Tee
03-18-2006, 07:11 PM
Hi all!
I'm new to this forum, thought I'd post this in the hope someone out there is familiar with this condition. Here's my story:
My hubby surprised me with a Cockapoo 12 week old puppy. ADORABLE! I also have a spunky Australian Cattledog, and in the past a sweet Golden and a smart German Shorthair Pointer mix. But I've never had a little, huggable little girl (human or canine), so I quickly fell in love with little Sasha. When I took her to her first vet visit, we found out that her fontanels have not closed (she has two open fontanels), and also has strasbismus (lazy eye). The vet pretty much told us we should bring her back to the breeder......... because there is no guarantee that she will not develop another congenital neurological problem in the future. Or she may suffer an injury if she hits her head or something falls on it.
My heart was broken; I could not imagine what would become of her if I brought her back, and could not live with that on my mind...always wondering. So my husband and I decided (after many tears) that we'd keep her, and love her, and give her a good life. After all, there are no guarantees in life, and maybe she will not have any problems.
Did anyone ever experience or hear of this congenital abnormality? By the way, she is now 15 weeks old, and is soooo attached to me... she's very timid, but also very feisty with Abby (the ACD), and already sits, comes when called, and gives paw. In these short weeks, she has already given me so much love. My heart tells me, I've made the right decision.
Thanks, for "listening".
tee
I'm new to this forum, thought I'd post this in the hope someone out there is familiar with this condition. Here's my story:
My hubby surprised me with a Cockapoo 12 week old puppy. ADORABLE! I also have a spunky Australian Cattledog, and in the past a sweet Golden and a smart German Shorthair Pointer mix. But I've never had a little, huggable little girl (human or canine), so I quickly fell in love with little Sasha. When I took her to her first vet visit, we found out that her fontanels have not closed (she has two open fontanels), and also has strasbismus (lazy eye). The vet pretty much told us we should bring her back to the breeder......... because there is no guarantee that she will not develop another congenital neurological problem in the future. Or she may suffer an injury if she hits her head or something falls on it.
My heart was broken; I could not imagine what would become of her if I brought her back, and could not live with that on my mind...always wondering. So my husband and I decided (after many tears) that we'd keep her, and love her, and give her a good life. After all, there are no guarantees in life, and maybe she will not have any problems.
Did anyone ever experience or hear of this congenital abnormality? By the way, she is now 15 weeks old, and is soooo attached to me... she's very timid, but also very feisty with Abby (the ACD), and already sits, comes when called, and gives paw. In these short weeks, she has already given me so much love. My heart tells me, I've made the right decision.
Thanks, for "listening".
tee