Disabled little princess needs someone fast Pic Added

[nerdrock]

As the owner of a disabled dog and rescuer of many more I agree completely with the OP!

Having a disabled dog is amazing and so rewarding. My dog is epileptic and has back problems - I have no doubt that one day, in a few weeks, a few months, a few years, she WILL become paralyzed and luckily I have money and family/friends set away for when that happens and if something happens to me. She is an amazing dog and doesn't deserve to die if something happens to me and she ends up in a shelter.

I have also dealt with some smaller dogs with neurological disorders, when they do something that you've been told they will never do or when they accomplish something that they've been trying to do for so long the look on their face and the way their butt wiggles makes everything worthwhile.

Disabled dogs also make incredible therapy dogs, especially for people with similar disabilities. One of my best friends went blind in one eye because of meningitis. She volunteers at the HS in the city she lives in and found a yellow lab that had been dropped off there because he was missing an eye. They are inseparable now and he has done so much for her and her self esteem. He helps her to be able to talk about her disability and makes her less self conscious.

[sajoseph]

I am not assuming that you dont have a big heart if you do not do this-not at all, so please do not twist my words, I am saying that for someone to preach that the dog need not be saved and is unworthy and a waste of time and energy, if you have never done this, then that is wrong.
And quality of life? If the dog cannot walk at all, or cannot learn an ounce, that is bad quality oflife and that is reason the PTS.

And yes, Daizy is a dog that my Dixie had. And yes, it IS the same thing. Her problem is not genetic, but even if it WAS, she is still Daizy, with a nuero problem, a disability, and the best dog I have ever known PLUS the best dog ANYONE that I know has ever known!

ALL DOGS, deserve a chance.

[sammi_socks]

i agree witht he OP. people have an easier time putting things like this in black and white term when it comes to animals but when it affects humans look out..

[sajoseph]

Originally Posted by nerdrock

As the owner of a disabled dog and rescuer of many more I agree completely with the OP!

Having a disabled dog is amazing and so rewarding. My dog is epileptic and has back problems - I have no doubt that one day, in a few weeks, a few months, a few years, she WILL become paralyzed and luckily I have money and family/friends set away for when that happens and if something happens to me. She is an amazing dog and doesn't deserve to die if something happens to me and she ends up in a shelter.

I have also dealt with some smaller dogs with neurological disorders, when they do something that you've been told they will never do or when they accomplish something that they've been trying to do for so long the look on their face and the way their butt wiggles makes everything worthwhile.

Disabled dogs also make incredible therapy dogs, especially for people with similar disabilities. One of my best friends went blind in one eye because of meningitis. She volunteers at the HS in the city she lives in and found a yellow lab that had been dropped off there because he was missing an eye. They are inseparable now and he has done so much for her and her self esteem. He helps her to be able to talk about her disability and makes her less self conscious.

This is wonderful. A disabled dog makes you-a person appreciate more. More from life, more from the animal, it shows you something-hard to explain.
I am not a religious person by any means, but Daizy shows me the GOD has sent her to me for a reason, and having her these last 3 1/2 years, I have learned to appreciate disabled animals and what they are really worth so much more then I would have normally. I can feel the appreciation from Daizy, she shows me every day and I do my best to make her feel my appreciation back.

It is NOT cut and dry-not when you actually have done it. Would I wish Daizy on anyone else? Hell no, its been a long hard road, but, I am so happy and can never be thankful enough that she is with me.And I hate to see any other animal get ripped outta a great life like Daizys when something can be done.


Can I see pics??

[majestikmoose]

i still stand by my post.

putting a bully with a neurological disorder up for the general public to adopt is asking for trouble.

NOT ALL DOGS DESERVE A "CHANCE".
you might be plagued with guilt over every little thing, but i am not, and neither is nature. This dog would have been culled by her pack if she were wild. She is not stable. And now, she is taking up a space in a shelter and next a rescue, when another HEALTHY dog could be there. Why in the world would i offer my support to such irresponsibility???

[Kasco]

I don't think anyone is saying that a disabled dog doesn't deserve a loving home. Or that one can't live a happy and fulfilling life. Sometimes I feel like people are doing these things more for how it makes themselves feel and not about the quality of the dogs life.

And please, don't even compare a disabled DOG to a disabled person. That is just a ridiculous statement.

[majestikmoose]

there is a difference between an experienced disabled dog owner taking this dog, and having it fostered for the general public to adopt. the general public is stupid, and often can't handle a healthy bully. why would you offer them a disabled one, complete with sob story??? because it makes YOU feel better? how selfish.

i can't even tell you how many people i know who have dogs that they cannot handle, because they couldn't "not help the dog". the dog isn't being helped with them either. its chaotic and unbalanced life with humanizing owners who actually encourage poor behaviors isn't better than the dog being at rest.

its a DOG.

[nerdrock]

Here's a picture of Tyson:


and here's a picture of Raven (smoothie) and my dog Sadie (longhaired). Raven had a back injury and in the time she was with me went from being paralyzed in her back end with no bladder or bowel control to being able to walk or hop and had about 80% bladder and bowel control - which I'm told has gotten better from her new owners.

You can see in this picture just how little muscle she had in her back end compared to the tons of muscle she had in the front from compensating:


And of course, there's Deuce. He had a heart condition so we had to be really careful with his exercise. He came from a puppymill but was the HAPPIEST mill dog I have ever seen and so eager to please.

[majestikmoose]

whats your point?

this bully has a NEUROLOGICAL problem, not an issue from a physical injury. this dog is going to be put up for adoption, possibly going to someone who couldn't even handle a healthy dog. there are enough HEALTHY pets out there who need homes, put this one to sleep already.

[nerdrock]

Originally Posted by majestikmoose

putting a bully with a neurological disorder up for the general public to adopt is asking for trouble.

If this dog is pulled by a responsible rescue it will not go to the general public but rather an owner that has experience with disabled dogs.

Originally Posted by Kasco

And please, don't even compare a disabled DOG to a disabled person. That is just a ridiculous statement. Rolling Eyes

I sincerely hope this wasn't directed at me, my FRIEND'S disability made her so self conscious she would barely leave her house. Her DOG'S disability had helped her deal with her own. There have been so many news stories about disabled pets helping disabled people because of the similarities with their disabilities.