You are one in a million........that memoir of Norman was beautiful....

LOR - do not second guess yourself sweetie - you're doing the right thing. Sometimes we are left with the most difficult decisions and it's at those times where we will eventually find the most peace.

If this dog could be rehabilitated, yo...

It's very peaceful. They put an IV in his arm and they make sure that you're ok with the whole process. It honestly looks like they're falling asleep - very quick and pain free for them.

They should explain the process to you - do NOT fee...

Riley - been there done that. Unfortunately you got the tail end of irresponsible owners and they stuck you with the dirty deed. I hate people that ruin animals like that.

I once fostered this

Nope. You can't sue. You bought the puppy knowing that she had bad knees. Unless it states in the contract when you bought her that they were of "x" degree severity, then you've got nothing to stand on.

You purchased a puppy with a problem...

Are both parents white factored? That could be part of it. Markings aren't predictable. She is a heavily mismarked blue merle. She's beautiful. Both dogs are gorgeous. I have a fondness for

it's only been 4 days...........you have to give it time, especially since she's been there 4 years and now has to get used to sharing things with this *intruder*

I would crate the puppy and not allow him to jump and run all over her. Let ...

Too judgemental.........

She's a gorgeous puppy though....show potential or not. Those eyes are KILLER!!

REALLY stupid question but how come some ESS have feathery legs and some don't? I know there's a field bred kind and a bench bred - is that why? Just curious. :)