Hey everyone :)

Okay so here's the deal...

I have taken in a lost puppy.

I saw hime running around my daughters bus stop yesterday and he almost got hit 3 times. Some boys called him over then eventually made their way down to my sister-in-laws house (where I was) because they are friends with her daughters. They said this dog has been running around for a couple days and their parents wouldn't let them take it it. My sister-in-law thinks she saw it running around last week as well. At any rate, they asked would I take it.

Of course I did, because the poor thing obviously wasn't "street smart" and was going to wind up getting hit.

I know it's someone's pet... or at least used to be.

He is a black Scottish Terrier. He had a collar on, but no tags. The collar looked old. But for being a Scottish Terrier, he was still somewhat groomed. I mean, he face wasn't overgrown too bad. I brought him home, and gave him a bath. He was FILTHY!

I am going to make up flyers today and post them around the neighborhood and in local groomers etc.

I don't want to put too much info on the flyer, because I don't want just anyone to "claim" him who is just trying to get a free dog. I am willing to keep him.

My question is... is it unreasonable to ask for photos of the dog in order to be claimed?

I was going to put on the flyer:

FOUND
Black Scottish Terrier
Call to identify

When people start calling I was going to ask questions, like is the dog male or female (male), is his neutered (no), did he have a collar (yes), what color was the collar (green). But if he has been running around the neighborhood, observant people could know these answers.

I know I have tons of pictures of my dog, does everyone have pictures of their pets?

Is it unreasonable to ask for photos?:confused:


Thanks!

No, it is not unreasonable to ask for photo identification. Asking those questions is not unreasonable either. The dog could not be from your neighborhood. Hope you find the owner, if not, then what are you going to do?

First of all it was very kind of you to take that poor baby in. Doesn't it feel great to help it out?
Take it to a vet and have them check to see if the dog is mircochiped, you may be able to find the owners this way.
I would give out as little info as possible on the fliers, maybe weight and color and the fact that it is a small dog. The rest the owners would have to fill in.
As for the picture black dogs are hard to photograph and get a good home picture(at least for me.. hopefully they will have one that is better than some of mine.

No, it is not unreasonable to ask for photo identification. Asking those questions is not unreasonable either. The dog could not be from your neighborhood. Hope you find the owner, if not, then what are you going to do?

Well my daughter is already in love with him :( and has been asking to name him. But I have explained that someone may be very sad that they lost him and we have to try and find the people that lost him first.

I brought him home last night to see how he would do with my dog... and they did fine :)

The poor thing just ate a whole bunch then went to sleep haha
Just glad we found him when we did, he probably wouldn't have lasted much longer on the streets.

But I was going to put up flyers through the week and weekend, and if no one calls to claim him I will keep him... he is a really great dog, but I'm trying not to get attached... hopefully someone really loves him and misses him.

Macksmom is he neutered?

First of all it was very kind of you to take that poor baby in. Doesn't it feel great to help it out?
Take it to a vet and have them check to see if the dog is mircochiped, you may be able to find the owners this way.
I would give out as little infor as possible on the fliers, maybe weight and color and the fact that it is a small dog. The rest the owners would have to fill in.
As for the picture balck dogs are hard to photograph and get a good home picture(at least for me0

Ooohhh microchip... that's a thought :)

Yeah I have a black dog too... and although he is hard to get a good pic of, I still have pics of him. :)
I mean I was more looking for a home picture of a black scottish terrier with a green collar. I just wasn't sure does everyone take pictures of their pets... and what to do if someone is able to answer all my questions but doesn't have any photos?? :confused:

I just know, anyone in the neighborhood (like the boys that brought him to me) would know all those questions.

Macksmom is he neutered?

No he isn't

Well, that's the problem he was out looking for love. Hopefully he is not street wise, my guess is that he is. Watch that he doesn't try to mark your house in a few days when he gets comfy in his surrondings.
How old do you think he is?

