Found a dog..

[king2005]

Can we have an update on the old gal? Is she fully awake? can u pet her tummy yet? does she seem happier? playful?

[wolfsoul]

Yes, she's been awake all day. We took the gauze off because it was just so bloody. I don't think we were supposed to take it off until Monday but it was smelly and gross and it wasn't covering her entire owie anyways. She keeps bugging it so she has to wear the T-shirt again. She wouldn't play with any toys before but I threw her a toy today and she caught it and started to play with it. However, when Duke (the chihuahua) went up to her, she started to growl. She did let him take it away, but she can't stay here if she's going to be aggressive with the other dogs. We are going to keep her but if she harms another dog out of possesivness, we'll need to find her a new home. Anne recently rehomed her rottie mix because he attacked her other dog twice, both out of possesiveness. The second time required a $600 vet bill. Being in the profession we are, and the fact that we dogsit lots, we are always around other dogs. This was the ONLY time she did this, and she genereally ignores everything, including the cats and rats, so we are hoping this was just an isolated incedent and that she will be okay in this environment. Otherwise she has been just great!

[king2005]

Thats mostly great news.

When Cadeau came home she snarled a few times & snapped a few times.

Cadeau is normally a harmless dog. Sadie will attacker her all the time to the point she cries & falls over & she still will not bite (Sadie is a long story).

But anyways, Cadeau has snapped & snarled at em once since her operation 3yrs ago. Her double dew nail curled all the way around & I wanted to look at it & she was not a happy pup. It was infected & so painfull looking. We forked out 100.00 for her to get it fixed & then yelled at Robs mom about it for a while..

But Cadeau is back to her old self & not caring about anything, but licking my legs




I hope its just a 1 time thing, she seems soo sweet. Maybe it'll just be best to keep her in a room until shes not as sore? It'll also give her some privacy & time to adjust.

[wolfsoul]

Aww Cadeau

She's not sore really, she's moving around and actually playing -- and she's guarding the house lol. She has such a cute bark. She was playing tug-of-war with a couple of the dogs, so it looks good so far!

Unfortunatly we got a call from her owner. My roomate gave the kid our number, and days after the fact, the VERY DRUNK mother calls us and wants her dog back. Too flippin' bad. She's calling the vet and Colleen to tell them she wants the dog. She told us that the dog came from the breeder in Vernon so I have already contacted them by email and told them about the situation. My roomate said it was kind of hard to understand the woman because she was so drunk, but she did make out that they let the dog wander and do whatever she wants, and Maggie is used to guard her NINE children. Well, apparently they can't afford birth control OR vet care, because Maggie's tumor has been seeping for some time, and she's been very sick. The breeder seems reputable, so I'm sure she will agree with me and do what it takes to make sure the dog stays out of that home. Anne said that when the young guy saw Maggie in the car, Maggie pushed herself all the way over to the other side of the car and stuck her head out the window, trying to get away. This dog is happy HERE.

[king2005]

I hope the vet & the breeder will help keep that sweet gal away from that terror of a family.

9 kids? what r they rabbits?? u can get birth control for free at a clinic, or buy it from ur dr. for 10.00/month.

I'm glad to hear that shes playing with the other dogs. Does she do the wiggling Rottie butt dance?? OMG I loved it when my ex-friends rottie did that, it was too cute & funny

[wolfsoul]

She hasn't done that yet, but when she went to the window to bark at someone, it was like the bark made a tremor go through her entire body, because as soon as fher front feet hit the floor her whole body had this little wiggle go through it and her bum flew up in the air and wiggled. It was SO adorable.

You seriously should have heard my roomate talk to this lady. I was surprised she didn't completely freak out. My roomie gets into huge fights and has a big mouth lol. But while she didn't freak out, she did let that lady have it. She was like "You did NOT go through tpe proper procedures to find your dog. Usually when people have a lost dog they atleast call the SPCA or put an ad in the newspaper. They don't let their dog run around with no tags!!" Oh, and the lady said that she's been trying to call everyday, which isn't true because we really haven't gone out much all week, and she said she just "disn't want" to leave a message. And she said she didn't want to call animal control because animal control already got her once and they couldn't afford to pay another fine. She said animal control would trace her number and make them pay. If she WOULD have called them, they would have given her my number right away.

[king2005]

she better not get that dog back... If she tries hard to get her back, go to the media. The media will put an end to her quickly & she'll be urs for sure.

I love the media for that kind of stuff.

[ramanth]

YIKES!! I hope the breeder sides with you. What a horrible situation.

*hugs* for the sweet girl.

[pitc9]

Oh My!!
I agree... if she tries to get the dog back, I'd go RIGHT to the media!! Better yet, go get her chipped NOW!!!!

[king2005]

thats a fantastic idea... once u get her chipped in ur name shes yours!!!

[wolfsoul]

The breeder called today. She was a VERY nice lady. She remembered the family Maggie went to right away. She is not 14 years old like the family said -- she is turning 12 in October. The breeder does NOT want Maggie going back to them, she wants us to keep her. We'll be going to Vernon in a couple of weeks to visit her. She is so excited to show us pictures of Maggie's parents (who were both Canadian Champions). She also can't wait to see Maggie. She sounds like an awesome person.

The owner lady who called lastnight was supposed to call again today -- my guess is that she might have forgotten the conversation. She was really drunk.

[king2005]

Thats great news!!!

& its good to know that shes younger too.

She must be a good breeder to remember a pup she sold 12yrs ago

Keep good records when the old owners call & make good notes about what they say & their state of mind. Cause if she tries hard to get the dog back, ur case will be bullet proof with all that evidence & maybe childrens aid will look into her.

[K9karen]

You guys have earned your angel wings! I'm just rivited by this story. Good thing this is a G rated site because I have a lot of choice words for Hope's "owners". Too bad for them. Their loss. I hope you chip her immediately. What a great idea! I also think the media would love this kind of story! You both sound like your handling this perfectly. You're the greatest! It was meant to be that Hope is with you. I'm in awe of you.

[ramanth]

How about some pictures!?

[lv4dogs]

Wow, thats great! I hope the former owner wakes up & realizes that she can't properly care for her & just let it go.

She sure sounds like a nice dog. Can't wait for pics!