molly&conan

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Tamago - My little sad foster pooch

Things are not going well. Tamago is completely unresponsive. Sometimes its almost like she's not a real dog.. just a stuffed animal or a robot. She's numb. She doesn't seem to have feelings. She stares and stares blankly for hours. She just lies down all the time and doesn't move. Her tail doesn't wag. Her ears don't even perk up a tiny bit when she's called. She doesn't react to anything at all. Tamago hasn't eaten a full meal since she got here, just a few nibbles here and there and a few treats. She's been with me about 6 days. She has only pooped once, 3 days ago. That's how little she's eaten. She has only peed 3 times in 6 days. She should be peeing at least two or three times a day. She's not drinking nearly enough water. I don't know what to do. She isn't sick, she's depressed. She always wants to be alone and just stares into space. It's very sad to see her this way. A dog should be such a joyful creature. She seems an empty shell. I can't get through to her. You should see her now. She's just lying there, chin on the floor, eyes open staring at nothing.

6 comments:

LP said...

Have you taken her to the vet to make certain all is well? What is her background? Leo, my foster cat was super depressed when I first got him.He would lay in a chair and stare into space for hours.He never gave me eye contact , no matter how many sweet words I gave him.He's been with me a year now and not only does he give me eye contact, he gives me his orders! He likes his routine and if I deter from them , he lets me know!
It sounds as though this little gal is shell shocked. Where was she and what has she seen??! Keep talking to her and giving her love.Hopefully she will come around. We will be cheering for her.
the critters in The Cottage
the critters

karmen said...

Poor dear. Hopefully having the cats around her will help. Has the vet given her the all clear? Such reduced urine output is worrying but I'm sure she's in the best of hands. Good luck! :)

elle said...

I hope Tamago is feeling better!

ManekiNeko said...

What's the latest scoop on Tamago? Got fingers crossed...

LP said...

How is little Tamago doing?
the critters in The Cottage

The Lee County Clowder said...

Purrrrring that Tamago is feeling a little better by now.

We also wonder if she isn't feeling sickly.