Day Two

Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010

This little puppy has really started to warm up to us. He has been trained to walk on a leash- still not too fond of the idea but he will walk if you call him. He has started pouncing around at the cats and playing with toys. He tries to chew on a rawhide bone but can't figure out how to hold it still! He is adorable. I sent out emails trying to find him a good home and not had any offers yet. We are not rich and we know this upcoming surgery will be costly. I worry for him because it is not going to be an easy surgery and the recovery is going to be painful! How in the world could someone do this to a puppy? I keep asking myself over and over but it is of no relief to me to ponder the question. Anger sets in and I feel so angry that someone could do this... what a jerk! There is no moral compass that could account for someone being so mean to an animal! All along this little puppy is inside playing in the floor! He doesn't appear to be in pain and the vet agreed with that yesterday.

Today has been a bonding day with him- my husband and daughter are super attached already. I am praying we find him a home before I too get there... which is of course happening. I know he is going to have medical problems from here on at this point and surgery is inevitable. Hoping for the best and trying to not get so upset over what has been done. But of course that is a hard road to travel when you see this puppy!

There are pet spay programs available and there are two I have used in the past here in Georgia.The programs are wonderful and cut the cost of the procedure. It is more human to do this and do it right then let them reproduce over and over and let the puppies roam the roads like this little fella.

Here is the info on them in case you too need a pet to be spayed.

The Pet Mechanics low cost spay and neuter service
1-800-978-5226
www.leftoverpets.org
The costs include a rabies shot with this program.
Female Dog $60 to 75, Male Dog $50, Female Cat $50, and male cat $30.
These prices were from last November so please check with them for current pricing.
They utilize four locations in Georgia for a mobile clinic. Drop off in the morning- pick up in the afternoon.

www.spaygeorgia.org
With this program you call and order the paperwork, fill out the paperwork, include a check and mail back in for a certificate to a vet on the list. It is a reduced fee program but you still have to pay for the rabies vaccination at the vet.