barking and posturing behavior. A really good thing about Shepherds is they are so smart and their intelligence means that they are trainable and can learn things. So it isn't hopeless or anything. :)

Also, I think you'll need to be a definite Alpha to Rex in your household or else he might "take over". I think obedience training will help tremendously.

What does Rex know yet? How dominant is Rex with other people? Is he challenging you to be alpha in your own house? Does he know sit, down stay or any obedience commands? Does he jump on people when they come in the house? Does he listen when/if you give a command? I'm just trying to get an idea of what level he is at with respect to what he has knowlege of training wise.

Best regards,
Anna Lisa

[countrycowgirl]

OH I AM SO GLAD THAT YOU GOT TO BRING HIM HOME AND I LIKE THE NAME REX:) I REALLY HAVE NO ADVICE FOR YOU O YOUR QUESTION BECAUSE I LOVE OOUT IN THE COUNTRY AND I DON'T HAVE THAT PROBLEM .. :( .. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE PICS AND AGIAN CONGRATS ON REX:D

[Canis Amicus]

countrycowgirl: thank you very much!

Anna Lisa: First of all thank you very much for taking your time to post about Rex difficulties. BTW how is Tesoro? Thousand kisses for him and his brothers!

Rex is a LORD, he knows com sit (which times he thinks is laydown), wait (but with a little bit of hurry), and dead (he can stay dead very long).

He is much better with the leash now, today, midmorning, he walked with a squeack toy that he loves in his mouth, and when he began to growl to others dog i said "quiet" "amigo" (amigo is the word i use to introduce visitors, when he sniffs at heir hands i say f.ex. "John amigo" and is ok with him), he didn't drop his toy to bark, an followed me the direction i took without pulling the leash. He seemed very happy. That happened 3 times midday.

Rex ist a sweet baby indoors! He is gentle, quiet, loves to be groomed, loves our early morning walkings from 6 to 8 a.m. (i am an early bird myself); he never tried to sit on the couch or at my bed, never growled/barked to me. He ist enjoying learning with the toys. During our walkings he catches huge stocks for me, and carries it very proud with his mouth and wants to take them home!

[Canis Amicus]

Rex never barks/growl/runs/jumps after people, bykes, joggers, cars, birds (sometimes only big ones), children, carriages, etc. His issue is only with dogs, which i bring him to control pressing his muzzle, saying "quiet, amigo" and being stronger tham him (i am 80kg+) to pull him back to me. Whem he calms down i say "good boy", words i use for the right things and T-Touch. Till now he never did any hygienical "art" indoors.

At our midafternoon walk, i took that toy at a bag (he wanted it all the time), and when he began to growl to a dog, at a distance, i squeeze the toy, got his attention back to me, when he walks nicely i said: good boy.

Only the first walking is that long, the other ones are shorter.

Yesterday was the first time he gave me a smile: i bought him a huge bovine leg bone, cooked for 1 hour, and gave him (when cold). I think he never had a bone in his life. He chewed it for one and a halph hour straight, pause only to give a happy smile, from ear to ear. I think he was feeling great!

He has testicles (the man said he is neutered), i think it adds to his problems with other dogs.
Monday i will make an appointment with a vet.
The last owner said Rex never had sexual encounter with bitches for the last three years!!! and that the dog (excuse me the expression, but i have no other word) "masturbate" , so the dog does not need a bitch!

Yes, there are here in Zürich dog school, breed clubs which offer classes, etc. I am thinking about the Shepherd Dog Association, which is not so far walway from where i live.
I agree obedience classes is a high priority! With me he will have it! And if he does good, we will follow BH (Begleithund/Companion Dog).

To my dismay, yesterday, when i met the last owner (Rex is still registered at the comune office, under his first owner - the abbandoner), to pay and have him to sign a receipt (which he did). He denied he was giving Rex alway. Since the begining i insisted to transfer the dog to my name (this is mandatory in Switzerland, because of taxes, dog insurance, health control, etc), and it was ok.

