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BaxtersMommy · 05-28-2010, 08:00 AM

I am so mad I could spit!!

Jazzy was in her crate for 10 minutes this morning, she jumped up and somehow got her tiny paw caught in the wire!!! She was screaming bloody murder. She was hanging!!! Anyway, I took the weight off of her and was holding her trying to get her paw out, what took seconds to get her loose seemed like minutes!!

My poor baby. She went right off to running but she was favoring it. I called the vet and he said she will be sore but as long as she is walking and putting weight on it not to be alarmed. She is already better and not favoring it like she was earlier. I think she will be fine.

OH...and for those who dont believe in crates...This girl jumps 3 foot dog gates, x pens etc. The other day she jumped up on the bathroom counter. DO NOT ASK me how she managed that one. Now, I keep the bath room door closed. She jumped from the back of the couch onto the kitchen bar!!! So, a crate is something she must have. However, these wire crates are going to the DUMP! I am getting her a pink travel crate.

I feel so guilty, but this was a total freak accident!!! I just cant believe it.

Judy in Waco · 05-28-2010, 08:03 AM

Oh no! I am so sorry! I would surely let the crate manufacturer know! That's crazy.

Don't blame yourself. You were trying to keep her safe.

BaxtersMommy · 05-28-2010, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Oh no! I am so sorry! I would surely let the crate manufacturer know! That's crazy.

Don't blame yourself. You were trying to keep her safe.

I know!! It is lifestages. I was even thinking about telling Pet Smart! I am just sick over it. CAN you imagine if this would have happened while I was at work and I wasnt here to help her. I thank God I was home.

Perrella · 05-28-2010, 08:05 AM

Oh...poor baby and I'm sure her screaming scared you to death too! So, glad she is ok now. I hope she doesn't take a dislike to her confinement now though. With your little jumping bean, I can see why you would need a crate, lol.
I'm so lucky, Zhoie has never been a jumper nor does she go under anything. She's a wussie, but I guess that's good too.

BaxtersMommy · 05-28-2010, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Perrella

Oh...poor baby and I'm sure her screaming scared you to death too! So, glad she is ok now. I hope she doesn't take a dislike to her confinement now though. With your little jumping bean, I can see why you would need a crate, lol.
I'm so lucky, Zhoie has never been a jumper nor does she go under anything. She's a wussie, but I guess that's good too.

She is a jumping bean! That is what me and my DH call her. lol
She is fearless, and it scares me to death. I worry about leaving her out in the house alone, and now I have to be worried about her crate. Ugh. Really makes me nervous. I got an instant headache this morning!

RoscoesMommy42 · 05-28-2010, 08:40 AM

Oh my goodness poor thing!!

That would scare me to death too! Yes, the manufacturer definitely needs to do something to prevent that from happening to another dog. I completely understand why you use crates. I am very lucky and none of mine jump out of anything, but you better believe if they did, I would use them!

jencar98 · 05-28-2010, 08:42 AM

Awww....poor Jazzy and you...thank God you were home though! And, glad to know she is going to be okay!

I know exactly what you went through, it's scary even if it is just for a few seconds and it does seem like an eternity while it's going on. One of my foster girls jumped up on the side of the ex-pen one day and got her paw stuck, where the sides of the ex-pen come together and are clipped. She yowled in pain, I couldn't get to her fast enough, had to pick her up, hold her weight to take the pressure off, while I got her paw free....she was physically fine, but both of us were shook up for awhile. We took down the ex-pen and trained both the girls to not chase the cat (that's why they were penned when they first came here). But, this taught me a lesson - these containment devices do have dangers you don't normally think about.

Dara311 · 05-28-2010, 09:51 AM

Awe poor Jazzy as well as you. As said before, be happy you were home, imagine what could have happened if you hadn't been home!? oh dear! I usually take Fiona's collar off when she is in the crate, just to be safe. I am a firm believer in using crates, hopefully Jazzy won't been to afraid to go back in her crate.....Don't blame yourself!

Jilleen · 05-28-2010, 10:37 AM

Information about the crate (name, model or type) would be helpful for others that are using crates.

I know this was traumatic for you!

mojo · 05-28-2010, 10:42 AM

Oh, that's awful. I can totally relate, my dog can climb any get, get around any obstacle. Years ago I gave up and she gets free range of the living room when I am not home. She is pretty good, she will use a pee pad. Only problem is a few times I have come home to her sleeping on the top of the sofa

Not so safe, don't want her to fall and break her leg.

nikkipoop · 05-28-2010, 10:48 AM

I'd scream bloody murder too. She must have been so scared.

Hope she feels better. And you too.

AddieandMiaMom · 05-28-2010, 10:48 AM

Another option to a crate is the soft sided ex-pen with cover:

Amazon.com: It'z A Breeze Too Soft Sided Exercise...
If you already have an ex-pen (sounds like you do), you might want to see if they sell a cover for it.

Just trying to give you more options. So sorry poor Jazzy went through that.

BaxtersMommy · 05-28-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jilleen

Information about the crate (name, model or type) would be helpful for others that are using crates.

I know this was traumatic for you!

I agree! It is the Lifestages. I cant remember if I got it at Petsmart or Petco, they are both a mile from my house. Pretty sure it was Petsmart. I will go see if they carry this brand and then talk to the manager as well. I always look at reviews when I buy ANYTHING. This brand has positive reviews. Anyway, this is it. Ours is the 24inch length.