Well, thats the problem he was out looking for love. Hopefully he is not street wise, my guess is that he is. Watch that he doesn't try to mark your house in a few days when he gets comfy in his surrondings.
How old do you think he is?

Well I am afraid he has been out for awhile.

I have an un-neutered dog and he stays in my fenced yard. Either someone wasn't careful with him or something.

I have checked all the newspapers and drove around the nieghborhood last night and don't see any ads for any missing a scottish terrier.

Oh yeah, he and my dog have been trying to "mark" each other! :eek: Kind of gross haha but they stopped once they got used to each other haha.

I'm not sure how old he is... I am not familiar with Scottish Terriers, so I don't know how to base his age on his size. I think he is pretty young... probably 5-6 months maybe?

Yes, I have photos of all my pets. But this little guy may not have come from a caring/responsible home.
1. He is not neutered.
2. He is wandering( lost... for days.
3. There ar no posters of him up.
Is he the right weight for his size?
If his owners showed up they would have to give me a helluva lot info to get him back. I would also print off some papers on the benfits of neutering him, along with a price list from a local vet. Actually if I found him he would probably be neutered tomorrow by my vet, or given to a scotty rescue if I did not want him for a pet. Me personally I don't feel to sorry for people that let their pets go unneutered and run around. My thoughts are they deserve better than that. Because 9 times out of 10 he will end up dead, if there isn't some intervention. I know I sound harsh... but I have picked up a few strays lately that have just broken my heart.

Well, if he is young then that may be the reason he is not neutered... In that case I would be a little more forgiving. I am glad to know that your dog is in a fenced yard. Macksmom... I preach neutering because of the health issues as well as the accidental breeding issues. For a dog to have cancer is devastating and neutering him takes away chances of certain types of cancers. The dogs are fine in a week or so after neutering.

Oh I know exactly where you are coming from... thats why I want to make sure people have to give infor that only they, as owners, would know/have.

I told my husband, that someone has to had listed losing this dog... I mean he is great. But for a puppy, as everyone thinks he is young, he is not very active... but he is probably wore out from being on the streets and is just relieved to have a warm safe home to be in.

How long should I leave the flyers up?

I ask, because if no one claims him, I am willing to keep him... my puppy is scheduled to be neutered the first week in November... I would add this puppy to the schedule, but I don't want to pay for vet visits, shots, and to get him neutered if the owners finally claim him.

I was thinking of leaving the flyers up all week and throughout the weekend... then if Monday comes and no one has called, taking them down.

The Aspca always told me 1 week. Also the paper in my area will run lost ads for free. You could also give that a try. Good for you for getting your dog neutered, I believe it makes them even better, more loving & contented pets.

Here is a picture of the little guy... all tuckered out
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Well crap... how do I get a picture to show up haha

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/macksmom/lostdog.jpg

Yay :D haha there you go... he's a little guy... finishing up signs, then will be taking him to the vet to see if they can tell me how old he is :)

He is so beautiful, watch out he will win your heart. He does look young and awfully small. You are an angel for helping him. Your post has really made me happy and sad at the same time. Happy that you care and sad that there is a little dog that has not been treated as it should have.

From his testicles, I would say he is more than six months they look quite large even in the picture. Let us know what the vet says about him.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/macksmom/lostdog1.jpg

Here is one from when I first found him.

Yeah it is hard for me to tell how old he is... just because I have never been familiar with Scottish Terriers... I know they are small dogs, but I think he is still a puppy. I will update when I get back from the vet :)

Yeah it breaks my heart that he has been out running around in the cold :( I will be sad to see him go, if he does go.

He certainly is a fine dog. If you get to keep him you could name him George or G.W or even W after our president... he has one named Barney... j.k. that may turn him into a biter. Yes, please post back with what the vet says.

Haha :)

Thanks so much for your advice :)

I will post when I get back today :)

I have waded through 23 posts and don't think there is any mention of checking with the local shelter. Although some of the other ideas are good, the shelter is the first place people will check for a lost dog. The shelter should know you have the dog. It is quite possible he is from well out of your neighbor hood. My friend's dog escaped after being stolen. He wondered the city crossing a big river and a number of busy highways for a week or more before somebody that found him sleeping on their porch called the vet's number on the rabies tag.

