We are so grateful to you for providing her with a wonderful loving home. We didn't have any idea she would become a forum celebrity.
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We are so grateful to you for providing her with a wonderful loving home. We didn't have any idea she would become a forum celebrity.
desertrat
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Yep. Looks sad to me too. She wags though. Wasn't too thrilled about the bath today.
desertrat
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I was going to get the nails clipped after, but that would be too much trauma for one day.
The "B" Word
Yeah, we always called a bath the "B" word. She hears bath she crawls way up under the bed. She really hates baths. She is not crazy about nail trimming either, but better than a bath...
Yeah, we always called a bath the "B" word. She hears bath she crawls way up under the bed. She really hates baths. She is not crazy about nail trimming either, but better than a bath...
desertrat
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Good to know. Vet tomorrow. Only had one dog that didn't mind baths.
Roman
Active Member
How did the Vet Visit go with Molly today? Maybe you got them to clip the nails too. I can't wait to hear.!!
Geek
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desertrat
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Very well. No bad news except a heart murmur which could mean heart worms I guess. The nails were a trip! Girl used about all her strength to do them and Molly didn't mind much.
Vet thinks the back irritation is probably flea bite allergy. They all think either mostly dingo or chow. Tongue is part black. Dingo is probably unlikely, no visa. She got a hamburger on the way home. She seems very happy here now. Learning the limits of the yard etc. Pretty smart dog. Limp is probably something I can't spell. Starts with a D. Common in chows. Shots, clear for worms, all good.
getbent
Thats how them b*tch's R
Very well. No bad news except a heart murmur which could mean heart worms I guess. The nails were a trip! Girl used about all her strength to do them and Molly didn't mind much.
Vet thinks the back irritation is probably flea bite allergy. They all think either mostly dingo or chow. Tongue is part black. Dingo is probably unlikely, no visa. She got a hamburger on the way home. She seems very happy here now. Learning the limits of the yard etc. Pretty smart dog. Limp is probably something I can't spell. Starts with a D. Common in chows. Shots, clear for worms, all good.
Hip dysplasia?
desertrat
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Yeah, thanks. I don't like to spell crap I don't get.
frequentflier
happy to be living
Very well. No bad news except a heart murmur which could mean heart worms I guess. The nails were a trip! Girl used about all her strength to do them and Molly didn't mind much.
Vet thinks the back irritation is probably flea bite allergy. They all think either mostly dingo or chow. Tongue is part black. Dingo is probably unlikely, no visa. She got a hamburger on the way home. She seems very happy here now. Learning the limits of the yard etc. Pretty smart dog. Limp is probably something I can't spell. Starts with a D. Common in chows. Shots, clear for worms, all good.
Pepper had a heart murmur and did not have heartworms. I am not a vet but I don't think one leads to the other. They told me it was something she was born with.
She looks like a Chow from the picture you posted.
Congrats on your new old pup
getbent
Thats how them b*tch's R
Actually, I had to google it to make sure I spelled it correctly. We thought maybe that's what our Lab had but turned out to be Lymes. 
RPMDAD
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Pepper had a heart murmur and did not have heartworms. I am not a vet but I don't think one leads to the other. They told me it was something she was born with.
She looks like a Chow from the picture you posted.
Congrats on your new old pup
Agree FF, same here with our pup, no heartworm problems at all but pup did have a heart murmur, also think in our case they did state something about pup was probably born with the murmur.
desertrat
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ladyhawk
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Thank you!
Thank you for this! I was pretty upset when I saw "won't adopt to active duty military". I got my dog from a local who adopted him from the Charles County animal shelter. I ended up with him after he'd been beaten and kicked then dumped in a stall, still a puppy.. They would also get other animals and trade them off when they found something they liked better.
I've been through a lot with the dog, to the point of changing his name just to train him. Something I'd never had to do before and wasn't even sure it would work. Over the years I've almost had him put down on three different occasions due to unexpected issues caused by the abuse. He is now 13 and although we are dealing with some "senior" issues, I hope to have him at least for a few more years...
I never knew that the shelters around here had that policy... I guess it was a good thing the local got the dog, otherwise I would have never had the opportunity to have him in my life at all! They should rethink their policy..
I think the "responsibility and loyalty" that military have for each other, tend to filter down to their children and their pets.
June
Thank you for this! I was pretty upset when I saw "won't adopt to active duty military". I got my dog from a local who adopted him from the Charles County animal shelter. I ended up with him after he'd been beaten and kicked then dumped in a stall, still a puppy.. They would also get other animals and trade them off when they found something they liked better.
I've been through a lot with the dog, to the point of changing his name just to train him. Something I'd never had to do before and wasn't even sure it would work. Over the years I've almost had him put down on three different occasions due to unexpected issues caused by the abuse. He is now 13 and although we are dealing with some "senior" issues, I hope to have him at least for a few more years...
I never knew that the shelters around here had that policy... I guess it was a good thing the local got the dog, otherwise I would have never had the opportunity to have him in my life at all! They should rethink their policy..
I think the "responsibility and loyalty" that military have for each other, tend to filter down to their children and their pets.
June
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mamatutu
mama to two
See? Everyone freaks when someone has to give up their dog, but the dog typically adjusts and does fine. I sent Apollo to stay with Vince once for a weekend and after the first 10 minutes it was like I didn't even exist anymore. When I got back he was like, hey! I remember you! YAY! It was the exact same greeting he gives Vince or Pete when they come over here.
Face it people, we are not special to our dogs.
mamatutu
mama to two
See? Everyone freaks when someone has to give up their dog, but the dog typically adjusts and does fine. I sent Apollo to stay with Vince once for a weekend and after the first 10 minutes it was like I didn't even exist anymore. When I got back he was like, hey! I remember you! YAY! It was the exact same greeting he gives Vince or Pete when they come over here.
Face it people, we are not special to our dogs.
You are missing the point. Far too many animals are euthanized because a happy ending could not be found. That is why this thread, and the story of Molly is exceptional, and truly wonderful. Thank you ancient for reaching out with hope, and thank you desert for opening your heart, even more.
I have to admit Apollo is adorable, especially, in his flotation device. But, a getaway weekend with friend pet sitters is a totally different situation than Molly's, and the purpose of this thread.
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