Oh, this is great. I love it!!

It wouldn't take my sign-in yesterday. I thought I was
banned ~ LOL

I get bashed every now, and again, because of our rescue rules.

They are very strict. I must say though, most who are turned down understand, and actually take what we tell them into consideration. I will even help them find a different ...

I know this an old topic, but am interested in the subject.

It's been my understanding that inbreeding is: mother/son, brother/sister, dad/daughter. And that deformaty rates are high
after five straight generations of inbreeding.

If it's easily popping in and out, I would guess it's a high-grade, and needs to be fixed.

See an orthopedic specialist.

Another thing to keep in mind, is the weight of your female. A Maltese, to standard, is under 7-pounds.

Since your male is so young, you don't yet know his a...

Several rescue groups, including my own, along with much of the local folks, are stepping up to the plate.

So the doggies will find homes. In cases like this, I'm always worried about the unattended health issues, and pray they can go on ...

I have a little boy who had both his eyes removed.

He did wonderfully.

A couple years ago, I paid $1200 from an orthopedic specialist, for one leg. I was given a quote, by a regular vet, of $3000. No brainer, huh? I chose the specialist for half the price.

I have another girl having the procedure in a coup...

for the rescue people on this board :

1. how many dogs do you rescue yearly ?( guestimate is ok, whole group number is ok also) I've adopted many of my handicap/senior/hard-to-place doggies, so I am only able to take in a few a year. Not...

Oh congrats on a quick and happy placement.

What a doll baby!! I love rescues :)