Can anyone please explain this to me
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wrote on 7 Sept 2007, 03:14 last edited by
How sad…I really despise those people that forget that pets are for life. :(
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wrote on 7 Sept 2007, 09:43 last edited by
Some people have animals. We have family members. My dogs are literally my kids. And I could not imagine leaving them behind or giving them to a shelter and just driving away. People today are not as committed as they should be. No one takes marriage seriously. Parenting is not taken as seriously as it should be. So why should we expect people would stay true to their dogs when they can't be good to each other. Hmm, that came out a little pessimistic. Sorry. I really get disappointed with the world sometimes. I just don't understand why people can't just be better. It's sad. I think most people know right from wrong – and yet they still choose to do whatever is best for them. It's a selfish reality.
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wrote on 7 Sept 2007, 13:39 last edited by
It really is and the sad part is her chances for readoption are limited because she's older. My husband and I have been feeling so bad since we read this and I was even trying to convince my husband that having her wouldn't really count as #2 since she is so quiet and well behaved. She can be our decorative dog and we can still get another B to play with Champ. I was even talking to Champ and telling him how nice it would be for him to have a B mother figure. Yes I am nuts. Unfortunantly our home is just not big enough, I know for 3 dogs but still I keep debating it in my mind.
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wrote on 7 Sept 2007, 13:45 last edited by
As for her breeder or who were her last owners, it does not say.
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wrote on 7 Sept 2007, 13:53 last edited by
Just because she is 9 doesn't mean she won't be active and play with Champ. I have a 9 year old and he regularly plays with thw 2 year old and the 9 month old. It may be that you end up considering a third in a couple of years but being 9 does not equate to not being playful. That is part of what makes it so sad. If you watch the Veterans classes at events you can see how much older Bs really love to get out do the things they used to. My Nicky loves to go in the ring with his "Aunt" Pat as a Veteran and show off. Of course it depends on the dog. Each one is an individual.
I would also be wondering if the breeder was notified. Did they give her registered name?
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wrote on 7 Sept 2007, 14:01 last edited by
No they did not give any more info. Hmmm I'm wondering if I should think about this more. Maybe we'll contact them since they are in NY and find out more info as far as if she would be good with Champ.
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wrote on 7 Sept 2007, 14:04 last edited by
I agree with lvoss. Just because the dog is 9 does not mean she is "over the hill". She may be worth looking into. You never know.
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wrote on 7 Sept 2007, 14:13 last edited by
I just sent them an e-mail and asked if she might be a good addition to our family. We'll see maybe she can show Champ how to relax
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wrote on 7 Sept 2007, 14:19 last edited by
Wow already received a reply. They told me that she gets along very well with males and they don't see a problem with the age difference. I will speak to them over the phone later on tonight.
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wrote on 7 Sept 2007, 14:20 last edited by
O.k so does anyone have real life experience with bringing an older lady into the home already occupied by a young terror?
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wrote on 7 Sept 2007, 15:13 last edited by
First meeting should always, always be on netural territory
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wrote on 7 Sept 2007, 15:15 last edited by
No they did not give any more info. Hmmm I'm wondering if I should think about this more. Maybe we'll contact them since they are in NY and find out more info as far as if she would be good with Champ.
You should try and find out "who" the breeder is… and make sure if this is not the person trying to place her that they were notified
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wrote on 7 Sept 2007, 15:16 last edited by
She actually through BRAT
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wrote on 7 Sept 2007, 15:20 last edited by
She actually through BRAT
OK, thanks… that means that if they knew the breeder, typically they would have advised them
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wrote on 10 Sept 2007, 01:20 last edited by
My Jala came from a similar situation. :( The breeder just wanted to flick her off after having showed and bred from her because her home situation changed. I mean, it's sad, but happens. It just makes me love Jala more. :)
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