New to all of this with a quick question - Page 1

Hi y'all! As a little girl I always wanted to have shepherds like my daddy the police officer.  I never knew much about em and I stumbeled across my new baby a few months back. I was doing my usual shopping when I saw a sign and a big red van . A family was selling older pups in the Wal Mart parking lot.  I know that sounds fishy but I know this family was legit because they showed me pictures of all the happy families with the grown pups.  The dad was a sweetheart! They all looked very similar to the mother shep he had in the van.  My new dog was $400 and I am supposed to get the papers in the mail. I gave him my address but when I try and call the number he gave me, it goes to a fax machine. Has anyone ever heard of something like this? Should I be worried I wont get my papers?  Should I be worried there never were papers? The dad was a real sweet guy and even knocked the price down from $500. ..I named her Tiara and I have been trying to sleep with her in the house but she has night terrors. She will wake up and snap at anything next to her. She already snapped my arm in my sleep. She also has seizures and wont recognize me for nearly an hour sometimes..Her ears have not come up yet and I fear she may be older than they told me. She did look older than the other puppies... Also guys, I am very worried that she will not grow out of her hatred for men. If she sees a man she goes insane and tried to bite me to get to them, and then she pees.... I really need some advice! Thanks y'all!   ~Misty

LOTS OF GALS TRY TO BITE ME THEN PEE.  IM KINDA USED TO IT.

...I thought this board was to help people. I really need some real advice y'all

is there a camp I can take her to for rehabilitation, and if so, is there an all woman camp?

Mistycal,
If this is for real, I feel sorry for you - I would have never thought that someone who's Dad was a K-9 LEO could be so easy tricked.
But back to your question, on what to do - this sounds harsh, pts her. Seizures, snapping (biting), not recognizing you for over an hour - do yourself & your dog a favour.
Sadly enough you came to this board after the fact you got taken, next time you consider a dog, ask BEFORE you buy one, and do your homework first.
Ulli

Seems to me that getting your papers is the least of your problems.... like someone said you got taken.. remember you get what you pay for.

I'm sorry but what do you think you are going to get outside Walmart in somebody's van??? 

Your dog is a mess, medically and the poor thing needs to be put out of her misery...... has she been checked medically because you know, seizures are not normal and usually indicate a pretty severe problem either in the brain or liver or outside source (poison) 
I suppose you have no address for the unthinking scum who sold you this dog ....

I'm very sorry...  

Misty,
So sorry for you and your girl.  Take this to heart as a life lesson and learn well from it.  This dog has issues, BIG issues.  That lowlife took advantage of you and dumped this abused animal on you and screwed you out of $400.00. The kindest thing you can do for her is put her down.  She is going to hurt you badly someday or someone else and you will be liable.  I don't think you are capable of rehabilitating her and I am truly sorry to have to say so.  This is a recipe for disaster.  If you can't put her down take her to a rescue in your area that can evaluate her and let them deal with her.  Maybe they can get through to her and if not then they can make the decision to put her down.   It sounds to me as if she may have a brain tumor but I'm no vet.  You cannot "love" her out of it.  Pick one of her good days, have a play day, lots of treats and cuddles and if possible, have a female vet come to your house and put her down.  The best way to show her you love her is to hold her as you let her go, pet her and tell her she is a good girl and say goodbye.   
So sorry this happened to you.
Deb

If she was, indeed, abused, there may be a brain injury causing the seizers and behavioral issues.  It sounds like this young girl has had an awful life up to this point.  Feel good knowing that you made it better, love her up, as DebiSue suggested, then let her go.  I know it's hard to hear, but it's the only safe and humane thing to do.  If you really love the breed, please look for a reputable breeder and go on to love another.  I'm so sorry for you.  Good luck, and let us know what happens.