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Simply precious!!
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Those puppies are SO cute! I just can't get over how it! lol. I have a *thing* for red dogs and blue eyed ones (obviously ha ha).....I want one of those puppies!! :D I've recently developed a love of Aussies.....well, I mean I've always thought they were gorgeous dogs, but now that I've met some personally I just love them! There's a lady who does Australian Shepard rescue around here, and she brought in 3 dogs to be groomed a week or 2 ago. I just fell in LOVE with two of them (the 3rd one was really cute too but I didn't get to spend as much time with the old guy because he didnt like the other ones). One was a blue merle male, brown eyes with a blue speck in one. The other was a female...entirely white except for a gray splotch on her hind end and side. She had blue eyes. The female was blind in one eye, and also deaf. You'd never know it though, she was a total love bug and followed me everywhere! Those two were COMPLETE velcro dogs!! I was so sad when they left! I don't think I could foster, I'd get too attached...I was attached to those 2 aussies after only a few hours! :rolleyes:
Oh, Leslie!! I am so behind on my reading and I missed this post until this morning!!! :D What beautiful babies they are. And what a wonderful thing you are doing by fostering them. You will miss them, but you'll have the pleasure of knowing that they are going to wonderful homes. I've only fostered a couple of times, and I was terribly depressed when they left, especially Splash, who was here for a month, but knowing she is happy and loved makes me feel so much better.
I kept 3 little puppies (5 weeks old), overnight, this past Friday night. Oh, the puppy breath was wonderful!! Scott got pictures but hasn't downloaded them yet. I'll share their story and pictures as soon as he does.
Have fun!!
Logan
Another person here who says not to stop taking those pics! They are so adorable I love seeing their pics. I just wish I could be there to meet them and cuddle with those little fur babies. How cute! I especially loved the one about being a big kid now with the food bowls! So precious!
Too CUTE!
Well I know that it's going to nearly kill me to rehome these puppies because they had to stay overnight at the shelter last night and I can't pick them up until after work tonight :( . I have not been able to think streight without my little bundles of love.
I was planning on bringing in a stool sample, since I suspected giardia in the pups, but I saw my heart pup, Saph, sneezing a few times and he coughed a couple of times and then he sneezed out a big amount of puppy snots. Last night I took them to the Humane Society to hopefully get them on antibiotic before they got worse, and before my dogs caught whatever they had, but their vet leaves before I could get there, so I had to leave them overnight so the vet could treat them today.
I missed them so much last night and I was heart-broken when I had to leave them there, after they were so bonded to me. They cried as I left and it ripped my heart up into pieces :(
Oh my gosh what have I gotten myself into????!!!! I am in love with them, especially Saph. I tried not to bond with them too much, but it's awefully hard when they are so sweet and adorable. Not sure if I'll be able to foster anymore. Don't know if I can handle this like a rational thinking adult.
Oh Leslie:( I know it must be hard on you. I don't think I could stand letting them go (expecially Saph), it would break my heart too.
*HUGS*
That's what happens to softies like us.
Take comfort in knowing that you are helping them find a good home.
Loving them and missing them like you do proves how big of a heart you have.
*hugs*
That's EXACTLY why Mike and I don't foster. We've tried twice and we got Vonney and then there was Bailey that ended up costing me my relationship with the local SPCA. We just WAY too attached. I admire you so much for what you're doing though. Ellie is my favorite. She is a minature Shawna.
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Shawna is really pretty! Is she an aussie or a tri border collie? Either way, she's lovely. I know that these two of mine are going to make beautiful full grown dogs. I think Ellie will look a LOT like Shawna. Between Shawna and Kia, I kind of have a good idea what Ellie will look like as an adult. They are both so lovely :) I sure do hope I can see pics of them both when they are full grown. Who knows, maybe Saph won't get adopted and I'll get to keep him :confused: :rolleyes:
Shawna is a red tri Aussie. She came from our shelter here in Fort Wayne. She was an adult when we got her. They figured she was about 2 years old. Thanks for the compliment. I'm sure Shawna would thank you too. I want Ellie.
That is the problem with fostering, from the adorable cute pups to the old beyond years neglect cases, it rips your heart out when you have to give them up. I can see that happening with my older sick guy...... The ones who adopt him better be pretty special people. Same with your pups. Always remember, the more dogs you foster, the more lives you save.
