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Originally Posted by hugz4all4  Her name was Rosie when we got her, I wont be changing it because to me the names fits her. She wanted me to wait because the dog needed a bath and she didnt want me to take her "dirty and smelly" but at the last minute she backed out because she was unsure of what Rosie might do if she tried to put her in the tub her self.. ummm when we bathed her, at my house, she just sat there..lol.. she is a sweet heart and other than loving the garbage and hates being outside (cant blame her) she is a good dog.  |
I feel just slightly more kindly toward the woman knowing she was embarrassed the dog was in such hideous condition.
You and your husband really are wonderful for taking her in!
I can't believe how much better she looks in those pictures already! It's amazing what hope, love and a bath can do, isn't it? She must be so much happier. I really get ill thinking of dogs, pack animals, chained outside alone. Even in GA, the armpit of humane animal laws, is starting to see legislation against this in some counties. I so hope you at least keep Rosie long enough for the people to see what a wonderful pet they gave up after she gets a little training and lots of love. Can't blame her for not wanting out of the kennel, she was probably content and feeling like a lucky dog being in it.
You mentioned that she used to get loose, didn't you? If so, she might have been hunting snacks from garbage cans if she were hungry and was rewarded doing it if she actually found anything. You might have to get one of those trash cans that doesn't open even if it is tipped over by a dog
. Another thing I saw, on Victoria Stillwell's show, with a dog that got into the garbage, but was too small to get it's head in the can and would knock it down, was putting bricks or something heavy under the bag to keep it in place. There are easy ways around this. For me, with a large Ital Greyhound that we have who never suffered like Rosie, I have my covered trash can in the utility room and keep the door to the room closed to prevent her from helping herself to anything, including paper towels to shred.
I hope you keep an eye out for the shih tzu. I hate to think of people like this getting another dog.
