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GSD - Owner Surrender - Free by Supertanker on 29 March 2012 - 17:25 |
| I'm posting this for a friend. My GSD breeder sent a request for help to place one of her GSD's that is an owner surrender. The GSD has EPI, but it is under control with no side effects. The GSD is from the same West German, DDR and Czech bloodlines as my dog. The dog is located north of Cincinnati, Ohio. Here is the post from the owner of the dog and our breeder Lynn Fisher: "Hi, all: Greta is her name, and she is about 15 months old, around 65-70 lb. She has a great personality for children, is housebroken, very obedient and intelligent. She is doing very well on the enzymes and has no other special needs or complications at all. She is a great dog that we would like to see go to a good home that can spend more time with her then we are able to now. I am posting some photos we took of her today. She is free, and we will pass along 3 months worth of enzymes (typical cost via the mail order site is about $30/month), no special food needed (vet told us to use Iams adult mini-chunks, not large-breed), and we can donate her crate as well to the interested family. Please spread the word; thank you. Stephanie's cell phone is 513-405-1768. Thanks much, Stephanie Heid" I'll post pictures of Greta. Orlando Blitz Vom Wittenhaus RN |
Supertanker by Supertanker on 29 March 2012 - 17:41 |
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by Supertanker on 29 March 2012 - 17:47 |
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by Alamance on 29 March 2012 - 17:49 |
| I will notify an EPI list of this post for you. How very very very sad. I have had dogs with health issues and never a thought of "placing my dog." I cannot take her as I have the limit of dogs to care for myself. |
by Supertanker on 29 March 2012 - 18:05 |
| I'm not sure of the reasons for the surrender, but the worst is behind them with the EPI. I've been following this dog for several months. I'm not asking questions and trying not to judge. I will say the dogs from our breeder are healthy, excellent, balanced, high drive, working-line GSD's. I would expect nothing less... This is the only dog with EPI she's ever breed and that's 30 years of breeding GSD's. Orlando Blitz Vom Wittenhaus RN |
by EuroShepherd on 29 March 2012 - 18:46 |
| My dad has a good friend whose 2 elderly GSDs have both passed away in the last 18 months, she has an older male beagle. She has a few acres, large area fenced in. She lives in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. She is a middle-age woman, no children, single. I'm not aware of her having any other pets now besides her beagle. She works a full time job at the butcher counter of a grocery store. She has been considering getting another GSD, I don't know how she will feel about taking on one with a life long health issue. I will ask her if she is interested, she is a very wonderful dog owner. Is she spayed yet? That would be a big bonus if she is. How does she do with other dogs? |
EuroShepherd by GSDloyalty on 29 March 2012 - 19:00 |
| She sure is a pretty girl. I hope she gets a good home. |
by Alamance on 29 March 2012 - 19:02 |
| I did send on the info to my EPI list and they are interested in getting her a home. Info has been sent onwards. These people understand the EPI. Get it under control and know what you need to know about YOUR dog and all is fine. Vets either do not know anything about EPI or are not interested. The only problem with an EPI dog are the stupid vets!!!! Been there and seen that which is so sad. Could tell so many stories about what I had to do to get what I needed from vets for my dog. I know sooooooo much more. Very very sad. |
by Alamance on 29 March 2012 - 19:09 |
| Excellent responds so poster, you may get a lot of calls! See, I really am a good guy!! |
by Supertanker on 29 March 2012 - 21:26 |
| Thanks everyone! Greta is spayed and the owners have an older Lab Retriever. I think it would be safe to say she's good with other dogs. I've followed Greta since she was 8 weeks old and her EPI is completely under control. The EPI did not show up until a few months ago and was quickly diagnosed and treated. She is a normal GSD in everyway, except for the enzymes on her food. Orlando Blitz Vom Wittenhaus RN |
by Alamance on 30 March 2012 - 00:12 |
That is why I sent it to an EPI list who are really working for you. Geeez, EPI dogs are easy to take of. Just get into the routine. I have a basket with the measuring spoon, Viokase or another product, Tylan powder, and dog food. I use both canned and kibble. Put bit of water into kibble and mix food and wait 20 min and give to dog. Dog may need a B-12 shot once a month. Pills do not work. Some dogs need more care, others not so much. REALLY easy to do. Have done it for 14 years. No one even knows she has a problem. |
by Bhaugh on 30 March 2012 - 01:31 |
| Sorry but I dont agree with " I will say the dogs from our breeder are healthy, excellent, balanced, high drive, working-line GSD's. I would expect nothing less..." Obviously not since this dog was produced. I'm sure there have been other pups but either no one else came forward or you just dont know about it. Ive had my share of EPI dogs and although it may be easy for most to care for, I do not think that anyone considering an EPI dog should take this lightly. They need to do their homework before jumping in and caring for a dog with this condition. Ive been able to track some of the EPI dogs I had to the sire bred to several different bitches same outcome for the pups. I actually find this sad that people think this condition is no big deal... I hope these folks got their money back! |
Bhaugh by Blitzen on 30 March 2012 - 01:37 |
All good dogs deserve second chances, don't they? Good of you to help find her a home, Supertanker. Another of those situations when I wish I had the room for another dog. I'd take her in a heartbeat. |
Blitzen by Supertanker on 30 March 2012 - 03:48 |
| Thanks everyone for your help. Stephanie sent me an email this evening with the following: "she has been spayed, has current shots and heartworm meds, etc., and at last visit with the vet, vet was pleased with her progress and we can provide records, etc. She is a sweet dog, and we would be pleased to know she could go to a good home. " I too would take Greta in a heartbeat, but having 2, dog sport active, high drive dogs is about all I can handle. Orlando Blitz Vom Wittenhaus RN |
by Eldee on 09 April 2012 - 21:35 |
| Has she found a new home yet. I forwarded this to my yahoo epi group should i try again?? |
Eldee by Supertanker on 14 April 2012 - 15:49 |
| THANKS to everyone who helped!!! I think someone from the EPI group is adopting her. The family who has the dog is meeting another family half way between Cincy and Pittsburg today. The adopting family has a dog with EPI and had been looking for another dog. If everything works out Greta will have a new home by the end of the day. Again, thanks to all the kind souls who helped!!! Peace and blessing! SuperT Blitz Vom Wittenhaus RN |
by Alamance on 14 April 2012 - 17:13 |
| Which EPI group???? I sent the information to several places including an EPI group!!! I am so happy for her and for the new home!!! So, hope that it works out!!! |
by magdalenasins on 14 April 2012 - 17:32 |
| So sad. :( |
by Supertanker on 14 April 2012 - 18:41 |
| Sorry, I don't know which EPI group. The new owners have a GSD Husky mix with EPI. Don't know it that helps. SuperT |
by alexsmom2009 on 30 April 2012 - 08:58 |
| Has this girl found a home yet? |
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