Seems like there is a pregnant dog that needs to be fostered in the rescue I volunteer for. Uh ohhhhh, there will be puppies............ :eek:
Sadly, the MHS euthenizes all preg animals who walk threw their doors :( THey simply don't have the room for them. I did offer my home to any preg mom-to-be dogs or cats, but they broke the very sad news to me. What a shocker. I can't imagine all the preg animals that they have to destroy :(Quote:
Originally posted by Sudilar
That is the problem with fostering, from the adorable cute pups to the old beyond years neglect cases, it rips your heart out when you have to give them up. I can see that happening with my older sick guy...... The ones who adopt him better be pretty special people. Same with your pups. Always remember, the more dogs you foster, the more lives you save.
Seems like there is a pregnant dog that needs to be fostered in the rescue I volunteer for. Uh ohhhhh, there will be puppies............ :eek:
On my way to pick up my babies...will post more later.
You are a braver person them I am Leslie, just for giving fostering a shot. I don't think I could foster cause I wouldn't be able to let go. Whether you decide to try it again or not, you have made a difference in the lives of two precious pups. Hope things went well with the white coat.
Lets hope Graham and Kersey don't catch the Kennel Cough that the puppies have :eek: ! I specifically didn't want to foster sick animals, but I am glad I did it. I am also glad I had Graham and Kersey vaccinated for bordetella, but that is not a guarantee that they won't get this from the pups. They also have the giardia as I suspected.
OMG Leslie they are soooo cute!!!
I hope all goes well for them and your babies!!
Drake gets the Bordatella shot every year with his other nnual shots. Did Kersey and Graham get theirs? If yes, they probably won't get it from the puppies.
I know exactly what you mean about fostering. When Chab and Roxie left my care and went to their forever homes, my heart as broken. I cried for hours when Roxie got a new home. And I woud foster again in a heart beat if Draker will alow it :)
Both Graham and Kersey get vaccinated yearly for bordetella. The vaccine, however, is not a guarantee against the virus. There are many different strains, so it's possible they will still get sick. Sofar so good, though. Unfortunately Ritz, my mom's shih tzu, has it now :( He has a vet appointment tonight. Cassie was vaccinated against bordetella, but Ritz was not. Sofar Cassie is not showing any signs, but it's hard to tell with her, because she coughs all the time, but it's due to her illness that she can't shake. :(Quote:
Originally posted by DoggiesAreTheBest
Drake gets the Bordatella shot every year with his other nnual shots. Did Kersey and Graham get theirs? If yes, they probably won't get it from the puppies.
EEK! I hope all the pups are feeling better soon.
*HUGS*
Hope all will be feeling better quick. As a pup, Shiloh had kennel cough and was pulled into fostering or else they would have pts her so as not to spread the disease to the shelter. Thank goodness for a lady named Mary with 5 GSDs, a large amount of land and a kind heart for GSDs.
Killian and Shiloh do not get the Bordatella shot at this time. That scared me about bringing in a foster. Killian gets nothing that is not an extreme necessity because of his liver. Shiloh had kennel cough when she was a pup and the vet thinks that she probably has the immunities in her system. However, next year, they will be getting the vaccine, as I will continue to foster.
Gaylord did not spend time in animal control. GSD rescue was called before he even got there and pulled to boarding at the vet. So it is not likely that Killian would be exposed to any harmful diseases. Compared to Gaylord, Killian looks the picture of health. My poor Gaylord.
Good luck to you, Leslie and the pups!!
Like I've said plenty of times on here before, that's exactly why I won't foster dogs. I'd get too attached and not want to give them up. They are just to special not to get attached!
Taggert had kennel cough when my mom got him. Both my girls had been vaccinated about a month before, but Cincy got it anyway. Sadie did not. At my mom's house Oreo got it, who had not been vaccinated, and Dazzi did not (she had) I think it is easier for young or old dogs to pick up regardless of vaccination. Hopefully this will hold true and Graham and Kersey won't get it!
Hugs to all the pups!
Well my heart pup, Saph, is going to his new home on Tuesday :( :) Mixed emotions overload. As of now, Ellie still does not have any bites yet, so she's still available **subliminal message....did you hear that, Mugsy?**. I am a little worried about Ellie. She is EXTREMELY active and she's also very, very smart. Almost too smart for her own good. She is an excape artist. She can easilly climb out of her puppy enclosure as well as sucessfully knock down the baby gate. She can easilly climb up and down the stairs and she is just so independant. She is not into being held or cuddled, and she just does not seem to be terribly concerned about people. Whenever anyone picks her up to hold her, she immediately starts wiggeling and whining. She is SO active, and SO much more so then Saph. She can hardly stand to sit still for any amount of time unless she's sleeping because she is so spunky. Also when I have them outside for a potty, I almost always have to "trap her" by quietly sneaking up to her when she's not looking. Otherwise, she runs away from me and she won't come back. She's going to be such a handfull. I am worried about her because of that. She is also by far the dominating puppy of the two.