He wants me to only take care of Rex, and give the dog him whenever he wants. I never offered him Dog Sitting services, that is also clear at the threads is posted about him. When i asked, he never knew the telephone number from owner nr. 1. Neigbors are saying owner nr. 1 really doesn't want the dog, and now knows that "his" dog is with me and that i am taking good care of Rex (he was from our neigborhood,he doesn't know me, i saw him many times, but never talked to him. And nobody has his telephone.

"Mr Last Owner" is from the drugs scene (i do not use drugs, of any kind, there is why i would only greet him because of the dog), and is said that these people, not only consume the stuff, they give also for their dogs. Wait, the worse is still to come: to hide the stuff from the police, is also said, that they insert it in the animals's rectum. Many dogs die when the package melts inside the poor animals. Them, they get another dog. That is what people say that occurs at Zurich's drugs scene!!! Dealers do the same, so is said.

I do not belong to that "scene", our neigborhood is very mixed, there are also normal people. Zurich is a very small town and only the "big money" can choose where to live or work.

Today i was told, that "Mr Last Owner" did a scandal last night, after i showed him, the dog very briefely, yeling that he wants "his" dog back because he used to give Rex drugs, when he takes it, and so on... That he gave the dog only to take care of him, not to be the dog's owner.

Now my head is in a turmoil. I do not know what to do if he comes to my place, demanding Rex back.

Anyway, i have his receipt (wich he refused to have a copy), and the witness that signed it too. I am booking all expenses i am having with Rex too.

Well, now i do not know what to do.

Rex is registered under the number:

2002-00227-Kanton Zürich.

I already love Rex very much and am praying for him, that is all i can do now.

Thank you very much.

Rosana Roth
Rex, GSD 3y

[guster girl]

Wow, what a mess. I'm sorry you and Rex are having to go through all this. That poor dog! I wish you luck, and, am thinking of you both.

[lizbud]

Canis Amicus,


I would suggest that you get in touch with an attorney
immediately. I do not know what your laws are there, but
this sounds like if the facts came out on how this dog is being
treated & passed around by his owner, that you could take
custody of Rex. Call a lawyer and find out where you stand
legally. I wish you the best of luck.

[3CaniBellisimi]

Rosana,

I am scared for his highness Rex and for you. "Mr. Last Owner/Drug guy" sounds like a total jerk who could be dangerous!

I do not know the laws of Switzerland re: dog possession, and I imagine those laws/rules would be critical to your situation.

I had an twinge that Mr.Last owner might be trouble for you when he offered to give you the dog and then was complaining about the price of dog food. It sounded to me like he was hitting you up for money because he knew you liked the dog and I remember when you said you'd help pay for the dog food that he bought. This whole notion kind of struck me as troublesome when you posted that awhile ago; but I assumed I was just being negative or overly suspicious of this guy. But what you say now makes me think my intuition on this man was correct. Maybe Mr. Last Owner thinks you are an easy target to get more money out of you because maybe he intends to blackmail you for the Rex?

Do you have available in your community free legal counseling services? Or, can you afford to hire a lawyer or advocate for advice on this situation? If so, I'd call one today or tomorrow or Monday to get someone on your side to go up against Mr. Last owner. Or, is there an animal protection /animal welfare agency in your area that you can contact for help?

In the US, possesion really counts. You now have the dog. If it is registered to onwer #1 in switzerland's books, it sounds to me like Mr.Last owner has no legal say in this matter. Again, I'm in the US and aren't sure of Swiss law. Do not voluntarily give this dog back to Mr. Last owner and relinquish possesion. If he makes any threats or insists that you give him money or return the dog, if you able to file a police complaint against him, do it.

It seems if you have a written receipt showing he gave you the dog before a witness, that he doesn't have much legal grounds to try to get Rex back.

Are there swiss laws against tape recording conversations. If you run into this jerk again, is there a law against you having a tape recorder hidden so you can record any threats, any comments, or conversation?

