My new rescue!

[mauirobin]

Originally Posted by Bitsy

I am just now reading your thread....my heart just fell when I read you might take her back. Something inside me said no, she just needs time...please keep her or find a home for her, but please don't take her back to the shelter...she might be put down.

Then I read that you found out it was a kill shelter and wanted to give her another chance. I'm reading this praying I get to the end and will read that it worked out.

God bless you for giving sweet Jillian a chance, and a second chance. You are doing such a wonderful thing. Dont give up on her...she is actually making great strides in such a short time. She loves you so much already and is sooooo blessed to have you for her mommy.

You are so right Bitsy. I worried about the size difference, she was double the size of my largest yorkie (he's 7.3), and that was when I could still feel every bone in her body. She weighed 13 lbs then, am sure she is heavier now. When she showed signs of snapping at them, I freaked! But that was solved after only 40 mins or so of a sharing my lap game. I also freaked a little after she bit a visitor yesterday, but as I said before, I think it was because she came to me too quickly in too short a time. Others have been here & weren't bitten. Also, I will recognize the strange bark she gives now before she snaps or bites.

The important thing is she snuggles with the other dogs already, & they share the doggie beds with her. She does need to hog my lap, but doesn't even lift her head when the other dogs come up too. Her & my Yogi are great buds already, & Buttons even allows herself to "tolerate" her. There are still little arguments, but nothing even remotely serious this last week. Most of the arguments are Yogi's fault....NO ONE can touch his loofurs....lol.

She has come a long way in just a few weeks. She thoroughly adores me, & has won a place in my heart as well. Here is a pic of her watching my son leave....she hates anyone to leave the house. This pic isn't bad, you should see the face on the other side....will break your heart!

[Baha Angel]

I'm so happy for Jillian!
I think she will adjust in time. She's quite adorable too!!

[CouversMom]

Aww congratulations I am just seeing this thread, but am glad to hear that things are going better. She looks like a sweetheart!

[Bitsy]

I'm loving hearing these stories! That they are snuggling so soon is awesome! Keep us updated! Sweet Jillian has some cyber friends that are pulling for her!

Again....God bless you for opening your heart and home to her!

Originally Posted by mauirobin

You are so right Bitsy. I worried about the size difference, she was double the size of my largest yorkie (he's 7.3), and that was when I could still feel every bone in her body. She weighed 13 lbs then, am sure she is heavier now. When she showed signs of snapping at them, I freaked! But that was solved after only 40 mins or so of a sharing my lap game. I also freaked a little after she bit a visitor yesterday, but as I said before, I think it was because she came to me too quickly in too short a time. Others have been here & weren't bitten. Also, I will recognize the strange bark she gives now before she snaps or bites.

The important thing is she snuggles with the other dogs already, & they share the doggie beds with her. She does need to hog my lap, but doesn't even lift her head when the other dogs come up too. Her & my Yogi are great buds already, & Buttons even allows herself to "tolerate" her. There are still little arguments, but nothing even remotely serious this last week. Most of the arguments are Yogi's fault....NO ONE can touch his loofurs....lol.

She has come a long way in just a few weeks. She thoroughly adores me, & has won a place in my heart as well. Here is a pic of her watching my son leave....she hates anyone to leave the house. This pic isn't bad, you should see the face on the other side....will break your heart!

[Sammy Mommy]

Congratulations and thank you for rescuing Jillian.

[mauirobin]

Jillian has gained weight & aside from her wanting to bite the neighbors...lol, she is doing fine. I went back to the spca who gave me a behaviorists card to call, & some sites online to read.

As of last week, she bit my friend from work, my neighbor, the vet, & the groomer. I figured out that I was her property in her mind, & have been making her "work" for everything since. My son was actually able to bring his girlfriend over a couple nights ago & she didn't bite her.

I was lettin her stay outside longer than the other dogs if she didn't want to come in, letting her jump on my lap at will, & she developed an "owner possessiveness" thing with me. The poor SPCA folks who loved & played with her when they had her, were unable to come near me at all!

Now she has to wait for my permission to jump up, & HAS to come in with the other dogs when I call them. I didn't think she knew how to sit when I first got her, but have come to realize that she probably did, she just didn't think I had the "right" to ask this of her. Now she has to sit before I allow her to do anything first. Now mind you she always listened to my son....but not to me at first.

I'm thinking her last "owner" was a man, who very well might have had a wife in the household who's status was below Jillian's. Or who Jillian bossed around & didn't listen to, if you will. She has come a long way this month. She loves her brother & sisters, I just worry she plays a little rough sometimes, especially when they are playing outside & they all get excited, I have to watch her like a hawk. She outweighs them by 7lbs, & 10 lbs depending on the dog.

Also little Button's is in week two of crate rest. I'm not sure how she may have injured her spine, but am pretty sure it was the neighbor's party guests/stick episode, but am keeping in mind it could have been a scuffle between her & Jillian. That is under a different thread called Spinal Injury in the sick/injured area.

I still worry every day, but there is absolutely no growling, or arguing between the dogs...unless of course Jillian grabs Yogi's "Ankie", & a tug of war ensues, then there is some growling....lol.

I think she's looking pretty good....took this pic earlier today of Jillian & Buttons.