And of course, I fell in love with all of them

However, at our local one, there are two pomeranians. They think it maybe mother and son. They were both dumped. The older one looks frail.

Does anyone have this type of dog?

Guess what I'm going to do Monday? We are going to do doggy "foster care" to see how it works out. And if he fits in we will adopt. If guilt overwhelms me, we may do doggy "foster care" with the mom if everything goes well, and then we'll see what happens.

Too cute

By Kittycat_26 on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 08:57 am:

Okay before I say anything, I know that all dogs are different.

The pomeranians that I've always been around have yippy little dogs. They have been very snappy and not very tolerant of children. My MIL has one that she insists on bringing to our house when she visits. I just don't like them.

But if we all only liked one sort of thing, the world would be very very boring.

By Coopaveryben on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 10:05 am:

When we were looking for dogs the lady at the shelter said to stay away from certain breeds with children, Pomeranian was one. But if you are really interested do a little checking, there are ways to check for aggression and your shelter may do that for you. Check their teeth, an unagressive dog will let you. Put your hand on spot between their front legs, a firm grasp, an aggressive dog will NEVER let you do this. You can give them a bowl of food and come for the bowl, see if they snap. Give them a toy or rawhide and try to take it away. Some shelters have fake hands for this.

By Marg on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 11:27 am:

Well, it's too late ladies, tee hee

The background of this dog (male 2 years old) mom is older unsure of age. They were dropped off in a small cat container and left crammed in it over night. When the workers got there they looked the dogs over and fleas everywhere. The dogs have lost a good bit of fur due to these fleas. They are on medication and have had baths.

They were apparently abused, bad home and they are on the skinny side.

His name is "Pete" for now. He is very loving. The ride home shook him up. He is in our bedroom an is very loving. He has left Alyssa and I both pick him up and hold him.

Duke LOVES him, LOL I haven't seen Duke this perky in a long time.

Alyssa is playing with Duke and Pete right now. Duke has become protective of little 'Pete."

I'll keep you ladies posted. I hope it works out. That's why we are only doing Foster Doggy Care for now.

By Marg on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 11:28 am:

BTW, he barely barks. I think due to his background they probably smacked him or something when he barked. He whined in the truck, probably scared I'd dump him and he bark once at Duke upon entering the house.

By Kittycat_26 on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 11:44 am:

All dogs are different.

I think that's great that you are fostering. It will give everyone a chance to adjust.

I do have to say that once all is adjusted Pete will probably rule the house.

By Marg on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 12:15 pm:

Yes, I agree Amanda. Their temperments are just as different as peoples.

I will have to post pics at some point.

I just gave him another flea dip. I saw a couple, man does he have the flea bites on him, clumps of hair are missing here and there. I couldn't tell until I bathed him.

By Marg on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 01:51 pm:

When we were first married I answered an ad in the paper for a Black Cocker Spanie $75. Mom and I went. Poor Shady, his toenails were growing sideways, his hair was so long he couldn't see and the fleas (seemed like hundreds). I bought him because I felt so sorry for him. The lady gave me a bag of dog food.

Mom and I were up half the night (dh was in the Navy in Italy) washing, rewashing and rewashing. His hair had been over his eyes for so long it caused a white film on his eyes. Later the vet said he would eventually go blind. Shady was afraid of hangers, belts, any type of roping. I believe you get my point

Shady was the most loving and loyal dog we had. Years later we had to put him to sleep because he had cancer all through his body. Stomach and colon area. It was heartbreaking for us.

And the bag of dog food she sent home had maggots in it (YUCK).

Well, little "Pete" is scared to death of Alyssa's jump rope. She got it out and started jumping rope in the hallway. He ran straight for the bed and there he stays

THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR ANIMAL ABUSE. I'm sorry I say that with tears in my eyes.

By Tink on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 08:38 pm:

The idea of him running and hiding at the sight of a jumprope just breaks my heart. Poor little guy! NO ONE has the right to beat an innocent animal this way. I'm so glad they gave both of the dogs up so that a wonderful family like yours can provide a home for them.

By Melanie on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 08:42 pm:

We had two poms when I was very young. The first was my mom's first baby and went everywhere with us. The second had come from an abused home and was always very timid. She hid behind the couch always. We had her for years, but she never lost that timidness. We never had any issues with either of the poms around my sister and I, nor was their barking an issue. But I have also heard poms are not good with kids. Like you said, their personalities vary greatly from one to another.

Enjoy your new furry friend!