Yes or No?
doesn't have a home. I noticed that there were three really nice sounding Sheepies up for adoption from the Old English Southwest Rescue. Link to Petfinder Here is my question..... We will be moving up to Oregon the end of June if all goes well. Should we wait until we are up there before looking? Problem is that I never notice ones that are up for adoption in Oregon. I don't want to get there and then shoot myself in the foot because all the ones I can find are halfway across the U.S. This may already be a moot point as the Rescue may not let us adopt since we have plans of moving. So what do you all think...........? |
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| I should also add that time being spent on a new Sheepie shouldn't be a problem as my husband will be
Telecommuting to work from home and I am a stay at home house wife. |
| I wouldn't wait at all.
And rescues shouldn't hold a move against you. If you were the right home for the dog, you are the right home...No matter where you live. Imagine people who adopt a dog, then move the next year. They certainly don't have to give the dog back for that...! A rescue group might make arranagements with a rescue group local to your new home to be there as back-up if something happens. I have done that a couple of times, with long-distance placements. |
| You could always ask the fosters if they think the dog would do ok with a big move. In my minimal experience with rescue/fostering I would say it would be fine. We sometimes have to move dogs across state lines, etc. just to get them fostered or adopted!!! I'm excited for you! |
| YES.....a new home and a new sheepie....priceless! |
| Hi,
Oh I understand your problem and I'm tempted to tell you to adopt now. It's true that on the West Coast sheepies are rare and not that many available even in rescue. Although, Oregon, WA and CA occasionally gets them. So that is another option as well although you just may have to wait longer but always worth the wait and CA rescue is close and would give you the opportunity to meet them firsthand. I'll tell you what occurred to me when I read your post. If you didn't find one in Oregon and one was available in rescue in the Eastern states and arrangements could be made for transport..would be harder on the dog to travel long distance. Not discouraging long distance adoption by any means but given the choice would be easier to make the bond first and travel with you. You would have the opportunity to have your furkid meet his/her potential new sibling. This is probably the most important reason as in shelters many potential adopters are required to bring in their furkid and let them choose their new playmate. So while no matter the distance as long as the rescue allows long distance adoption a different set of dynamics exist with a pre-existing dog in the home compared to adopting a dog with no others in the home. In some circumstances the new rescue and existing furkid may take a disliking to each other. If the rescue has travelled a great distance then you may have some hectic moments for a few weeks until they get it sorted. That problem would be eliminated due to your now closer proximaty to the rescues as they could meet in person first on neutral territory. I say this with experience as when Panda arrived from Hong Kong , Blue didn't like him and after 4 years while no fights occur, he only tolerates Panda. ( Blue has lack of early socialization with others as he was isolated in someones yard the first year of his life) Merlin was only 8 wks old when he met him so the dynamics were different and he loves him. Having them really like each other is such a pleasure so I'd see that as the most important when getting a rescue. Sometimes circumstances prevent them being together beforehand, such as what happened in Panda's/Blue's case but sure makes it easier in the long run. However, many members on here have adopted dogs or fostered with pre-existing dogs in the home and it was love at first site! I'm so jealous! Just warning you that in some small majority of cases that not what happens and the months ahead are a bit stressful until the dogs get it sorted out. It's so much easier if they like each other! So in a nutshell and long winded post..  I'd vote for getting the rescue now and have them meet on neutral territory and let your furkid decide who will be his very lucky sibling.  It can also happen after your move but you may have to wait longer as their are limited numbers on the West Coast.
Hey you're going to be like Wyn and have two furkids on each hip! I love that photo of you and your boy in your arms..too precious! One of my favorites! 
Marianne |
| I put the application in the mail tonight and I am so nervous. I hope it goes well and we get accepted to adopt and that one of the dogs will take to us and Edgar.
Something that concerns me though is that while I have gotten Edgar's rabies vaccination currant when it was needed, I have not got his other vaccinations currant for this year. The reason being for that is since he is having such a bad time with his allergies I haven't wanted to stress his body out more. You aren't supposed to give vaccinations to to dogs that are already stressed out. So I'm not sure whether this will count as a strike against me when they check his vet records. I just wish that I knew already what their decision was so I could stop hoping or get really excited. 
crustybirds |
| Good luck!
