Amy;
I so
agree. The contact in Moline told me up front there will be potty training
issues right off the bat. The dogs know no other way but to potty in the
house because that is all they have know. Her concerns in order of
importance are:
A.
Potty Training
B.
Skin/Respiratory Problems
C.
Shyness
D.
Socialization with people
She
did say overall they are enjoying their new found freedom. She also
indicated they are NOT placing the dogs on a first come first serve basis.
They will only place them in approved and qualified homes with loving
families. This is reassuring, as I know they are so special, and whoever
adopts any of the Pyrs, needs to be tolerant, patient, and dedicate themselves
and their family to the training and love of these neglected beautys. I
will post the question you mention to her the next time we
talk.
Thank
you for expressing concern. I very much share your
sentiment.
P.S. I
just cannot imagine these poor creatures never seeing the light of day, or
smelling the fresh air, or romping in the snow, or rolling in the grass to
scratch their backs..not to mention the social and love
deprivation...
Beth,
Czar (Pyr) and Raisa (Mal)
Wow, "never, ever let out"!
Housebreaking is going to be a major challenge. Is someone setting up a
support group for the people who adopt these furbabies? If people who
are not already pyr owners adopt these guys, the challenges are going to be
enormous. As we all know, under the best of circumstances, a Pyr is a
special animal. I am worried about these poor guys being displaced for a
second time because an adopter does not understand what they are getting
into.
Amy with Charlemagne and Sweet
Madeleine
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 3:27
PM
Subject: RE: [pyrnet] Story on 41
Pyrs
Hello all;
I
just want to let everyone know in case they are interested that I spoke with
the Moline, Ill Animal Care folks this morning in regard to the 43 Pyrs
which were rescued from a home. The good news is, the contact there is
already on her 4th page of names of people who have called that would like
to be placed on the potential adoption list for one of these
furbabies. I placed my name as well, and she indicated she was not yet
sure when they would be available. They have been groomed; some had to
be completely shaved. She indicated, and this just makes me want to
cry...they were never, ever let outside. She indicated they are all
adults, and some may have skin and/or respiratory problems, and are
extremely timid. She also indicated that none had to be put to sleep, so
that is also good.
I
will keep the group posted should I hear additional
information.
Beth, Czar (Pyr) and Raisa (Mal) in Rural
Wisconsin.
Story on
the 41 Illinois Pyrs:
http://qconline.com/archives/qco/sections.cgi?prcss=display&id=277051
Judith
Taos, New
Mexico
jsmiller@newmex.com
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