Urgent help needed for rescued brown Newf!

[Newfobsessed]

Dear Newf Lovers and especially you experts. I really need your help. I have been asked for foster a brown female Newf who was rescued with a few others from a backyard breeder. She is in horrible shape, but better than she was. Half her coat is missing, down her back and onto her tail. She had chronic dry eye that was not treated until now and ear infections. For fun, she was given rocks to chew, so her teeth are in bad shape. She is in a foster home now, but is showing aggression towards another female there, and the foster mom does not have the heart to reprimand her when she starts growling at this female. Her skin condition, her eyes and ears are all being treated, and she is showing signs of improving.

My questions are 1) should I even consider bringing her into my group? ( I want to, but must consider my babies health and happiness first. Plus I am still fostering a sweet female newf now.) 2) If I do take her, how best to deal with her aggression, if she shows it with my guys. I have my own ways, but would love to hear yours. 3) She is eating (ugh) Purina Pro Plan for Toy dogs (!!!). I of course would switch her, but to what do you suggest. I would love to switch her to Orijen or Acana but slowly...unless you suggest something else. I am a supplement fanatic too, so any you would suggest that I may not use, please do. THANK YOU!!!!!!!! I will tell you where you can see pictures of her if you want to.

 

[BLCOLE]

From what you describe of your situation at home, you would be MUCH braver than I am if you took her as a foster...

 

[Newfobsessed]

I am not brave, believe me!! I just hate to see her come this far and not get to progress, BUT I am not sure I am the best home for her. Ideally someone who is home more and have her as an only dog or with a submissive male. At least that is what I think.

 

[Thule's Mom]

I don't know how many more of these horror stories I can take! God bless you Honeybunch, and people like you.

 

[Sun Valley]

Hi,

Did these two come through Colonial rescue? kathy Paxton called me about them and I was able to track down the breeder and I believe the owner.

Sorry, I can't offer any advice, but I will say when I had "Cooper" here, the brown male rescue, he also was dog aggressive and even with my very own laid back girls I couldn't trust him and I hated keeping him in a kennel run all of the time until another foster home could be found.

Lou Ann

 

[Newfobsessed]

Dear Lou Ann:

No she is not through Colonial. The sweetie I have, Lonnie, through Colonial. From what you just stated, I think I will have to back off of this one, and just try to help them find her a better foster home. I have too much at stake, and don't have a kennel run in which to keep her. My pet sitter would probably shoot me too. thank you!!!!

 

[CMDRTED]

Dear Newf Lovers and especially you experts. I really need your help. I have been asked for foster a brown female Newf who was rescued with a few others from a backyard breeder. She is in horrible shape, but better than she was. Half her coat is missing, down her back and onto her tail. She had chronic dry eye that was not treated until now and ear infections. For fun, she was given rocks to chew, so her teeth are in bad shape. She is in a foster home now, but is showing aggression towards another female there, and the foster mom does not have the heart to reprimand her when she starts growling at this female. Her skin condition, her eyes and ears are all being treated, and she is showing signs of improving.

My questions are 1) should I even consider bringing her into my group? ( I want to, but must consider my babies health and happiness first. Plus I am still fostering a sweet female newf now.) 2) If I do take her, how best to deal with her aggression, if she shows it with my guys. I have my own ways, but would love to hear yours. 3) She is eating (ugh) Purina Pro Plan for Toy dogs (!!!). I of course would switch her, but to what do you suggest. I would love to switch her to Orijen or Acana but slowly...unless you suggest something else. I am a supplement fanatic too, so any you would suggest that I may not use, please do. THANK YOU!!!!!!!! I will tell you where you can see pictures of her if you want to.

Supplements we give:

Osteo-Biflex w/Hrydaulic Acid
Ester C
Vitamin E - Skin/coat/Heart
3000mg Western Salmon oil (Liquid not capsules - See Peter's threads)
Cranberry - for UTI prevention

Fresh:

Blackberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Strawberries
Banana
Zuichinni
Yellow Squash
Watermelon

Meats/fish

Some steak on occasion for the iron.
Canned Red Salmon

Hope this is what you were looking for.
Canned Jack Mackrel
If in store fresh pacific salmon, then cook in oilve oil

 

[Ivoryudx]

I think you are correct in not fostering this one. She needs more than you can do, although I agree her current foster home needs to be improved. Just a side not, a quick blood test for thyroid might be in order if it hasn't already been done.

Sadly, we are seeing more dog aggression issues in our rescue Newfs....

 

[Newfobsessed]

Thank you both very much!! The supplement and food list is what I give my babies and I agree Susan, I should not take her. I hate not being able to jump in and rescue, but it makes too much sense here. I believe the blood work was done, as they wanted to rule things out on her massive hair loss.

 

[4ondafloor]

Taking on one foster that will need special attention is a lot of work. Taking on two would require sainthood. Especially under these circumstances. I agree with Susan.
You have already done a wonderful thing by fostering.
Don't let you heart dictate over logic.
It sounds like she will require a lot of time and attention to overcome her issues.
There is a home out there for her. Don't worry. She's under the rescue umbrella and they will find a good place for her.
Thanks for fostering!

 

[kastle]

I think I know the exact dog you are talking about. Cocoa? If it is, the pictures I saw of her were aweful. When seeing them, I couldn't believe someone would let their animal get that bad.

Listen to yourself. If something is telling you that it's just not right, it probabaly isn't. I think it's great that you're thinking about taking in a dog with that many problems but you also have to protect your own animals. Eventually, she will find a home that is perfect for her.

 

[R Taft]

I think you are correct in not fostering this one. She needs more than you can do, although I agree her current foster home needs to be improved. Just a side not, a quick blood test for thyroid might be in order if it hasn't already been done.

Sadly, we are seeing more dog aggression issues in our rescue Newfs....

yes to all of the above..........And the aggression is not usually a quick fix.
Good luck, I hope someone can help