Whatever you do, please be careful. If the guy is shady and involved in selling/consuming drugs, then he could be not right in the head and could be dangerous to you and Rex. If you get a lawyer or legal advocate involved, perhaps they can scare the guy off by threatening to prosecute the guy for giving the dog drugs. If Mr. Last owner sees that giving you a hard time about Rex means that he might land himself in jail or have the authorities breathing down his neck for his drug involvement, maybe this jerk will back off. You need some legal protection to pursue this avenue because it wouldn't benefit you to threaten this jerk because what if he tries to physically hurt you? I hope you will please get help with this to protect yourself and Rex.

A private detective may be able to track down the 1st owner/abandoner who may be willing to sign a receipt relinquishing the dog to you. Would you be willing to get a detective for this and is that type of thing expensive in Switzerland?

Also, you might be able to prove that Mr. Last Owner gave the dog illegal drugs if you contact a vet immediately As Soon As Possible like today or Monday. Assuming it isn't too expensive, ask the vet if he/she can perform a toxicology screen on Rex's blood urine. If marijuanna, cocaine, or other things are present, a vet test serve as proof for you to be used against Mr. Last Owner to make him go away. I have heard that in humans, there is some type of hair strand test that can show if marijuanna has been within the system for something like the past month or two. I'd imagine that there is sometype of similar test that could be used on a dog by the vet taking a strand of Rex's fur from the root and testing it. Maybe if you explain the situation to the vet about Rex's abusive past, maybe the vet would be compassionate and cut you a price break on any such testing or do it for actual cost without a markup because if you keep Rex, he'll have a good customer over the years with you taking Rex to him for all his veterinary needs.

Maybe Mr. Last Owner is hassling you in an attempt to extort or get money out of you? Maybe he is doing it to see that if you fall for Rex and get attached, that maybe you will give him money if he threatens you or messes with your head by claiming he'll take Rex away otherwise. This situation could become dangerous if Mr Last owner is the violent type and that makes me worried about you Rosana.

I sincerely suggest you get any legal or animal welfare protection help with this situation immediately. Are there any message board members on this site who can help Rosana with legal tips specific to Swizerland?

Let me know if any of these ideas make sense.

Glad Rex is doing better on leash. Maybe those first incidents of growling aggression were because he felt he needed to be Alpha (since you were his brand new oner and wasn't firmly established in his mind as Alpha). Maybe Rex was driving off those dogs to protect you. And you giving the toy and giving commands is showing him you are in charge of the situation (therefore being Alpha) so he can relax and not have to drive off other people's dogs with the aggressive barking and posturing?

Glad also that he knows basic commands like sit and others. At least one of those two previous owners did some basic work with him. But geez, the way these two handled this poor dog makes me furious and sick to my stomach.

I am praying for you and Rex.


Best regards,
Anna Lisa

PS: Tesoro is still in remission. The vet check on Wed showed no signs that the cancer is coming back. I guess I over-reacted when I heard him cough those couple of times and assumed the worst. So it is good news.

[3CaniBellisimi]

Rosana,


I agree with the other poster who posted before me, you definitely will need some legal help to make this guy go away and leave you and Rex alone.

Sorry to post so soon...but, I had another idea. Sometimes in the US if an abusive previous owner tries to regain custody of a now well taken care of pet who is happily in a new and well regarded home, that abusive owner can be scared off at the prospect of paying MAJOR AMOUNTS of MONEY for any services rendered by the new owner. Sometimes the thought of them having to pay mega-bucks will make them drop their foolish behavior.

Again, let me reiterate that I think you need a lawyer before doing anything. But, I wonder what the lawyer would have to say about telling Mr. Last owner that he'd have to pay you major money for any and all services you or others you hire provide for Rex. For example, top dollar amounts such as $50/hr for your pet sitting services, $20/for each walk, pay for all food, toys, and vet services, phone calls, internet services, your time, the time of any animal behaviorist who post to your requests for help on this website, and to reimburse you for your legal fees, and any fees. Make sure it is a huge dollar amount/invoice that he would never ever pay!

(If the guy is a drug dealer, if he has lots of money on hand, this might not be a good tactic and could backfire; so, talk to the lawyer before trying this or any other tactic.) It probably would not hurt to keep all the receipts of what you spent so far and records of your time just in case you need them.

