Distressed

[jennyjoan]

That is why I am early up this morning. Went to visit a dog pound about 30 minutes away (yesterday) and I am very upset at seeing a completely covered matted dog that I don't know what breed is it. The local pound keeper saying - it doesn't like other dogs and really doesn't like them.


I am prepared to FOSTER this little dog this morning my god in order that it can or hear but at this time of morning where shall I bring it to get some attention.


Would a groomer take it on even if I pay - I truly don't know what to do next. I can't bring it home - don't have much a have yard and of course I WOULD BE A LITTLE AFRAID

Help there please. Thanks

[pastafreak]

How long has the dog pound had it? Wouldn't they take care of its health/grooming issues?
And why would you be afraid? Do you mean of the dog,or of taking it on? If you are afraid of it,then the fostering would not be a good idea. You need to feel quite confident to take on a damaged dog.

[ummmm]

No disrespect but I don't think you should get a dog. Most of your posts about getting another one says how nervous you are about it.

Dogs need a confident leader.

[B00]

I echo ummm.

There's not many times id tell someone not to get a dog, especially ones from a rehoming centre, but in your case I'd make an exception. Could you not do dog walking at the centre to help them out, as I genuinely, based on this and your previous posts, don't think dog ownership is for you.

I don't understand what you mean by "don't have much of a yard"...do you need one?

[RATTER15]

Im assuming JJ hasnt got an enclosed garden hence the "yard"

[EcclesCake]

JJ you are thinking with your heart and not your head.

You know very little about this dog and you are not experienced enough to take him on and to foster him is just going to add to his distress, he needs stability and the care of experts.

I share the reservations of the others about whether you are really in a position to take on another dog.

[jennyjoan]

I am just re-iterating what the caretaker said this little dog - that this particularly dog eats nearly alive other dogs that's what made me afraid.

Caretakers have even they are afraid of it too. Remember this a pound so it shoudl be moved to a rescue centre. My God - all lost the poor wee dogs and the guy were constantly swilling freezing water (I am aware to keep them clean) this was at 9.45 am. Am Freezing myself. Now.

[jennyjoan]

Boo I owned a dog for 10 years.

[tamborine]

Jj, best u buy a puppy & you both grow together. All fear removed, replaced with pleasure &peace of mind. Choose a puppy that suits your lifestyle. Ask your vet for advice

[whirlyhurly]

Don't rush into acquiring just any dog. I believe that eventually fate will step in and you will meet your ideal canine companion.

[Baldric]

//and of course I WOULD BE A LITTLE AFRAID//

//I am just re-iterating what the caretaker said this little dog - that this particularly dog eats nearly alive other dogs that's what made me afraid//

That is not the Dog for you JJ, that Dog needs a strong minded owner with experience of troubled Dogs.
We took on a 2½ year old Doberman as a rescue, she's great now, 5½-6 years on, but she was very hard work for a year or so, and we're experienced with the Breed.

[ladybirder]

Tambo, have you ready all of the OP's posts regarding dogs? JJ Con would be best getting an older dog rather than a puppy, that is if she should get one at all at the moment as she seems very unsure.
I think the best thing would for con to go to a good rescue centre and be really honest with them about her lifestyle and let them pick the dog that will best suit her.
At the moment I see a disaster waiting to happen and that's a shame as there are so many dogs wanting a good home. As others have said, the right dog is out there somewhere but Con, you have to be sensible about what you can manage and what is best for the dog. I know what it's like when you see a dog in distress; I want to bring every distressed, abused, unloved dog home with me. If only.

[tamborine]

Ladybird, while I appreciate lots of dogs need rescuing, so do puppies, albeit less. Jj is fearful of what she has been offered so far, hence a pup.

Best we can do is suggest & refrain from argueing betwixt us as to whose advice is best.

[jennyjoan]

this is post so very sensitive to me so don't know why there was any arguing. please don't

[anneasquith]

don't fret about the removed replies conn. just take your time in choosing a dog, I know you miss mr, harv so much, and your new soul mate will arrive soon.

[jourdain2]

jj you are too anxious at the moment and vulnerable. The little one we took on is, as I have said before, hard work. He is now a delight in the house and garden, hugely affectionate and we love him to bits, but impossible to let off the leash outside (2 years later). He also has begun attacking any other dog we meet (think he is being protective of his new-found security and family) and I am contemplating buying a muzzle for his walks. He is about 10 inches high but will go for anything, honestly.
Unless you are happy about coping with something like this, I strongly suggest that you help the dogs by being a dog-walker and wait until an older chap, or chappess, sits there appealing for a return to a comfortable home.