I am not sure about the picture either. What would keep somebody from using this to falsely claim a black Lab?

http://www.photolocker.net/images/Labman/zekeandtheproplan.jpg

Or a yellow one.

http://www.photolocker.net/images/Labman/KatetheAC.jpg

Anybody could download them and print them out.

The real way to sort out the owner is the dogs reaction. There is a big difference in how a friendly dog greets a new person and somebody they know. The real owner will also know a name the dog should respond to.

A week may not be enough. My same friend gathered up a dog from the highway on her way to work one morning. She had him almost a month before his owners returned and found out they made a poor choice of who to leave their dog with. The dog guide school insists you spend 30 days trying to find the owner before evaluating any stray.

Labman you are right about leaving dogs, with poor sitters. I found one last year that was the case. But as for the Aspca whenever I have called with a lost dog they just tell me to bring it in. I am not going to do this because, he may eventually get put down if no one claims him, also then to save it, I would have to spend money to get it back. At least in my area that is the case... that is why I never brought up calling the pound.

Unfortunately some shelters get very possessive of stray dogs. They are still a lost dog's best route home.

The micro chip is a good idea. Another thought is to watch the dog's reaction to the people when they come to see if it is their dog. I know that my Tuscany gets all happy and crazy when he sees my husband or myself no matter what he is doing or who he is with. If this little guy has been without his family he might show some excitement to see them.

On the other hand, bushg makes a good point. There are many signs that he is not in a responsible home.

Taking in a stray pulls on the heart strings. Put up posters, see if you get a response, check with local shelters and the local papers for lost pets. If nothing turns up he may be better off in your loving home :)

Look at those ears! He sure is a doll. I agree with labman in that a week doesn't seem long enough. I know if my Abram or Brandy got out, they could very well be clear across the state of Texas just meeting people, eating trash, and chasing birds. Abram especially gets so excited when it comes to meeting new people and smelling new things that I don't think he would realize if he was filthy, cold, and lonely. At a minium, you should post some flyers at the pound. So many dogs and people go in and out of there, you may get lucky. Definitely check for a chip. Heck, I've even got my cats chipped. It's worth a shot. There may be a family hundreds of miles away hoping for his safe return. At least he lucked out and got you to take care of him:D Best of luck to you both!!

I am going to be calling local shelters today to see if anyone has called in about a lost Scottish Terrier... if not, I will leave my info in case someone does. I won't take the dog there as there is the chance that he could be put to sleep... and really there is no reason to take him there, as I am willing to give him a home with me if his owners never show up.

I do see the point as far as anybody being able to print up pictures, but I do think that added resource will help me narrow down who I invite to my home to see the dog.

I just got back from posting flyers and from the vet.

The vet took a look at him for free :) She scanned him and unfortunately he doesn't have a microchip, so no luck there. She said he is over 6 months old, but under a year... so that too will help me as far as having his owners identify him. She informed me that a male dog can smell a female up to 5 miles away (since he isn't neutered), so it is possible he could be far from home. She gave me business cards to local groomers, and the websites to local radio stations (as in this area, local radio stations have links for lost pets). She agreed with trying to locate the owners for a week because even if the owners didn't lose the dog, and a relative or sitter did... regardless, someone knows he is gone and should be looking for him if they want him.

So I will keep checking the newspapers, and radio station websites, and see what the week and weekend brings. If I hear nothing by Monday I will be taking him to the vet to get shots and get schedule to be neutered :)

Awww... that's really great of you to do what you're doing. Even though I would wait a little longer for an owner to come forward, the most important thing is that the dog is being taken care of properly, and it seems like you've already gone above and beyond what the average person would do. Glad to hear he's healthy overall.

