tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624097153983898881.post801318662388523152..comments2024-01-31T00:29:35.598-08:00Comments on Sadie the Rescued Corgi: Why I Rescued SadieLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00382107374033643661noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624097153983898881.post-63345984956992556162011-02-14T08:58:20.982-08:002011-02-14T08:58:20.982-08:00Paige, I certainly don't hold anything against...Paige, I certainly don't hold anything against anyone who buys from a breeder. My whole life, we adopted pets though, so it's just something I have always wanted to keep doing. There's something about a rescued pet...they seem so grateful. The way Sadie looks at me sometimes. She is just so happy that I found her, that I saved her from whatever her life was before. After having Sadie, I definitely want to always get corgis though...there may be a time I get one from a breeder. But Sadie happened to find me even though I wasn't looking for a corgi, and I'm so happy she did :) But I do appreciate your donations to CorgiAid, etc. I think most pet owners can have sympathy for pets in need, even if their pets are purebred...because we just can't imagine someone hurting our little furkids. But thank you for sharing your thoughts about it :)Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00382107374033643661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624097153983898881.post-35810690198204906532011-02-12T21:09:02.554-08:002011-02-12T21:09:02.554-08:00I know this is an old post, but PBU directed me he...I know this is an old post, but PBU directed me here and since I love me some Sadie I got curious. It breaks my heart as well to think that Sadie may have been abandoned or abused. She seems like such a sweet girl, and I'm glad she has a loving mother and best friend like you to care for her.<br /><br />I got Dexter from a breeder, and I'm getting Violet from the same people. It may sound a little insensitive to say this, but I chose to get them from breeders because I knew they wouldn't have any "problems" like PTSD. I've never owned dogs without my parents before and I wanted to have a sort of clean slate at my first attempts at raising dogs by myself. Admittedly, it's also because puppies are super cute :)<br /><br />After seeing Dexter's progress, I'm not worried, but now my new task is introducing a new dog to him and raising them together. I don't plan on stopping there. Once I own a home, I'm going to begin rescuing as many dogs as I can afford and have room for. I'm hoping that having two socialized dogs will help the rescues to adjust and feel more comfortable. I could be totally off on that, but I like to think it will work out better if they have dog buddies to help them learn trust.<br /><br />Anyway, I try to advertise ways to help Corgis as much as I can on Dexter's blog, so I thought I would explain why I didn't go the rescue route with my first Corgi. After reading the many heartbreaking stories on sites like CorgiAid, I know I'm going to dedicate a big part of my future to helping dogs that didn't get the love they deserved.Paige, Dexter and Violethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06780326510409154091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624097153983898881.post-74845500744598397952010-11-19T13:02:04.951-08:002010-11-19T13:02:04.951-08:00On some level I'm sure it's good to not kn...On some level I'm sure it's good to not know the history. It kills me knowing Charlies story but at the same time it fills in some odd behaviors he has sometimes.<br /><br />I'm so happy you adopted! It is interesting that they seem like they know don't they?Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849170869583750955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624097153983898881.post-91480678929344541052009-11-14T08:28:04.600-08:002009-11-14T08:28:04.600-08:00Oh thanks! I will definitely check out those posts...Oh thanks! I will definitely check out those posts!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00382107374033643661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624097153983898881.post-56953044951311515462009-11-13T22:32:48.439-08:002009-11-13T22:32:48.439-08:00It is rather hard to foster... dogs OR kids. We...It is rather hard to foster... dogs OR kids. We've done both and have a tendency to fall in love and it's way hard to say goodbye!