Thats what I'm working on right now. I first saw this little girl about a month and a half ago, with two puppies that appeared to be at least 6 months old. They always kept their distance, and I really hoped that they belonged on one of the farms behind me and were just out exploring, but I don't think thats the case anymore. The puppies have disappeared, and I'm hoping that they've settled somewhere or been taken to a shelter, but I don't suppose I'll ever find out.
Mom, on the other hand, has obviously had a very hard life. She is terrified of people, other dogs, and even shies away from the cats even though they are inside their enclosure. I've been trying to gain her trust for about a week, on the 4th day I was able to touch her and find that her collar was way too tight, but she apparently thought that I was trying to catch her and she bolted. This morning, day 8, I was finally able to loosen her collar enough that it could be pulled over her head if she were to get stuck somewhere, and get a few scritches in on her head and chin
The poor thing eats every meal like she's starving, and she has that unmistakable smell of having had to eat carrion to survive.
She likes to stay in the neighbor's yard....apparently the fencing makes her feel safe, and they don't have any dogs of their own.
She always walks with her head down and tail tucked. People have been bad to her
We are to the point of touching now, but if I stand up or move to quickly, she headed off to a hiding place again. It's going slow, but I think we might eventually get some place
Mom, on the other hand, has obviously had a very hard life. She is terrified of people, other dogs, and even shies away from the cats even though they are inside their enclosure. I've been trying to gain her trust for about a week, on the 4th day I was able to touch her and find that her collar was way too tight, but she apparently thought that I was trying to catch her and she bolted. This morning, day 8, I was finally able to loosen her collar enough that it could be pulled over her head if she were to get stuck somewhere, and get a few scritches in on her head and chin
She likes to stay in the neighbor's yard....apparently the fencing makes her feel safe, and they don't have any dogs of their own.
She always walks with her head down and tail tucked. People have been bad to her
We are to the point of touching now, but if I stand up or move to quickly, she headed off to a hiding place again. It's going slow, but I think we might eventually get some place
