Oscar is sick & Siberian Husky needs a home

blondiecat · Jun 18, 2004

I had to take Oscar to the vet today. Bless his heart he has a very severe ear infection

I'm a bad kitty Mommy for letting him get this way. I will have to put antibotic drops in his ear for 10 days. Needless to say he wasn't a happy camper at the vets today. Could you all give Oscar some get well soon vibes?

While I was there waiting for our turn to see the vet, a man came in to check on a dog that he had found last night with a collar embedded in her neck

It makes me want to go and kick some @ss that someone would do that to her

She is a full blooded Siberian Husky, white with a little bit of charcoal on her back. OMG she is beautiful

I have talked to Ken and he said he is going to think about it

I am really going to have to think about this before taking her into our home as I want to be able to care for her as well as the rest of my babies. I wouldn't want the quality of care for all of my fur kids to go down so I could take in another who needs a home.

wellingtoncats · Jun 18, 2004

Don't blame yourself about Oscar, Cathi. He's in my thoughts. I hope he gets better real soon!

I don't doubt you have enough love for another doggy, I know you and Ken will make the right decision.

sandra · Jun 18, 2004

Aww... Kathi

dont blame yourself re Oscar kitty..... He knows his mama loves him. That pesky old ear infection stuff just came along and got him unknowingly. And about the poor little doggy at the vet's ... We will be behind You know matter what decision You make

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squirtle · Jun 18, 2004

Awww Cathi

We know you will make the right decision as to whether or not to take take in the doggy. Just take some time and think about it, go with your heart

Dori and I are sending Oscar some mega healing vibes. I hope your baby feels better soon

cilla · Jun 18, 2004

Cathi I'm sorry Oscar is not well, sending him lots of get well soon vibes.

Whatever the decision is on that beautiful dog, I know you will make the right one.

purrfectcatlove · Jun 18, 2004

People

I am glad that man found her or rescue her

, what a poor baby

If you already have some dogs , what is one more

?

But you and your husband need to make that decision . I do hope Oscar is feeling better

prissykitty · Jun 18, 2004

Eek Siberian Huskys might not get along so well with the cats, eh? I've known several that enjoyed killing them in fact...

caprice · Jun 18, 2004

Oh Cathi!

Looks like our two little ones are just not doing good this week! I am sending Oscar healing vibes! So is Mittens because he knows his little friend was doing the same for him!!

About the dog, do what you think is best, sleep on it!!

blondiecat · Jun 19, 2004

Eek Siberian Huskys might not get along so well with the cats, eh? I've known several that enjoyed killing them in fact...

Sarah, I already own two Siberians now. Nakita and Dakota, yes they are notorious for killing any small animal that comes into their yard with the exception of Ceasar my MinPin.

Ken and I are talking it over about getting this Siberian. She does need a good home. I know that she would have an excellant home here with us, but I am not certain on the financial side if that is a possiablity until I audit our budget. If we do get her I am going to name her Fayina, meaning "free one" in Russian.

Thank you all for the well wishes for my baby boy Oscar. I didn't stay on the computer a lot last night so he could lay in my lap and sleep while I was sitting on the couch. Bless his heart Oscar's little face is even swollen up

I do feel bad that I didn't catch this sooner. I hate it when any of my fur kids gets sick

cilla · Jun 19, 2004

Cathi I feel so sorry about little Oscar being poorly.

Sending more healing vibes over. Take care of yourself Cathi.

blondiecat · Jun 19, 2004

I just gave Oscar his ear drops this morning. Wow what a job that was anyone have any suggestions on how to make this easier without a struggle? Oscar wanted to fight me tooth and nail this morning

cilla · Jun 19, 2004

Cathi, the only thing I can think of is to wrap Oscar in a towel first.

dawnofsierra · Jun 19, 2004

Cathi, wish I had seen this sooner. I sure do hope Oscar will be feeling better very soon! Please don't feel guilty for his illness. You are now taking the best possible care of him.