I am going to be calling local shelters today to see if anyone has called in about a lost Scottish Terrier...if not, I will leave my info in case someone does. I won't take the dog there as there is the chance that he could be put to sleep...and really there is no reason to take him there, as I am willing to give him a home with me if his owners never show up.

I do see the point as far as anybody being able to print up pictures, but I do think that added resource will help me narrow down who I invite to my home to see the dog.

I just got back from posting flyers and from the vet.

The vet took a look at him for free :) She scanned him and unfortunately he doesn't have a microchip, so no luck there. She said he is over 6 months old, but under a year...so that too will help me as far as having his owners identify him. She informed me that a male dog can smell a female up to 5 miles away (since he isn't neutered), so it is possible he could be far from home. She gave me business cards to local groomers, and the websites to local radio stations (as in this area, local radio stations have links for lost pets). She agreed with trying to locate the owners for a week because even if the owners didn't lose the dog, and a relative or sitter did...regardless, someone knows he is gone and should be looking for him if they want him.

So I will keep checking the newspapers, and radio station websites, and see what the week and weekend brings. If I hear nothing by Monday I will be taking him to the vet to get shots and get schedule to be neutered :)

You are a wonderful lady!

Awww...... that's really great of you to do what you're doing. Even though I would wait a little longer for an owner to come forward, the most important thing is that the dog is being taken care of properly, and it seems like you've already gone above and beyond what the average person would do. Glad to hear he's healthy overall.

Well I will just be taking down the flyers... kinda uneasy having my phone number posted on every light pole (which is what I did haha)... but I will still leave my contact info with shelters, that way if the owners just take awhile the info will still be with the shelters... I would never keep this little guys from his owners if they came to find him... my main concern is I didn't want to pay to take him to the vet and get shots and neutered if in a few days his owners call... so I think waiting a week is okay then to start fixing him up :)

Thanks so much... I'm glad he finally stumbled across someone that would take him in :)

You are a wonderful lady!

Aww :) Thanks :)

I am just a sucker for animals... let alone, ones in need :D

I am feeling kind of silly though, because my daughter wants to give him a name but I don't in case his owners do show up... I guess I feel if I give him a name, I am claiming him as mine and it will be harder for me to see him go.

My husband just laughs at me because I just call him "dog" or "doggie" haha :)

Aww :) Thanks :)

I am just a sucker for animals....let alone, ones in need :D

I am feeling kinda silly though, because my daughter wants to give him a name but I don't in case his owners do show up....I guess I feel if I give him a name, I am claiming him as mine and it will be harder for me to see him go.

My husband just laughs at me because I just call him "dog" or "doggie" haha :)


I think it will be hard for you either way. Keep us posted!

I will :D

Thanks everyone! :):)

Thanks for updating us. You have been given some good advice. I know everything will work out as it should. Now it is up to the owners to search for him. Hold on to your heart for a little while, before you completely give it to him,because the owners may show up. Let us know.

bushg agrees: posting fliers at the pound is a great idea!

When I volunteered at a high volume kill shelter in Carolina, there was a big bulletin board chock full of lost pet fliers that we checked every day against the animals that arrived. Right next to it were the animals killed compared to animals saved stats for the previous year. Underneath that, was a 'so far this year' board. The 'killed' numbers were gruesome, and that believe it or not, helped draw more attention to the lost pet board. Not surprising, the board was pretty successful. Enough for me to suggest it to local pounds here in Texas :) Every little bit helps!

Katie I am going to suggest that at our pound here. Thanks for the info.

The dogs we slaughter at our shelters is a national disgrace. It really makes it tough for me to write polite, effective answers to the clueless that come here and elsewhere for help with breeding.

Labman you are so right, It makes me so angy and sad. I just finished looking at Dogs in Danger trying to see if the ones that were supposed to killed today found homes. Spaying and neutering and responsible pet ownership could help prevent these moral crimes against animals.

The dogs we slaughter at our shelters is a national disgrace. It really makes it tough for me to write polite, effective answers to the clueless that come here and elsewhere for help with breeding.

