Update on Mindy

[mommadog1]

I wasn't sure where to post this but I figure since she is a rescue this would be a good place to post.

Some of you remember our rescue Mindy but those who don't you can read my post here: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...y-age-2-a.html

Anyhow I have been trying some new things with her on my own without a trainer. She is doing much better, but all issues still exist unfortunately..where is the magic pill? LOL

Unfortunately she bit at the back of the leg of one of my husbands friends who she has never seen as he walked through our back yard. She obviously didn't hurt him because he said "aww she is protecting her babies (LOL he was holding little Gracie)", and he didn't even stop and look at his leg.

I was just bummed over the fact she did that. Had I known there was anyone here I would of brought her in the house. Or better yet put her on a leash and let her greet him face to face (so to speak) in a non threatening way.

Barking is getting a little better now that I squirt her with water and say quiet.

She is content here there is no doubt about that. It's like, this is where she wants to be and that is the end of it .. So of course she gets her wish.. I guess she is better off here anyhow with people who know her and understand her and know how to deal with her issues (mostly).

Anyhow, she mostly just lays around doing nothing..ahhh the life

[SophieKatesMom]

I read the thread on Mindy and bless you for taking her in. It sounds like you are the owner Mindy has been looking for.

Good luck.

[yorkieusa]

That's nice to hear. I guess she feels safe there.

[Patti]

I am glad she is staying with you.

[mommadog1]

Originally Posted by Patti

I am glad she is staying with you.

Me too actually..

I just got a couple of books that were recommended to me as well as a video so I think they will help until I can take her to a trainer.

[shodanusmc]

[cathys]

Just keep at it, sounds like your making progress, can't change them over night.

[mommadog1]

Mindy has become worse and I just cannot keep her here any more. I have 2 litters of pups right now and she is now attacking them. I have to keep her away from them which is almost impossible.

I put them in the ex-pen to play today and for me it was the last straw with her. She grabbed one through the wire and pulled the pup very hard by the hair growling.

When I clean their area or feed them she tries to get in. She sits outside of their play/living area in the kitchen and whines and again tries to get them through the wire (I use ex-pens). I cannot keep her away.

When I picked them up today to take them out to the deck she grabbed at the 3 I had in my arms and tried to rip it from my hand by biting at the pups. She does NOT want to play with them, she wants to hurt them!

She is starting serious fights with ALL of my other dogs in the house and they have had enough too. When I let them out of their crates in the morning she starts barking like mad and attacks them. There is mainly 3 she goes after, especially Rose one of my cockapoos and Rose is the most laid back easy going dogs, but Rose will not put up with it and will defend herself.

Mindy has also been growling at ME lately when I move her. Like if she is laying by my feet while I am on the computer and I love my feet to get up she growls like she is gonna snap. So far hasn't but who knows, it's a matter of time with her. I believe she is a ticking time bomb!

The vet cannot find anything physically wrong with her other than a LP on her back right knee, but it does not hurt her.

And she had bitten 2 more male friends. When I know someone is coming over I put her in my room and she barks like mad the whole time.

No rescue wants her, who can blame them. I just do not know what to do. My husband refuses to allow me to spend the money on a trainer or behaviorist, and I have to agree with him.

I am taking her to my vet on Thursday to discuss this further with him. I already know what he is going to say since he mentioned it last time we were in...sigh...

[ladyjane]

PLEASE do not euthanize Mindy. We have posted in the other forum.....Jodi has found someone to help.

[ladyjane]

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/tra...-any-more.html

[MaddiesMommie]

Checking here for an update...there was not one in the other thread either. Has Karla contacted you yet Jodi? I sure hope so.

[mommadog1]

no, god no I am not going to put her to sleep...I will explain in the other thread

[megansmomma]

For those that have been following this story I would like to give everyone closure.
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/tra...-any-more.html

This is extremely heartbreaking for me since I really tried to help. Two rescues were contacted and both agreed to take Mindy and offer her training and rehabilitation. PUP decided after speaking with Karla there was more to the story and they were not willing to continue working with her on a surrender of Mindy. I was never able to offer my backup rescue since she was not willing to pay to have Mindy shipped. YorkieMother also became involved yesterday and offered to help as well. At 12:36 A.M. I received this email from Karla.

