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nikki_alaska
02-18-2007, 03:46 PM
We rescued o Rough Collie, Misty, at the age of 9 months.

Me and my younger brother were always bugging our parents for a dog, then, one day, i got home from school- to find her sitting there!

Our Misty was bred to be a show dog, but when she was born, se didnt have show dog standards- her ears were straight, they wouldttip, and he paws turned inwards, she is too long, and tall.

Istead of rehoming Misty, they kept her in a small cage, and all he other collies they had, started to pick on Misty.

Whenever the other collies got hyped up, they would let Misty out for them to pick on and beat up, to loose some of their energy.

Misty's case had been reported to local authorities, and she was later advertised as needing a new home- my parents went to collect her the very same day.

When they got to Misty's house, the old owner handed her over on small piece of string for a collar and leash, and no bowls or food or anything- they did say that she had a favourite toy, but we never saw it or got it.


I dont see how people can bring themselves to harm any animal, but we are happy that we managed to get her before anyserious damage was done.

She is still scared of some things, and we dont have explanations for them, but we guess its because of things in her past.

MyDogShelby
02-18-2007, 04:57 PM
What a wonderful surprise to come home to...your parents are very kind to have rescued her from that poor situation. I hope someone has shut down her previous owner.:mad:

Please post some pics of her, I would love to see what she looks like:)

nikki_alaska
02-18-2007, 05:10 PM
sure! here is my Misty lol

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c286/salsa_babe/Picture002.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c286/salsa_babe/show021.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c286/salsa_babe/Me019.jpg

KatzNK9
02-18-2007, 09:07 PM
What a beautiful dog! Thanks for sharing her pics with us! I'm so glad she found you & now has a forever home where she is much loved.

Mom to Lil Buddy
02-18-2007, 09:43 PM
She is so pretty. Sad that a supposedly show breeder would treat a dog that way. And good for your folks!

MyDogShelby
02-19-2007, 10:35 AM
Awww :wubsmiley: Such beautiful colors!
She is so fortunate to have you and your family :)
What a gorgeous coat!

skunkstripe
02-19-2007, 10:41 AM
She is a beautiful girl. It is beyond me how anyone could treat a dog badly. I like to think that there is some kind of canine karma-after you die you come back and live the life you gave to your dog!!
Anyway there might be some stories in the "rescue" section that will help you help Misty get past her rotten history. Best of luck to you, there are few things more rewarding than rehabilitating a dog like that.

JustDogCrazy
02-19-2007, 10:53 AM
What a beautiful dog Misty is!! Thank you for sharing her story!