I agree... that is why I have never and will never buy a dog from a pet store or breeder. My dog now was at a ranch that rescues litters so they aren't put to sleep... he had some problems in the beginning, but now is healthy and happy :D

And that is why I am so concerned with this new little guy... I won't take him to the shelter just out of fear that they will put him to sleep... and I want to make sure I really get the owners, if they ever call, and not someone just looking for a free dog... I want to make sure he is in a home that will take care of him. I mean the little guy isn't even neutered, who knows how many little ladies he could have gotten too during his journey! :eek:

I have some pictures of my pets, but not a lot of them. I rely more on the microchips that they have to be positive ID for me.

On the other hand, if it is "the wrong people", how hard will it be for them to get a picture of a black Scottie?

Have you seen any "lost dog" flyers up? And check in the local paper lost and found section. Which will, I have found, normally run "found" ads for free, so that's an option as well.

I have some pictures of my pets, but not a lot of them. I rely more on the microchips that they have to be positive ID for me.

On the other hand, if it is "the wrong people", how hard will it be for them to get a picture of a black Scottie?

Have you seen any "lost dog" flyers up? And check in the local paper lost and found section. Which will, I have found, normally run "found" ads for free, so that's an option as well.

Yeah, I already took him to the vet and had him scanned... no microchip :(

I do agree that anyone could get a picture... but in addition to answering all the questions about him correctly, I think it would be added proof... but maybe not :o

I have been all over looking, and no "lost dog" flyers. I posted "found dog" flyers though :) And no luck in the paper... but I called them yesterday and they are putting an ad in for me. :)

Ok so here's the update...

After one day of having the flyers up... my little guy's owners called :D

They said he, and their other dog (a beagle) got out on Sunday. The beagle came back, he didn't. She was going out to put up reward flyers, when she saw my flyers :)

So they came and picked him up today, and overly thanked me for taking such good care of him.

So hopefully they learn from this experience and make sure the little guys can't get out of the yard... because next time something worse could happen :(

Thanks for everyone's help and advice :):)

Thanks for the update. I hope they get him neutered and keep him safe.

That is so great! I bet they were really happy to get him back. Are you going to go and get yourself a doggie now?

Yeah, they were really missing him :)

Yes I think we will go and rescue another puppy, now that we know our own little dog gets along with other dogs. We are going to wait until he gets neutered in a fews weeks, and healed up :)

That's really great of you to have done all that. And for thinking about rescuing a dog:) I'm sure your dog will love having a buddy! I'm glad the owners came when they did before your kids got overly attached:)

That's really great of you to have done all that. And for thinking about rescuing a dog:) I'm sure your dog will love having a buddy! I'm glad the owners came when they did before your kids got overly attached:)

Yeah it was sad to seem him go, I must admit... but at least his owners were looking for them, and hopefully they realize what could have happened to the little guy! They told me where they lived... and it's not too far from my home (probably a mile or so) but the big thing was he had to cross a VERY VERY busy street! I hope they take better care not to let him get out.
My daughter handled it pretty well, she was a little bummed but understood he had to go back to his owners. I told her we would probably get her another puppy.

Yeah, my little guy is bored now! Haha We are probably going to go back to the ranch we got Lennox from. They rescue litters so they aren't put down. :)

Oh... for all you who have been helping me :) is it rude for me to deny a reward?

Right after the owner came and got him, my sister in law called and said she saw a "reward" poster (she didn't know the owners had called, and she was giving me the number for the poster).

I mean the owner told me she was going out to put up reward flyers, when she saw my flyers already up. They didn't mention it when they picked him up... so I thought everything was okay and done. But she called last night and left me a message, and said she was so excited to get him back she forgot about the reward. She said she wanted to thank me again for taking such good care of him, and she would like to drop by some money on Friday.

I don't need a reward... is it okay to not take it?

