catnapper
05-24-2007, 03:53 PM
I sent this out to my cat rescue friends and thought I might share it here as well. It would be cool to rescue a PT pup (or two)
I know we have a vast network here so I thought I'd put out feelers early. My sister in law is moving in with us this summer - possibly toward the end of July. She REALLY wants a dog, preferably a puppy (*groan*). We are ok with that, but it has to be a small dog. Any of you out there know of a small breed in need of a good home?
My sister in law will not be working, maybe only a few part-time hours in the fall. She has some "issues" --- she has in inoperable brain tumor that causes bad migraine headaches and depression.
Dogs with big grooming responsibilities are a-ok, she's has long haired dogs in the past and knows the work involved. She's thought of perhaps Pom or maltese, shi-tzu, etc.
If I find the right dog (or dogs, bonded pairs will work out better for me, shhh don't tell hubby I mentioned that) we will take the dogs before she even moves back to Pennsylvania.
Of course, it goes without saying, we need a dog that is great with cats! I have my 5 plus her 2 are coming with her. this pup will also have to be gentle with older dogs, as Miss Nicki will NOT be appreciative of a small dog in her home. She's is T-E-R-I-F-I-E-D of small dogs (was once attacked viciously by a yorkie - big wimp! :rolleyes: ). The transitition will not be fun on Nicki's part :( We also have a 1 year old baby in the house, so whatever pup will need to be good with children. Should I mention my house is an active place?
Anyone know of a dog that meets these requirements? I don't think the search will be easy, which is why I'm, starting now.
PS: She's moving from Florida, so maybe we could arrange a way for her to pick up the dog somewhere between here and t here if one pops up!
I know we have a vast network here so I thought I'd put out feelers early. My sister in law is moving in with us this summer - possibly toward the end of July. She REALLY wants a dog, preferably a puppy (*groan*). We are ok with that, but it has to be a small dog. Any of you out there know of a small breed in need of a good home?
My sister in law will not be working, maybe only a few part-time hours in the fall. She has some "issues" --- she has in inoperable brain tumor that causes bad migraine headaches and depression.
Dogs with big grooming responsibilities are a-ok, she's has long haired dogs in the past and knows the work involved. She's thought of perhaps Pom or maltese, shi-tzu, etc.
If I find the right dog (or dogs, bonded pairs will work out better for me, shhh don't tell hubby I mentioned that) we will take the dogs before she even moves back to Pennsylvania.
Of course, it goes without saying, we need a dog that is great with cats! I have my 5 plus her 2 are coming with her. this pup will also have to be gentle with older dogs, as Miss Nicki will NOT be appreciative of a small dog in her home. She's is T-E-R-I-F-I-E-D of small dogs (was once attacked viciously by a yorkie - big wimp! :rolleyes: ). The transitition will not be fun on Nicki's part :( We also have a 1 year old baby in the house, so whatever pup will need to be good with children. Should I mention my house is an active place?
Anyone know of a dog that meets these requirements? I don't think the search will be easy, which is why I'm, starting now.
PS: She's moving from Florida, so maybe we could arrange a way for her to pick up the dog somewhere between here and t here if one pops up!