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Kande
19-06-2011, 00:50
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Can you help this 3 yr old little girlie?(a poodle/terrier mix, i think). She desperately needs a loving home with a very special person. This is her very sad story from the information I have gathered from the neighbours.

Fortunately she was found by a guy who was taking down one of those election posters from a house. He spotted her left in a room without any food or water, with dog mess everywhere. He also said there was another dead dog in that room. He opened the door and she rang out and made her way into the street. Thats when i spotted her. I tried to coax her with some food but she turned and scurried with all the little strength she could muster into the yard at the back of this house. I didnt want to frighten her further so i left her food and water for a day. The next day I managed to catch the very frightened girl and took her to K9.

The man who used to live in the house apparently is not a very nice man and is thought to be living elsewhere now. The dogs have never been seen out just the occasionally barks heard when police cars (sirens) are passing by.

So I gather that this poor little nervous girlie has never been let out of the house, never mixed/seen any people or anything else beside the four walls in which she was found.
Her 3 years living like this, donīt bear thinking about.

I felt really bad for this little dog that I decided to foster her as she really needs one 2 one care for awhile. Unfortunately my living arrangements are in no way ideal at this moment as well as my flatmate having an allergy to dogs, so sadly after 5 days I had to return her to K9.

In those 5 days (though more evenings and nights as I work during the day) with me I discovered what this gentle strong spunky survivor is really like. Although shes incredibly nervous of people, literally shaking like a leaf when shes approach or held, she very inquisitive. She was constantly watching what i was doing and approached me to discover new smells or things i held (though immediately backing off keeping her distance - her little nose is constantly twitching, getting the better of her!
Some noises really spook her but she doesnt go and hide in a corner, she just keeps coming back to see what else is there for her to see. Also I found it is less scary for her when I crouch down making myself a little bit smaller to her.

She loves her food and is eating well. She very quickly learned to poop in the right place! thank goodness!!
Shes very good when left alone, i left her a bone to chew on while out at work as i havent managed to find anything she likes to play with as yet.

Shes a really lovely, gentle, quiet, spunky soul, Though probably very confused little girl.

Shes getting used to wearing a collar but is not walking on a lead as yet. I am spending some hours at the weekends with her so hopefully this is just a matter of a little time. I took her out of K9 today in a dog carrier, had her nails trimmed at the petshop as they were soo long, she trembled to bits. I brought her to mix with a friends dog after that and they got on fine and she seemed to relax a bit more. So no problem there. She tremled again when she went into her kennel back at K9.

So Im telling you all this, hoping that there is a special person out there, someone who has plenty of time, love and patience to help her and give her a loving forever home.

Thank you for taking the time to read all of this!
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And a big thanks to K9 for taking her in, getting her checked out at the Vets, defleaing and worming her. And testing her for heartworm, luckily the result came back negative.

If anyone can help in any way please get in touch.

Thanks

Pets@Home
19-06-2011, 01:12
Hi Kanda how little is she, I may have someone interested but she wants a Yorkie size dog and I cant tell from yr lovely pics, what a shame the little mite had such a bad start ................

SuzyQ
19-06-2011, 02:22
What a sad story. All the best of luck with finding a forever home for this lovely girl. :)

onelegnofeet
19-06-2011, 07:37
Good luck KANDA .............

Kande
19-06-2011, 21:31
Hi Kanda how little is she, I may have someone interested but she wants a Yorkie size dog and I cant tell from yr lovely pics, what a shame the little mite had such a bad start ................

Hi, I would say that shes a little taller than a yorkie. Iīd say more of the size of a poodle.

I took her out of K9 today for a few hours, and brought her to a friends house. She was quite fasinated with the oven door! She saw her reflection and i guess she didnt know what to make of it! After a couple of little barks she sat down quietly in front of it for quite a while. I was pleased because she relaxed. I also put a collar and leash on her and tried to walk her with treats but she didnīt like it, was very nervous, so i just left it on her to get used to it today. When returning her to K9 she still at times trembles in her carrier. Iīm not sure what to do about this, so if anyone has any suggestions/experience of working with nervous dogs please let me know. Id appreciate the help. Thanks

carol & steve
22-06-2011, 00:04
Aww poor soul...what a terrible start to her life...really hope someone falls in love with her soon. :pray:

Kande
26-06-2011, 16:04
Just a another little plea from me,

Little Betty as she has now known in K9 spends about 6 hrs on a saturday and sunday with me. K9 cannot dedicate the time to just one animal and little betty really needs some help.

