Adopting a bonded pair - what should I know?
The rescue has a bonded pair of 4 year old chihuahua mixes. Ive always wanted two dogs but never had two at once. Is a bonded pair easier or harder than getting dogs separately? Any tips for bringing...
Rescue Dogs
Adoption, rescue organizations, rehoming
First time fostering and I already failed - foster fail that is
Signed up to foster dogs to "help out without the commitment." The rescue gave me a scared little pit bull mix who hid under my bed for 3 days straight. Day 4 she came out and put her head on my lap....
My fearful rescue just let a stranger pet her for the first time
Rosie has been with us for 14 months. When we adopted her she wouldnt let anyone touch her. She hid under furniture, flinched at hands, and ran from everyone except me and my partner. Today at the...
My rescue finally wagged his tail for the first time
Weve had him for 6 weeks and he was so shut down when we got him. Wouldnt make eye contact, tail always tucked, flinched at sudden movements. Today he wagged his tail when i came home from work....
Just want to share my adoption experience (its not all perfect)
I see a lot of posts that make adoption sound like this perfect fairy tale experience and I wanted to share a more realistic view. I adopted my pit mix Bruno 2 years ago. He came with a LOT of baggage...
Rescue dog adjustment period - how long?
Adopted my first rescue dog 2 weeks ago and shes still very nervous. Barely eating, wont play, just hides in her crate most of the day. I know theres an adjustment period but getting worried. How long...
Rescue dog adjustment period - how long?
Adopted my first rescue dog 2 weeks ago and shes still very nervous. Barely eating, wont play, just hides in her crate most of the day. I know theres an adjustment period but getting worried. How long...
Unknown background - dealing with triggers
My rescue is terrified of men with hats. Also brooms. Also trash bags. Basically random things trigger panic mode. No idea what his history is but clearly something happened. How do I help him work...