Long term foster( graphic)

rottielover · 03-01-2008, 01:52 PM

Well it looks like a may have a new addition to my family soon enough.
This guy was removed from his home along with 2 other dogs. He is anemic, and severly underweight. As it stands he has 0% body fat.
I will need everyones support.
Also, he is a non neutered male, which means he will be trying to mark everything, which then means harley will also try.
I have never had to deal with this, any ideas ??
By the way, he looks a lot worse in person

Ritz459 · 03-01-2008, 04:40 PM

Oh, that poor boy.

I hope he gets his weight back on soon and doesn't come down with anything. I hope the people who had him had animal neglect/abuse charges filed against them.

As for marking....I really don't know what to do about that. Not all intact males mark inside the house- it is my experience that the untrained/high strung ones are the ones that have problem marking in the house. They do make those male bellyband things to stop the dog from marking (or he'll still mark, it will just be into the band).

greekblue · 03-01-2008, 05:15 PM

How people can be soo cruel!!!
I wonder what the punishment is for people who treat their animals that way.
I hope is more than just paying a fee.

I wish they could go to jail for long time and to be prevented from ever having another animal for pet again.

***Rivsky*** · 03-01-2008, 05:20 PM

That poor boy it's so heartbreaking to see what some people can do to their pets

I'm glad he's found you guys to help him get better - good luck with it all.

TinyAlbinoDancer · 03-01-2008, 06:48 PM

Oh gosh. Thank God you're there to take him and help him heal. Kudos to you!

Aysa has belly bands for when he marked and when we go into new places, etc. You can put a women's pad in them for added absorbency, just don't use the ones with wings (Aysa can tell stories, poor guy!). I bought mine from Calgal.

Much cheaper than store brand ones.

k9hullio_sam · 03-01-2008, 07:27 PM

Oh that poor guy!! Even being so thin he still has that amazing smile on his face!!

rottielover · 03-01-2008, 07:45 PM

I have seen him 2 times already and he is a god send, so sweet and loving, and so trusting.

Doglover1988 · 03-01-2008, 09:22 PM

That is so sad. It is amazing how much trust and love dogs show for humans no matter how much pain they or in or how abused and neglected they are.

Lunachick · 03-02-2008, 01:47 AM

Omg, that poor guy! People can be so disgusting. I'm sure he'll appreciate you all the more for bringing him back to good health.

***dogs4life*** · 03-03-2008, 04:34 PM

Poor guy, he has a wonderful smile and looks like a real charmer. You are both lucky to have found eachother.

About marking, he may not be a marker like Ritz said. Not all males have the strong desire to mark. If they do mark - you can either correct the behavior or do the belt thing like TAB suggested. Personally I prefer behavior modification, it's more work upfront but over a lifetime it's easier, JMO. It's very similar to potty training, just have to be very watchful and correct any marking behavior such as the leg lift or he is actually marking. If he does mark, the only option is to clean up, watch closer next time and hope to catch him in the act. I started teaching "go pee" as an okay for marking and go pee command, it's working like a charm.

If you need mess cleaning tips, I love the enzyme cleaners by Bio-Kleen (Bac-out) and Kids-n-pets, not sure if you have the same brands in Canada. Also a black light detects dried pee, I'm sure your daughter would love searching the house for pee marks they glow green under the blacklight, its really quite fun, my daughter loves it

rottielover · 03-03-2008, 06:05 PM

I know for a fact if Taz is able to come here there will be marking, either by him or Harley.
They said he may be released as of next monday.
At that time I will go with harley to see the initial reaction of the dogs.
Harley will be the hardest I believe because of his challenging behaviour,
If I can not do it, I have a dog food company willing to sponsor him for 6 months

***dogs4life*** · 03-04-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rottielover

I know for a fact if Taz is able to come here there will be marking, either by him or Harley.

Good luck with the marking, it's really frustrating and messy for the first couple days but you'll all do great. Might want to keep bedroom doors closed...marking on the bed is super hard to clean not to mention all the loads of laundry it generates. Last time I had another male dog in my house with Hank, they both marked all my daughters toys, stuffed animals and bedding...yuck.

I'm curious...is he underweight because he was starved or does he have a medical condition causing weight loss and/or starvation?

calgal · 03-05-2008, 09:15 AM

Seeing this guy in such a horrible condition and yet with a big smile, brought me to tears. He is so happy to have found someone who is helping him. People who could do this to any animal does not have a spirit. Very scary. I would get a couple of belly bands and some poise pads just in case he does start marking.