Are you more interested in one than the rest? Or just going to wait and see (assuming approval!) which one is the best fit? |
Anonymous wrote: Something that concerns me though is that while I have gotten Edgar's rabies vaccination currant when it was needed, I have not got his other vaccinations currant for this year. The reason being for that is since he is having such a bad time with his allergies I haven't wanted to stress his body out more. You aren't supposed to give vaccinations to to dogs that are already stressed out. So I'm not sure whether this will count as a strike against me when they check his vet records.
crustybirds That would be the least of my worries. If someone had a concern ("why didn't you vaccinate your dog?") they would surely ask. You're doing the medically correct thing - why would someone hold that against you? I don't know what other rescues do, but we don't check the current dog's vet records, we talk to the current vet. If s/he says person takes wonderful care of that dog, then what business is it of ours to examine the dog's vet records to see if we agree with whether or not you give certain vaccinations, or if you opt to use flea preventative or...? We're not vets (well, OK, one of us is  ) In fact she's my vet as well and when I tell her we're not vaccinating some dog beyond what is legally requires, she says "OK". These days it's more and more commonplace to treat each dog as an individual rather than slavishly follow some outdated protocol anyway.
Kristine |
| ^^^
Pretty much what I was going to say - just more eloquently put  |
| Don't wait!! You got the intuitive nudge- you have thought hard so don't delay, don't second guess, go with your heart!!
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| I actually don't have one in particular that I am looking at. All three would be fine with me. So I guess it will be which one we fall in love with (assuming approval).
We were thinking about a girl since we don't have one. But then we love Edgar so that makes all boys seem wonderful to us. Even the older age of seven doesn't bother me. When I was showing my sister the petfinder link she was like "ewwy those two are old". I felt offended by that because even at seven you have good years left. Besides...this may seem a little bazaar but, if you adopt an older one that means that you won't have to wait as long until you get to get your next pet. Granted the sooner passing away will suck because of the attachment to it. |
| I sure hope we'll get a chance to see you and Edgar and your new family member before you leave AZ? |
crustybirds wrote: I actually don't have one in particular that I am looking at. All three would be fine with me. So I guess it will be which one we fall in love with (assuming approval).
We were thinking about a girl since we don't have one. But then we love Edgar so that makes all boys seem wonderful to us. Even the older age of seven doesn't bother me. When I was showing my sister the petfinder link she was like "ewwy those two are old". I felt offended by that because even at seven you have good years left. Besides...this may seem a little bazaar but, if you adopt an older one that means that you won't have to wait as long until you get to get your next pet. Granted the sooner passing away will suck because of the attachment to it. I adopted Simon at age 6 and he was the easiest dog to integrate into the family. It was something I would definitely do again. He had his quirks (and still does), but adding a mature dog is SO much easier than a puppy or even a young adult!!! Daughter LeAnne got her Clay as a 6 year old, and daughter Lisa got Spike Lee as almost 10. Both are perfect for them, as they are busy young people. More people should give the older dogs a try - they would be pleasantly surprised.
And the dogs seem to know that you chose them, and they are so appreciative. All 3 of these guys are very, very bonded and attached to each of us as their new owners! |
| Our application was received and I got a phone call from the lady with the dogs for adoption. Sunday at 2:00 we are supposed to go look at the dogs along with Edgar. Somebody is coming on Saturday to look at them. So I don't know if we will only have two to choose from then or still the three if they don't want one. I am so excited.
I am assuming this is a go ahead for adoption because I don't think she would invite us out to look at the dogs for adoption otherwise????? |
| All of you get to evaluate each other! |
| Pat is a kick! Be honest about your situation and let her guide you. You'll be tempted to take all three, you can't do that.