Sorry he wasn't cooperative with his drops. Would it help for Ken to help you hold him whilt you admister them?
Stephanie

blondiecat · Jun 19, 2004

I think I will do both, have Ken hold him and put him in a towel. That boy was a big as a tiger this morning trying to put his drops in his ears

Maybe that is a good sign that he is feeling a little bit better.....I sure hope so

cilla · Jun 19, 2004

Let us know how you get on Cathi. Poor little Oscar.

caprice · Jun 19, 2004

Ahhhh poor Oscar! I don't blame him for putting up a fight! Have Ken help you!

Sounds like you guys are really close to getting the dog...since you have a name picked out!

blondiecat · Jun 20, 2004

Oscar seems to be feeling a lot better this morning. He isn't shaking his head or scratching at his ear very much at all

Sounds like you guys are really close to getting the dog...since you have a name picked out!

As of right now we are leaning towards getting her. She is a beauty that's for sure even with her neck shaved with those horriable sores where the collar was embedded in there

Some idiot put a choke chain on her when she was a small puppy and never checked it again. As she grew that F@&%*$g collar dug into her neck until it had to be cut out of it

I would have to put a harness on her if I do get her as there is no way I would put a collar on her to try and get her home.

charmsdad · Jun 20, 2004

I'm also a member of the Siberian Husky rescue in our area (NC), and two of our five dogs are Siberian mixes. Siberians are known for a high prey drive, but the risk to cats varies greatly from one dog to the next. Our Australian Shepard/Terrier mix is a far greater risk to unknown cats than any of our other dogs, but all the dogs do fine with individual cats after a careful introduction.

First, I would strongly suggest checking your local laws about strays. If the man found the dog it is important that the proper steps are taken to ensure legal ownership of the dog. Failure to do so can potentially result in a very ugly legal mess. The legal steps vary be location and are generally pretty simple and easy to follow, but it is absolutely essential they are followed.

If you do decide to take in this dog be sure you have a good vacuum and a good set of brushes and combs. I love these dogs but they do shed A LOT and need lots of exercise.

Having gone through LOTS of introductions I'll be happy to pass on suggestions if you're interested.

cilla · Jun 20, 2004

Great news about Oscar

blondiecat · Jun 20, 2004

Originally Posted by CharmsDad

I'm also a member of the Siberian Husky rescue in our area (NC), and two of our five dogs are Siberian mixes. Siberians are known for a high prey drive, but the risk to cats varies greatly from one dog to the next. Our Australian Shepard/Terrier mix is a far greater risk to unknown cats than any of our other dogs, but all the dogs do fine with individual cats after a careful introduction.

First, I would strongly suggest checking your local laws about strays. If the man found the dog it is important that the proper steps are taken to ensure legal ownership of the dog. Failure to do so can potentially result in a very ugly legal mess. The legal steps vary be location and are generally pretty simple and easy to follow, but it is absolutely essential they are followed.

If you do decide to take in this dog be sure you have a good vacuum and a good set of brushes and combs. I love these dogs but they do shed A LOT and need lots of exercise.

Having gone through LOTS of introductions I'll be happy to pass on suggestions if you're interested.

I may need some help introducing Nakita to her

That is one thing I am concerned about. Nakita has gotten quite attached to me

She was an abused dog and it has taken a lot of love and patience to gain her trust. Even at that she has gotten very snappy with Dakota when I am out there with them. I have tried to show her that she is the Alpha dog in my little pack and she comes first.

Dakota is still a pup, a big pup @ 60lbs, but a pup none the less so he is spastic when I am playing with them

I may be wrong but since Nakita has a problem with her hip, she has been on medication for her hip over a month now without much results(she is being x-rayed Tuesday) that maybe why she is attacking Dakota when he gets too close to her. She has even snapped at me once when I was brushing out her coat as I got to her hip. Bless her heart she looked so sad when she realized what she did

Thanks for the advice about the legal side of this I will be checking into this in the morning.

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