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by ILGSDs on 25 August 2012 - 07:08
I really appreciate the offer but the breeder is wanting to place the puppy close (within around 250 miles or so) of where they live (around chicago) so they can see the home or meet the people prior to giving up the pup and also are close enough to get her back if needed. Unfortunatly Furweed is very far :(
by Abby Normal on 25 August 2012 - 11:08
I can understand the location being a consideration, but I think a bigger consideration is the experience that a potential owner can offer and furweed having two mega e dogs already, plus being a vet tech AND wanting to take this little girl in rates a gold star home to me. Placing this puppy isn't exactly going to be the easiest thing in the world, and whoever takes her needs so much commitment, it isn't for the faint hearted, and there is a danger of failure or tragedy if someone inexperienced 'tries' to help without truly knowing what they are getting into, or not fully following all the rules. If it were me, I would be prioritising the person, experience of the condition etc well above location.
Get a reference from the vet office where she (?) works if needs be, talk to them, talk to her. I doubt offers of homes for a pup with this condition are falling out of the trees. If the references came up good I would be biting her hand off.
Get a reference from the vet office where she (?) works if needs be, talk to them, talk to her. I doubt offers of homes for a pup with this condition are falling out of the trees. If the references came up good I would be biting her hand off.
by Blitzen on 25 August 2012 - 11:08
That's just sad.
by ILGSDs on 25 August 2012 - 12:08
She is scared because she does not trust people off the internet. She has been asking around her dog friends to see if they know anybody but I agree someone with experience is better. The diagnosis is still pretty fresh so she is probably not too sure what to do and thinking it will be easy to find the puppy a home since she is free. I should have talked to her more instead of posting back here right away.
by Jenni78 on 25 August 2012 - 12:08
This puppy is far from free. She needs to understand that qualified homes for this puppy are few and far between. I would be driving the puppy there myself if this were a dog I'd bred! I'm sure you can make some headway if she's just a little unsure about the situation. Keep trying. Good luck.
by Eldee on 25 August 2012 - 13:08
Please let me say one thing on Furweed`s behalf. ( actually two or three )
I belong to the K9 epiglobal yahoo group site. I own Maya and she has EPI. Awhile back on this site a german shepherd rescue took in a dog called Daisy and desperately needed a home for her as she was diagnosed with EPI.
Furweed, I would love to say her name, but won`t, stepped up to the plate and adopted Daisy.
It takes a certain kind of person to adopt a dog with special needs, someone who is caring, compassionate, and has a tremendous amount of love in their heart.
I don`t think there are very many people out there ( me being one of them) that would take in a sick dog knowing what I will have to go through for the rest of its life.
Here you have a kind and decent person willing to take on the challenge.
Now, if i am to understand this correctly, the breeder wants the puppy close. Is that because if the puppy turns out to be miraculoulsy cured the breeder can get it back if she so chooses?
Please tell the breeder not to play with people's hearts. Here is a sick puppy ( no one at this point cares about the frigging pedigree ) who needs a caring and qualified good home with someone who is willing and able to care for this pup.
I think this breeder should give careful consideration to furweed, do her background checks and let the puppy go to a good home.
Sorry, but had to get my two cents in here.
I belong to the K9 epiglobal yahoo group site. I own Maya and she has EPI. Awhile back on this site a german shepherd rescue took in a dog called Daisy and desperately needed a home for her as she was diagnosed with EPI.
Furweed, I would love to say her name, but won`t, stepped up to the plate and adopted Daisy.
It takes a certain kind of person to adopt a dog with special needs, someone who is caring, compassionate, and has a tremendous amount of love in their heart.
I don`t think there are very many people out there ( me being one of them) that would take in a sick dog knowing what I will have to go through for the rest of its life.
Here you have a kind and decent person willing to take on the challenge.
Now, if i am to understand this correctly, the breeder wants the puppy close. Is that because if the puppy turns out to be miraculoulsy cured the breeder can get it back if she so chooses?
Please tell the breeder not to play with people's hearts. Here is a sick puppy ( no one at this point cares about the frigging pedigree ) who needs a caring and qualified good home with someone who is willing and able to care for this pup.
I think this breeder should give careful consideration to furweed, do her background checks and let the puppy go to a good home.
Sorry, but had to get my two cents in here.
by Rik on 25 August 2012 - 13:08
Adding to what Eldee said, how many people would actually have any idea what they are getting into, and still be willing to do it. At this point, there is as good a chance the pup will get worse as better. The only picture I can tell much about is the first one and that does not look like a minor case of megaE.
Placing the pup in a home with no experience what to expect might make the breeder feel good, but it's not doing the pup or the future owner any favors.
Placing the pup in a home with no experience what to expect might make the breeder feel good, but it's not doing the pup or the future owner any favors.
by Kalibeck on 25 August 2012 - 13:08
As a nurse, I can only add that people who successfully deal with medical problems become experts on that issue; many times knowing more about the ins & outs of dealing with the issue than medical professionals. An owner with such expertise should be the ideal situation for such a pup. Asking for a closer placement is simply being selfish.
Just sayin'! jackie harris
by windwalker18 on 25 August 2012 - 17:08
We just lost our old GSD, who had Mega... and she was one of the BEST dogs I've owned. Yes she threw up after meals, but we were able to pick up our rugs, wash our floors and enjoy the wonderful things about her. I'd hate to think I might not have taken her from the shelter if I'd known of her medical condition. It does take more work and considereration, patience and definately clean up, but it was worth it
by Bhaugh on 25 August 2012 - 18:08
Making the touch decisions with issues like this are what makes a good breeder imo. Personally if it were me, I would put the pup down. This breeder not only wants to keep the pup alive but will turn a home down with EXPERIENCE because they want a closer home! Ask Furweed to come and visit. Tell her to bring pics of her dogs and home. Good homes are hard to come by esp with a sick dog.
We all know the breeder will eventually place the pup so the question is since she isnt here trying to place the dog herself, will she even tell the new perspective owner the problems of this pup? What a sad situation!
We all know the breeder will eventually place the pup so the question is since she isnt here trying to place the dog herself, will she even tell the new perspective owner the problems of this pup? What a sad situation!
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