"Cheri" wrote in message news


Yes, our last two dogs have been rescues, before that from pups. They both
have been great dogs, the second was quite shy for awhile, but 8 years
later, it's like she never was anywhere else. She had a hard life on the
street and was a walking skeleton, now she could stand to lose a pound or
two, but she's happy. I think there are some dogs that can't be rehomed
successfully.

Cheri

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As you know we always take rescues too. My latest, has been the most
challenging. you know her history and it took her a long time to trust us.
Now, we are her world and she can't bear to be apart from us. She was a
skeleton too, and yes, she is overweight now What can you do when they
are so starved that they will grab anything and everything they can get to
eat. She is much more confident now and will refuse *some* things if she is
not hungry! Oh boy, it is wonderful to see)

We sometimes talk about getting another after her time is done. But we
couldn't bear to have a dog like Poppy who (when our time came) would have
to find another home. I really don't think she could cope. Previous dogs
we have had might have been able to, but not Poppy.

It is very distressing, as I wouldn't be happy without a dog in our home.