Re: [PyrNet-L] Pyr in Kill Shelter

[Schonberg Farms <Schonberg.Farms@Nethawk.com>]

Dogsownme@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Guess spring is here.  I work in a shelter and was called by another shelter
> because the had a "great white pyrenees" in their facility.  They knew I owned
> one and asked if I would be interested in taking her.  I drove out there and
> was surprised to see an extremely cage aggressive Kuvasz.  It took me 20
> minutes to coax her near the door and she then bolted--walking around the
> shelter.  I wouldn't let the shelter personnel get near her, and finally
> slipped a collar on her.  I took her outside and just saw something in her
> eyes that said she was really sorry and that I could trust her if I took it
> slow.  I was given the choice of taking her on the spot or she would be
> euthanized.  Needless to say ($85 dollars later) I took her home and called
> Kuvasz rescue.  I have never seen a kinder, sweeter animal in my life.  She
> adores me, plays like a puppy, loves cats and wags her tail and hops around
> like an idiot when she sees other dogs.  She is listed on the Kuvasz mailing
> list, but if anybody here knows of an interested party, please let me know.
> 
> Folks, please be careful in handling our friends in a shelter situation.  It
> could literally cost them their lives.  Do not move quickly, corner or be
> forceful with them.  They are in a traumatic situation with barking dogs,
> strangers, cages, etc.  I assess dogs every day and decide their fate.  I
> thank God  for giving me the talents I need in handling our bigger animals,
> and I know that someday I will probably get injured, but to this day have
> NEVER been bitten by a shelter dog. (Of course people who work with me think I
> am a tad bit looney with some of my methods of gaining the dog's trust), but
> who cares what people think?  I close my eyes and see that nasty looking,
> snarling dog in that cage and say a little thank you prayer that I trusted my
> gut.
> 
> Marcie


Where are you located?  I am part of both Pyr and Kuvasz(in some
situations) rescue.

Plus I could make a few calls depending on where you are from.

Hope she is doing well!

Thank GOD for people like you to take in a Kuvasz.:)

Susan
Schonberg Farms