So...Belle is back...

[eightdogs4me]

...and apparently "aggressive..."

The lady that took her called me yesterday and started off telling me how great she had been, how they loved her, but they had to return her because she was afraid she was becoming aggressive.

What happened was her son was playing with a nerf ball in the house and threw it.  It bounced off something and hit Belle in the side-she was sleeping.  Naturally, it startled her (it would startle me too!) so she jumped up.  In the process, she knocked him down.  So, now she is afraid she is aggressive.... whatever.

Anyway, her skin looks so-so.  We were at a standstill with her progress when she was adopted and it looks a little better, but as long as she has been treated for this, it should look much better, IMO.  There has got to be some other underlying problem.  I sent off for a fully thyroid test yesterday, so should get the results after a while. 

I think a RAW diet would be perfect for her, but I can't do that right now- not with 10 other dogs in my care!  Right now, she is being kenneled at the vet clinic I work at just so I can get re-set up for having two giant dogs in the house again.

By the way, Abby, I couldn't find the soap you told me about.  I'll check at the Wetumpka Walmart, though.  Montgomery didn't have it today.

[navarre1316]

I love it when one incident marks the dog for life!!  I didn't realize you were in the Montgomery area, that's where my mom lives!!  I'm in Mobile, and go up that way relatively often.  What soap are you looking for?

[eightdogs4me]

I didn't realize you were in the Montgomery area, that's where my mom lives!!  I'm in Mobile, and go up that way relatively often.  What soap are you looking for?

Well, I live in Tallassee, and go to school in Montgomery.  Not sure how to spell it, but Octagon soap?

[Gypsy Jazmine]

If that makes Belle agressive than all of my unruly beasts are severely agressive and should probably be put down a.s.a.p ...Yikes...I bet they just weren't ready for a big dog.
I hope her skin clears up for you.

[LuvmyMal]

I would be aggressive also if I was sleeping and a nerf ball hit me and startled me...maybe I should be put down. I agree it sounds like they were not ready for a large dog, maybe not any dog if accidentally knocking someone down seems aggressive.

[kathryn]

If accidentally knocking the kid down that pelted her with a nerf ball while she was asleep makes her aggressive, what does that make Shiner?  He stood on my toe that has the toenail that was partially ripped off.  He must be aggressive and vindictive.

[cricket36580]

Yeah, Octogon soap.  Iknow they sell it somewhere in Talisi too but I'm notsure where.  What about that little drug store by the Super Foods/Greers/whatever it's called on 14?  Actually, the Food Tiger (?) might have it.  If you go where there are lots of old people, you'll find it.  I have to go to the grocery store this week so I'll keep my eye open for it. 

I'm serious about her too.  I'll take her as long as dh doesn't threaten divorce.  And I'll make some calls to "past" applicants and see if they're interested.

She's no mre agressive than my firebelly toads are.     People never cease to amaze me. 

[rickysmom1]

If knocking someone over means a dog is agressive then my 2 are beyond hope. It's a daily occurence here for Willow to knock my 4 yr. old nephew over with her booty. 

[cricket36580]

Em - you should tell her whole story.  That's what the shocker is.  This dog has been in rescue/foster/shelter about 6 times.  It's incredible really that she's not nuts by now.  I guess it's a testament to their personalities and fortitude.

[eightdogs4me]

'tis true.  She came from Florida, went into a rescue, adopted, first rescue would not take her back, came to me, adopted, came back to me...

It would be awesome if you could take her, Abby.  It may help save whatever little bit of sanity I have left.

There are lots of old people in Tallassee lots!  I'll check out the grocery stores.