Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 2927982)

Thanks so much all for the help and encouragement. :)

I think me and hubby are going over to that empty for sale house tomorrow (where we *think* she may have come from) - and see if we can walk into the backyard and take a look around...as if we're looking at the house...just to see what we can see. Also, am thinking I will just go ahead and knock on their neighbor's door as we heard them grilling outside today when we found her.

Checked Pets911 and CraigsList and our newspaper for Lost dogs...nothing that fits her or even close.

GOOD point on the ears being chewed up *if* she had been a fighting dog...her ears are perfect. Weird thing is...that old chest wound (above leg/below collar) I described...bc that one was deep and big, as the scab is still so thick, weird.

Now I'm kinda wondering if she had a litter, and someone took the pups away and put her in a crate during weaning (?) and this was perhaps when she may have injured herself :(....? Possible...?

I think I may have to bring her in and sleep w/ her alone in another bedroom...I don't think I'll be able to sleep thinking of her out there. She does need a bath but, ack, big deal, what's the worst that could happen?

I just checked on her and she's on her bed out there curled up in a tight little ball of brindle :D! Think she might have food coma as I fed her two dinners....WELL...it IS a HOLIDAY :p!

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 2941460)

Okay folks....can I ask a little more advice :rolleyes: ... ?

I'm familiar w/ neutering...having been thru it twice now...but I'm nervous about spaying. If all goes okay...I think we're having Ambrey spayed this Saturday...and OMG, I think I just fainted a little. {oh ANN}

Anway...so...is this what I need...and do I need to think of anything special given that she is 40lbs? --> {pain meds, neck-donut, chews to keep her busy...}

What else...I'm completely blanking here, like this is my first dog ever...oh my.

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 2941460)

Okay folks....can I ask a little more advice :rolleyes: ... ?

I'm familiar w/ neutering...having been thru it twice now...but I'm nervous about spaying. If all goes okay...I think we're having Ambrey spayed this Saturday...and OMG, I think I just fainted a little. {oh ANN}

Anway...so...is this what I need...and do I need to think of anything special given that she is 40lbs? --> {pain meds, neck-donut, chews to keep her busy...}

What else...I'm completely blanking here, like this is my first dog ever...oh my.

Originally Posted by Mardelin (Post 2941506)

..Oops!.....based on your video, maybe chews aren't a good idea.

Originally Posted by ARCHIE (Post 2941510)

She looks very much like our neighbor's dog. Also female and has a brindle coat.She's a doll.

Originally Posted by bonbon (Post 2941492)

I'm just now seeing the video - isn't she a total ham?!? I cracked up when I heard her nails tapping on the floor. She could never sneak up on you. And she looked just like my babies when she parked her chest on the floor while her butt stuck up in the air. She's something else! :)

Originally Posted by Britster (Post 2941518)

Have you let the boys meet her yet?! Considering they MAY very well have a big sister.... :p

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 2941460)

Okay folks....can I ask a little more advice :rolleyes: ... ?

I'm familiar w/ neutering...having been thru it twice now...but I'm nervous about spaying. If all goes okay...I think we're having Ambrey spayed this Saturday...and OMG, I think I just fainted a little. {oh ANN}

Anway...so...is this what I need...and do I need to think of anything special given that she is 40lbs? --> {pain meds, neck-donut, chews to keep her busy...}

What else...I'm completely blanking here, like this is my first dog ever...oh my.

Originally Posted by TammyJM (Post 2941714)

Isn't there a YT member that sells soft cones??? I cannot remember the member's name, though.

Originally Posted by Woogie Man (Post 2941897)

Ann, here's a link for a collar that you might look at for her post-spay...

Bite Not Collars, Dog Health Aids

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 2950774)

I have the BEST NEWS! *happy dance* *happy dance* *happy dance*

So first, me and hubs went down to the free spay/neuter clinic an HOUR early on Saturday morning (6 a.m.) to get in line - um, yeah, they were already FULL :(. We were pretty bummed.

Later that morning, I ran to Petsmart to pick up Ambrey her ginormous chews and I saw a sign for a rescue group who was there, so I talked to them for a long while and he thought they could sponsor Ambrey if we were willing to foster - I could NOT believe my ears as no other rescue I've talked to here could do anything for us :(.

So, we brought Ambrey by the Petsmart, and then I talked to the Pres. of Valley Dogs Rescue and Ambrey is now sponsored by them :):):)! We will still foster her (as they are full), but they will guide us and everything. She will be getting spayed w/ one of their wonderful vets this week, and she already has her own ad on their site.

