I am so very sorry to see this. I lost my Ozzie to the same disease nearly three years ago, at the age of just over 10. And my experience matches...
I've had four girls and one male. All are affectionate, albeit in different ways and to differing degrees. The quality missing from the girls, I...
Please keep us posted. I'm so glad you're helping him. My first thought was that the poor thing just retreated from the world because of whatever...
For what it's worth, I'll add that I got two Shelties last spring--one age 5, the other 7. Lived with their breeder all their lives; no traumas....
I used Dannon low-fat plain yogurt mixed with some crushed biscuits. It's a big hit.
My two cents--get the dog. The joy it will bring to you will immediately outweigh your concerns, I bet...and, as you said, should something dire...
He is lovely! I don't know how to evaluate how much Sheltie he is, but to my eye, his expression and face are very very Sheltie like, with maybe a...
What gorgeous pictures! There is something about Shelties that says "more." I wanted one...quickly got a second...and then a little less quickly,...
Please stop beating yourself up. You did everything you could, and everything you knew how to do at the time. I am sure you gave him a good and...
Yes, yes, and yes. He was also having trouble defecating. He has been diagnosed with TCC of the prostate. It has not spread anywhere, and an...
My three show retirees are de-barked. They all express themselves completely and often and happily. One is still quite loud, one sounds like a...
Thank you both--your kindness is much appreciated.
I know that this general topic has been covered frequently in these forums, but I wonder if anyone has anything to share about a neutered male...
I have three--two females, ages 12 and 10, and a male, 10. The younger girl arrived about three years after the first two. They regard her as "the...
How beautiful they all are! I only have three. Now I'm jealous.
Fasb was a lucky guy--I'm sure you made him very happy, too. I'm so sorry for your loss. I have three seniors, so your story—as well as the...
I don't go to dog parks because I've seen too many risky situations, but I have a friend who frequents one and the understanding among the many...
What a lovely success story.
I have a relative--Notorious's half-sister.
What a beauty! And such a happy boy. Congratulations!