I got Peanut at 1 1/2 yrs old and she is only about 75% potty trained. I think it is much more difficult when we adopt them as adults. I wonder if Sassy's previous owner really had success with pee pads? I was not told my Peanut was not potty trained until I got her home. I agree with the crate training. I did this with Toby (got him as a baby) and he never has accidents. Good luck!