I am worried about her. I hope she will grow up to be a good dog and not be too much trouble, otherwise she's at risk of being turned back into the MHS :(
Saph has a fantastic life ahead of him. He is going with a super nice young family with two little girls. They are wonderful dog people and they recentlly lost their dog of 15 years. They were looking for a female pup. They really didn't think they had any interest in a male dog. They have only had girl dogs so they were sure they were going to pick Ellie until they met the pups, and Saph is so much more cuddly and adoring, and he's so much more mellow and tolerant and dependant that they chose Saph to be their first male dog ever. Saph was actually playing with the little girls, and he was VERY tolerant of them holding him, while Ellie went off to do her own thing and she squirmed and whined when the kids tried to hold her for any amount of time. At first, the mom and dad were worried about having a male pup because they were so used to having female dogs, but there was no question, Saph is going to be a more cuddly, in-your-face and under your feet, mellow, layed back, submissive dog and that is exactally what they wanted. I went and bought him a going away gift basket with a bunch of toys in it last night. I am going to dread seeing him go, but the new family promised me that they would keep in contact, and they also said that once Saph is fully vaccinated, I can meet them at the dog park with my pups and we can have an occational reunion. They also said they would send me pics of him while he's growing up, and when he's fully grown. I am so excited about his family. He is going to be so happy.
Now I have to work on that little Ellie. She is one fiesty little thing!
Let me talk to Mike. We were going to go down to Indy and get Highway, but we waited too long and she has a REALLY long list of interested families. Mike was going to get her for me for Christmas. Gee, we don't know ANYTHING about alpha girls!! lol Sox and Jessie would give her a run for her money. The escape artist thing may be a problem. Has anyone contacted agility people or people who have sheep and need a herding dog who will also be able to protect the flock?? Just a thought.
Well, I hope someone scoops up that sweetie soon! I'm sure her new owners can find something, (agility, flyball, what have you,)to keep her busy mind active! Good luck! :D
Nebo was completely independent. He HATED to be held, he would run away, and well, he was downright mean sometimes! He was a HORRID biter (hard!) and could be quite dominating to other dogs also. After giving him some adjustment time to get used to his new family, puppy kindergarten and just letting him grow up---he's a marshmallow!! lol He no longer really dominates the other dogs...just really wants to play...he still sometimes gets in his "moods" and will bite (not nearly as hard as before) but most of the time he is a good boy!Quote:
Originally posted by AdoreMyDogs
She can easilly climb up and down the stairs and she is just so independant. She is not into being held or cuddled, and she just does not seem to be terribly concerned about people. Whenever anyone picks her up to hold her, she immediately starts wiggeling and whining. She is SO active, and SO much more so then Saph. She can hardly stand to sit still for any amount of time unless she's sleeping because she is so spunky. Also when I have them outside for a potty, I almost always have to "trap her" by quietly sneaking up to her when she's not looking. Otherwise, she runs away from me and she won't come back. She's going to be such a handfull. I am worried about her because of that. She is also by far the dominating puppy of the two.
I am worried about her. I hope she will grow up to be a good dog and not be too much trouble, otherwise she's at risk of being turned back into the MHS :(
I guess my point is, don't be too quick to judge Ellie. Some pups start out fiesty, but that doesn't mean that's how they will be as adults necessarily.....give her the right home and some training, and I bet things will work out!
I'm glad to hear Saph is going to a wonderful family. I'm sure he'll have much fun with the 2 little girls. Sounds perfect:D
Good luck on finding Ellie a forever home.
Hi AdoremyDogs!
Vedy cute puppies!
I'm gonna ditto what wolfq said, because when I first got Oz
he was just so active he could care less about being petted and
cuddled. Oh what a difference a couple of months made. My first
human instinct was "man he doesn't like me", but I started trying
to win him over by doing what he liked best, which is play. Oh
my gosh! he's changed so much. He still loves to play best, so
he'll come nudge me with his toy, but he also comes and nudges
me with his nose to be petted and to sit in my lap or just to be
close to me. Never dreamed he'd turn out to be so loving based
on the initial meeting.
Par...
Congrats to Saph on his forever home!!!
Cincy was also very independent when we first got her (and to some extent still is) it has only been inthe past few weeks that she likes laying on the couch with me better then the floor alone and only since late last week that she suddenly wants to sleep in the big bed with us and Sadie.