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rottielover rottweiler true believer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: montreal, qc Posts: 656 Rep Power: 49	Long term foster( graphic) Well it looks like a may have a new addition to my family soon enough. This guy was removed from his home along with 2 other dogs. He is anemic, and severly underweight. As it stands he has 0% body fat. I will need everyones support. Also, he is a non neutered male, which means he will be trying to mark everything, which then means harley will also try. I have never had to deal with this, any ideas ?? By the way, he looks a lot worse in person Attached Thumbnails
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Ritz459 Fuzzbutt attack Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,260 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 215	Oh, that poor boy. I hope he gets his weight back on soon and doesn't come down with anything. I hope the people who had him had animal neglect/abuse charges filed against them. As for marking....I really don't know what to do about that. Not all intact males mark inside the house- it is my experience that the untrained/high strung ones are the ones that have problem marking in the house. They do make those male bellyband things to stop the dog from marking (or he'll still mark, it will just be into the band).
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greekblue Love Me Love My BRT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 470 Rep Power: 31	How people can be soo cruel!!! I wonder what the punishment is for people who treat their animals that way. I hope is more than just paying a fee. I wish they could go to jail for long time and to be prevented from ever having another animal for pet again.
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*Rivsky* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Australia Posts: 3,624 Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 132	That poor boy it's so heartbreaking to see what some people can do to their pets I'm glad he's found you guys to help him get better - good luck with it all.
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03-01-2008, 06:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
TinyAlbinoDancer Always room for one more Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,528 Rep Power: 161	Oh gosh. Thank God you're there to take him and help him heal. Kudos to you! Aysa has belly bands for when he marked and when we go into new places, etc. You can put a women's pad in them for added absorbency, just don't use the ones with wings (Aysa can tell stories, poor guy!). I bought mine from Calgal. Much cheaper than store brand ones.
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03-01-2008, 07:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
k9hullio_sam R.I.P. Baby Girl Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,764 Rep Power: 95	Oh that poor guy!! Even being so thin he still has that amazing smile on his face!!
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rottielover rottweiler true believer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: montreal, qc Posts: 656 Rep Power: 49	I have seen him 2 times already and he is a god send, so sweet and loving, and so trusting.
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Doglover1988 3 mutts 1 boston terrier Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, Georgia Posts: 2,245 Rep Power: 106	That is so sad. It is amazing how much trust and love dogs show for humans no matter how much pain they or in or how abused and neglected they are.
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03-02-2008, 01:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lunachick Zoe's Mama Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 427 Rep Power: 21	Omg, that poor guy! People can be so disgusting. I'm sure he'll appreciate you all the more for bringing him back to good health.

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*dogs4life* I'm Crunchy Admin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 1,741 Blog Entries: 11 Rep Power: 91	Poor guy, he has a wonderful smile and looks like a real charmer. You are both lucky to have found eachother. About marking, he may not be a marker like Ritz said. Not all males have the strong desire to mark. If they do mark - you can either correct the behavior or do the belt thing like TAB suggested. Personally I prefer behavior modification, it's more work upfront but over a lifetime it's easier, JMO. It's very similar to potty training, just have to be very watchful and correct any marking behavior such as the leg lift or he is actually marking. If he does mark, the only option is to clean up, watch closer next time and hope to catch him in the act. I started teaching "go pee" as an okay for marking and go pee command, it's working like a charm. If you need mess cleaning tips, I love the enzyme cleaners by Bio-Kleen (Bac-out) and Kids-n-pets, not sure if you have the same brands in Canada. Also a black light detects dried pee, I'm sure your daughter would love searching the house for pee marks they glow green under the blacklight, its really quite fun, my daughter loves it
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rottielover rottweiler true believer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: montreal, qc Posts: 656 Rep Power: 49	I know for a fact if Taz is able to come here there will be marking, either by him or Harley. They said he may be released as of next monday. At that time I will go with harley to see the initial reaction of the dogs. Harley will be the hardest I believe because of his challenging behaviour, If I can not do it, I have a dog food company willing to sponsor him for 6 months
	__________________ Man should not fear a rottweiler, but a rottweiler has alot to fear of man. Loved by Harley ( M ) Oct, 1, 2004 And tigger july 2004 approx

03-05-2008, 09:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,609 Rep Power: 222	Seeing this guy in such a horrible condition and yet with a big smile, brought me to tears. He is so happy to have found someone who is helping him. People who could do this to any animal does not have a spirit. Very scary. I would get a couple of belly bands and some poise pads just in case he does start marking.

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