They are just INCREDIBLE. Considering how unresponsive most of the rescues have been to us here in Phx the last 2 weeks w/ Ambrey...I am seriously so blown away by Valley Dogs. We are so HAPPY for Ambrey :love:. We now feel like she has the best chance of finding a great forever home.

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 2950774)

I have the BEST NEWS! *happy dance* *happy dance* *happy dance*

So first, me and hubs went down to the free spay/neuter clinic an HOUR early on Saturday morning (6 a.m.) to get in line - um, yeah, they were already FULL :(. We were pretty bummed.

Later that morning, I ran to Petsmart to pick up Ambrey her ginormous chews and I saw a sign for a rescue group who was there, so I talked to them for a long while and he thought they could sponsor Ambrey if we were willing to foster - I could NOT believe my ears as no other rescue I've talked to here could do anything for us :(.

So, we brought Ambrey by the Petsmart, and then I talked to the Pres. of Valley Dogs Rescue and Ambrey is now sponsored by them :):):)! We will still foster her (as they are full), but they will guide us and everything. She will be getting spayed w/ one of their wonderful vets this week, and she already has her own ad on their site.

They are just INCREDIBLE. Considering how unresponsive most of the rescues have been to us here in Phx the last 2 weeks w/ Ambrey...I am seriously so blown away by Valley Dogs. We are so HAPPY for Ambrey :love:. We now feel like she has the best chance of finding a great forever home.

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 2950774)

I have the BEST NEWS! *happy dance* *happy dance* *happy dance*

So first, me and hubs went down to the free spay/neuter clinic an HOUR early on Saturday morning (6 a.m.) to get in line - um, yeah, they were already FULL :(. We were pretty bummed.

Later that morning, I ran to Petsmart to pick up Ambrey her ginormous chews and I saw a sign for a rescue group who was there, so I talked to them for a long while and he thought they could sponsor Ambrey if we were willing to foster - I could NOT believe my ears as no other rescue I've talked to here could do anything for us :(.

So, we brought Ambrey by the Petsmart, and then I talked to the Pres. of Valley Dogs Rescue and Ambrey is now sponsored by them :):):)! We will still foster her (as they are full), but they will guide us and everything. She will be getting spayed w/ one of their wonderful vets this week, and she already has her own ad on their site.

They are just INCREDIBLE. Considering how unresponsive most of the rescues have been to us here in Phx the last 2 weeks w/ Ambrey...I am seriously so blown away by Valley Dogs. We are so HAPPY for Ambrey :love:. We now feel like she has the best chance of finding a great forever home.

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 2950774)

I have the BEST NEWS! *happy dance* *happy dance* *happy dance*

So first, me and hubs went down to the free spay/neuter clinic an HOUR early on Saturday morning (6 a.m.) to get in line - um, yeah, they were already FULL :(. We were pretty bummed.

Later that morning, I ran to Petsmart to pick up Ambrey her ginormous chews and I saw a sign for a rescue group who was there, so I talked to them for a long while and he thought they could sponsor Ambrey if we were willing to foster - I could NOT believe my ears as no other rescue I've talked to here could do anything for us :(.

So, we brought Ambrey by the Petsmart, and then I talked to the Pres. of Valley Dogs Rescue and Ambrey is now sponsored by them :):):)! We will still foster her (as they are full), but they will guide us and everything. She will be getting spayed w/ one of their wonderful vets this week, and she already has her own ad on their site.

They are just INCREDIBLE. Considering how unresponsive most of the rescues have been to us here in Phx the last 2 weeks w/ Ambrey...I am seriously so blown away by Valley Dogs. We are so HAPPY for Ambrey :love:. We now feel like she has the best chance of finding a great forever home.

Originally Posted by Mardelin (Post 2950800)

Ann,

Somehow I believe in my heart that Ambrey has found her forever home.....she's found a place in your heart and I just can't see you letting her go......

Mary

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985 (Post 2950794)

That's great! Are they going to help filtering through all the applicants or will that fall on you?
Either way I bet you'll have a final say since you've gotten to know little Ambrey. I hope she won't be going for a while, I like reading little updates about her. :D Yes, I'm selfish.:p

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 2950808)

Lol :D...I know, Mary! You stop that :p! That's why I soooo wish I could find someone I *know* personally to adopt her. We would love to keep her in our family...but she is just too strong for our little fellas, bless her heart.

Originally Posted by Mardelin (Post 2950811)

I think you can manage. With time and training.....I know several exhibitors that raise dobes along side of their yorks.....of course they've put in some training time with the dobes.....and they know they are suppose to go into a down position when the yorks are around. I have one friend whose dobes are actually nannys for the york puppies.....whenever they escape from the kitchen they actually assist in rounding the pups up and keeping them safe until my friend get them all back into the kitchen.