Sasha's Mom
Boxer Booster
Congrats!!!
Can't wait to see pictures of your new furbaby!!
We recently adopted Harley (our first foster dog). With our rescue, it's a flat fee of $200, or $100 if the dog is six years or older. The problem with Harley is that we keep getting different age estimates on him. Maybe you veteran rescuers out there can help.
The estimate by the person who rescued him from the shelter was 5-6 years. Once he was vetted, the age estimate changed to under 3 years (although when I called the vet's office to question the discrepancy, I was told there was no age noted on his record). Now, I have to tell you that Harley is such a very good boy, that I had a hard time believing that he was that young. He also acted and "looked" older; not silver, just older. I know that he was probably not cared for properly by his former owner and was probably an outside dog, so perhaps it could all be chaulked up to neglect. Then, the real kicker - we took him to our vet and he estimates he's between 7 and 10 years!! Okay, now I know he's not 10, but I'm sooooo confused.
One thing I am sure of is that he's got gingival hyperplasia (which I "believe" is more prevelant in older dogs). Thought at first he'd ground down his small bottom teeth, but later learned (from reading here) that the gums can grow over them. We're considering treatment options, likely surgery, but would like to get a better estimation on his age before making a final decision. Another perplexing twist is that every day, he seems to have more energy and act younger (he's been with us a bit over a month).
When we signed his adoption papers, we were only charged $100 (since we'd already taken him to the vet and due to undetermined age). I since feel guilty for not paying the $200 because I know how badly funds are needed AND I really don't know his age! Regardless, we love him to pieces. I'm planning on sending in another $100 - he's so sweet, I feel we got the better end of the deal anyway! I've attached a picture of him.
Sorry to get kind of off topic, but I've searched the boards for topics regarding age determination and really didn't find any answers. Any suggestions?
Otto's Mom, congrats again . . . please post pictures when you can!
Thanks!
Susan
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Can't wait to see pictures of your new furbaby!!
We recently adopted Harley (our first foster dog). With our rescue, it's a flat fee of $200, or $100 if the dog is six years or older. The problem with Harley is that we keep getting different age estimates on him. Maybe you veteran rescuers out there can help.
The estimate by the person who rescued him from the shelter was 5-6 years. Once he was vetted, the age estimate changed to under 3 years (although when I called the vet's office to question the discrepancy, I was told there was no age noted on his record). Now, I have to tell you that Harley is such a very good boy, that I had a hard time believing that he was that young. He also acted and "looked" older; not silver, just older. I know that he was probably not cared for properly by his former owner and was probably an outside dog, so perhaps it could all be chaulked up to neglect. Then, the real kicker - we took him to our vet and he estimates he's between 7 and 10 years!! Okay, now I know he's not 10, but I'm sooooo confused.
One thing I am sure of is that he's got gingival hyperplasia (which I "believe" is more prevelant in older dogs). Thought at first he'd ground down his small bottom teeth, but later learned (from reading here) that the gums can grow over them. We're considering treatment options, likely surgery, but would like to get a better estimation on his age before making a final decision. Another perplexing twist is that every day, he seems to have more energy and act younger (he's been with us a bit over a month).
When we signed his adoption papers, we were only charged $100 (since we'd already taken him to the vet and due to undetermined age). I since feel guilty for not paying the $200 because I know how badly funds are needed AND I really don't know his age! Regardless, we love him to pieces. I'm planning on sending in another $100 - he's so sweet, I feel we got the better end of the deal anyway! I've attached a picture of him.
Sorry to get kind of off topic, but I've searched the boards for topics regarding age determination and really didn't find any answers. Any suggestions?
Otto's Mom, congrats again . . . please post pictures when you can!
Thanks!
Susan
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