The Fantastic Four!
Please understand we can only share some information as this case is still pending. Details of these bullies' histories will be shared later.
In general, breeding dogs at puppy mills live very lonely, painful lives. They typically do not have access to necessary medical care. They know nothing but the crate they are kept in, having never felt the grass on paws or experienced the joy of playing with toys. These dogs must learn simply how to be family dogs. They need homes that are patient as they overcome fear, learn the basics of potty- training, and find their own personalities in this new exciting world.
In general, breeding dogs at puppy mills live very lonely, painful lives. They typically do not have access to necessary medical care. They know nothing but the crate they are kept in, having never felt the grass on paws or experienced the joy of playing with toys. These dogs must learn simply how to be family dogs. They need homes that are patient as they overcome fear, learn the basics of potty- training, and find their own personalities in this new exciting world.
Major
Major was a surprise for IEBR. We were told there were 3 females that needed rescue, but the day of release, this beautiful boy was waiting for us also. Snarles has made it clear, he doesn't like us fostering boys, so we were thrilled that someone stepped up to take this guy in. He was transported to a foster home in Illinois. Despite all proper transport protocol being followed, Major overheated after a very short time on the road. He has extremely poor breathing due to soft palate issues and was rushed to an ER vet. Major survived and has surgery scheduled soon to correct his soft palate.
Major was a surprise for IEBR. We were told there were 3 females that needed rescue, but the day of release, this beautiful boy was waiting for us also. Snarles has made it clear, he doesn't like us fostering boys, so we were thrilled that someone stepped up to take this guy in. He was transported to a foster home in Illinois. Despite all proper transport protocol being followed, Major overheated after a very short time on the road. He has extremely poor breathing due to soft palate issues and was rushed to an ER vet. Major survived and has surgery scheduled soon to correct his soft palate.
The other three mommas came to The Diva Dog House until foster homes were secured.... Here's their story with us...
AUGUST 1, 2017:
The three girls made the 3 hour trip to Indy successfully.
It was immediately noticeable that the girls had much trouble breathing, either due to stress or soft palate issues. They wanted to run around the yard, but they were ushered inside to the AC and water.
After hearing the Major was still in an oxygen tank in the ER vet due to his breathing, we decided one of us should sleep downstairs to keep a closer eye on the girls. So I took my blanket and pillow and made myself a bed on the couch.
Libby cried in her crate the first night, and every time I moved or sneezed it was a symphony of barking! So Libby ended up on the couch with me and soon Oni and Lexi fell asleep also.
After hearing the Major was still in an oxygen tank in the ER vet due to his breathing, we decided one of us should sleep downstairs to keep a closer eye on the girls. So I took my blanket and pillow and made myself a bed on the couch.
Libby cried in her crate the first night, and every time I moved or sneezed it was a symphony of barking! So Libby ended up on the couch with me and soon Oni and Lexi fell asleep also.
August 2, 2017
The girls enjoyed a short amount of time outside before coming in for a bath....
They are so goofy!!!!!! After all they've been through, it's amazing how they open up to trust again!
Thank you to those who volunteered to foster these amazing babies.
Onyx and Libby's foster parents came to pick them up on Saturday....
and we transported Lexi to her foster home on Sunday...
All girls have been adopted and are in loving forever homes!