Absolutely! You shouldn't feel bad or rude at all for not wanting to accept a reward:) I think the whole reward thing that owners post is mostly to entice people to keep an eye out for their pets. A lot of greed driven folks unlike yourself would be on the lookout for the pet only for that purpose. I'd just tell her that you can't accept it because you were acting the way you would want someone else to act if your dog got loose. It doesn't seem like the scottie was much of a burden and I would stress that :) I posted a reward when my 13 year old cat Snoops got out. Turns out my neighbor spotted him and he didn't accept the reward I offered either. I think she'll understand and be just fine with it :)

Absolutely! You shouldn't feel bad or rude at all for not wanting to accept a reward:) I think the whole reward thing that owners post is mostly to entice people to keep an eye out for their pets. A lot of greed driven folks unlike yourself would be on the lookout for the pet only for that purpose. I'd just tell her that you can't accept it because you were acting the way you would want someone else to act if your dog got loose. It doesn't seem like the scottie was much of a burden and I would stress that :) I posted a reward when my 13 year old cat Snoops got out. Turns out my neighbor spotted him and he didn't accept the reward I offered either. I think she'll understand and be just fine with it :)

Ok good :)

Yeah I kind of freaked out... after I gave the dog back to the owners and my sister in law called and said there was reward signs up from him... I was like "Oh my gosh, what if someone saw those signs, remember seeing the dog and knows what he looks like, then saw my signs and called and claimed him to get the money!!" I was freaking that maybe I had given him to the wrong people... but then the lady called back and spoke of the "reward" so I was relieved haha :)
I told her I had bathed him, and taken him to the vet... she offered to cover the vet costs, but I told her my vet didn't charge me since he knew the dog was lost.

I'm just glad everything worked out :)

Oh...for all you who have been helping me :) is it rude for me to deny a reward?

Right after the owner came and got him, my sister in law called and said she saw a "reward" poster (she didn't know the owners had called, and she was giving me the number for the poster).

I mean the owner told me she was going out to put up reward flyers, when she saw my flyers already up. They didn't mention it when they picked him up....so I thought everything was okay and done. But she called last night and left me a message, and said she was so excited to get him back she forgot about the reward. She said she wanted to thank me again for taking such good care of him, and she would like to drop by some money on Friday.

I don't need a reward....is it okay to not take it?

If you don't want it, you don't need to take it. My mother taught me that you should never take a reward for helping a living creature, human or animal. However, if it's going to make the other people feel bad if you don't, you might suggest that they donate the amount to a local rescue, spay/neuter group, shelter, etc. And if they really really insist on giving you something, then the polite thing to do is take it. You could then donate it if you really didn't want to keep it.

So here's another update heehee ;)

Went to the humane society yesterday and rescued this ADORABLE little girl :D:D

Now, just got to work with keeping my little man Lennox off her until I get him fixed or figure out if she's spayed! Haha

macksmom, congrats on your new dog. My little girl dog has a small scar on her tummy, it almost looks like a burn scar. I am surprised that they did not make sure she was spayed before they adopted her out.

macksmom, congrats on your new dog. My little girl dog has a small scar on her tummy, it almost looks like a burn scar. I am suprised that they did not make sure she was spayed before they adopted her out.

Thanks :D Getting ready to take her to the vet to get checked out in a little bit :)

Yeah that was my main concern, because Lennox isn't neutered yet, to have an un-spayed girl in the house with him. We asked the lady at the shelter did she know if she was spayed, and she said they couldn't tell. So actually my husband and I left, because I didn't want to risk it. We got about halfway home and I said "her tag said 'date for adoption or euthanasia'" I said "let's go back and get her".

We went back and took her out of the cage and had her lay on her back, we tried to look for a scar. She is dark chocolate in color, so it was hard to see. I did see, however, a little area that was a straight line that didn't have as much hair as the rest of her. I thought that may be where she was spayed. They had that they think she is about 2 years old.

They scheduled her to be spayed December 6th and let us take her home. They said when she comes in to get spayed the vet will shave her and see if there is a scar, and palpate and see if they can feel anything there or not there.