When it's time to introduce your newbie to your sheepie, do so away from home. That way your dog won't want to defend the fort from the stranger. Meet away from a dog park as well. Walk the two together for quite a ways, letting them get used to being side by side and interacting with one another as well as you. Feed them separately for awhile.......opposite ends of the same room may work but stand inbetween. Bonding can be pretty quick but respect their differences and give each their own "stuff" and space if they need it. In the perfect world they will bond quickly. Oh what fun! |
| Good luck on Sunday...crossing fingers for you. |
| good luck I'm so excited to hear what happens |
| Good Luck!! |
| Guess what........... |
 Tell us!!! |
How many?  |
| Hello!?! |
| Well, I guess she took all three!! And probably a Pyrenees to boot........ |
SheepieBoss wrote: Well, I guess she took all three!! And probably a Pyrenees to boot........
sounds like home LOL |
No we didn't take all three. But we did bring one home.  And we changed her name from Cher to Emma. We thought that the name Emma would go good with Edgar. So here are some picture.....
Here are both of our doggies. Emma is the one on the left. 
Here is a close up of her face. 
Emma's side profile. I like her one snoopy ear. 
Clean head. 
So far the transition of Emma into our house has been pretty good. She was a prefect angel on the drive home. Couldn't have asked for a better dog with her bath and comb out. Did all her potties outside. (4 poops in one night  ) Emma IS the boss girl. She made that clear to poor little hopeful Edgar right a way.
The only thing I am concerned about right now is that when I combed her out I noticed a lot of flaky skin over her body. I'm not sure what it was caused by or if I should take her into the vet to get it looked at. |
| since you'll want to have her checked out by your own vet as soon as possible anyway I'd bring up the concern about the flakiness.
She is beautiful. Edgar will learn to listen to the smarter female |
| Yeah! Congrats, Emma is beautiful. Can't wait to see some action shots of the the brother and sister playing! |
Congrats!!! She's adorable.  |
| Hi,
Congrats on your beautiful new bouncing baby girl!!!! Wow! you are so lucky!! Her closeup pic resembles my previous girl Shaggy..my heart did little flip flops. As for the flaky skin - it could be a dietary thing. Good quality food and brushing usually clears it up. Panda had horrible flakes and it smelled due to stress, diet , and other factors. Shaving him down and better diet helped as he didn't have it after the first year. In shelters, we see many dogs/cats that even loose their hair due to stress and once in a home it grows back. Having her checked out by a vet will probably ease your mind as well. What is causing the flaky skin is only guesswork on my part. If she was in rescue I think she was well cared for, but her previous life is unknown to me so just guessing and I don't want to give you the wrong info. Welcome Emma!! Congrats Edgar on your new sibling! Congrats to mom and dad for their new girl! Marianne |
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Woo hoo!!! |
| That is great!
Remember, she is just settling in. She will get more spunky as she gets used to her new home. Emma is a great name, plus it really goes nicely with Edgar (as you said). Lucky girl! |
| Congratulations on your adoption of Emma!! That's wonderful news!! |
| Hi contratulations I am so happy for you. |
| I'm thinking diet and stress too. Maybe adding some fish oil to her diet would help out. Being in a stable relationship will also aid her health. My first sheepie was always a dander dog.....sigh. I hope Emma's "dandruff" clears up........improving diet, medicated shampoo once in awhile (not often, they contain some tuff stuff), fresh air and exercise and of course good food.......and a little Edgar chew toy. |
SheepieBoss wrote: I hope Emma's "dandruff" clears up........improving diet, medicated shampoo once in awhile (not often, they contain some tuff stuff), fresh air and exercise and of course good food.......and a little Edgar chew toy.
Ha ha that is SO funny! Poor Edgar. And he was so hopeful about being the boss. Thanks everyone for your well wishes and advice. I talked to Pat (rescue lady) today and she said I shouldn't worry about the flaky skin yet. She said it had been about three months since Emma had a bath or a comb out. If the skin doesn't clear up in a while then I should take her to the vet but weekly baths for a while with frequent comb outs along with some fish oil should do the trick. Emma is still being just the sweetest dog today. I'm wondering if she is going to continue with this (since she is older) or break out anytime into a devil dog. Then Edgar may really turn into that delicious little chew toy. |
| YAY! Welcome Emma! I love her black ear too... Bailey has the same marking. |
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