Some of you may remember Poppy, a spaniel cross husky, that was owned by a mumnetter earlier this year. The owner had adopted her through Facebook and was looking for advice (which she actually chose not to take).
Through a series of strange co-incidences (it's a small world) I've heard about Poppy more recently. It seems that things went from bad to worse with that owner, and it culminated with Poppy biting a man's hand so badly that he needed to go to A&E for stitches.
(The owner was at a garage and Poppy got out of the car and was loose. A man grabbed her to bring her under control and that's when Poppy bit him.)
Poppy was then booked in to be put down, as the owner said no rescue would take a dog that had bitten.
However Poppy was rescued by someone with a kennels and he managed to get Poppy there before the vet's appointment at 3pm.
Poppy is still there, but isn't getting much training I don't think. They are looking for a new home for Poppy but obviously aren't an experienced rescue. I'm so worried that Poppy will end up in yet another home (her fourth) which won't be able to meet her needs and help her adjust.
Any ideas on how we could help?
I just can't get Poppy out of my head, but know that we are not the right family to give her a new home.
I hate how these dogs just get passed from pillar to post :(
PS I can PM anyone who's interested the number of the kennels. It's down south.