I have never had a female dog... so I am not sure if they act different weather they are spayed or not. But she is very calm. And Lennox was sniffing and sniffing her when she got home and tried to mount her a few times, but she isn't having it. She will snap at him and he stops. So I'm not sure.

She has a really bad cough, so I am taking her to the vet, and maybe they can tell me if she's spayed :confused:

Awwww! Congrats on the new member! And a pound puppy at that :D What's her name? Yeah, the vet should be able to tell you if she's spayed. And get rid of that kennel cough:)

I have never had a dog go in heat, I am not sure what should be looked for in the early stages. I'm sure the vet can tell you. My girl had kennel cough when I adopted her, but she was on meds for it. She has never had it since. If it is you'll need to keep an eye on Lennox.
As far as getting her spayed making her behave more calm or not, I doubt it. But in a few weeks she may be full of life, or certain things may trigger that reaction. Once she gets used to the routine and her surroondings, she will probably be much different than the dog your seeing now. Mine is calm until she gets really excited over something and then she acts like a puppy.
Hopefully, by the time you get Lennox neutered and he has settled down, they will be great playmates. Ours are and we have a boy and a girl that were adopted at different times. It is so fun to watch them play. They have brought our family closer together and made us much happier people. Good Luck with your new dog.

I have never had a dog go in heat, I am not sure what should be looked for in the early stages. I'm sure the vet can tell you. My girl had kennel cough when I adopted her, but she was on meds for it. She has never had it since. If it is you'll need to keep an eye on Lennox.
As far as getting her spayed making her behave more calm or not, I doubt it. But in a few weeks she may be full of life, or certain things may trigger that reaction. Once she gets used to the routine and her surroondings, she will probably be much different than the dog your seeing now. Mine is calm until she gets really excited over something and then she acts like a puppy.
Hopefully, by the time you get Lennox neutered and he has settled down, they will be great playmates. Ours are and we have a boy and a girl thta were adopted at different times. It is so fun to watch them play. They have brought our family closer together and made us much happier people. Good Luck with your new dog.

You are so right! We adopted Brandy when she was 4 months old and Abram was 5 months old. They seemed to click right away, but Brandy was a little unsure of us and her new surroundings for almost a month. She did submissive peeing and never quite snuggled the was Abram does. She'd let us pet her but she's usually walk away back to Abram. Now though, you never would know she was like that. After that month or so, she can't get enough of us! No more submissive peeing and she's more of a cuddlebug than Abram! She really came around and her personality shines and she's such a lover!
macksmom-don't be discouraged if the new girl seems a little sketchy for a bit. She should warm up in time:)

Awwww!! Congrats on the new member! And a pound puppy at that :D What's her name? Yeah, the vet should be able to tell you if she's spayed. And get rid of that kennel cough:)

Thanks :):)

We named her Ava :)

There she is, and Lennox trying to hump her haha
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/macksmom/Ava3.jpg

So CUTE!

I have never had a dog go in heat, I am not sure what should be looked for in the early stages. I'm sure the vet can tell you. My girl had kennel cough when I adopted her, but she was on meds for it. She has never had it since. If it is you'll need to keep an eye on Lennox.
As far as getting her spayed making her behave more calm or not, I doubt it. But in a few weeks she may be full of life, or certain things may trigger that reaction. Once she gets used to the routine and her surroondings, she will probably be much different than the dog your seeing now. Mine is calm until she gets really excited over something and then she acts like a puppy.
Hopefully, by the time you get Lennox neutered and he has settled down, they will be great playmates. Ours are and we have a boy and a girl thta were adopted at different times. It is so fun to watch them play. They have brought our family closer together and made us much happier people. Good Luck with your new dog.

Yeah, I just walked into the vet, unfortunately they were booked so they couldn't see her. They said she does have kennel cough, but luckily Lennox is up to date on his shots for that... so he should be okay.

Lennox is going in tomorrow to get his shots he's due for, and they bumped his surgery up to this Thursday to be neutered and they are going to see Ava Thursday too :)

Here they are... and of course Lennox trying to love her haha
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/macksmom/Ava2.jpg

She's really precious:D Looks like Ava is more interested in the camera than that little horndog Lennox!! I'll bet they're both so happy!

