We have decided to pursue a reputable rescue to home the puppy. But that means doing things that go against what I believe. We had to give him the first of two sets of shots today. I hated it. Then we have to get a rabies in there too even though the vet said we shoukd wait til he is 6 months old. On top of fitting in another worming for hookworms. And the transport company will not take him until he is neutered. He is only close to three months old. I shouldn't be doing any of this stuff to him. But no matter what we do with him except keep him, that is what will happen. I am just sad. I feel like I am failing him.
John Vanek Webboard User Reg: 03-26-2008
Posts: 251
Loc: NY
Offline
Don't think you are failing him. Think about how these are necessary evils and his quality of life will be much improved compared to before you got him!
tracey holden Webboard User Reg: 07-17-2010
Posts: 1442
Loc: UK
Offline
Julie, you saved this dog from certain death, tended to his horrendous condition, and showed him that not all humans are to be feared.
By placing him in a good and kind rescue, you have ensured his continued road to recovery, and his chance to live his life without hunger, pain and uncertainty.
Elaine Haynes Webboard User Reg: 08-16-2005
Posts: 1221
Loc:
Offline
Quote: tracey holden
Julie, you saved this dog from certain death, tended to his horrendous condition, and showed him that not all humans are to be feared.
By placing him in a good and kind rescue, you have ensured his continued road to recovery, and his chance to live his life without hunger, pain and uncertainty.
I appreciate it. I know that is true, it is hard to do things that I know I would not do to my own dog. I guess I just needed to hear it from someone who doesn't think all this is actually the right choices. Thank you.
Cathy Goessman Webboard User Reg: 12-03-2007
Posts: 1231
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
Offline
I had to do almost all of that to a dog who still was significantly underweight. He also got his shots literally DURING a neuter surgery. I wrestled with how uncomfortable I was with it too but balanced it against him being PTS.
Also had to bite my tongue when the rescue was giving out a combo shot "booster" to an adult who had just had a vaccine 2 weeks ago. Money down the toilet for the rescue and a health risk IMO. It was clear that they were not open to a discussion because of course the vet knows more than some 20 year old kid.
Candi Campbell Webboard User Reg: 03-28-2013
Posts: 1571
Loc:
Offline
Quote: Cathy Goessman
I had to do almost all of that to a dog who still was significantly underweight. He also got his shots literally DURING a neuter surgery. I wrestled with how uncomfortable I was with it too but balanced it against him being PTS.
Also had to bite my tongue when the rescue was giving out a combo shot "booster" to an adult who had just had a vaccine 2 weeks ago. Money down the toilet for the rescue and a health risk IMO. It was clear that they were not open to a discussion because of course the vet knows more than some 20 year old kid.
Yeah, that Vet knows how to MAKE MONEY, all right -- Hopefully they at least gave a Deep Discount to the rescue organization.
My big fear is that the rescue pays for a discount neuter. I stopped into a Value Vet one day with a stray who just needed a rabies shot who we were homing with a friend. They walked me back to a back area and gave him the shot standing outside an open door where a vet was doing a major surgery on a dog and talking to me not 10 feet away. There were dogs kenneled in stacked crates 3 feet away from the dog cut open on the operating table. I was shocked. Shocked. My vet wants about 200 for a neuter. The rescue will pay what the low cost one would be.
The vet said he had a tech apply there who came from one of those places and she said they lose 30% of dogs.
Cathy Goessman Webboard User Reg: 12-03-2007
Posts: 1231
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
Offline
Quote: Julie Sloan
The vet said he had a tech apply there who came from one of those places and she said they lose 30% of dogs.
30% is just disgusting and I'm hoping an exaggeration by that vet. Any vet who loses 30% on a simple spay/neuter needs to lose their license and certainly be reported by another vet who is aware of it.
I worked at the Arizona Humane Society at one point. They did neuters quickly, efficiently, but safely. Different surgical and recovery areas. I took the stray I picked up to a low cost mobile spay/neuter and was fairly happy with them. Obviously they didn't have separate surgical areas but I've heard nothing but good things about them.
I'd ask around for somebody with a good reputation but $200 for a pediatric neuter is fairly reasonable for some areas.
When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood
that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn
County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises,
Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn
County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not
purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.
Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products
sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional.
The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant
to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot
be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.
Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc.
By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the
Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Coming to terms with using a rescue
Top
Previous Topic
Index
Next Topic
.jpg)