Is there anyone at the shelter (where you mentioned previously that you volunteer) who really knows swiss dog laws regarding abandoned dogs who can help you with specific advice? Do they have contacts and relationships with law enforcement such that they can make a few phone calls to get you some help to drive away this awful man?

I can tell by your posts about how Rex is reacting to you that he already loves his new home with you. You are probably the first human being who has ever treated him with love and respect. I can tell that you put much thought into his care and you are treating him in the way in which he deserves to be treated. I am so furious that this man has the audacity to try to mess with you in this way! It made me so sad that at first, Rex had no clue what to do with a dog toy. Poor Rex deserves a happy life with you and I hope that the laws of Switzerland will make sure that is what takes place.

I hope the jerk gets what he deserves for his evil ways. Somehow the forces of the universe have a way of coming back at these types of despicable individuals by making them pay dearly for the harm they inflict on others.

Please keep us informed.

Best regards,
Anna Lisa

[Canis Amicus]

I am crying all my tears! I was so happy for Rex, but now...

I also was thinking about to talk first with people from the shelter i volunteer. Anyway I am too confused to think of anything.

Well, first thing Monday morning is to talk to the shelter and wait what they say. According to their views i'll talk to a lawyer.

We just came back from our evening walk and he reacted very badly to other dogs, i believe he feels how i feel.

Have a nice weekend.

Rosana
Rex

ps: mr last owner has no money even to his own food. I told a neighbour about the money and she said that surelly he spent everything in drugs and made that scandal. Is said that he used to give drugs to Rex, so he would't be hungry. He doesn't know my adress. Today i went out only to walk Rex, for fear of him.

[Canis Amicus]

He said he will meet me tomorrow to give me Rex' register and transfer it to my name at the comune register office!!!

Well, i will believe everything is ok, only when i have it in my hands!

He told me he doesn't want the dog anymore. He is aware how mr owner nr. 2, not cared about Rex (and he was a spectator of Rex misery for one year). That is double cruelty.

He knows that Rex is very well cared of with me. When i said that we walk about three hours a day, he said: oh, he needs it, that is good.

I told him i wanna take Rex to the vet first this week, and about Rex needs of training his social needs, that i will provide. Oh! he knows Rex' needs, sure! Why he never provided them???

And he knows about Rex been given drugs (he didn't mention to me, but to other people).

Well, this will be the third night i do not sleep. I cannot trust anyone, anymore.

I am praying for Rex hapiness.

Rosana
Rex (Rex Tremendae Majestatis) GSD 3y

[honor_fl]

Hang in there Rosana...everything is going to work out for you & Rex, I just know it.

[Canis Amicus]

OMG my heart is still pounding! Just talked to mr owner nr 1.:

REX IS MINE!!!

He said he wasn't satisfied with how Rex was being cared of, but didn't want surrender him to a shelter, bc he thinks the environment there would be not good for Rex.

Later today, he will give me Rex's Vaccine Pass, and tomorrow is changing him to my name.

After a little bit of his bla-bla-bla, I asked: "So, now Rex is mine?" he answered "Yes". Hands shaking and "Adios".

Thank you all, very very much, for all the support. I am very happy to offer Rex a better life.

****

Yesterday, Rex spent all day laying down in "dead" position and, low apetit, even to play. I was scared, but he ate and drank, and elimination was normal. Today, first thing in the morning, i took him to the vet. He has an infection in his intestine, now is taking antibiotics. Also prescribed worm medicine. In general his health is ok.
Neuter him, is the next step; doctor said it will help on his behavior toward other dogs.
After that, he goes to a dog school to learn how to behave like a lord.

Pictures following still this week!

Once more, thank you all very much.

Rosana
and
Rex (Rex Tremendae Majestatis), GSD 3y

[Canis Amicus]

Anna Lisa

Thank you again (only now i saw your post 04.14 0848PM).

