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Posted by Sheila in SA <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Sheila+in+SA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/9/2020, 4:37 am

Just a small update on the girl. She is settled quite well and is walking nicely on a leash. She has learned a couple of tricks and loves to be brushed. HOWEVER, the digging and the chewing continue. I also had to take her to the vet for itching and scratching (no fleas) she got a shot and seems calmer now. I have lost yet another hibiscus bush and, upon hearing very strange sounds, I found her in her crate chewing up underwear, I managed to pull out a lot but I am positive some went down so I gave her some salt water to make her vomit, nothing came up but I had to spend a couple of hours watching her constantly and thought I might end up at the emergency vet. Two days later she still seems fine and is eating and drinking well.

Cats are like Potato Chips - you can't have just one

Ah, a working breed..

Posted by OwenMom <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=OwenMom' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/12/2020, 2:39 pm, in reply to "Pixie"

without a job will really keep you hopping! I might suggest doing obedience lessons and drills with her. They love to learn and this is mentally stimulating and tiring for them.

I used to play games of "Find it" with my energetic young dog when the weather was very bad.

I would put her in a sit-stay in one room and hide tiny cat treats in another room, call her in and say "Find it". The first time I guided her to wherever the treats were hidden. After she caught on she found them all herself. She adored this "job".

Re: Ah, a working breed..

Posted by Sheila in SA <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Sheila+in+SA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/12/2020, 2:52 pm, in reply to "Ah, a working breed.."

I know - I have trained up many dogs to Championship status - sadly this little girl had a bad start in life, she shut down due to the kind of training she had for 12 weeks and was then left to her own devices in a run for about 15 months. She still shuts down very quickly so life has to be all about fun and no pressure at the moment. I am pleased with the slow progress she has made so far

Cats are like Potato Chips - you can't have just one

Oh, poor girlie! msg

Posted by OwenMom <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=OwenMom' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/13/2020, 4:42 pm, in reply to "Re: Ah, a working breed.."

So glad she found a great home with someone who understands her. Dogs like her who had a bad start become the most loyal and loving companions once they know they are "home" and no longer have anything to fear!

I am certain she will bloom under your care...nm

Posted by Barbara <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Barbara' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/13/2020, 3:55 pm, in reply to "Re: Ah, a working breed.."

- update

the underwear came out this afternoon - phew!

Cats are like Potato Chips - you can't have just one

Thank heavens! Thanks for the update...nm

Oh my goodness!

Posted by Pat B. <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Pat+B' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/10/2020, 7:23 am, in reply to " - update"

I'm sorry, but I just broke out laughing when I read this!

Life with our critters . . . . . .

Ah, the joys of puppies and young dogs....sorry about the hibiscus bush...nm

Posted by Barbara <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Barbara' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/9/2020, 11:44 am, in reply to "Pixie"

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