My Sheltie foster Leni
I'm fostering one of the dogs that they rescued in February. I didn't realize that she came from home of 22 shelties which means a lot of inbreeding going on. On top of their neglect, it's no wonder they are in the condition that they are in mentally and phyiscally. My little Leni has grown to trust me in the last month that I've had her. While she spends most of her time in her crate where she feels safe , she does come out and say hello to me from time to time. She likes to be petted and will let you know so when she lingers around a little longer. She takes to treats really well and has recently learned to sit and lie down. She is very anxious with other people and being outside with so much going on in NYC, but it's it's understandable. I'll just continue to work with her every day and give her love, patience and some mental relief where I can. I have tried the calming cap with not too much success, and have just order the thundershirt which is supposed to be very good for anxious dogs. So I will hope for the best. If I can't /don't wind up keeping her, I just hope to god she doesn't go back to that dreadful couple who I understand are fighting to get their dog backs. My heart goes out to all neglected and abused animals. I've grown such an appreciation to dogs by being with Leni and realize how important being able to foster her is. Although challenging, it's def rewarding when she wagged her tail for the fist time, or approached me on her own, or came running and jumped up on me to be petted. It just means they are one step closer to living a "normal" life. If anyone has any hesitations in fostering or adopting a shelter dog, please don't. Give it a try and you'd be surprised.
I'm fostering one of the dogs that they rescued in February. I didn't realize that she came from home of 22 shelties which means a lot of inbreeding going on. On top of their neglect, it's no wonder they are in the condition that they are in mentally and phyiscally. My little Leni has grown to trust me in the last month that I've had her. While she spends most of her time in her crate where she feels safe , she does come out and say hello to me from time to time. She likes to be petted and will let you know so when she lingers around a little longer. She takes to treats really well and has recently learned to sit and lie down. She is very anxious with other people and being outside with so much going on in NYC, but it's it's understandable. I'll just continue to work with her every day and give her love, patience and some mental relief where I can. I have tried the calming cap with not too much success, and have just order the thundershirt which is supposed to be very good for anxious dogs. So I will hope for the best. If I can't /don't wind up keeping her, I just hope to god she doesn't go back to that dreadful couple who I understand are fighting to get their dog backs. My heart goes out to all neglected and abused animals. I've grown such an appreciation to dogs by being with Leni and realize how important being able to foster her is. Although challenging, it's def rewarding when she wagged her tail for the fist time, or approached me on her own, or came running and jumped up on me to be petted. It just means they are one step closer to living a "normal" life. If anyone has any hesitations in fostering or adopting a shelter dog, please don't. Give it a try and you'd be surprised.
