I just read this entire amazing, wonderful thread for the first time -- wow! Tinsel is a brave little dog and you are an inspiration to this...
I think ... there has been a change of plans. Petunia's foster dads have fallen in love with her. I believe she will be staying with them and an...
I bet Petunia can feel how many people are so happy for her. :) My information is that she is back with her foster 'parents' right now and...
What a great update, YAYYYYY Petunia! Gettin' it done so she can get on with her life! :biggrin2:
Awww, it's so hard not being able to let them know just what they're going to go through and why! I am sure Petunia trusts the people who are...
Lots of paws crossed here for Petunia as she takes another big step on the road to a healthy and safe future. Poor girl, what a lot she's been...
If anyone who has donated to Petunia's care wants a free download of Sander's Book, please do e-mail me! My e-mail is...
Who says Christmas is only in December? I received an early Christmas present when TSSSR notified me that my adoption application for Petunia has...
I agree with you. This is what I was trying to say. It bothers me that the temperaments of so many, many Shelties today are weak and not robust....
I think you're describing a state of extreme fear. A couple of other people have noted it too: their dogs seemed not to even know who their...
I don't think that "feral" is a state that animals can slip into and out of, although I do know the fearful state that I think it's being used to...
Amy, enjoy your camping trip! My Shelties are envious. :) Petunia would have a wonderful time here, Sundance said he will show her the best...
I think the FB page is a great idea. I will happily contribute what and when I can to the Petunia Fund, which could be for all the seniors in...
I think it's an interesting topic, if for no other reason than tick diseases -- Lyme and its nastier cousins -- are becoming a real threat to both...
Here is a link to the article mentioned by Quahog....
Interesting! Not telling you what you should do, just thinking what would I do if this were my Sheltie ... I would work on the tugging to get him...
This is only a suggestion and I am not a vet -- but have you had Max tested for tick disease? Lyme, ehrlichia, and anaplasmosis are all very...
I do tug, here's a good explanation of why I tug with my dogs: http://www.leecharleskelley.com/servicesphilosophy/dontplaytugofwar.html Shiri,...
I second the tug toy suggestion, or a frozen kong as distraction/ reward -- something to put in the barker's mouth! Combine that with the...
The rescue I work with here in Illinois has a similar policy. :) I would feel a bit apprehensive about sending a dog, especially a special needs...
