Sunshine

Originally posted by LadysMom@Aug 4 2005, 08:57 AM
Just keep in mind that little Sunshine is a puppymill rescue so she will come with special issues. Puppymill rescues are often unable to be completely housebroken since they have gotten used to living in their own urine and feces. They can have habits like spinning and self mutilating from being confined most of their lives. Most are very fearful and not socialized to humans.

It takes a very special and patient person to rehab a mill dog, one who realizes not only their potential, but their limitations. I personally would recommend that anyone considering rescuing a mill dog do it through Northcentral Maltese so you would have the support and knowledge of their wonderful and experienced volunteers.
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LadysMom, What do you mean by like spinning

Because they are confined to a cage most of their life, they learn to spin circles in their cage. Some self-mutilate their tails while they do it. It becomes an obsessive compulsive disorder that often can't be stopped.

I have the deepest admiration for anyone who adopts a former mill dog. I have only had rescues for the past 20 years, but even I don't know if I'd be up for the challenge to be perfectly honest.

I don't believe this is a mill puppy because she is advertised as a "baby", so if she is, she wasn't there very long. Mill dogs usually are older bitches that are retired or not producing enough pups, etc., I believe.

The way I interpret the listing is that a rescue organization has this pup and WolfSpirit's Animal Shelter is advertising the pup for them.

Just wanted to let y'all know I am on pins and needles waiting to hear back. I even tried to call again. I'll let everyone know when I hear something.

My heart was just broken. Vicki just called me to let me know that Sunshine has already been adopted...hopefully she has gone to a wonderful forever home.

Originally posted by LadysMom@Aug 4 2005, 03:19 PM
Because they are confined to a cage most of their life, they learn to spin circles in their cage. Some self-mutilate their tails while they do it. It becomes an obsessive compulsive disorder that often can't be stopped.

I have the deepest admiration for anyone who adopts a former mill dog. I have only had rescues for the past 20 years, but even I don't know if I'd be up for the challenge to be perfectly honest.
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Thanks for the information, I learn so much on this forum