Thinking of another Collie, Cooper saga(update page 6)

Talk it over with your vet, and ask dturm our moderator for his thoughts on this. It seems I've always had 1 of my pets that was on 1 or another medications for something. I once adopted a dog with distemper and was told he would die within a short time. He lived to be 15. So gather information and then follow your gut instincts. And, follow your heart. I had Andy for only 4 1/2 years, but I regret none of the time I spent with him trying to keep his liver enzymes under control. I still miss him and his gentle ways. Best of luck to you and be sure to post photos when your new family member comes home.

Rita
Buttons, the princess sheltie
Nicky, the spoiled Tennessee Walker

Old-Biscuit wrote:
DM is a devastating disease that can be very rapid -------loss of control etc.

Exercise and good nutrition can help (fatty acid/protein)

Hard decision to take on......just do some research and FULLY understand the consequences

Best of luck

This is what concerns me the most. I have adopted a Collie in the past that had pulmonary stenosis and VSD that was only given a couple of years, took him to K-State and they said 5 or 6 years at the most. Andy ended up living to 10 years.

At this stage in my life I want to make darn sure I can deal with it.

DM is a devastating disease that can be very rapid -------loss of control etc.

Exercise and good nutrition can help (fatty acid/protein)

Hard decision to take on......just do some research and FULLY understand the consequences

Best of luck

colliehauler wrote:

toedtoes wrote:
Take your time and go with your gut. As a foster home for years, I found those who spent time deliberating the decision made for better homes. And those who decided not to do it "now" were extremely good homes when they did do it.

I have been a member of a Collie rescue group for years and when I do commit it will be a forever home.

Exactly. Because you don't make a longterm decision without really thinking it through. :). And you make sure it's a good fit between you and the individual dog rather than just wanting that breed of dog and here's one now.

I have no doubt your final decision will be the right one.

(And yes, I had other fosters tell me I was too reserved when doing adoptions - but all of my dogs went to their forever home when the adoption happened because I didn't push the adopters.)

toedtoes wrote:
Take your time and go with your gut. As a foster home for years, I found those who spent time deliberating the decision made for better homes. And those who decided not to do it "now" were extremely good homes when they did do it.

I have been a member of a Collie rescue group for years and when I do commit it will be a forever home.

Take your time and go with your gut. As a foster home for years, I found those who spent time deliberating the decision made for better homes. And those who decided not to do it "now" were extremely good homes when they did do it.