I'm happy that Saph got to go to a wonderful forever home. :)
Here's hoping that our sweet Ellie finds a home. *hugs*
Very sad day...Saph and Ellie had their recheck appointment at the vets today, and they were deemed healthy enough to get adopted out. Saph's new mom, dad and kids met me at the Humane Society and they took him from there. Now I just have the lone little Ellie girl. I knew it would be hard to lose him, but he is going to a great home. His new name is probablly going to be either Riley or Pippin. They can't decide between the names.
According to MHS, Ellie will be going on Petfinder since she is almost over the kennel cough.
Here is a pic taken last night. It's amazing how much bigger they are now. You can't really tell from the pics, but Saph was 6.5 pounds when I got him and Ellie was 6 pounds. Now Saph is 11.4 and Ellie is 10.5!
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They do look much bigger to me! I'm really glad to hear he's found a good home, now if Ellie can find one too:D
They do look bigger! Congrats to Saph on his forever home! Hope Ellie finds one soon. She'd make a great christamas present :)
My goodness!! They get big so fast!
*hugs to them and you*
This is exactly the way Hannah was as a puppy and because of it she was very difficult to raise. The people who adopt Ellie will need to look for her attributes which are there but sometimes overshadowed by such challenging characteristics. This is the kind of dog, like you say, who is highly at risk of being returned if the right home is not found. But she can also be heart dog to the right owner and Hannah is a prime example that determination and patience can pay off and a little devil puppy can mature into a Princess.Quote:
Originally posted by AdoreMyDogs
I am a little worried about Ellie. She is EXTREMELY active and she's also very, very smart. Almost too smart for her own good. She is an excape artist. She can easilly climb out of her puppy enclosure as well as sucessfully knock down the baby gate. She can easilly climb up and down the stairs and she is just so independant. She is not into being held or cuddled, and she just does not seem to be terribly concerned about people. Whenever anyone picks her up to hold her, she immediately starts wiggeling and whining. She is SO active, and SO much more so then Saph. She can hardly stand to sit still for any amount of time unless she's sleeping because she is so spunky. Also when I have them outside for a potty, I almost always have to "trap her" by quietly sneaking up to her when she's not looking. Otherwise, she runs away from me and she won't come back. She's going to be such a handfull. I am worried about her because of that. She is also by far the dominating puppy of the two.
I am worried about her. I hope she will grow up to be a good dog and not be too much trouble, otherwise she's at risk of being turned back into the MHS :(
Now I have to work on that little Ellie. She is one fiesty little thing!
Leslie, Your little girl sounds like a perfect candidate for a working home that does agility and obedience training. In the mean time you need to establish yourself as her alpha. Start by making her understand she needs to listen to you in order to get her food. This is a tremendous motivator to a puppy to get them to realize that the human is the one who you listen too. She will be a great pup with the right home. Let me know by PM if you have any questions.
Please give Graham and Kersey hugs for me too!
YIKES! & ACK! How far behind am I??????? Well, Les..you just went up another rung on my loveladder!!! Bless you for fostering and loving. I think that is awesome... (maybe some day) My heart melted at the photo w/Kersey and the pups, just precious! Extra hugs and kisses to my..oops..your Graham for his patience..what a trooper.... Cody squirmed and whined and fussed when I held him too, it nearly broke my heart. He was such an alpha dog, I thought all was lost. You have WAY more experince than me, so I know things will work out with Ellie. Candy, what a shocker to read your food advise, cause I did that with Cody without realizing what I was doing (:rolleyes: :confused: :eek: )Now the big galoot wants nothing more than hugs, cuddles, kisses, rubs and tries to sit on my lap (I kinda like my intestines where they are). Wonders never cease with me,,,,
Me too Karen!! :rolleyes: How did I miss this??? Leslie, you are one amazing woman!!:) How brave of you to go the foster route. But knowing of your big, loving heart I know how difficult it will be for you to part with your precious pupsters! They are all SO beautiful! That little Ellie really stole my heart! And what terrific siblings Kersey and Graham have been! You must be so proud of your furry family. And you should be very proud of yourself too!! Thank you for giving these babies the best start in life!
It is because of this constant closeness between Kersey and Ellie that has resluted in Kersey getting the Kennel Cough that Ellie had :( But check out these pics!
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Candy, I have been working on Ellie's dominence stuff quite a bit. She is doing better, but she has to go to a very active family who is experienced in dog psychology and I am going to strongly recommend obedience, flyball and agility as options for her mind and her spunky energy. Hopefully she'll go to someone who plans on getting her into those fun sports, and someone who understands how very intelligent dogs need to keep their minds active in order to be well rounded adult dogs. I'll be sure and warn the potential adoptees about her spunk.
Absolutely adorable pics!!!!