Meet the New Rescue Dogs! All Nine of Them!

**Twisterdog** · 12-15-2010, 12:16 AM

Well, they are doing ok, considering where they came from.

None of them have the faintest idea about housetraining. The dachshund is blind in one eye, looks like an untreated injury at some point in the past. The smallest IG has a horrible limp from a broken leg that was probably left to heal on its own. She is also vastly underweight, you can see every bone in her body. The three old IG girls have no teeth, literally. They have tumors and arthritis, from sleeping on concrete for years. They are between 10 and 12 years old, and I'm sure they have had between 20 and 24 litters of puppies, each. They are pitiful.

I pretty much AM the rescue group around here. I got these guys through my friend who rescues in Utah. But she has the other half of this group ... more IGs, bishons and min pins.

Yeah, my hubby pretends to be macho, but he's a softie. He carries the little IG around all the time like a baby so she doesn't have to walk.

**Vette** · 12-15-2010, 02:35 AM

Awww theyre all so cute

bless you for taking them all in. now theyll all get a chance to enjoy life like they should of been able too all along

if your hubby wants to be more convincing of being macho then he shouldnt fall asleep with little ones in his lap as well LOL

**cassiesmom** · 12-16-2010, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by Twisterdog

Well, they are doing ok, considering where they came from.

Oh, Twisterdog! This just breaks my heart in two. Your halo is shining bright! BIG prayers for these 9 sweeties.

**moosmom** · 12-17-2010, 05:33 AM

Twisterdog,

I LOVE giving a homeless pet a home for Christmas. Makes my heart shine.

The pups are beautiful. The Boston Terrier reminds me of my grandmother's dog Buttons. She took him EVERYWHERE!!!! Dressed him up too!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! and THANK YOU!!!!

Donna and fur crew

**Mauxiemom** · 12-17-2010, 07:08 AM

You have an amazing heart! Bless you for giving these sweet dogs a temporary home. Hoping for forever homes!

**cassiesmom** · 12-21-2010, 06:09 PM

Twisterdog, how are the nine rescue dogs doing? And- could you please give some hugs to your dogs for me?

**Twisterdog** · 12-21-2010, 08:34 PM

They are all doing well.

Abe the Boston terrier got adopted yesterday! Yeah!

The two IGs that I have in my house, Crystal and Jewel, are making progess. Crystal has gained some weight and no longer looks like a walking skeleton. She is still not using the dog door, and still thinks the living room carpet is an excellent toilet, but we're working on it. Jewel has mastered the dog door and goes outside with the big kids. Yeah!

Joey the dachshund went home with my friend for a night, but she couldn't keep him. He is territorial, and bit her 3 year old. Grumpy old guy ... child-free home for him!

The chihuahuas are doing well ... they are so cute and sweet. I would have thought they would have been adopted by now.

The three old IG girls ... poor things. I really don't know what I will do with them. They are old and toothless, and are going to be a challenge to housetrain, having spent 10-12 years going potty in their cages.

My IGs are jealous as can be of their new little sisters. Spoiled. Gia and Iggy will gladly take all your hugs just for them, they are so abused.

**cassiesmom** · 01-01-2011, 04:44 PM

Twisterdog, I went to Wal-Mart yesterday for laundry detergent and a couple other things. I was in the check-out line behind a lady buying puppy pads, so I thought of you and your foster dogs. I hope they're learning to use the dog door and that the carpet isn't the right place to "go". Still hoping for forever homes for them, maybe with someone who can help them continue to learn their household skills. Bless you for taking care of them! Sending (((HUGS))) for everyone.