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Originally Posted by sonyab523  Hey everyone, I just got an Adult 2 yr old female a few days ago. I don't think the owners did their part with her. They said she was UTD on shots, Rabies, and given K9 Advantage. Well her rabies tag reads 2009, when I got her groomed they found a tick on her. So this just makes me think that none of the things they told me were true. She flinches when I lift my hand to pet her indicating she was hit frequently. I feel really bad for her. I'm going to take her to the vet tomorrow and have her checked out. I posted a comment about her ears in another thread but they are flopping and I'm guessing because the people before didn't cut the tips properly, because they appear like they are trying to stand. Groomer left them long, so should I bother clipping the ends or let them stay floopy.
Also I have a male Boston, she will play with him randomly but sometimes she will growl at him. So I'm confused on her behavior... |
I hope everything goes well at the Vet for you. It just breaks my heart that anyone could abuse/neglect any animal, let alone such a small one. I'm sure she will come around in time with lots of love and consistency.
My parents just rescued a yorkie that I believe may have been abused, too. He just shakes when my dad walks in the room, but he's fine with my mom. He's gotten a little better since he's come to them (just in the last week). My dad has been awesome about talking to him softly and doing all the feedings to earn his trust. Yesterday, my dad was sitting on the couch with my mom and Oliver actually crawled on to my dad's lap.
I may be different than some of the other posters here, but I am a big believer in Ceasar Milan's (The Dog Whisperer) techniques. She needs someone strong and consistent to help her feel secure. Feeling sorry for her (though it's natural for us) doesn't help her. Focus on the positive and how much happier she is going to be with you.