need some doggy advice....
Been w/o a dog for 4 years, and decided it was time for another one. Always had black labs, but this time we decided we wanted to get a rescue dog. Got a mix from the shelter a few days ago, and she's a good dog, but I think she was abused. Whenever we tell her to come, she cowers really bad. I'm guessing that the previous owner beat her if she didn't come when called, thus her cowering.
All my other dogs had great personalities, but this one just seems so shy, sad and scared. I can generally bond with a dog pretty quick, but this one seems to be taking a while. She has such a sad face, and I don't know if we could take her back to the shelter (feeling wise), but sometimes things just don't work out.
Help me out.
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Well it looks like it's a good thing with another owner to take a chance. KUDOS to you for paying the fees.
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Good advise already. Try sharing some ice cream with her. Just a little bit.
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HPD, If it comes to that (and I hope it doesn't) let me know and I'll help w/ your fuel cost.
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Well you tried
Sadly there is way more dogs looking for a forever home shelters are over running
I know you will find a companion with less issues to love
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Impossible I know but if people took responsibility for their animals there would not be as big of an issue as it is.
Hell taxpayers have to feed half of these humans.
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Glad that it worked out this way (having a backup adopter). Don't give up, there is a rescue dog out there that will fit in like a missing puzzle piece. I think it was stand up for you to take care of the new adopter"s fees.
Good luck with the search
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