Getting a new dog

[AdRock4Cy]

Iowa has third-largest number of problem 'puppy mills,' Humane Society says, naming 11 businesses

Some dog breeding facilities have "filthy, hazardous conditions," the Humane Society says, citing state and federal inspections.

www.desmoinesregister.com

We're third worst state in Puppy MIlls. Don't help them out.

 

[clonefreek]

You’re right about......none of this.

Please explain to me what happened then? And are you saying Parvo isnt an extremely contagious disease for dogs?

 

[CoachHines3]

WE DONT DESERVE DOGS

 

[dosry5]

Please explain to me what happened then? And are you saying Parvo isnt an extremely contagious disease for dogs?

You serious Clark?

 

[carvers4math]

Thanks for saying that. Yes, it was literally a shock. The vet assured me the whole time he was never even in a little bit of pain. He probably just kinda felt "icky" like we would if we had the flu. I'm thankful he didn't suffer and we got to do it in a peaceful way, even if it came on quickly. I know lots of people don't get that benefit.

I couldn't believe how the grief just came out of me. Like I said, I am NOT a crier or emotional person at all. But once I knew he wasn't going to get better, I just couldn't stop crying. It would just hit me in waves for a few days. Like, I was cutting up an apple for my lunch a few days later, then I remembered how he'd always come sit by me when I was doing that and I'd toss him a slice. The sadness would hit me and the tears would flow.

I had never really lost a friend before (human or animal). So, in a way, it was a healthy grieving process for me. We read some kids books with our daughter (who was 5 at the time) and I read "A Dog's Purpose" which helped. Not that we took him for granted at all, because we loved him dearly, but it really made me realize how much he meant to me. I felt really bad because he was our only child for 5 years, but then as kids came along, he got lots of love, but less attention than he had early on. Even though he curled up on my lap every day, he didn't get as many walks as he should, or as much "fun stuff." I'll definitely do more of those things when we get another one.

I am sure your doggie loved when the human puppies came along as more people to love. I feel a little guilty for our puppy that he just has old people in the house but the neighbor kids wander over to play frequently.

We had a lab/ golden retriever mix when my parents died. We had spent a lot of time at the hospital with Dad and the day he died, I had finally stopped crying to put up a good front for the kids. Got home and that sweet dog immediately came to me and laid his head in my lap. When Mom died a little over a year later, she had been staying with us a few weeks before she went to the hospital. When we came home the morning she died, the dog brought her slippers to me and laid his head in my lap again.

When you lose your dog, there is no one who knows so instinctively how to comfort you.

 

[throwittoblythe]

Almost the exact same scenario with my girl Maya. Just a little under 10 yrs old. She was fine the night before but that Saturday morning she wouldn't get out of bed. Her stomach was swollen up and she couldn't move. I carrier her to the car and into the emergency vet (only one open on Saturday). They checked her out and told her the surgery to try and remove the tumors could make her in more pain than just letting her go. I cried like a baby but at least I got to say goodbye.
She was the best girl. She took care of me when I needed her most.

Sounds similar. Our boy wasn’t in pain. He wouldn’t eat his breakfast that morning and would just stand in the middle of the room just spacing off. The first trip to the vet they found the tumor, but said it might not be fatal (yet). They gave him some meds and he perked up and sent us home to monitor him. He quickly went downhill and within 2 hrs, wouldn’t even lift his head off the couch for a treat. That’s when we knew it was his time. He was still well enough to walk into the vet with me. The vet looked him over and said that it was obvious he was bleeding internally and there wasn’t anything that could be done. Even surgery wasn’t going to save him.

I knew that day would come but I still wasn’t ready. My wife and I still miss him a lot. I bet I think of him still almost daily and it’s been a year.

 

[Cycsk]

We have a delightful mini-Dachshund. He was rather easy to train and is a wonderful member of the family. At 11, he is still very playful and energetic (in a sleep-most-of-the day, but want-to-play-in-the- evenings way). He is even a social eater. Only eats when we are in the kitchen at the table. Loves to cuddle on the couch or be chased around the house.

P.S. He is the one in back. The toy in front was for my niece’s daughter.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Be careful if you're looking for a purebred. Lots of people committing fraud. My father got taken for a ride trying to get a Rottweiler pup.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

We have a delightful mini-Dachshund. He was rather easy to train and is a wonderful member of the family. At 11, he is still very playful and energetic (in a sleep-most-of-the day, but want-to-play-in-the- evenings way). He is even a social eater. Only eats when we are in the kitchen at the table. Loves to cuddle on the couch or be chased around the house. View attachment 85141

P.S. He is the one in back. The toy in front was for my niece’s daughter.

Our dachshund also went grey as he got older. We would have people walk up to us and ask where we got the white faced dog.

 

[Cycsk]

Our dachshund also went grey as he got older. We would have people walk up to us and ask where we got the white faced dog.

He has always had a bit of blond along with the tan on his face and upper back, but it is getting to be much more pronounced. Helps him look dignified, if that is possible for a weiner dog.