Oh my gosh I have puppies!

[AdoreMyDogs]

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.

[anna_66]

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.

[ramanth]

*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*

[mugsy]

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.

[AdoreMyDogs]

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

[mugsy]

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.

[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............

[AdoreMyDogs]

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............

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

On my way to pick up my babies...will post more later.

[Cincy'sMom]

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.

[AdoreMyDogs]

Lets hope Graham and Kersey don't catch the Kennel Cough that the puppies have ! 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.

[shais_mom]

OMG Leslie they are soooo cute!!!
I hope all goes well for them and your babies!!

[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.

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

[AdoreMyDogs]

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.

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.

[ramanth]

EEK! I hope all the pups are feeling better soon.

*HUGS*

[Sudilar]

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!!