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I need some dog advice
none | 8/7/15 | tasmanianred

Posted on 08/07/2015 2:30:04 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED

I need some advice on my dog. I had 2 dogs, both rescues for the past 11 years. They were pups together.

Solitare was the best dog in the world. She was a farm lab. No breeding but all character. She was Athletic, loving, smart, funny and exuberant.

I lost her Tuesday to metastatic cancer.


TOPICS: Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: dogs; lostmybestfriend
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To: TASMANIANRED

dogs are pack animals, volunteer at a shelter with your dog. see if there is one or two your pet seems to like and take it home as a foster with a potential to give it a forever home.


101 posted on 08/07/2015 5:53:23 PM PDT by waynesa98
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To: TASMANIANRED

First.. I am so sorry for your loss. It is so difficult. When one of ours passed, we removed or washed any bedding, towels etc.. that had the one dog’s scent. In fact, I threw away the “old” toys and purchased “new” ones. We did have a female Boston Terrier that was never maternal. I (like some other FReepers) recommend a shelter or foster dog but here is the main important item to look for: gets along well with other dogs. Some of the fosters actually will know this fact (usually because they have quite a few). I guess my main point is to be openly honest with what type of dog personality you are looking for. We usually get a male and a female.. I’ve had males fight on occasion. However, since Jackie liked Solitaire.. she may prefer another female. IMHO, I wouldn’t get a puppy... I found older (curmudgeon) dogs just not able to tolerate the play/teasing/annoyance. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. Sleep on it, think about it, think some more and because YOU know Jackie best.


102 posted on 08/07/2015 6:35:03 PM PDT by momtothree
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To: TASMANIANRED

I would stay away from another chow. This might sound crazy but I think an older rescue would be better and take your dog with you to help pick her out. And give the new dog the same name as the one you lost.


103 posted on 08/07/2015 6:50:16 PM PDT by MomwithHope (Please support efforts in your state for an Article 5 convention.)
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To: TASMANIANRED
Solly has passed? :(


104 posted on 08/07/2015 7:07:52 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!w)
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To: TASMANIANRED

The old adage about, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” is hogwash.

An old dog can learn new things just as well as a young dog.


105 posted on 08/07/2015 7:17:24 PM PDT by spel_grammer_an_punct_polise (Why does every totalitarian, political hack think that he knows how to run my life better than I?)
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To: LUV W

Hugs, Luvvy.
She went down quick.
After a bunch of vet care they found out it was cancer.


106 posted on 08/07/2015 7:59:50 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Viva Christo Rey)
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To: spel_grammer_an_punct_polise

Of course they can.


107 posted on 08/07/2015 8:00:39 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Viva Christo Rey)
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To: TASMANIANRED

(((hugs)))...back!

I’m glad she didn’t linger for a long, painful time, but know that all of you miss her, especially her best pal!


108 posted on 08/07/2015 8:02:13 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!w)
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To: TASMANIANRED

Sorry about your loss.

My dog was 11 years old and I fostered two young dogs (6 months old) for 4 weeks each. She wore them out.

Here’s our rescue’s list of recommended rescues:

http://www.gsroc.org/2013/resources_results.gsr?category=RESCUE%20GROUPS

Good luck!


109 posted on 08/07/2015 8:13:48 PM PDT by chrisinoc
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To: TASMANIANRED

When my dog Brown died, his sister slumped. It was awful for her... and for me - Mine wasn’t really a decision for her, it was more a matter of getting another dog in the works - Pooh was getting older and a bit hard of hearing, so I thought it would be good to get a pup right off so that he would be ready by the time pooh became to old to fulfill the function...

And I could not stand having Brown gone... So for the reason above, and my own selfish need, within 2 weeks, Moze (Moses) came to stay...

He was a young shepherd pup, and you would not believe the difference in Pooh-Bear. She seemed five years younger - and whle she had always been a bit ditzy, she took to that pup and mothered him... It really straightened her out. Better than ever... Now, part of that was because she had never had pups of her own, I am sure, but the distraction did her good in her grief for her brother too...

Best of luck.


110 posted on 08/07/2015 8:45:43 PM PDT by roamer_1
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We had the same problem. The dog that remained was an 11 yr old Shepherd. I would highly recommend not getting any other dog for the moment. Dogs grieve. Your chow needs at least several months for that. If you do eventually get a dog let her pick it out. Do not offer her puppies as an option - she will wear herself out trying to keep up with a child. You wouldn’t pick a child as a companion for your grandfather - same thing. You can help her grieve by explaining death to her. Over and over if need be. She’s not stupid, she’s a dog, and she will understand.

God bless and good luck.


111 posted on 08/07/2015 8:55:36 PM PDT by CelesteChristi
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To: TASMANIANRED

Anxitaine for dogs. Get a vet to give you the dosage. Buy it from Amazon.


112 posted on 08/07/2015 8:59:42 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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To: chrisinoc

Thanks, Chris


113 posted on 08/07/2015 9:27:20 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Viva Christo Rey)
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To: roamer_1

Jackie is getting a bit hard of hearing too.
I’ve started incorporating gestures when I speak to her.
I’m glad you were able to breathe new life into Pooh.


114 posted on 08/07/2015 9:29:22 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Viva Christo Rey)
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To: CelesteChristi

How do you explain it?


115 posted on 08/07/2015 9:30:09 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Viva Christo Rey)
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To: Jet Jaguar

Thanks Jet, I’ll check it out.


116 posted on 08/07/2015 9:30:40 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Viva Christo Rey)
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To: TomGuy; TASMANIANRED

Take her with you to the shelter.

See if she “picks” somebody.

If she does, adopt it.

Odds are there will be somebody there she takes a shine to.

So sorry for your loss.

Pain is the price we pay for their unconditional love but it *is* worth it.

Lord knows I’ll keep putting my head up to that gun for as long as I live.


117 posted on 08/07/2015 9:44:04 PM PDT by Salamander (We're ALL Dixie, now.)
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RIP Solly....prayers of peace, Taz and Jackie and Taz-man. ((HUGS))


118 posted on 08/07/2015 9:55:54 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: TASMANIANRED
Depending on how much "Chow" breed she is, it might be best NOT to get another dog.
Just work through it.
Chows are a very "unstable" breed, and through my years in the military, many of my military acquaintances that had them, had problems with them.
Most of them had to be "put down" after, for no reason, they turned and attacked their owners.
If she's old, she's not going to do well with another "puppy", so give her more of your time, in walks, and petting, and holding.
I wish y'all well.
119 posted on 08/07/2015 10:01:46 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's Simple ! Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: Salamander

I think that letting her pick is a good idea.


120 posted on 08/08/2015 1:07:01 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Viva Christo Rey)
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