Horsefeathers! Posted July 4, 2003 Posted July 4, 2003 One of my grooming clients today told me she was looking for a home for her 8 month old Lhasa Apso puppy. I've been grooming Devin since he was 7 weeks old and adore him. Also, I have had pretty good luck placing small dogs (heck, I'm kinda proud of the success record with a couple of large dogs I've placed... bigger dogs are so much harder to find homes for than small, foofy dogs), soooooooo... I told her I'd take Devin. She is a really nice lady who has taken excellent care of Devin (groomed every 4 weeks and never missed once, heartworm prevention, flea control), but admitted today that Devin needs more time and attention than she is able to give him. We could judge her and say she should have researched it better before getting him, but I'm just so glad that she made this decision now rather than just stick him in the yard to fend for himself, neglected, or wait until he's several years old and impossible to handle. Even at 8 months, he has some socialization issues (freaked out when he saw my husband for the first time as he didn't know him... DEFINITE fear biter), but he has calmed down nicely tonight and I think he'll socialize well. I see SO many people come through who have these great intentions when they get these puppies and the romance soon dies, but most of them end up just neglecting the dog altogether, or "trying to get back some of the money I have tied up in him/her..." by either trying to sell them, or breed them. This lady only wanted a good home for Devin. I was kind of sad for her. She paid for the groom, paid for an Advantage application for him and bought him a Heartgard chew "for the road." This means there are currently NINE dogs roaming around my house. :-? Anyhoo, my intention *ahem*cough* is to foster him until he can be socialized and neutered. Did I ever mention that I love Lhasa Apso doggers? I have two of them. After Standard Poodles, they are my next favorite. Once he calms down, he'll be a great little guy for someone. He is set to be neutered (brain surgery) and have his rear dewclaws removed next Friday. The dewclaw thing is because they are the floppy kind and with this being a bigtime groom dog, I just see the potential to be constantly snagging them with a comb, brush, or possibly scissors. I can avoid them, but mats tend to form around those rear dewclaws on Lhasas and brushing that area a lot seems to be uncomfortable as well. Anyway (since I'm validating), it's not an asthetics thing. :P I couldn't get my $#%! machine to upload the photos I took today, but here is a photo of Devin with his Mom that I took when he was 2 months old. He is a doll (sorry for the HUGE photo). Quote
Malamum Posted July 4, 2003 Posted July 4, 2003 Good for you HF!!! It's a shame, but I am sure you will find him a great forever home and I'm positive he will have a great time living with you till that happens. Quote
Sanvean Posted July 4, 2003 Posted July 4, 2003 Oh, he's SO cute! Can't wait to see more photos! Quote
courtnek Posted July 4, 2003 Posted July 4, 2003 C'MON, ADMIT IT.... you ARE running a kennel, arent you? :D :D :D :D If you know any other men willing to put up with that many dogs, send them my way...LOL :lol: :lol: Quote
gooeydog Posted July 4, 2003 Posted July 4, 2003 My parents used to raise/show Lhasas when I was little/before I was born, they had two sisters (purebred Lhasas) and a Lhasa mix that my dad had had since before he and my mom were married (my uncle also owned two other Lhasas, and my grandmother had one, too :lol: ). They were good dogs, and the Lhasa x was a "spare" babysitter when I was growing up, followed me everywhere. They were all PTS right around the same time when I was about 10 or 11, Maggie, the mix, was over 16, and the others (Sally and Mandy) were 14. They are great little dogs, and I'm sure your new <cough> foster is going to be a good addition to your bunch :lol: Quote
nadooshkinz Posted July 4, 2003 Posted July 4, 2003 courtnek napisał(a):C'MON, ADMIT IT.... you ARE running a kennel, arent you? :D :D :D :D :lol: Devin is just SO cute! Good for you, Horsefeathers, for taking him in! I'm sure you'll find him the perfect home soon enough Quote
behle Posted July 4, 2003 Posted July 4, 2003 So.....another pupper has come to join the pack, eh? He is adorable! :iloveyou: You will fix him up right for sure! Congratulations on Devin's arrival, and good luck finding him a nice home......hee, hee, hee! :wink: Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted July 4, 2003 Posted July 4, 2003 courtnek napisał(a): If you know any other men willing to put up with that many dogs, send them my way...LOL :lol: :lol: Well, let me just go ahead and tell ya who the biggest foster failure is here... My dear hubby *snicker* is the most vocal protester about having another dog in the house. "Don't you think we have enough dogs?!" Soooo... he has no opposition to fostering them "as long as you aren't planning on keeping them." Well, our mini Schnauzer was originally a foster dog until we could find him a suitable home (fenced yard a MUST), but my husband became attached to him and couldn't part with him. Now Simon is HIS dog. The Yorkie in my avatar was a foster until HUBBY decided he just couldn't bear to let that little old, dilapidated dog go. "Who would get up several times a night with him, hand feed him (no teeth, no jaw), etc. if WE don't? No, Goober MUST stay here!" You see where this is going. It's MY fault they come home, but it's HIS fault they don't leave! The funniest thing... only a few minutes ago, he said, "Gosh, if we didn't have so many dogs, I'd LOVE to keep Devin. He's a cool little dog!" Devin may have a permanent spot in our home IF my best friend (who is quickly starting to adore him as well) doesn't take him. I always say we have eight dogs because we don't want nine. :-? Devin is gaining a fan club! :roll: Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted July 4, 2003 Posted July 4, 2003 K napisał(a):Nine dogs is a great number...now I just need to work out how to catch up :hmmmm: Oh, K, come to MY house! Ring the bell and win a dog! :-? Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted July 4, 2003 Posted July 4, 2003 Good for you HF for fostering Devin! :D Your a life saver! :wink: I'm sure that your new foster *cough cough* doggie will find a great home! Your fosters ALWAYS find a new home or stay! :wink: Your a great doggie lover and owner!! :D :angel: Quote
bk_blue Posted July 5, 2003 Posted July 5, 2003 Ditto what Malamum said. :D Congrats on your new *foster* puppy! :P :angel: Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted July 5, 2003 Posted July 5, 2003 picture borrowed from Abker---hope she does not mind is this your house HF CONGRATULATIONS ON THE NEW ADDITION :) :lilangel: Quote
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