Craigslist dog and lies / HAPPY UPDATE - Page 4

[Eman'smom]

Glad to hear it's going so well :

[Ola_]

I'm so glad to hear the good update! Adopting a pet can be a very stressful time, but I'm glad it seems to be working out for you. I'm sure your new pup appreciates being taken care of and her new haircut.

[lovebug]

: YAY!!! i am so glad to hear that! when will you post pic? when, when, when??? :

[RiverSky]

Wow, great update! Yay for you and your family and that sweet doggy!

[SunShineSally]

I had a poodle mix growing up he was the BEST and most loving pup ever! I am so happy that it is all working out and I personally always stand up for the poodles they are WONDEFUL with children IMHO my pup was mostly poodle he was a peek a poo but his father was also a peek a poo and the mom was a poodle so he was super cute like a poodle

What is his name by the way? I may have just missed it

[SevenVeils]

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[phatchristy]

Glad everything worked out!

[Treasuremapper]

Her name is still under discusssion.

We will post pix in a couple of weeks at the soonest. I need to take her back for bordatella before she goes to the groomers.

thank you for all of your support and encouragement!

[gumby74]

Originally Posted by Treasuremapper

We just adopted a dog from Craigslist, and I am deeply upset about the entire thing.

I'm editing this out, because I think we are falling in love with the dog.

Here is the happy update: we went to the low cost veterinary clinic today (it's open on Sundays!) and had most of the work done. I only did the rabies vaccines and decided to wait on the combo and bordatella shots -- I only give our kids one shot at a time, too, so if there is a reaction I will know what is going on.

She has no parasites and no heartworms! Not even fleas. She had a full exam and was in excellent health. The vet said that she appears to be a full blooded poodle (which may explain why dd has had no problems with allergies). He said that when poodles have not been groomed the hair around their mouths can look like a schnauzer mustache, but that our dog has the snout, physique, and curly hair of a poodle. She weighs only ten pounds.

So -- all is well that ends well. : Her quietness, in the absence of any other symptoms, may be attributed to her being in a new home. She's eating well, has normal bowel movements, and runs around with the girls. It may also be that I am used to terrier mix rescue dogs, who have a very different yapping style.

Really, I am embarrassed that instead of expressing gratitude, I focused on the misrepresentations and the matted hair. I'm glad we have her -- she loves to sit and cuddle up with our daughters and likes to play as well. We will do dog training and such when dh's busy season is over in 2 weeks.

I don't think you should feel embarrassed at all. I would have reacted the same way. What that woman did was not ok and was bound to create some hard feelings. What truly matters is that you care about this dog and are going to provide her with a great home and lots of great memories for you and your children! ::

[LittleBlessings]

Originally Posted by Treasuremapper

Here is the happy update: we went to the low cost veterinary clinic today (it's open on Sundays!) and had most of the work done. I only did the rabies vaccines and decided to wait on the combo and bordatella shots -- I only give our kids one shot at a time, too, so if there is a reaction I will know what is going on.

She has no parasites and no heartworms! Not even fleas. She had a full exam and was in excellent health. The vet said that she appears to be a full blooded poodle (which may explain why dd has had no problems with allergies). He said that when poodles have not been groomed the hair around their mouths can look like a schnauzer mustache, but that our dog has the snout, physique, and curly hair of a poodle. She weighs only ten pounds.

So -- all is well that ends well. : Her quietness, in the absence of any other symptoms, may be attributed to her being in a new home. She's eating well, has normal bowel movements, and runs around with the girls. It may also be that I am used to terrier mix rescue dogs, who have very different yapping tendencies.

Really, I am embarrassed that instead of expressing gratitude, I focused on the misrepresentations and the matted hair. I'm glad we have her -- she loves to sit and cuddle up with our daughters and likes to play as well. We will do dog training and such when dh's busy season is over in 2 weeks.

I will post pix after she gets groomed by a pro in a few weeks. I want her mat free and up to date on bordatella before I drop her off at a groomer.

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I am so happy to hear that