Glad & sad at the same time

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I just got back from a road trip to get a sheltie from a backyard breeder that was "retiring" her dogs. A lady that had adopted one of my shelties several years ago wanted to get a new one since the one she got from me just passed away. We found this woman in MS that was wanting to rehome her shelties & we went there today. It was a 3 1/2 hr drive (each way) & I had an idea it would not be an ideal set up before I got there. She had 2 females left to rehome that were 5 & 6 years old. When we got there they were outside in a cement run with chain link fencing & an igloo inside the pen. No blankets or covers inside & the dogs looked matted & smelled to high heaven. It had sleeted the night before so I know these poor girls were cold because they were shivering when we saw them. They were very skittish & the smaller girl hid behind the igloo. The other girl was ok when the owner went in the pen & petted her but before that she cowered in the corner.

There was no way I was leaving them there so the lady I went with picked the less scared one. When we asked to get the other girl (her sister) the woman wouldn't let us have her. She said someone else was coming to see her & she had to wait & see. It broke my heart to leave her knowing she would be alone in the cold without her sister but there was nothing I could do. I am praying the person did come & get her.

This breeder gave no shot records, didn't do rabies shots & did her own heartworm injections as well as shots. I have no problem with that because I have done my own shots in the past but I do have detailed records to back me up. Of course she needs to be spayed but 1st thing is a bath & grooming.

The lady that got her called me all upset because the dog started twirling when let out of the crate & then peed on the floor. I tried to explain that the dog she got from me had already had her issues worked out before she got her & this one hadn't but with time would be fine. Any advice on what to tell her to help make the transition easier for both of them?

Bad breeders should have to be treated like their dogs were & see how they react!! I know I should be happy that we saved one but I still regret we couldn't get the sister.
 
Oh, thank you so much for taking that dog, and I will pray that you will be able to bring her sister home, too. And please tell that lady to pray for patience, one day at a time. She will have a sweet wonderful dog, but it will take time. Janet
 
tell her it is just like getting a dog from a rescue - you may have gotten her from her home but it wasn't really a home. refer her to the sources that rescue groups have- and tell her lots of patience.

maybe print out Tinsel's journey thread for her to read. it will take time but her new girl will come around.
 
Bless you for making the trip to rescue these girls. How sad that you had to leave one behind. Would it be worth a call to the "breeder" (who certainly doesn't deserve that title) to see if the sister has been taken? It breaks my heart to think of her alone in those conditions.

Your friend with the other girl is probably in for a long haul that will take lots of patience, love and time. As other people here have found and posted, baby steps is what it takes. Perhaps you can encourage her to join the Forum and refer her to some of the threads about people who have rehabbed rescue pups who are frightened. There's some great advice here, both on Tinsel's post and others. Sometimes it just helps to know others have been through it and been successful. We wish her the best of luck!
 
I agree that patience is the key. If I have to I'll take "Rose" & work with her myself. I was trying to get over my knee surgery before I did more but this is so important. I have faith that she will be a great dog with some love & time.

On another note I am going next week to do a home visit for a lady with a cocker rescue about 1 1/2 hours from me. I am very pleased to see that she is open minded about fences & focusing mostly on the experience & quality of life her dogs will have in their new home. She considers a lot of things before saying yes or no. So many rescues not having a fence is a deal killer.

Keep your fingers crossed for "Rose" & her poor sister that got left behind.
 
I also wonder, is there any way you can call the breeder and check on the sister? I am tearing up thinking of that poor, sad, lonely and probably panicked little girl all on her own... in the cold....:cry:

Wish we could cram that lady into her own pen and igloo out in the cold. :mad:

Bless you for driving all that way, rescuing Rose, and helping your friend to settle her in. Let us know what happens.
 
I agree 100% .. if I could have shoved that lady in the pen & taken all her shelties I would have. She was lucky she lived WAY in the country & even my GPS got me lost or I would have! She had 3 shelties in another pen (1 male & 2 females) that she said had already been bought & paid for. They were jumping like crazy for attention & were in the cold too. Their new owners were building a pen for them & then coming to get them. Doesn't sound promising, does it? Sounds like another start of a backyard breeder.

I am going to email the breeder & get an update on the sister (Zoe). I am praying she is safe & warm in a new home since it's cold again tonight. But good news on "Rose". The lady that has her said she is eating & staying in the kennel with the door open just looking around. She had to carry her to go out to potty. I really think the poor girl has never been on grass! Things seem to be improving & the lady is not as much in a panic about her not being social. They are taking her to the vet tomorrow for a rabies shot & HW test then setting up for the spay. "Rose" is inside with a temperpedic dog bed & lots of love so I am hoping for a happy ending there.
 
That is great news about Rose! Crossing fingers for a happy new home for her sister too. Please keep us posted!
 
I believe that we all will stand in judgement before our Maker so if these cruel people get away with it in this life, they won't in the next.
It breaks my heart that these dogs are put through this horror. Thank you for getting one into a home that will provide it with proper care and attention. I can imagine how hard it was for you to walk away from Zoe but remember, thanks to you her sister Rose has a fighting chance. I pray that Zoe will get that chance too.
Again, thank you for caring enough. It's because of people like you that dogs like Tinsel get saved.
 
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