I'm so sorry for her. I wish I were closer, didn't have an awfully dominant female, or a very steeply stepped 2-storey house. 4/5 of my dogs have been brought in as adults missing their former families and I understand what she is going through. Give her an extra pet from me and tell her that it will be OK.
Former foster being returned to rescue
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k9kreationz
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Although I know everyone sees animals differently, pets or working animals, etc, I think this is where I stand. Value them, they work and love us, the least we can do is treat them right and love them back.
I am grateful that this family called the person they adopted her from. At least they were responsible in that factor...regardless of the reason they chose to let her go.
k9kreationz
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My friend posted this on FB the other day. I thought it was eye-opening, but honestly and sadly, not surprising.
Top 10 Reasons Dogs and Cats End Up In Shelters
Top 10 Reasons Dogs and Cats End Up In Shelters
k9kreationz
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Gawd that is heartbreaking to hear her pacing and panting. Poor Sadie. To be going from one place to another, thinking she had a home, then off again. I'm just so grateful there are people like you that can help....even if it's just picking her up and finding her a foster. I really hope one day I can do more to help, it's one reason I moved up to OR....to be able to afford a home, with a yard, and lots of space for lots of dogs.
Poor little mite. They didn't deserve her. While I might understand listening to non stop barking on a long trip would be awful, I'm sure that she could be given something that would alleviate the stress for both her and the people in the car. Pure and simple, someone didn't really want her enough to try to figure that out. With luck, a fabulous home will come up immediately before this poor dog gets comfortable with you and has to go through the separation anxiety yet again.
Sharon7
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My experiences at the animal shelter and also in my own personal experience has left me cynical as well. As all have stated, the issue of an older person moving into a nursing home and unable to take their dog is one thing.
Here's the real kicker - we fostered our first dog, a Sheltie, many years ago whose owners had contacted our breeder (although not her dog) because they had to re-home their 10 year old Sheltie due to moving. They were moving, all right, from one house in our town to.... another house in our town (and not renting, either).
When we went to pick her up we asked if she had a bed we should take with us, and the answer was "Oh no, she likes to sleep on the concrete", as in OUTSIDE on the patio. My mouth dropped open and they are lucky I was too stunned to say what thoughts came into my head. I think my hubby actually said, "Does she have a choice?!?"
Sadie's anxiety will hopefully be short-lived in your loving care and I am praying she will be adopted soon. 9 is not that old for a Sheltie if she's been well cared for. Hugs to her and you for taking her in.
Here's the real kicker - we fostered our first dog, a Sheltie, many years ago whose owners had contacted our breeder (although not her dog) because they had to re-home their 10 year old Sheltie due to moving. They were moving, all right, from one house in our town to.... another house in our town (and not renting, either).
When we went to pick her up we asked if she had a bed we should take with us, and the answer was "Oh no, she likes to sleep on the concrete", as in OUTSIDE on the patio. My mouth dropped open and they are lucky I was too stunned to say what thoughts came into my head. I think my hubby actually said, "Does she have a choice?!?"
Sadie's anxiety will hopefully be short-lived in your loving care and I am praying she will be adopted soon. 9 is not that old for a Sheltie if she's been well cared for. Hugs to her and you for taking her in.
susanmccain
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That makes me so sad...I can't imagine giving any of mine up. If I didn't live so far away from you I would come and get her and she could be spoiled with this gang of mine.
BarbV
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Shall I share the story of the couple who shops at my store......first they were getting a puppy poodle and spent hours in my store researching and questioning my staff. Poodle came home and was gone a few weeks later. Something about behaviour...then they show up with an 8 week old Sheltie.....that pup was also sent back a few weeks later....something about allergies....THEN they show up with a Papillion....and about 1 month later that dog was also returned....apparentently with liver issues.
So NOW they have decided to dedicate themselves to small animals....guinea pigs, I think. I'm not sure because whenever they come into the store I hide because I just can't look them in the eye without wanting to say something nasty.
So NOW they have decided to dedicate themselves to small animals....guinea pigs, I think. I'm not sure because whenever they come into the store I hide because I just can't look them in the eye without wanting to say something nasty.
I agree completely - she deserves much better!
I am not surprised either, that the main reason dogs are surrendered from owners, is due to a move. At least that seems to be case in our Midwestern rescue.
About half of our fosters come from breeders, shelters or found as strays. (We sit in the middle of puppy mill country). And the other half are owner surrenders.
I am happy to report that Sadie has settled down today, much quicker than many of the owner surrenders we have received (even with the loud thunderstorms we have had).
To be honest, I am probably as mad as myself for placing her into this home, as I am at the owners. I asked the right questions, and they had the right answers (What will you do with the dog if you move? - "Take it with us.") At least they kept her UTD on shots and HW prevention, and kept her groomed.
I am glad that our adoption contract states that the ownership of the dog is non-transferable, and the dog comes back to us.
Anyway, Sadie is doing fine and I will find her a good, permanent home. If not, she can stay and bark at me every time I sneeze