Is there anyone out there with a big heart that can offer a home or even foster this little girlie. Or maybe just take her for a few hours during the week would help her. Thereīs a carrier there that can be borrowed.

She hides quietly in the farthest corner of her kennel in K9, not wanting anyone to touch her, a really sorrowful sight. But when I take her back to a friends apartment at the weekends she very different, happily runs around, at least getting some exercise. Shes no bother at all.

Please consider helping little Betty.


Also, to anyone looking for a small dog, K9 have a few at the moment. 2 little adorable pups where left outside the gate this morning, they will be small dogs.

Kande
03-07-2011, 20:52
Little betty is still looking for a loving home.
She is beginning to come out of her shell and showing her personality. Such a sweet little girl though she is still wary of people.

If anyone is looking for a dog, please consider this little girl.

Thanks,

Kande
11-07-2011, 15:27
Just a little reminder...

This little girlie is looking for a forever home. Please pm me if you know of anyone looking for a little dog.

Thanks

videotalker
11-07-2011, 18:56
Aw bless, I hope someone takes her on and gives her the life she deserves after such a horrific start - and you have a bit heart Kande, well done you!

Kande
17-07-2011, 20:56
Just a little reminder...

This little girlie is looking for a forever home. Please pm me if you know of anyone looking for a little dog.

Thanks

Just a little reminder.....

Shes has had her innoculations this week, had to wait for her to put on sufficient weight. Her hair is growing and shes looking a lot nicer and healthier.

She loves to be around people but still wary when shes approached, so if anyone out there that is looking for a small dog that does not require much attention, just some space-back yard or a garden please pm me.

thanks

Kande
24-07-2011, 21:02
Just me doing my weekly bump!!

Little girlie still looking for a loving home....

caroletenerife
25-07-2011, 17:33
Bumping too, do you have any recent pictures or video of her, maybe seeing her in action might tempt someone, hope she finds a home soon xxx

Kande
31-07-2011, 18:14
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Here are some recent pictures I took of little Betty this weekend. As Iīve mentioned in an earlier post I take her out of K9 for a few hours Saturday and Sundays to help her, to socialise, mix with other people and dogs. She is improving, ok with other dogs, ok with people as long as she's not touched, though she is improving slowly with this.

Little Betty still looking for a loving home.

Please don't hesitate! to pm me for more details about this lovely gentle girlie

Kande
08-08-2011, 14:39
Just my weekly bump....

This little dog, Betty still looking for a loving home.

PM me for more details, thanks

bellamaria
08-08-2011, 17:42
a very sad story bought tears to my eyes, i would love to help but have a puppy already who i dont think would take kindly to her....good luck she looks adorable

Kande
22-08-2011, 14:28
Just another of my regular bumps, and a little update

Please consider this little doggie if you are looking for a small dog.

She is now walking on a lead, so doggie box no longer used by me!
She still a little spooked by some things but I think that goes for many dogs.
A lot of things are new to her so its just a matter of time until she gets used to them.

Kande
28-08-2011, 20:45
Bumpity bump!

Betty still looking for a special loving patient person to give her a home.

Took little Bets out to the beach and to the park this weekend. She is getting better on the lead though she does have her little sitting moments!. Her tail is half up so I guess she is half enjoying herself at the moment!!!

carol & steve
31-08-2011, 00:14
Any news on a home for Betty yet? Fingers crossed.xx

Kande
31-08-2011, 14:18
Any news on a home for Betty yet? Fingers crossed.xx

Not as yet, and yep, fingers crossed she will get one soon.

dillydee
05-09-2012, 19:39
I was just wondering...did this beautiful girl find her new home? It's nice to hear happy endings.... x

Kande
07-09-2012, 11:16
Yep she did. She went to a family in Germany approx. a year ago. Very happy ending!!

cazzi
19-09-2012, 18:39
are you still looking for a home for little betty?

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oops sorry just read the other thread about her finding a new home a year ago?? thought this was in july this year??? confused!!