I told everything about the abusive life Rex had been throw, inclusive about the drugs. He did a blood test to find drugs traces, and told me he did not found anything of this type.

I believe and not, bc the dog was not legally mine, i wonder if he had found anything, he would anyway, to send to the veterinarian authorities.

Rex was kept the whole morning at the clinic.

Today he is a little better with the leash (other dogs at a distance), when he begins to grow or bark, either i change the way we are walking, pulling him, saying nothing, or i growl or give a "bass" bark to him. Worked, maybe because he is still weak from amnestesy. The toys are not appealing him all that much. Holding his muzzle with my hand, still works.

In those moments he never barked or growled to me (i mean, with his head turned to me, his head is always turned to the oponent dogs).

Tomorrow i will buy a "Halti", but i will try on him only when he will be better.

Thank you very much for your attention.

My best wishes for your Bellissimi "pack".

Rosana
and
Rex

[Albea]

Rosana,
I haven't had time to read many posts lately and I just read all of yours. I'm so glad to know that after all your sleepless nights, finally, Rex is yours to keep. Those owners # 1 and 2 sound like awful people; I heard of bad things being done to dogs, but I never heard of an owner giving drugs to a poor pup.:mad: :mad: :mad:
From now on Rex will know that he is in his forever home where he will be loved and taken care of. Bless you for having rescued him from a terrible situation and best wishes for a very long and healthy life for Rex. Many hugs to him and you.
Alicia

[Canis Amicus]

I forgot to include: mr owner nr 1 said that mr owner nr 2 eats dog food because he has no money to his own food, and when he has, he buys drugs.

I have no news about mr owner nr 2. I think the nr 1 put him back on track. I will never allow him to see Rex. Even nr 1 will be avoided.

he is the type that hangs on the streets like the other junkies, which have one or two big dogs with the cruel purpuse i wrote about in a previous post. I do not know where these types get dogs so easily. People say the dogs should reanimate them when they faint, licking their faces.

I am very thankful for your advice.

My best wishes for your Bellisimi, specially Tesoro.


Rosana

[Canis Amicus]

Alicia

Thank you very much for your kind words.
I wish you the best too.


Rosana
and
Rex

[Canis Amicus]

honor_fl

It is very kind of you to support us.

Thank you very much.

[3CaniBellisimi]

Rosana,

I'm so happy for you and Rex! :D :) :D I am also glad to hear that he is under a veterinarian's care and will be getting everything that he needs for a healthy and happy life. He is blessed to have been rescued by you.

I am very relieved to hear that owner #1 is legally signing Rex over to you. I prayed all weekend that this would resolve positively in your favor so that Rex can forever live in your palace with you! Rex knows you are treating him like a true King and I'm sure he appreciates it. Congratulations to you and to his majesty Rex!

After you learned about the horrible things these 2 men put Rex through, I'll bet you are relieved and thrilled that he is with you. I'm looking forward to seeing the photos of Rex and will watch for them on the message board for whenever you post them.

Congratulations and all the best wishes to the both of you! :D :) :D

Sincerely,
Anna Lisa and her 3 dogs Tesoro, Happy, and Elsa

[Canis Amicus]

Anna Lisa

Thank you very much for your caring advices during all this time.

Tomorrow he will have his vaccine shot, and i'll talk to the doctor to neuter him asap.


Just now he is laying by my feet for belly rubs.

Thousand kisses to your three babies.

My beste wishes for you.

Rosana

[Canis Amicus]

Please, meet Rex.

[3CaniBellisimi]

What a handsome boy Rex is! He looks like he is a purebred shepherd and he is just so gorgeous. I hope Rex is feeling better and getting over the intestinal thing. And, I hope he is getting relaxed and used to his excellent, caring, loving, and peaceful new home. Rex probably thinks he is in doggie heaven with all of the love, toys, and attention that he is receiving.

I am so happy for the both of you! :) :D :)

Best regards,
Anna Lisa

[ChrisH]

Rosana, I have just finished reading the story of your rescue of handsome Rex. I am so happy for the both of you. :)

Congratulations and hugs to you both.:D

Chris