Wow, she is pretty and has huge paws. She is not camera shy. Poor lennox, after Thursday she will have her revenge. You need to give us a shot of lennox's face.

So CUTE!!

Thanks! :D

I think she is just precious!!

Of course she is definitely mixed with part pit... but the vet said to be safe they aren't going to put that on her records do to all the people trying to outlaw the breed :mad:

But since she is obviously mixed with more than just that... they are going to put something else on her file.

Just love her love her :)

Hope when Lennox get his shots and neutered he will calm down a bit and stop bugging her... he is like a kid on crack! Haha

Thanks! :D

I think she is just precious!!!

Of course she is definitely mixed with part pit...but the vet said to be safe they aren't going to put that on her records do to all the people trying to outlaw the breed :mad:

But since she is obviously mixed with more than just that....they are going to put something else on her file.

Just love her love her :)

Hope when Lennox get his shots and neutered he will calm down a bit and stop bugging her....he is like a kid on crack! haha

Yeah hahaha:D That should subside a bit after time. When Brandy first came home, Abram hadn't been neutered yet and couldn't keep his nose out of her crotch! And if it wasn't that, it was them doing the rottie puppy wrestle, complete with growels and grumbles and getting COVERED in slobber. Good grief. Now that he's fixed (she's due to get spayed on the 2nd) and they're pretty much used to each other, the wrestling and crotch sniffing at least isn't constant like it was for that first few weeks.

She's really precious:D Looks like Ava is more interested in the camera than that little horndog Lennox!!!! I'll bet they're both so happy!!

Thanks :) Yeah she is really chill... could really care less about Lennox.

But he's happy... here he is... smiling ;)
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/macksmom/Lennox1.jpg

wow, she is pretty and has huge paws. She is not camera shy. poor lennox, after Thursday she will have her revenge. You need to give us a shot of lennox's face.

Here his is... lil cutie... but has his eyes closed haha
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/macksmom/Lennox.jpg

Yeah hahaha:D That should subside a bit after time. When Brandy first came home, Abram hadn't been neutered yet and couldn't keep his nose out of her crotch!! And if it wasn't that, it was them doing the rottie puppy wrestle, complete with growels and grumbles and getting COVERED in slobber. Good grief. Now that he's fixed (she's due to get spayed on the 2nd) and they're pretty much used to each other, the wrestling and crotch sniffing at least isn't constant like it was for that first few weeks.

Oh good! Man sometimes I feel like I'm watching something I shouldn't! HAHAHA

It is quite normal for a male to show interest in a female even when she isn't in season. Unless her vulva is swollen and is discharging a bloody mucus, you shouldn't have anything to worry about. In our puppy outings, we frequently let intact males and females, sometime even breeding stock, run together as long as none of the females are in season. Never a problem.

The dog guide school preserves their option to select any of the puppies as breeding stock. All the rest are spay/neutered whether they graduate as dog guides or not. Accidental breedings are very rare to non existent. This is part of the reason I lack patience with people that carelessly let their dogs breed.

Why are they waiting until December to spay her? If not spayed, she could come into season anytime, and then it is best to wait.

Why are they waiting until December to spay her? If not spayed, she could come into season anytime, and then it is best to wait.

I'm not sure... on her papers they guess that she is about 2 years old (I think younger). But it is the shelter doing it as part of the adoption... maybe they are booked or something.

Like I said, they were not sure, and neither was I, as to weather or not she has already been spayed. So I just bumped up Lennox's neutering appt to this Thursday. And she will be checked over by the vet then too, so hopefully they can tell me weather she is spayed or not.

As of right now, it's not a problem. One... she doesn't have signs that she is in season. And two... she won't let Lennox even get close to mounting her!
But once Lennox gets neutered I won't be as worried... I mean of course if she's not spayed she will be in December... but at least he will be fixed so there will be no chance for an accidental breeding.