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02-17-2009, 09:08 AM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: st. louis, mo
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| Advisable to foster abused Yorkie w/ senior dog in house? Hi, I live in St. Louis and like everyone else, was horrified at the story of the 93 Yorkies rescued from a Missouri puppy mill. I am considering offering to foster one of these precious animals, but I could use some advice. My Oliver is 14, in good health other than his hearing. He is beginning to lose his outdoor potty training, much to our dismay. He's been with us since infancy, the only dog in a relatively quiet household. He's ok w/ other dogs. He sleeps in our bed. Actually, he now sleeps a good part of every day, as well-- in his own bed, on his blankie, on the couch. So with these factors in mind, could an experienced foster parent tell me whether it's a good idea to take on an extremely compromised foster baby? Is it fair to Oliver? Thanks for your advice. Meanwhile, I'm working on another idea to raise funds for these dogs, which I will post soon. Still nailing down the details. FYI, stopped at the St. Louis Humane Society on Sunday afternoon, but they couldn't let anyone see the Yorkies till they're ready for adoption. There has been a LOT of interest! Thanks again, Carol and Oliver |
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02-17-2009, 11:17 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Maybe you could foster one of the older breeders. I would think they would be pretty subdued due to their circcumstances. I would like to help so when you decide what you are going to do please let us know.
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02-17-2009, 12:08 PM | #3 |
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| We have a senior Pug dog with health problems (spondalosis). Her condition is causing her to lose her toilet training abilities as well. I was kind of unsure about getting a puppy, but bringing Missy home has done wonders for Tang. It's brought some spunk back into her, and she even plays with Missy on occasion. We had no problems at all introducing the two. Tang is pretty laid back though. The ONLY issue she has is that she will not let Missy eat her food until she's done with it, which is understandable I'm not sure if there would be a difference with an abused rescue, I guess it all depends.
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02-17-2009, 08:25 PM | #4 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma city, OK
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| From what I've read, none of these dogs are puppies. The rescues we've had from puppy mills have been quiet, some nervous, some very nervous, and skittish. Since they have not had much human contact they tend to shy away from people and take time to warm up. It takes special care to nurse these babies back from the emotional hell they have lived in up to this point. It can take months or even years. I've found having another settled dog in the house helps. Since your dog is starting to have some health issues it could go either way. It sounds like yours is very laid back and sleeps alot. It might be good for both of them to have a sibling around. Unfortunately, with rescues you never know what you are going to get so you have to go in with an open mind and willingness to love and care no matter what. Dog will usually adapt to that no matter what else happens around them. Love makes all the difference in the world. I wish you good luck and God's guidance in your decision. Please do let us know if you come up with fundraiser ideas. Our rescue is supposed to be brining in about a dozen of these babies, but we are always looking for other ways to help too. God bless you for caring enough to do something.
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