Puppy Pictures Anyone? Photo Heavy *Cuteness Warning*

[LuckyNumber7]

Lucy at first didn't know what to make of this little dog who didn't want to run and play with her. At first she seemed put off by it, like she thought that Molly didn't like her. Then, it seemed like she realized somehow that she was sick - does that sound crazy? She followed her everywhere - napped with her, went from room to room with her, watched her eat and drink....













Lucy would bounce toys in front of Molly's face, trying to get her to play. She would nuzzle her, trying to get her to get up. The only reason we waited to admit her to the emergency room, was because she was eating and drinking at home, and they told us that as long as someone (me) was supervising her in case she took a turn for the worse, as long as she was eating and drinking and getting her medicines, she was ok at home. Then, she woke up one morning and wouldn't move. She wouldn't drink, wouldn't eat....would barely open her eyes....so off to the ER we drove. They told us they didn't think she would make it - told us that it might be "financially prudent" to put her down. We told them to do what they could, and kissed her goodbye, in case it WAS goodbye. We went home, and Lucy was a wreck....going from room to room crying, looking for her friend.

Finally, Molly came home. At first she was still very tired, and still on medicine - but little by little, her personality came out! She got peppier, and started actually playing with toys - and with Lucy!

Now they're inseparable, and Molly is (fairly!) healthy! She has demodectic mange (the noncontagious kind) which we've been treating for a while, and is going away finally we think.

So....I hope you enjoyed my post

[Roxyluvsme13]

What cute girls! I'm so glad Molly recovered. Where in TN did she come from?

[LuckyNumber7]

She came from a pound called the Tipton Pound in Brighton Tennessee. It's a hellhole. They kill almost every dog that gets dropped off there, and even more of the cats.

The rescue I work with has started working to try to reduce the euthanization rate at this particular shelter, and so far we're having a hard time keeping up with the irresponsible pet owners in the area who won't spay/neuter their pets, or drop them off there without a care in the world that they will end up dead in a few days.

Sorry to vent - it's just really frustrating.

Here is a link to the Tipton Petfinder site

http://search.petfinder.com/shelterS...ort=&preview=1

I called yesterday to inquire about the multiple listings for lab puppies (which look purebred) on the site - only to find out we couldn't rescue them, because they had already been killed. I felt like I had been kicked in the stomach, about 12 times.

[Roxyluvsme13]

She came from a pound called the Tipton Pound in Brighton Tennessee. It's a hellhole. They kill almost every dog that gets dropped off there, and even more of the cats.

The rescue I work with has started working to try to reduce the euthanization rate at this particular shelter, and so far we're having a hard time keeping up with the irresponsible pet owners in the area who won't spay/neuter their pets, or drop them off there without a care in the world that they will end up dead in a few days.

Sorry to vent - it's just really frustrating.

Here is a link to the Tipton Petfinder site

http://search.petfinder.com/shelterS...ort=&preview=1

I called yesterday to inquire about the multiple listings for lab puppies (which look purebred) on the site - only to find out we couldn't rescue them, because they had already been killed. I felt like I had been kicked in the stomach, about 12 times.

Ugh that's horrible. I have no idea where Brighton is.. *checks google* Ah, it's on the other side of TN. It sounds really horrible.. I'm glad you rescued Molly!

[chocolatepuppy]

Thanks for the cuteness warning! The puppy pictures are adorable. Molly and Lucy are both so pretty!

[Kfamr]

-squeels- They are both too freaking precious. Of course, my heart is bouncing all around for Molly and her siblings. So sorry the rest of them didn't make it.

[cassiesmom]

I wouldn't know what breed Molly might be, so I'll put her in the category of TOTAL CUTIE! I love the photo of little Lucy chewing on the Labrador retriever book. The one of her giving a high-five to her dad is absolutely precious. Very long, happy and healthy lives to you with your loving parents, Misses Lucy and Molly!

[cyber-sibes]

I'm in love with your girls! Good thing you put a cuteness warning, I just kept scrolling down saying "oooou", "ahhhh!" They are adorable!!! I'm so glad Miss Molly is getting better, she reminds me so much of my black & tan (RB) girl, Rosie.

[LuckyNumber7]

Thanks!

I wish I knew what breed Molly was - anyone care to venture a guess? She's been showing some herding tendencies lately - chasing Lucy around the yard and nipping at her tail and hips, it's sort of funny. We know she's got some shepherd in her....but other than that? Who knows.

Here are pictures of her siblings (RIP) if seeing them helps at all?