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[wolfsoul]

*Sigh* Remember that thread I posted a while back about my grandma's dog being pregnant? It was a false alarm. Well now, it isn't. I didn't say anything, but my grandma's dog had puppies five weeks ago. Obviously that means she didn't use the loan to fix Nicki. I don't know what she used it for.

Anyways, my mom will be going to pick the pups on on Friday. They are only five weeks old! They are too young. But my grandma lives out in the middle of nowhere beside Beaverdell which is three hours away from here. This is the only time my mom can go. So that's that. We are going to use the money we get from the puppies to fix Nicki. But my mom says we can only sell them for $20 each. That's not nearly enough to fix her. The cheapest here is $220.

Nobody is going to want these puppies. They are a bunch of black and tan mutts. They are all black with tan markings (like a rottweiler), all except one will be longhaired. Nobody in this city will want them...

Nicki is a GSD/collie mix, and my grandma doesn't even know what the father is. She said he looked exactly like a boxer with a docked tail and cropped ears and a square boxer face, only his was all black with tan markings.

GRRRR I'm so angry. I guess I'm excited to have little puppies running around...But I wish they were never born. It just adds to the insanity of the overpopulation crisis. If Nicki HAD to have puppies so bad, I wish she would have had them with that other dog from before. She would have had little blue merles and they would have been easier to find homes for. People are so focused on looks these days...

Anyways, that is my rant. I'll have pics of the pups when they get here. I'm sure they are adorable. Timber will love to babysit them...and yeah.

[dukedogsmom]

What a difficult situation. Don't sell the dogs short. Mutts make the best dogs. That's what Duke is(don't tell him that) The only way I would consider getting a pure bred dog now is from a rescue. I've learned a lot since I've been here. I hope everything works out and will be looking forward to seeing pics.

[wolfsoul]

What a difficult situation. Don't sell the dogs short. Mutts make the best dogs. That's what Duke is(don't tell him that) The only way I would consider getting a pure bred dog now is from a rescue. I've learned a lot since I've been here. I hope everything works out and will be looking forward to seeing pics.

Yeah, I'm trying to convince my mom to sell them for more.

I know what you mean; mutts are great dogs. But I've noticed from experience that most people I've met don't seem to think so. I wonder if I lived somewhere else if they'd have a better chance.

My mom says if we don't sell them within the first two weeks that she'll take them to the spca. Everyone seems to be taking this so lightly. My mom's boyfriend said that he'd "get rid" of them for us. "Unless they are cute." he said. Ahhhh.

[GoldenRetrLuver]

5 weeks?! Why is she giving them to you that young? Is there any way your grandma will keep them until they turn at least 8 weeks?

Irresponsible people owning dogs. *sighs*

Good Luck Jordan, I hope you find them all good homes and find a way to get Nicki spayed.

[KYS]

wolfsoul,
I know you will take good
care of the puppies, till you find them all good homes,
and than get poor Nicki fixed.
I understand your frustration about your grandmother
not fixing Nickie when she had the chance.
When the time comes please post pictures.

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by GoldenRetrLuver

5 weeks?! Why is she giving them to you that young? Is there any way your grandma will keep them until they turn at least 8 weeks?

She would give them to us later, but this is the only time my mom can get up to her house and get them. If she doesn't get them then, then she doesn't get them until spring, and my grandma is keeping them outside in a hole in the ground. She doesn't have a car or know how to drive...so my mom has to get them.

[dukedogsmom]

That comment from your mom's boyfriend makes me angry Wonder if he'd really hurt them?

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by dukedogsmom
That comment from your mom's boyfriend makes me angry Wonder if he'd really hurt them?

Well, he said that he would if they were only just born. but they are five weeks so he says they are too cute.

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Originally posted by wolfsoul
She would give them to us later, but this is the only time my mom can get up to her house and get them. If she doesn't get them then, then she doesn't get them until spring, and my grandma is keeping them outside in a hole in the ground. She doesn't have a car or know how to drive...so my mom has to get them.

Is it *possible* to bring Nicki with the puppies when your mom goes to pick them up? I'm sure she would have a much better life away from your grandma...no offense.

Gosh, I'm so sorry Jordan. I would love to donate something to help get Nicki spayed...if I could.

[binka_nugget]

Jo-jo..good luck with the pups. I'm sure you'll do your best to find the right homes. Try posting on petfinder classifieds and maybe asking a few rescues if they'd list the pups on their site to help you out.

[wolf_Q]

Would it be possible for your mom to pick up Nikki also and have her stay for a while? That way the pups wouldn't have to be taken away from their mother so early.

Have you looked into the possibility of any low-cost spay and neuter clinics or vouchers? Have you tried calling *all* the vets in your area for pricing? I don't know what is available there, but there's several things available here. We even have a mobile spay and neuter clinic that will spay/neuter an entire litter of puppies as well as the mother. It may not be the best for them to be altered that early, but better for the homeless dog population.

Honestly if you're selling them for $20 you'll most likely end up selling them to other irresponsible people who will not spay/neuter either.

Good luck with everything. Can't wait to see pics! PLEASE do whatever you can to get Nicki spayed!

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by GoldenRetrLuver
Is it *possible* to bring Nicki with the puppies when your mom goes to pick them up? I'm sure she would have a much better life away from your grandma...no offense.

Unfortunatly we could never pry her away from her animals. She's a typical "hoarder." She's always had too many animals and she lives in shambles because of it. She literally had atleast 100 cats, but because of the fire, the bears and coyotes have come down and killed most of them off. She now has about 20. I hate to say it because it sounds terrible, but I'm glad the cats are gone because they are in a *much* better place.

[Cincy'sMom]

What a sad situation I'm sure you will make the best of it and help find the pups good homes.

Are there any rescue groups in your area that may help? One group here has "Litter patrol" They take the puppies from unwanted pregancies and findthem homes. They also fix all animals in the home and return them to the owner.

Good luck,and I'm sure the puppies are adorable

[wolf_Q]

Originally posted by wolfsoul
Unfortunatly we could never pry her away from her animals. She's a typical "hoarder." She's always had too many animals and she lives in shambles because of it. She literally had atleast 100 cats, but because of the fire, the bears and coyotes have come down and killed most of them off. She now has about 20. I hate to say it because it sounds terrible, but I'm glad the cats are gone because they are in a *much* better place.

I hate to say it...but is it bad enough to be reported? Animal hoarding should be taken seriously...I'm sure there's a limit to how many pets she is allowed. And if they are not living in sanitary conditions something should be done about it.

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by wolf_Q
Would it be possible for your mom to pick up Nikki also and have her stay for a while? That way the pups wouldn't have to be taken away from their mother so early.

I just asked my mom, and she said no. she said Nicki is vicious. I had no idea. The last time I saw her she was so nice. I assume that it's because she isn't socialized anymore. My mom said when she went up there a while ago, she almost bit my mom's bottom and her bf had to kick the dog down because she tried to attack my mom.

Cincy'smom, you just reminded me that the spca here will spay animals for free until you can get the money to pay them back! I'll talk to my mom about that!