Hi,
Long story short, was planning on getting a Whippet Pup in a couple of weeks , had chatted to the breeder, but not properly checked them out (I know, I know )
Got there and it was just awful pups separate in outside filthy cages , just beyond hideous. Instead of running away, I ende up taking the pup there and then (please please be gentle about this, I am in bits tbh )
That was Saturday, and I am still in a state of shock. after a couple of baths he is looking and smelling much better (he was covered in shit )
He is eating little and often, poo is ok etc. He's adorable tbh, napping in his bed in a crate most of the day.
Will take him to the vets tomorrow, but I just don't know what to expect nextm was expecting an 8 week old and time to prepare !
The first night he slept through from 11 til 6, probably traumatised from the day, and first night in a warm bed ?)
Last night he was crying at 4, came down, let him out to see if he wanted to toilet, but he didn't
Came down at 6 and he had pooed and weed through the bars of the cages and was crying .
Just read that he can't hold his bladder more than two hours , feel terrible !
Work is fairly flexible, often from home an 19 year old daughter at home most days .
Was planning on taking him in the car with me when I do have to go out, but obviously he is so much younger than I was expecting....
Sorry for rant, am so stressed , and cross with myself for not researching breeder properly, and ending up in this situation.
I reported them to the RSPCA, the poor mum and Dad looked dreadful too
Obviouslly worried about his health in the future, but trying to focus on the now and getting each day at a time...
And breathe, sorry for actual rant !
Thanks for any advice
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user1469810509 · 13/05/2019 13:12
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