sarahmyjoy Posted September 6, 2004 Posted September 6, 2004 I was at work today and got to work on the dog stray side. It is harder than the adoption side a bit sadder I think. Well today when I was making my rounds I noticed that this boxer mix that I was keeping an eye on was getting bigger and I reported that she was expecting babies.... Well the lady that works in puppy quaratine took her in her room so she will atleast have some peace and quiet to have the babies..... IF she gets the chance to have them. She told me that they may put her down, that she wasnt sure..... That so sucks.... I really wish that I could offer to foster her till she has the babies and they are big enough to be adopetd but I dont have the room. Im in one bed house with no inside doors so no were I could put her for some P&Q...... I also dont know anyone who could do this either seeing as I havent been here very long and the only people that I know are family and coworkes..... THis is making me so sad..... She is a lovely dog.... Quote
ESSlover Posted September 6, 2004 Posted September 6, 2004 That is so sad! I wish I lived in Missouri... :cry: Quote
DogPaddle Posted September 6, 2004 Posted September 6, 2004 Perhaps you could suggest a change to operating procedures so that pregnant dogs that come in are desexed pretty much immediately. Would that not solve the problem of dogs being put down for being pregnant? As for the current situation I would try contacting one of these groups and see if they can help. http://muttcats.com/shelters/missouri.htm If it is not really late the dog may still be able to be desexed as well. Quote
sarahmyjoy Posted September 6, 2004 Author Posted September 6, 2004 She is pretty far along and Im not real sure that they would put her down just cause she is pregnant. They do two diferent kinds of temperment tests on the dogs and then they get to go over to adoptions if they pass the test and then they desex the dog when they are up for adoption. They did not do anything with the dog sooner cause she was a stray and they had her on hold well she is still on hold I didnt see when her release date was. I know they hold them for a few weeks. no one knew that she was expecting. I kept an eye on her the lass week and saw that her body was changing. When I knew for sure that is when I let PQ know about her. Thanks for the link Quote
DogPaddle Posted September 6, 2004 Posted September 6, 2004 Ah, I was confused, they may be putting her down for temperment, not for being pregnant. :oops: Anyway, definately call one of those groups because the poor dog is much more likely to fail temperment test while pregnant. Quote
sarahmyjoy Posted September 11, 2004 Author Posted September 11, 2004 Well they spayed her and took the pups. I am upset bout this but Im looking on the bright side and thinking At least they are giving her a chance at adoption. They could have just given one shot and that could have been that....... I cant wait to see her on the adoption floor.... Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 looks like her family threw her out because she was having puppies :evil: :evil: Quote
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