How do you not bring every puppy you visit home even when it is a bad idea?

[Nik]

So my dad asked me to go look at an Australian cattle dog puppy with him tonight. He has been wanting one for several years now and found a puppy he was interested in.

So we went. Cattle dogs arent even on my list. They are smaller than I prefer (by a lot) and i dont care for the texture of their fur.

But... I fell in love with the puppy he was looking at. Had my husband not come along I might have taken the puppy home for me. Im not even sure she was healthy. She seemed a little neglected imo. I didnt like how she was sitting snd it made me worry about her structure. She did seem to walk with a normal gait... But i just worried. She also had a small patch on her back that was just starting to grow fur back. Apparently a rotweiler belonging to a cousin had got ahold of her the month prior. Just had a bad feeling about the care she was receiving. The family had both parents but the mom had been foisted on them by a relative. The dad was well taken care of and clearly adored but both mom and pup seemed neglected and unwanted.

She was extremely timid when we first arrived but I just knelt down and talked to her and waited and after some initial hesitation she ran to me and licked my face and leaned into me. She was a little mouthy but had extremely soft mouth and she wouldnt stop looking up at me with these adoring eyes and leaning into me.

I hated leaving her behind. It wasnt a good home for her and they didnt seem to care who takes her they just want her gone.

My dad is taking a few days to think on it. I hope he takes her but at the same time who knows what sort of health issues she may have. Advising him is about impossible. Logic tells me she is a risk and there may be massive expenses and training challenges ahead. But my heart says just save her. So I just told him all my observations and am leaving it to him.

Still it killed me to leave her there and I am moping and agonizing over it. Perhaps I am just over sensitive in the wake of losing our Cerberus.


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[Nik]

So of course I tried to snuggle with Diesel the rest of the night. But, he was having none of it :-(


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[scorning]

I'm a sucker for certain breeds of puppies, which is why I avoid them like the plague. My dad always said there was no way I could just look at Great Dane puppies, I would have to get one. This is actually what I like best about getting a puppy from a reputable breeder, that you just find the right breeder for you, and they pick the best puppy for your lifestyle. I'm sure I would get drawn to the shy, sad, potentially sick puppy. Sounds like you did the best you could in a difficult situation.

 

[Nik]

I'm a sucker for certain breeds of puppies, which is why I avoid them like the plague. My dad always said there was no way I could just look at Great Dane puppies, I would have to get one. This is actually what I like best about getting a puppy from a reputable breeder, that you just find the right breeder for you, and they pick the best puppy for your lifestyle. I'm sure I would get drawn to the shy, sad, potentially sick puppy. Sounds like you did the best you could in a difficult situation.

Oh well if he was looking at any of my favorite breeds dragging me away would have been entirely impossible. But, she really was a sweet thing even if she was a Cattle Dog.

 

[Yamizuma]

I have no idea how my friends in rescue do it...especially my doggie doula friend. I fall in love with at least one in every litter. I would seriously want to keep them all...and if she did she would literally have hundreds and hundreds by now. The only thing that keeps me from being a completely insane dog lady is the fact that our existing rescue terrier does not play well with others, so he and the mastiff are our current limit.


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[Nik]

I have no idea how my friends in rescue do it...especially my doggie doula friend. I fall in love with at least one in every litter. I would seriously want to keep them all...and if she did she would literally have hundreds and hundreds by now. The only thing that keeps me from being a completely insane dog lady is the fact that our existing rescue terrier does not play well with others, so he and the mastiff are our current limit. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I know what you mean! For awhile we were talking about doing rescue foster.... but I don't know if it would be a good idea for me after all. I probably would never allow them to be adopted out. lol

But if we ever move out to the country and have a larger house and more space I would happily have a small pack... Of course convincing the husband we should have a small pack would be a whole other story. We do have a standing agreement that two at a time is acceptable. So, in a few months when we are ready.... or however long it may take we will definitely be adding one.

 

[glen]

My husband dreads it if I see puppy I want them all, the hardest thing iv ever done is let the puppys go we just fostered. It broke my heart. The new owners got to know us and they ring and send picks every week. I miss them terrible. I can't go to a rescue centre id bring them all home.

 

[Nik]

My dad decided to get her. I advised him to get her checked at the vet immediately and get health insurance. But I am also so happy for both of them. She is in a good home now and he has a puppy to love.

Meanwhile, Sean, Diesel and I are headed out on our first ever log road trip. Headed to Seattle. Diesel is more than a little bored.

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[Yamizuma]

My dad decided to get her. I advised him to get her checked at the vet immediately and get health insurance. But I am also so happy for both of them. She is in a good home now and he has a puppy to love.

Meanwhile, Sean, Diesel and I are headed out on our first ever log road trip. Headed to Seattle. Diesel is more than a little bored.

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Awww! Happy for your a Dad! Diesel totally has that "Are we there yet?" Look on his sweet face!

Poor Boy will likely finds lots of adventure once the boring car trip part is done!


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[Nik]

OH I should follow up on this thread. I made sure my dad thoroughly vet checked his new puppy. She turned up clear and healthy on all counts except for worms (typical for puppies) and fleas. Those are now being treated and she is all vaccinated. Her and my dad have already bonded and she follows him everywhere. I am just so happy that it all worked out so well for both of them. And I am already planning play dates with Diesel.