Jilleen · 05-28-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BaxtersMommy

I agree! It is the Lifestages. I cant remember if I got it at Petsmart or Petco, they are both a mile from my house. Pretty sure it was Petsmart. I will go see if they carry this brand and then talk to the manager as well. I always look at reviews when I buy ANYTHING. This brand has positive reviews. Anyway, this is it. Ours is the 24inch length.

Thanks for the info!!

BaxtersMommy · 05-28-2010, 11:33 AM

I think I will buy this. Does anyone have something like this?

X-LARGE PINK PET TENT DOG PLAYPEN EXERCISE KENNEL CRATE - eBay (item 300431969882 end time Jun-03-10 20:05:37 PDT)

05-28-2010, 08:00 AM	#1
BaxtersMommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,362 Blog Entries: 1	Mad at the Crate maker and sad for my baby! I am so mad I could spit!! Jazzy was in her crate for 10 minutes this morning, she jumped up and somehow got her tiny paw caught in the wire!!! She was screaming bloody murder. She was hanging!!! Anyway, I took the weight off of her and was holding her trying to get her paw out, what took seconds to get her loose seemed like minutes!! My poor baby. She went right off to running but she was favoring it. I called the vet and he said she will be sore but as long as she is walking and putting weight on it not to be alarmed. She is already better and not favoring it like she was earlier. I think she will be fine. OH...and for those who dont believe in crates...This girl jumps 3 foot dog gates, x pens etc. The other day she jumped up on the bathroom counter. DO NOT ASK me how she managed that one. Now, I keep the bath room door closed. She jumped from the back of the couch onto the kitchen bar!!! So, a crate is something she must have. However, these wire crates are going to the DUMP! I am getting her a pink travel crate. I feel so guilty, but this was a total freak accident!!! I just cant believe it.

05-28-2010, 08:03 AM	#2
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Oh no! I am so sorry! I would surely let the crate manufacturer know! That's crazy. Don't blame yourself. You were trying to keep her safe. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

05-28-2010, 08:05 AM	#4
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Oh...poor baby and I'm sure her screaming scared you to death too! So, glad she is ok now. I hope she doesn't take a dislike to her confinement now though. With your little jumping bean, I can see why you would need a crate, lol. I'm so lucky, Zhoie has never been a jumper nor does she go under anything. She's a wussie, but I guess that's good too. __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

05-28-2010, 08:40 AM	#6
RoscoesMommy42 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morristown, TN Posts: 3,736	Oh my goodness poor thing!! That would scare me to death too! Yes, the manufacturer definitely needs to do something to prevent that from happening to another dog. I completely understand why you use crates. I am very lucky and none of mine jump out of anything, but you better believe if they did, I would use them! __________________ Hello and hugs from Kristie & the furbabies! A world without yorkies is not a very bright one

05-28-2010, 08:42 AM	#7
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	Awww....poor Jazzy and you...thank God you were home though! And, glad to know she is going to be okay! I know exactly what you went through, it's scary even if it is just for a few seconds and it does seem like an eternity while it's going on. One of my foster girls jumped up on the side of the ex-pen one day and got her paw stuck, where the sides of the ex-pen come together and are clipped. She yowled in pain, I couldn't get to her fast enough, had to pick her up, hold her weight to take the pressure off, while I got her paw free....she was physically fine, but both of us were shook up for awhile. We took down the ex-pen and trained both the girls to not chase the cat (that's why they were penned when they first came here). But, this taught me a lesson - these containment devices do have dangers you don't normally think about. __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

05-28-2010, 09:51 AM	#8
Dara311 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,515	Awe poor Jazzy as well as you. As said before, be happy you were home, imagine what could have happened if you hadn't been home!? oh dear! I usually take Fiona's collar off when she is in the crate, just to be safe. I am a firm believer in using crates, hopefully Jazzy won't been to afraid to go back in her crate.....Don't blame yourself! __________________ Mom to Fiona Marie

05-28-2010, 10:37 AM	#9
Jilleen Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Troy, Alabama Posts: 233	Information about the crate (name, model or type) would be helpful for others that are using crates. I know this was traumatic for you!

05-28-2010, 10:42 AM	#10
mojo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Here, there Posts: 2,693	Oh, that's awful. I can totally relate, my dog can climb any get, get around any obstacle. Years ago I gave up and she gets free range of the living room when I am not home. She is pretty good, she will use a pee pad. Only problem is a few times I have come home to her sleeping on the top of the sofa Not so safe, don't want her to fall and break her leg. __________________ Bella (I miss you) Sachi Emmy

05-28-2010, 10:48 AM	#11
nikkipoop Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 293	I'd scream bloody murder too. She must have been so scared. Hope she feels better. And you too. __________________ R.i.p Lexi You will always be in mom and papa's heart. Bailey My crazy little man

05-28-2010, 10:48 AM	#12
AddieandMiaMom YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 303	Another option to a crate is the soft sided ex-pen with cover: Amazon.com: It'z A Breeze Too Soft Sided Exercise... If you already have an ex-pen (sounds like you do), you might want to see if they sell a cover for it. Just trying to give you more options. So sorry poor Jazzy went through that. __________________ Mommy to Addie, Dany, Mia, and Pickles R.I.P Miss Mis (Missy) 06.25.08 - Heaven just wouldn't be Heaven if you weren't there to greet me.

05-28-2010, 11:33 AM	#15
BaxtersMommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,362 Blog Entries: 1	I think I will buy this. Does anyone have something like this? X-LARGE PINK PET TENT DOG PLAYPEN EXERCISE KENNEL CRATE - eBay (item 300431969882 end time Jun-03-10 20:05:37 PDT)