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Life with a puppy mill rescue dog I recently adopted a little Yorkie who had spent all of his life in a cage. He will be 8 this year so that is a long time to suffer what he did, and it shows. When I first got him 8 weeks ago he wouldn't look me in the eye and would run away if I went near him if he was out of his bed, only seeming to find comfort in his bed, I guess it made him feel more secure. Slowly he has started to trust me, he will come get a treat but I need to put it a little bit away from me before he will come get it. He has also started to sleep in my bedroom recently, before that he stayed in his bed in the living room. But we still have a long way to go and it breaks my heart to see how terrified he is of everything. It's a long process but every little triumph is so worth it. Now he knows when I bring food out that he is more than likely going to get some, and he does a little twirl beside his bed and wags his tail, it's so cute! I really hope they can shut down all puppy mills one day soon. I've been guilty in the past of buying from a pet store before but I never realised the horror these dogs go through. I will never go near one again even for pet food :mad: |
WELCOME!! It sounds as though you are on the right track. Little steps at a time. Think of the joy that you have brought to this little soul. I had a conversation with a lady today about finding your baby from the right place and why. She was mortified to hear what a mill is and how the babys are treated. Blessings to you and your new little one. |
I know, so many people have no idea what happens in puppy mills, or even that that is were pet stores get their dogs. I found a picture of cute little puppies then under it was a picture of their parents, heartbreaking |
Two years ago I spoke with a lady while on vacation. She had a beautiful little yorkie girl. Her baby was tiny,shy,not able to walk well and she was only 3 or 4 yrs old. The lady took the time to explain that her little had been used as a breeder,giving 2 litters a year. The she explained in detail what her baby had gone through. I was ill and still feel ill everytime I think of puppymills. Personally I think that people that run mills should be stuffed in one of those stacked cages and just left,,,,forever. OK stepping off of soapbox now. |
I've been reading up on them as I really didn't know too much about them until I got Tuppance, shocking what people do to these poor dogs. I found the picture but it's disturbing to see the parents pictures so not sure if I should post it here or not |
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I never knew about puppy mills until approximately two years ago. I find it so sad, how can people be able to harm a dog like that?! When I heard about it I thought it only happened in the USA, but lately I've been searching more about puppy mills and there are some here in the Netherlands as well!! :0 I could not believe it! The more I search for information, the more it makes me sad and angry!! |
I've seen videos of the humane society doing their rescues and it just breaks your heart to see those little babies cowering in their cages. The only contact they have with humans is when they take them out by the scruff of their necks to breed then put back again, no wonder they run from us. A lot of the mills are illegal but they somehow avoid being caught. The best thing we can do is boycott all stores who sell the puppies as that is their main supplier of them |
I'm proud of you for taking him. Tupp is extremely blessed. If you can get him playing ball and running to get treats you toss across the floor and bring him out of himself playing, it can get them to interact meaningfully sooner. Then, starting some good old obedience training using only positive reinforcement and making it really fun can start to give them some confidence. Keeping it very short and repeating the trick only 3 - 5 times and then treating/praising and having 3 sessions a day can over a little time really get him loving to work and learn, build up his self-reliance, his self-esteem, teach him to start to build trust and bond with you as you two become a team. Getting an abused or neglected dog working and learning and achieving something can help them blossom into very happy dogs for the most part, still haunted at times by something that triggers a fear, but for the most part, a contented pet. Thank you so very much for helping him and giving him a real life. |
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These stories of puppy mills literally break my heart. It is so wonderful to see people like your self take these babies in. You're a great person :) |
I think I'm very lucky to have Tuppance. He isn't like normal dogs because he never had a chance to learn anything. He had never seen a toy until he got here, when he did he had no idea what to do with one. But the feeling I got when he first started running with his little rope was worth the wait! The first time he had ever stood on carpet was in my living room, makes him peeing and pooping on it worth it too....well almost lol The problem is he had to "go" in his cage, the same place as he ate and slept, so he doesn't understand he shouldn't do it inside. As he spent over 7 years in the mill I'm not sure if he can ever change now but I'll keep trying, and buying more puppy pads! So even though it's a bit more work, he is giving me more joy than I thought was possible, I love him to bits :) |
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I know very well what it is like to have an adopted Puppymill Rescue. My very 1st Rescue I adopted was a mill rescue. Audrey was 8 years old when we adopted her in 1999. The stories I could tell about her first 6 months with us would just break your heart. I was so lucky to have her for 4 wonderful years, before I had to help her to the Rainbow Bridge. Her poor body had finally given out from all the abuse she suffered for 8 years in a cage producing puppies and more puppies. My Audrey had such grace, poise and dignity. I still miss her so much to this day. She passed in Sept. 2003. Here is a picture of her a few day's before she passed away. you can tell by the look in eye's the shine was no longer there. She was in pain, but still loved to go get in the flower bed. http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL89/...5/35742937.jpg |
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