<br /><br />My sister does dog rescues and that's how I sometimes get hooked into fostering. The last dog we fostered was a full corgi male and THAT is how we ended up with pups! He was only supposed to be here 2 weeks and Dott wasn't in when he arrived. Because of parvo in the place he was supposed to go, he ended up staying with us for 6 weeks and having him around (I think) made her come in and they managed to sneak out together. <br /><br />If you want to read about how we first got corgis, it is posted on the MyCorgi Blog. The story of OC's Dad and Mom are on there at: <br />http://mycorgi.blogspot.com/2009/05/our-first-corgi-buddy.html <br /><br />And: http://mycorgi.blogspot.com/2009/06/mists-story.html<br /><br />There are a few other stories about our dogs on that blog too, if you are interested... just check the archive files. Oh, and you can also get there from clicking on the MyCorgi Blog button on the right sidebar toward the bottom of the sidebar buttons. Lindaocmisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573017187040669068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624097153983898881.post-67887882959710979892009-11-13T08:33:47.954-08:002009-11-13T08:33:47.954-08:00Aww I don't know if I could ever foster a dog,...Aww I don't know if I could ever foster a dog, because I'd never be able to let them go!! But that is great you are doing that. I feel so bad for these homeless dogs. A lot of them now have just been left behind because people had to move and couldn't take them. I would never be able to do that! Poor things. And the abused ones? Ugh, just breaks my heart. I should try to volunteer at a shelter once I get settled here. <br /><br />Love pugs! And Bostons and Frenchies are so cute, too! They were other options for me, too. I love the smooshed faces too haha. But I have definitely become a corgi convert!! I just love them now.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00382107374033643661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624097153983898881.post-36197938283491300252009-11-13T06:24:49.861-08:002009-11-13T06:24:49.861-08:00Aww, I was initially going to adopt a dog but bein...Aww, I was initially going to adopt a dog but being we have an unaltered male in the house--we agreed that he would take to a puppy better than an older dog. Also, I was terribly impatient for a puppy.<br /><br />Ultimately, I did foster a corgi mix for about 6 months. We went through his heart worm treatment and neutering. We went through several Saturday's of Petsmart adoption days where my heart would break at his trauma every Saturday. <br /><br />Milo is an awesome dog. He walked on the leash really well, loved Freya, and well listened pretty good in general. I don't know if he knew English very well, but he was happy dog that kind of knew what I wanted. He's very happy at his new home.<br /><br />After fat camp is done with both of my mom's dogs--I may, depending on the bf, foster again. Only this time--no male dogs as we had such a time with our Weimaraner. I would prefer to get one that will be adopted right away so I wouldn't get too attached (like I wouldn't--sigh, I could dream at least.)<br /><br /><br />Oh, I was also looking into pugs! And Frenchies and Bostons...ok anything small with a smooshed face. I felt a corgi was more hardier when hanging out with a Weim though.Freya's Humanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11526525405017010276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624097153983898881.post-8004711596475229422009-11-12T07:49:19.498-08:002009-11-12T07:49:19.498-08:00It's such a great feeling rescuing a dog. If I...It's such a great feeling rescuing a dog. If I had the money, I probably would have gone through a breeder...but at the time, I wasn't even looking for a corgi, so I wouldn't have known how wonderful the breed is! I'm definitely so lucky to have found my Sadie. Thank you :)Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00382107374033643661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624097153983898881.post-19691974653949753422009-11-11T21:38:14.525-08:002009-11-11T21:38:14.525-08:00we're guilty because both of our corgis came f...we're guilty because both of our corgis came from breeders; we seriously looked at shelter pets but they were so big and we didn't want a big dog. now that I know what I do know though, next dog could even come from a corgi rescue place. <br /><br />Sadie definitely is a right match for you! I'm glad you both found each other. <br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624097153983898881.post-65115751665098596802009-11-11T12:06:49.733-08:002009-11-11T12:06:49.733-08:00Thanks! I'm so glad I found her, too. (Or that...Thanks! I'm so glad I found her, too. (Or that she found me!) It makes me tear up thinking about that, too, but it really feels like that was what she was doing. I don't know why else she would have been so scared to make a noise or do anything wrong.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00382107374033643661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624097153983898881.post-47882127550321468222009-11-11T11:41:16.832-08:002009-11-11T11:41:16.832-08:00aww, I'm glad you found Sadie. Reading, "...aww, I'm glad you found Sadie. Reading, " I always think it's because she was trying to be the best dog, so I wouldn't get rid of her" made me tear up!!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15603869004108948801noreply@blogger.com