I think my dog is pregnant she is 3 yrs old and i didnt know my male was old enough then i saw them tied together so she is probally pregnant. Anyway i WAS planning on getting an abortion and getting her spayed and getting the male fixed. Then my male dog broke out of the fence and wondered onto the freeway and got killed:( we dont even live near a freeway that what makes me mad. and i want to keep one of her puppies and i have lots of relatives who are also willing to have one. I just really miss bear and i want one of his puppies but will i be a bad pet owner if i allow this to happen
2007-09-06 06:37:55 · 19 answers · asked by GSD Girl 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
And btw im not a TROLL this really did happen here is a picture of the dad
http://s182.photobucket.com/albums/x188/goongy123/?action=view¤t=bear.jpg
(R.I.P)
and here is the picture of the future mom
http://s182.photobucket.com/albums/x188/goongy123/?action=view¤t=sashainthelivingroom.jpg
2007-09-06 06:42:35 · update #1
And i also have the money in case of abortion and lisa i am going to tear down my old fence then put a vinle fence up where this will not happen again we are also hopeing on moving soon and it will be out in a small town on a farm
2007-09-06 06:45:43 · update #2
I only had the female for 2 weeks and was planning on getting her spayed but then this happened the reason the male wansnt fixed was cause he was only 10 months old and my vet said he wouldnt do it till he was 12 months old
2007-09-06 06:49:00 · update #3
first off the reason why the vet wouldnt do it was cause we go to a special clinic (that does it for cheaper) we called and asked and they said to wait till he was12 months old so i am just going by what he said
2007-09-06 07:05:43 · update #4
I don't understand why you would be a bad owner if you let your pregnant dog have puppies...? If you will be able to find good homes for them, I see no problem in it. I think abortion would be a lot worse!
2007-09-06 06:43:45 · answer #1 · answered by J Mer 2 · 3⤊ 4⤋
when did she get pregnant? last week? a month ago?
You can spay and get her aborted the same day. It's common. My dog got an abortion when the rescue group spayed her.
Puppies will cost you a lot of money and trouble. A delivery can also be challenging and needs permanent monitoring.
Then you have to place those puppies to good homes (that's almost a full time job!)
Depending on the breed of your dog, she could have 10 puppies... do you know 10 homes willing to adopt them?
Alternative 1: spay and abortion
ALternative 2: puppies : then contact a rescue group to make sure all those puppies get spayed and neutered. Mind that tehre are many unwanted dogs that are being euthanized every day. So I hope you will make the right decision for your female dog (avoid possible bad delivery or pregnancy) and for all the unwanted dogs that you will add.
Cheers
2007-09-06 06:52:02 · answer #2 · answered by Mango 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you've got homes for them, fine. But how many homes do you have lined up? When I was a kid, we had a dog that had 9 puppies in one litter.
Keep in mind that she may not even be pregnant. One mating doesn't guarantee puppies. Keep her away from other male dogs so that she doesn't mate again, and wait and see.
Once she has the litter, ask the vet when she should come in to be neutered. Ask about the puppy you keep, too, and pass that info on to the people that adopt the others.
Oh, and get ready for a few long, sleepless nights when the puppies are due. It's a major disruption in the house - trust me.
2007-09-06 06:47:59 · answer #3 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While I understand that you are grieving for the loss of your Bear, please understand that NONE of these puppies will *be* Bear. They may not even look like him.
If they had never gotten bred, there would still be no "baby Bear", but you wouldn't have had the choice to make.
Raising a litter is a big responsibility. You need to make sure the mother is the healthiest she can be, feed her good quality food, supervise her carefully, be prepared in case you need to make an emergency vet visit etc. You need to make sure the puppies are thriving and eating well, monitor them for problems, make sure they're wormed, vaccinated, handled, socialized.....
I also guarantee that once the puppies are ready to go, the majority of people that want a pup will not want one by then. Also, the largest category of animals surrendered to shelter is those obtained from friends or relatives, meaning that even if you do place them all with YOUR friends or relatives, the chances of them actually staying in those homes is small. You need to be VERY careful when placing puppies.
So decide if you are ready for this huge responsibility and expense, then have a chat with your vet as to the potential health issues involved for your girl. Make sure you are fully informed before making your decision.
EDIT: I'm sorry I wasted so much time answering this, since I read your other question and you are obviously a troll.
2007-09-06 07:05:59 · answer #4 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The bad part was not getting them neutered and spayed before this happened. Your male dog may not have broken if he was neutered. Intact males break out usually because they are pursuing females in heat.
Normally I'd say spay your dog now, but if you want the litter, you better prepared for the expense and the work. If you want to go ahead with the puppies, learn as much as you can before they come. Take your dog to the vet. Line up homes for your pups now and get real commitments.
And when you're done, get your female and the pup spayed and neutered. And make sure everone who takes a pup does the same - don't give them one unless they promise to do it. Or even better, take them all to the humane society and have them all done at low cost before they get adopted and charge the new owners for the cost.
Whatever you do, don't let this tragedy on all levels repeat again.
2007-09-06 06:47:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
My dog got pregnant (we took her out of town with us and the guy we were staying with said both of his male dogs were fixed- obviously not cause I saw them tied together and she was pregnant- funny thing is, she was getting spayed with we got back so I cancelled that). Anyways, I didn't even consider an abortion with her cause I personally think it's wrong. Since your other dog got out and killed, I don't blame you for wanting a puppy that is half him. If you are able to take care of the puppies I say go for it. However, only if you know they'll have good home and know they can get expensive. Also, if you work all day, you probably shouldn't because puppies need a lot of attention even when just born (mainly because if the mom sits on one, it is gone within minutes).
So to make it short, I say go for it but do it responsibly. Oh and fix your fence since your other dog got out.
EDIT: Beautiful male dog.
2007-09-06 06:45:02 · answer #6 · answered by Madison 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't see that you letting your dog have the puppies would be bad at all. Just make sure the new owners of the puppies are going to get their new pet fixed asap after you find homes for them. Sometimes the dogs first litter is only a few puppies so might not be such a big deal. I know some people who who love a puppy from your dog if you lived in MO instead of UT.
2007-09-06 06:50:07 · answer #7 · answered by childhoodcancercure 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not at all. If you can find loving homes for all the pups I'd say go for it. Just be aware that taking care of a mother and pups can be very costly and you need to have the time to look after her. I'm not sure what dogs they are.. but you could be looking at quite a large litter no matter what.. be prepared for that. So long as you're willing to take the time and effort to ensure the pups will get good lives.. Then good luck to you.
I suggest taking your female to the vets to check if she is pregnant, so you can sort out a suitable diet for her and prepare for the pups.
2007-09-06 06:43:50 · answer #8 · answered by deathbiscuit88 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
i do no longer sense which you would be helping a "outdoor" breeder. This replaced into an unintentional breeding, wonderful? Your buddy will provide the domestic dog a sturdy abode, and be in charge. I in basic terms wish the those that very own the mum canines, gets their canines spayed whilst the puppies are weaned at 8 weeks previous.
2016-12-31 14:31:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe you at all, because you suggesting the vet wouldn't neuter your male dog until one year is just inane and ruins any credibility I thought you might have. Dogs should be spayed or neutered between 4 and 6 months, and many vets do it even earlier for rescue groups.
2007-09-06 07:01:57 · answer #10 · answered by cargirl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as long as you can find loving homes for your puppies it will be fine for you to have them. If i was in the same situation i would have them! I feel like you will do what is right, you seem like a good person. Dont let these people force you to abort the puppies do what you want, it is your dog and your responsiblity. I am sorry for your lose
2007-09-06 06:51:22 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