Something Could Be Terribly Wrong

[Roxyluvsme13]

Honestly, I think Roxy may be better off in another home.

SO if you dont have a fence is tink getting walked all the time to go ot the bathroom?

ROXY IS NOT BETTER OFF IN ANOTHER HOME!!!!!!!
Tink isnt allowed outside yet...She uses the bathroom on puppy pee pads.

[k9krazee]

I know its not the best possible situation for Roxy to be in but I don't necessarily think she'd be better in a new home. It is obvious that you really care about Roxy and are willing to do some things to make her stay outside more pleasant.

How many sets of shots has Tink had? Did your vet tell you not to let her out? I don't understand why she can't go out...I know that she has had at least one shot already so she should be able to go out...When we got Micki and Mini at 8 wks they only had their first shot and we let them outside often, we wanted to potty train them as quickly as possible. I've heard if you use the pee pads too much the dog will think its okay to go potty in the house and it will be much much harder to teach her to potty outside. Maybe its just me but I find it very wierd that she isn't allowed out

[Roxyluvsme13]

I know its not the best possible situation for Roxy to be in but I don't necessarily think she'd be better in a new home. It is obvious that you really care about Roxy and are willing to do some things to make her stay outside more pleasant.

How many sets of shots has Tink had? Did your vet tell you not to let her out? I don't understand why she can't go out...I know that she has had at least one shot already so she should be able to go out...When we got Micki and Mini at 8 wks they only had their first shot and we let them outside often, we wanted to potty train them as quickly as possible. I've heard if you use the pee pads too much the dog will think its okay to go potty in the house and it will be much much harder to teach her to potty outside. Maybe its just me but I find it very wierd that she isn't allowed out

Well As You know Tink got sick yesterday, and she barely weighs a pound. She does not have a collar or leash that fits her, and I'm not going to turn her loose in our yard next to the busy trafficy street

[Anita Cholaine]

Of course that Roxy isn't in the perfect conditions, but she has food, love, and health. She only needs to walk more and to be chain free more time, that doesn't mean that she needs another home!!!!

Again, I'll say that I'm sure that Briana loves Roxy, and that Roxy loves her too..... Maybe it's silly to trust in people that I don't even know, but I don't know why, but I'm sure about it....

[CagneyDog]

Well As You know Tink got sick yesterday, and she barely weighs a pound. She does not have a collar or leash that fits her, and I'm not going to turn her loose in our yard next to the busy trafficy street

So poor Roxy is changed in front a busy street


Why doesn't Roxy at least go inside for night in a crate?

[Roxyluvsme13]

So poor Roxy is changed in front a busy street


Why doesn't Roxy at least go inside for night in a crate?

Our house is not in front of a busy street, at least where Roxy is isnt...Its on the side of the house the side Roxy's not on...Roxy chews out of crates, and I dont like the metal ones.

[CagneyDog]

Our house is not in front of a busy street, at least where Roxy is isnt...Its on the side of the house the side Roxy's not on...Roxy chews out of crates, and I dont like the metal ones.

Well before you said u didnt have the room and now you dont like them....

Wouldnt you rather have your dog inside, safe at night instead of in the cold

[Kfamr]

I don't understand why you keep changing your word. Stick to one story, going from one thing to another just jumbles things up.

I hope all animals in this situation are of health and kept safely and happily, and wish you the best of luck.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I don't understand why you keep changing your word. Stick to one story, going from one thing to another just jumbles things up.

I hope all animals in this situation are of health and kept safely and happily, and wish you the best of luck.

Ok...sorry for the jumbling...All animals are healthy, and happy.
CagneyDog, If you read the whole thread you will understand...I don't want to fight with anybody, and I refuse to answer any more questions. I am going to get Roxy a flap for her dog house and I am going to walk her more. That's the things I can do at the moment. So No More Questions Are GOING TO BE ANSWeRED

[PJ's Mom]

I have never understood why someone has a dog and keeps them outside all the time. Seems like such a waste.

Oh well.

[Glacier]

NO OFFENSE but as an example ONLY, look at glacier, she's got 22, some come in some don't. Sure they are husky's but look at other husky's that live inside, weather they work or not. You don't see us hounding her and she's even an adult that can make the decision to have them all inside.

God, I hate getting dragged into this kind of crap. But I feel the need to defend myself....ALL of my dogs are allowed house time. Some of the get different amounts of in the house time, but every single one of them is allowed inside. They are inside in extreme weather, unless they are working and then I'm out there with them and I'm much more likely to suffer serious consequences at -40C than a husky is!

The one who is outside most is Kayleigh. She's a cat killer and would kill another dog without hesitation given the opportunity. That makes it a little difficult to let her in the house with 8 cats and 21 other dogs. However, she is allowed in the shop at will. Her run is attached to it; the shop fully heated. My father in law works in there most days during the week(he's a carver), my hubby is always tinkering in there and my jewellery studio is out there. She gets tons of exercise and tons of people contact. She's a very happy dog with some very serious issues. She has a bite history, an out of control prey drive and extreme dog aggression. She can't be rehomed. Her other option is death.

There are also 25 dog houses in my yard, all insulated, full of straw and with doorways that block wind. I have over 10 grand invested in fencing to ensure they are safely confined. My monthly vet bill is more than many spend in a year. My annual vet bill would make you faint. You don't even want to consider what it costs to feed 22 dogs.

My dogs are happy, healthy, well loved, well exercised. I have changed my entire life--including where I live and work--to accomodate my dogs' needs and make sure they get everything they need. Would some of them be happier in a home with fewer pets? Maybe, but plenty of people had the opportuntity to adopt them while they were spending up to 2 years sitting in a shelter. No one did. Are they perfect? Is their life perfect? Nope, but it's pretty damn good and far superior to their previous lives. Don't drag me into this kind of thread. My situation and my dogs' situation is entirely different than Roxy's.

[Jamieejo85]

I have never understood why someone has a dog and keeps them outside all the time. Seems like such a waste.

Oh well.

I have read this entire thread and although I believe that she loves Roxy, I agree with this. I do understand that it is not her decision though, it is her moms. I still wish that Roxy had the option of being an indoor dog

[dogzr#1]

Well I have just read this entire thread and I will know reply. I know Briana is doing her best at giving Roxy the proper living quarters. I know some parents can be hard to convince so I'm not agrueing with the problem that her mom doesn't let Roxy inside. Briana is going to walk Roxy more and put a flap on her dog house. ps- Glad Tink is doing better!

Monica- almost my birthday

[CagneyDog]

I feel bad for Roxy, and I bet she would be happier in a home where she could be inside, especially in the cold, snowy (u said it snowed in the chat) winters. I don;t think you are acknoledging what is best for her.

[Flatcoatluver]

Briana I belive you are trying you best and i applaud you. I know if i were in your situation i couldn't take this kind of stuff. I hope later on you maybe will me able to have a yard that is fenced. I am glad tink it doing better to. Butas long as you get that flap for the dog house and take roxy for walks and love her as much as you do with tink then its ok with me!