Originally Posted by
Celeste
echoemb
Wow, what great stories! And what a crew! I cannot imagine the strength of character you have to be able to win over and train those furry ones. There's no doubt you are THE alpha of alphas. I am in awe of what you have done to help these beautiful creatures, and how their lives are so much better for having you in their lives.
Just reading about them has brought such joy into my day. I love all animals, but have to admit am drawn to dogs more. Are you one who helps people with behavior problem dogs?
Celeste:
It doesn't seem to be such a big deal to me. They were so broken and I knew I could help but didn't know the outcome. Was so pleased that everybody turned out well. I helped alot of people with their dogs when I had the rescue. They would get the dog and have some problems so I would go and we'd figure it out. Most of the time it wasn't a big deal. Had one lady whose new dog kept potting in the house. Found out husband would take the dog to work with him (dog stayed in pickup all day) and then they went right into the house and nobody gave this poor dog a potty break. So he went when he couldn't hold it any longer and too bad it was in the house. Once I told her that she has to allow the dog some time outside, everything worked out. Sometimes the lack of common sense was shocking.
I totally enjoyed my work in the rescue and I really enjoyed rehabbing the various dogs. Most of the people on this thread have probably "saved" a dog in their own right and they have kept them thru thick and thin and that is the biggest saving.