Question about a shelter

**JenBKR** · 11-12-2007, 10:31 AM

Would the shelter be getting vet care for the dogs? This dog has been there a little over three years...I am not sure if my mom asked about that.

**animal_rescue** · 11-12-2007, 10:35 AM

Hmm that's different... maybe then they just feel like because he's a small dog it's not necessary for him to go out. Definitely ask about the vet care, if he's been there for 3 years and hasn't had shots yet, then that shelter doesn't sound too good.

**JenBKR** · 11-12-2007, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by animal_rescue

Hmm that's different... maybe then they just feel like because he's a small dog it's not necessary for him to go out. Definitely ask about the vet care, if he's been there for 3 years and hasn't had shots yet, then that shelter doesn't sound too good.

I'll tell my mom to call. Something about this shelter just didn't sit right with me, but I can't quite figure out why....

**Freedom** · 11-12-2007, 11:03 AM

Oh the pooor doggie! First a puppy mill and now 3 years in a shelter with no time out of the cage????

Do they have a foster program? Maybe your mom could foster him! Help him along while she sees what he is like.

**JenBKR** · 11-12-2007, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Freedom

Oh the pooor doggie! First a puppy mill and now 3 years in a shelter with no time out of the cage????

Do they have a foster program? Maybe your mom could foster him! Help him along while she sees what he is like.

My mom would be a horrible foster mom, she would fail miserably

I think it's going to be all or nothing with this dog. She can't seem to make up her mind. I feel so bad for this dog, I hope he finds a home whether it's with my mom or not...

**animal_rescue** · 11-12-2007, 11:15 AM

The only other thing I can think of is if she gets him suggest puppy pads and baby gates? I have to do that with Roxie because she isn't potty trained either. She uses the puppy pads very well BUT will eat them if I stick them in her crate with her.

**JenBKR** · 11-12-2007, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by animal_rescue

The only other thing I can think of is if she gets him suggest puppy pads and baby gates? I have to do that with Roxie because she isn't potty trained either. She uses the puppy pads very well BUT will eat them if I stick them in her crate with her.

Puppy pads is a great idea. Do you think that it would be hard to get him to use them, being that he's 7 and never used them before (that we know of?).

I also told my mom to call a trainer and get some ideas, just thought I would ask PT too as I always get good answers here

Thanks so much for your help!!