From:
Karla <mommad>
View Contact
To: Jodi Pilles <jmpilles@ >

I thought that you should see exactly what I wrote to her.. Blame me all you want for everything. I am done! You may NOT share this email on yorkie talk or with anyone else.

Mindy will be put to sleep and that is just the end of it!


Below is the correspondence between Mommadog1 and PUP:


I was wondering if she will be meeting me somewhere and about where she is coming from? I don't live in Tacoma but I live near Puyallup and can meet her down that way if easier.

I have never had to do anything like this in my life, I have always fostered, rescued and re-homed dogs but never gave one up to a rescue. I really need to know this is going to remain confidential and that I wont be turned into the animal control for giving her up to a rescue.

Right now I am already dealing with this biting issue and a possible lawsuit for her breaking skin on someone. They have already threatened to turn us into the AC for having a vicious dog.

Mindy is not my dog, she is a rescue we took in to re-home for my husbands co-worker. We had no idea of her issues when we took her in on Dec 6th, 09. I had worked with her for 4 months and she was doing good, I re-homed her but she was returned 9 days later because their other dog was terrified of her, and Mindy was trying to eat their cat.

So I looked for another home with a single woman, no other dogs or cats or kids, and found what I thought to be the perfect home. She was there almost 2 weeks and again returned for biting an older man, and another man on her potty walk. She HATES men, but she is fine with my son and husband since she is used to them. But she still barks at them like mad when they come home and also for some reason when my son comes out of his room and she is in here with me while I am on the computer. My son is 21.

She will immediately attach herself to women. It is also important to me to know about the foster home she is going to and if she will receive training for these issues by a trainer. I know you are the professional here but I just cannot put her into another situation where she will hurt anyone or any other animals. She is a very sweet dog otherwise. I just cannot afford the 4-500.00 bucks for a trainer. I have never taken in a dog I couldn't train, until Mindy came along.

Thanks for your time and help,
Karla

I am heartbroken that Mindy was failed by her owners. Mommadog1 took on much more then she could handle as a self proclaimed "rescuer". If there is one lesson learned in all of this tragedy is that rescuing dogs should be left to an organization that has the capabilities to deal with issues that they are faced with~no matter what the outcome. Mindy did have some serious issues that I am sure her former owner failed to deal with and that Mommadog1 was not told about when she took Mindy into her care. But that is not an excuse for euthanasia! When LEGITIMATE REPUTABLE RESCUE takes an owner surrender they deal with the issues regardless of cost. If every rescue PTS dogs that cost over $100 in vet bills there would be no dogs in rescues. Mindy was failed by the humans in her life that should have protected her and loved her unconditionally.

I am hoping that Mindy's life will be a lesson to be learn from. NEVER try to do rescue as an individual unless you are willing to make a lifelong commitment to that animal.

[DvlshAngel985]

I am so heartbroken over this. I have no words for this....
Oh wait, I DO! This is just INSANE! When you take in a foster, you take the good with the bad, if you can't handle it, find someone better suited to do it! It's that simple. Bend over backwards if you have to. She's a "breeder," of all people, she should understand that these pups don't ask to be brought into this world and it's the human's responsibility to care for them. Mindy was failed by her owner, I get that. He was no good to her and turned her into a problem child. Issues like hers don't change in a matter of months, especially if you don't know how to handle it. I understand Mommmadog1 has to put her own dogs, and litter of puppies first, they are her responsibility to keep safe. I still think that house was to much for Mindy. She had aggression issues, and I'm glad she was at least ok with two males in the household, it was a sign of hope! She could have been rehabilitated in the right hands.

[RDB911]

Mommadog1 if you're still reading this thread (even though you're not a member) please reconsider...PLEASE!!!

I'm willing to help with the shipping cost to send her to a trainer that is willing to work with her and save her...

Killing her is not the answer...she doesn't deserve this!!

email me at ryan@newpuppypads.com and we can talk

Mindy deserve better!!!!!!!