We have just found the cutest little 8 week old male Westie that is needing a permanent home due to being in a Foster Home that he was placed in after his Puppy Mill was closed down. I would love to rescue this dog and give him a permanent home, I am just a little cautious about him possibly having some health problems caused by the Puppy Mill. Does anyone have any input on this or any type of knowledge about rescue dogs from Puppy Mills? Thanks!
To be honest, it's a valid concern. I rescued a dog that had come from a mill, and though I tried my best with her, she never stopped giving me problems. I could never quite get her potty trained, though I've never had problems with other dogs, and she was never what anyone would call cuddly. She always shied away from human touch, and training her was a nightmare. I eventually had to hire personal trainers–and yes, more than one–to come work with her, because obedience classes and my own efforts weren't enough. She'd also come straight from the mill, and within three days, she had to be hospitalized. She nearly died, and I still think it's a miracle that she didn't.
That said, there will probably be a difference between this dog and yours. Mine was older when she was rescued, and many of her behavioral problems were probably the result of spending her most formative months in the mill. Your dog is younger and likely will be spared most of that. And if she's been in a foster home, she's obviously not going to fall ill with the same types of diseases. If the vet has looked her over and not found anything, then I think you'll be okay.
Good for you for taking this puppy in. You're making a difference.
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He should have had a check up from the vet after he was removed from the millers. Westies are great so I hope you have a lot of fun with him
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If you are willing to work with the puppy (medical and training), then adopt. Keep in mind they will probably have more medical problems then the average dog and a lot of social problems too.
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If you decide to take on this puppy, let your vet take a look at him, get all his shots, wormers , flea control, heart worm, rabies etc . Under your good care and your vets care when needed I am sure you won't have too many problems. No more than the ordinary dog does.
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My own opinion
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most likely he will be harder to train, he may have luxating patella since that is common among smaller poorly bred dogs. Watch for a limp around 6 months old or so. Take him to the vet…it will be pricey but you may want to have his overall health evaluated, before you decide what to do with him.
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As long as the mill doesn't get a dime – I'm all for it.
You may have issues with health, but not all milled dogs are cash sink holes due to health problems.
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He's only 8 weeks so socially it's up to how you bring him up. However he may have certain disease that cannot go away from being there. Mange is an example.
I think you would give this puppy a great home. Do it if you think you can!!!
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buying from a puppy mill is a hard thing to do
1. because it is supporting them and encouraging them to keep breeding, BUT
2. you will be saving the poor little puppy from such a disgusting place, so you will be saving his life reall.
just make sure whatever you do get a vet to check it up because from being at a puppy mill they develop alot of different diseases and health problems ude to parents health and poor nutrition in the mothers diet and keeping conditions.
as long as you look after her/him to your very best you will have a pup to grow up to be the best friend anyone would want.
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yes.i would be very careful because he from a puppy mill.he could get something in the future.when you see something wrong with him take him to the vets.good luck =D
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DONT PUPPY MILLS ARE WORNG !!!!! PLEASE DONT SUPPORT THEM by buying there dogs !!!!!!
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I have a rescue pup from a puppy mill. we got him at 8 weeks old too. within the first 3 weeks he went to the vet 4 times. It made money a little tight but trust me it was worth it. he is now almost 5 months old and as healthy as can be, we have been getting check ups once a month and are going to keep doing that till he is 1. He is very active and VERY smart. Every dog deserves a second chance!
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We have rescued many dogs from Millers and one whole bunch was totally inbred, had many genetic problems and most died but a vet check up with blood work should rule out most things. Cleft palate is a problems in inbred PM dogs so that a vet should catch during an exam also loose patellas. Most PM dogs do have behvavior problems the most common and persistant being unable to housebreak them. The whole idea behind keeping a pup in a crate or small room because it won't soil where it sleeps and eats does not apply to PM dogs. They grow up from birth living in pee and poop so have no concept of being clean. One dog I had was 5 yrs old before she would keep her crate clean and not paint herself and the crate every day. It was daily baths for her and her crate until she decided that maybe clean was better. Westies are prone to many heretary diseases and problems and the West Club has a lot of info on the matter. It is a decision only you can make but if you choose to adopt him and he is impoosible to housebreak or has a serious problem please do not take him to a shelter or rescue for them to have to euthanize so you can feel better. Many of the dogs we rescue are Petstore PM dogs and the owner's think that a magical person will show up to
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To be honest, it's a valid concern. I rescued a dog that had come from a mill, and though I tried my best with her, she never stopped giving me problems. I could never quite get her potty trained, though I've never had problems with other dogs, and she was never what anyone would call cuddly. She always shied away from human touch, and training her was a nightmare. I eventually had to hire personal trainers–and yes, more than one–to come work with her, because obedience classes and my own efforts weren't enough. She'd also come straight from the mill, and within three days, she had to be hospitalized. She nearly died, and I still think it's a miracle that she didn't.
That said, there will probably be a difference between this dog and yours. Mine was older when she was rescued, and many of her behavioral problems were probably the result of spending her most formative months in the mill. Your dog is younger and likely will be spared most of that. And if she's been in a foster home, she's obviously not going to fall ill with the same types of diseases. If the vet has looked her over and not found anything, then I think you'll be okay.
Good for you for taking this puppy in. You're making a difference.
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