Rozzie Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Did you get her paperwork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutton Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 I havent yet as weve been so busy over easter. Today we talk her for a walk to the new playground here in lewiston,geez shes got so much energy! The walk was probably over an hour and she was running around when we got back. And before we went for the walk she was playing ball with my daughter. I noticed today while she was sitting on my lap at the park that shes got hardly and teeth,their all there but they are like nubs! Her canines are so worn down they are literally nubs! What on earth is that about? It really shocked me. Shes been eating well though so i dont think its bothering her. poor little girl. Im heading to angle vale tomorrow anyway as i need to get horse food so ill give the man who had her a buzz before i leave so i can go pick up all her records etc. Shes becoming heaps close to my daughter,which is going to be hard when she goes Anyway i shall update tomorrow and let everyone know what happens and will get some new piccies of her too Ill give a few breed rescues a buzz also xxx Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 She's probably a lot older than 5 if her teeth are crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 The teeth could be worn down due to being ball mad? Not super uncommon in the working breeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fainty_girl Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Beautiful looking dog and it sounds like she's lucky that you found her too! I hope she finds a new home soon . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I noticed today while she was sitting on my lap at the park that shes got hardly and teeth,their all there but they are like nubs! Her canines are so worn down they are literally nubs! What on earth is that about? It really shocked me. Shes been eating well though so i dont think its bothering her. poor little girl. Im heading to angle vale tomorrow anyway as i need to get horse food so ill give the man who had her a buzz before i l Could be any number of things from poor enamel to wear from chewing tennis balls, fences, rocks, she could have broken them in an accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutton Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Went and got her vet paperwork today, he has spent a lot of money on her! The leg has been fixed,shes had an operation on it. It was caught in a fence and another incident the neighours rotty grabbed hold of it under the fence and she pulled it back and it ripped bone off apparently I seen the fence she jumped over,about 6 foot! He told me she is an absolute ball freak aswell and would chew rocks as a pup. He seemed genuinely concerned about her. She was bought from a pet shop,one paper says border collie x staffy, the next says border collie x kelpie Her vetwork says kelpie x bc so ill just go with that. He said he might come past and see her,but it will upset him too much he thinks. He lives like 2 minutes from where i found her too, he said he took her for a walk up there a week earlier where the vet is to have her stitches out and she must have gone back there when she got out. But she has gone from a 3 kid family to all alone which is sad,but she hasnt tried to get out here at all. Shes obsessed with the tennis ball though! I have no idea where she got it,as my dogs have soft toys and have no interest in ball chasing lol Shes an awesome dog though and i actually jogged during our walk yesterday,shes giving me the motivation to get fit lol Hard to get photos as they never sit still! But she eats twice a day, gets played with flat out here. Our dogs arent by themselves for long during the day and can always see in the house to see what were doing. She seems pretty happy here. We have 2/12 acres and its sectioned off for the horses and a big yard for the dogs. So its pretty good here for her. I guess i should start trying to find a home for her lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsrawesome Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Sounds like you are already attached to her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I am so glad you have spoken with the man who had her Perhaps get someone to do a lovely portrait of her to give him ? I'm sure someone will love to have her as an active companion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyra Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Glad she found you, and sounds like she will make a very good companion to someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutton Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 aah bugger,shes on the sa dog rescue page now. Didnt think i would be upset to see her on there. I dont know how long i will have her for,its only been about a week since ive had her and it already seems like forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecollie Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 You still have the option... you've stated more good reasons then bad ones about keeping her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutton Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 Was just about to update! lol Tonight i took her out for a run while i fed the horses and did a few things around the yard,i didnt bring the other two becasue if they are all together they dont listen to me and will go next door. So after i finished i came back in the yard and let her in with me,the other two come rushing up smelling her and she doesnt like that so she started a fight with the rotty. She bit him a few times but he has pretty thick fur so dont think he has any injuries. She got bitten on the face and there is a rather large wound there now,i have cleaned it up and put some bepanthen on top. I cant afford vet fees right now so hoping it will heal up by itself,if its not in the next few days then i will have to take her. Really not happy with her lately though,barking during the day,starting fights with the rotty. The owner said her foot was bitten by a rotty so could be why she doesnt like him. She runs around all day,we are always outside. She needs to go before one of them get seriously injured. I can see why he didnt want her back,and constantly whining. She doesnt let go of her ball except for when she sleeps and when she has it and youre not playing with her she will whine! There has been nil interest in her,shes all over my facebook. On the sa dog rescue page,and here! Also on border collie rescue on facebook to. It was fun at first but now her true colours are coming! And with 4 weeks before i get my pup i cant have 4 dogs especially with the fighting. I dont know what to do now, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.mister Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Are there any experienced fosters who could take her and train her up before she's rehomed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Avanti* Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) So after i finished i came back in the yard and let her in with me,the other two come rushing up smelling her and she doesnt like that so she started a fight with the rotty. She bit him a few times but he has pretty thick fur so dont think he has any injuries.She got bitten on the face and there is a rather large wound there now,i have cleaned it up and put some bepanthen on top. I cant afford vet fees right now so hoping it will heal up by itself,if its not in the next few days then i will have to take her. If I was in your situation I would keep them separated now. I hope you can get foster care for her and/or some more help from the owner in rehoming her. (Sorry have not read entire thread.) Best wishes for a happy outcome. Edited May 2, 2011 by LabTested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutton Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 The owner hasnt even contacted me, He must have been genuinely upset to see her go I will try to keep the peace and not get them to excited or take her anywhere. I dont have any other large fenced off areas to seperate them. And i dont know anyone who can take her until she finds a home. I took a prickle out of her foot today,back go the ears and watching my hand. No idea if she was going to bite me! As difficult as she is,its not her fault and i dont want her pts. And she hasnt been here for long so is still unsure of us all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 You need experienced help. being kind hearted doesn't solve everything, unfortunately ..and some behaviours/problems need the big guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutton Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 Ive been putting up with her hoping a small no kill org would take her but there hasnt been much luck there. My partners getting pissed off because he feeds them most nights and she steals the little dogs food and tries to start more fights. Almost bit my foot when i tried to move her away. Dont really want my 4yo daughter out there with her after she almost bit me. If i cant find a home for her soon do i just take her to the rspca,awl and hope for the best. Ive never been in this situation before. But ive seen what happens to the unwanted ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I think you need to call the owner and tell him it isn't working out and what does he want you to do with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.mister Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) Perhaps if this girl's situation was posted in Rescue you might have some luck finding someone to take her? To be very honest, there's no way I'd be wanting to rehome her in the state she's in at the moment - that will be sure to cause a lot of heartache later on. She really needs an experienced foster carer to start training her, or a very experienced person who knows exactly what they're getting into when they adopt her. I would suggest feeding her separately from the others - ie; in another room or in a crate. eta: I don't know if you've already seen these links but thought I'd post them. They came up when I searched SA rescue on Google: http://www.sadogrescue.com/default.html http://www.animalwelfare.com.au/ http://www.dogsacrossaustralia.com/index.p...5&Itemid=90 Edited May 3, 2011 by mr.mister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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