Baileysmom Posted October 5, 2004 Posted October 5, 2004 Ok, so most of you know the story with the foster momma Angel and her puppies...... theres now 4 puppies left - three are still pretty sick (one worse than the others) and one is eating and almost considered cured (yay!) my question is, I have been considering the possibility of adopting one should they make it....... I feel like we have all been through so much with them, and feel so bad that they have lost their sisters and mom. I have been wanting a small dog for quite awhile, but I want to know - do you think it would be a good idea or am I doing it for the wrong reason? Im not even sure if my husband would want to yet - I briefly mentioned it, but he jsut said hes not thinking about that yet. what do you think?? Quote
ESSlover Posted October 5, 2004 Posted October 5, 2004 Go for it! You guys really deserve it after all that you've been through. Plus Bailey and Bongo have accepted them ( I think) so what could go wrong? Let us know how it goes! :D Quote
BuddysMom Posted October 5, 2004 Posted October 5, 2004 Ride this rollercoaster and follow your heart ... they are the most beautiful and sweetest puppies! I wonder if your husband just is protecting your heart (and the kids and his too) by not saying anything yet ... until they are going too pull through for sure? What a rough time all of you have had, but just think if you had not have been there! :angel: Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted October 5, 2004 Posted October 5, 2004 i already told you but i'll post it again. i think you should adopt one your emotinally attached to them and have so much love, i think it would be harder for you to NOT adopt one... good luck! :) Quote
Queen Bitch Posted October 5, 2004 Posted October 5, 2004 Bailey'smom, I don't know if your vet has told you this yet, but I think it can't go without saying. Keep the infected dog isolated from all other dogs during the course of the disease and for at least one month AFTER full recovery. Parvo can live up to 6 months or so in your home or yard. Before you bring home another dog ( say for fostering) or allow a friend?s dog to come over to visit, be sure it has been vaccinated regularly for Parvo. Although adult dogs generally have a higher resistance than puppies do, they still need to be kept current on their vaccines. Check this website for far more useful info.http://www.workingdogs.com/parvofaq.htm My heart goes out to you darlin. :cry: Quote
ObedienceGrrl Posted October 5, 2004 Posted October 5, 2004 There is always room in your heart for one more. It's not a wrong reason to want to give a special puppy a home that had a rough begining to it's life. You are a wonderful person to be doing this....even without taking one into your home. Quote
imported_Kat Posted October 5, 2004 Posted October 5, 2004 I would wait and see what the next few weeks brngs and see if the pups get over this illness. One step at a time then pending good health then it will be the time to make your decision. :wink: Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted October 5, 2004 Posted October 5, 2004 [quote name='hillside']Bailey'smom, I don't know if your vet has told you this yet, but I think it can't go without saying. Keep the infected dog isolated from all other dogs during the course of the disease and for at least one month AFTER full recovery. Parvo can live up to 6 months or so in your home or yard. Before you bring home another dog ( say for fostering) or allow a friend?s dog to come over to visit, be sure it has been vaccinated regularly for Parvo. Although adult dogs generally have a higher resistance than puppies do, they still need to be kept current on their vaccines. Check this website for far more useful info.http://www.workingdogs.com/parvofaq.htm My heart goes out to you darlin. :cry: Corrie- she already knows this. the pups are in isolation at the HS right now. and she's already bleached her yard and everythign and done everything in doors.. The vet said that is they wanted to adopt a pup that they are more then welcome to, so they obveoulsy know that the dog will be going back to their home, and the vet is very excited about it. I know BM's personally and i know that she woudl not do anything to danger any dog.. with that said.. Tell them you want Junior! Quote
Queen Bitch Posted October 5, 2004 Posted October 5, 2004 Nay, sorry if that came off wrong, but we all know that not all vets are that bright. ;) My thoughts are with you and the pups BM. And yes, with all that you have been through, you NEED to keep the little darling. Quote
Baileysmom Posted October 6, 2004 Author Posted October 6, 2004 Before you bring home another dog ( say for fostering) or allow a friend?s dog to come over to visit, be sure it has been vaccinated regularly for Parvo. Although adult dogs generally have a higher resistance than puppies do, they still need to be kept current on their vaccines. I'm sure you meant well, but this part did make it sound more like we are not too bright rather than the vet. Quote
Queen Bitch Posted October 6, 2004 Posted October 6, 2004 My mind has been elsewhere lately BM. I just wanted to point that out in case your vet hadn't. Insulting your intelligence was never the point. Quote
courtnek Posted October 6, 2004 Posted October 6, 2004 no BM, I'm sure Hillside meant the vet. I too have run into vets who dont tell you things. They seem to think you should already know. When I had Freespayed, the vet never mentioned that she could possibly gain weight, from hormone changes and less energy. She plumped. I didnt know that, he just assumed I did. When I took Laurel in to the new vet, her first questio was "is she spayed?" when I said yes, recently, she said "watch her weight. She could put on a few pounds now."....I had to diet Free to take off the weight the old vet never mentioned she could gain from spaying. So not all vets are forthcoming with info you need. I hope all the pups left get well and are happy forever more. Junior sounds like a good mix for you (hint hint)... :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote
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