*Facepalm*
Yesterday morning, a friend of mine from high school messaged me on Facebook. She said she was considering getting an OES and asked me for input.  She wanted the good, the bad, and the ugly. Sounds promising. I like it when someone doesn't just want to pick a breed because it's cute. I sent her a lengthy message with lots of info along with links to the OECA site and this forum. She said she had contacted the OES rescue nearby and didn't think they could get one from there due to lack of fenced in yard, plus she really wanted a younger one than they had available.Later in the day, she said they had found a breeder in the state. The breeder (and I use this term loosely) said she had a 6 month old male available. The couple who had purchased this pup previously had returned him because the wife had had some unexpected health issues arise. Of course, I asked who the breeder was, but didn't have time to check here before this morning. And, yes, there's a thread here about this particular person. (I didn't post on that thread because it had been closed.) Ron, since you closed it, I will not mention the name here so as not to rehash old arguments.  First thing this morning, I had a message from my friend. This is what she had to say: "We went and picked him up last night. But when I got home, it wasn't a him... She is VERY scared and (DH) and I both seem to think one of her legs was broken at one time because of the way it is kind of turned. I called the lady because I forgot to ask about flea treatment and she will not answer my calls. It is not a big deal, I just wish she had been truthful about her. She is so nervous about coming in the house... We kept him in the garage side of our basement just to give him so time to herself and she is so unsure on the leash that it is difficult taking her out, so if she pottied, it was ok. Anyway, we have a small doggie door and she got out! She didn't go anywhere but I just don't know how she got through the door, lol. She is unsure about touch but is crazy about the kids..."  I was livid! Really??? This woman sold them a puppy with obvious issues and even misrepresented the gender?  I have messaged the local rescue to either get my friend some help finding an appropriate home or help her deal with the issues. She won't be able to take the puppy to the vet until Monday, so I'm not sure what's going on with the leg. She said there seems to be no problem walking, the leg just doesn't look right. What is wrong with people???  |
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| Oh dear! I hope it all works out for everyone involved.  As to your question about people ........ They're selfish and greedy!! That's what's wrong with them. Oh and gutless too, won't own up to the fact that the dog they bred has issues. |
| Before I add to the rant, just a practical note. I adopted a 6-month old dog with this terrible, awkward gait that made us initially think she had been hit by a car and broken her legs. It turned out to be luxated patellae on both hind legs. She was a small enough dog that she was able to live and function without any corrective surgery (though she did have arthritis by the age of 6), but if she had gotten over 30 pounds it would have been a very different story. If this sheepie has something similar, she will almost surely need corrective surgery. Now for the rant: When you're face-to-face with an adorable fuzzball, you have to be strong enough to say "I'll wait" or "I'll think about it." It's great that your friend wanted your input, but it is clear now that she mainly wanted a dog right now. I'm utterly blown away with "It's no big deal" that the "breeder" LIED! Um, sorry, that's a VERY big deal in my book. I can only hope they paid little (or nothing - HAH!) for this girl, because she is clearly going to become pretty expensive. I hope the folks with the rescue can help them either truly understand the responsibility they will be taking on if they keep her, or can re-home the poor girl appropriately. As for what should happen to the "breeder" - well, I can't use those words in polite company. |
Jonsey wrote: Now for the rant: When you're face-to-face with an adorable fuzzball, you have to be strong enough to say "I'll wait" or "I'll think about it." It's great that your friend wanted your input, but it is clear now that she mainly wanted a dog right now. I'm utterly blown away with "It's no big deal" that the "breeder" LIED! Um, sorry, that's a VERY big deal in my book. I can only hope they paid little (or nothing - HAH!) for this girl, because she is clearly going to become pretty expensive. I agree completely! I was (and still am) absolutely livid! This woman's website has a nice photo of their front gate saying you are welcome to visit anytime. Funny, there is nowhere on the site that lists its location.  I looked it up on the NC Secretary of State business registry and sent it to my friend. I have my doubts that they will take the puppy back. I think the best I can hope for now is passing along the info the rescues send me and giving her their contact info. I keep trying to get her to understand that it's a big deal, but I'm afraid I'm more upset than she is.  I think, other than God only knows what has happened to this poor puppy, I'm upset because so many people in my hometown have only seen OES in movies or by my Facebook posts and this may be the only representative of the breed they see in person. I am heartbroken for this puppy, this family, and what could have been a wonderful experience if they had taken their time. I didn't know they were considering a puppy until Friday morning and, obviously, their minds were made up before she contacted me. |
Sam wrote: I sent her a lengthy message with lots of info along with links to the OECA site and this forum. That should say "OESCA". Apparently I was too upset to proofread.  |
| Oh My! I hope the little baby has "her" leg checked...and I am not liking the bit about keeping her in the basement either...as far as the "breeder" I really thin Ron should allow names so people know where NOT to go.. You did your best. I unerstand your rant but people will be people - and stupid I might add....Hope the little dog is okay. |
| I just got an update. Apparently keeping her in the basement was a combination of her need for a flea treatment and her not wanting to go in the house. After a flea treatment and some coaxing today, she is more comfortable around them. She will go in the house now and apparently loves giving them kisses. She's still a little shy, but not as much as before. I'm hoping the improvement means she was freaked out over all the changes in people/locations. And the fleas. Yuck! Along with relating the info from the rescues to her, I've sent her information on crates and crate training, food choices, and anything else that comes to mind. She has a budding OES puppy care book in her Facebook messages. LOL! We'll know more about any health issues after the weekend.  I'll keep you posted. |
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