Found Pomeranian

by Val
(PA)

Hey Guys,

My neighbors found an adorable Pomeranian male on the side of the road! We live out in the country and believe this poor dog was dumped (no collar, no tattoo, no chip). I called all the surrounding neighbors and animal shelters, and the humane society and left my number.. no one has inquired about losing him. I am currently taking care of him and I am willing to keep him he is absolutely precious! I am trying not to get too attached in fear that his owners will come forward but in my heart I know that it isn't likely. This poor dog is scared out of its wits, which is completely understandable but he does not make any noises! No barking at all. The only noise I have heard him make is a high pitched yelp.. I don't believe that he is hurt in anyway when he does this I think it is because he is scared.. I will go to pick him up and if I do so suddenly he gets scared and its almost like his scream.. I don't even have to touch him for him to make it. He is potty trained, and he is eating well! He will get up and trot around and follow me but that is about as far as it goes.. he doesn't seem very playful and he seems very leery and scared but is not scared of my 13 pound Shih Tzu at all he struts right past her without the blink of an eye! My concern is that he has "emotional" issues that I may not be experienced enough to help with but I hate the thought of sending him somewhere else when I know I can give him a safe happy home :( It has only been 2 days but I just wanted to see if anyone had any advice i'm not very familliar with Pomeranians but he just doesn't seem happy so is this normal? I'm looking for any input I can get.

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May 20, 2012

rescued pom
by: Anonymous

I also found a pom. She was so matted up it was really hard to tell what she was. I was also so happy that she was a pom.Any way I WENT AND BOUGHT HER SOME TOYS TO GET HER TO ACCEPT THEM, THEN I KNEW SHE WOULD ACCEPT ME. I had to cut her down because she was so matted up and she was covered with FLEAS. She then went into shock, I guess she wasn't use to no hair. But it had to be done. I almost lost her. She wouldn't eat or drink. I had to tube feed her for about 2 weeks. Then she started to come around.When she realized how much better she felt. She then became my best friend. I dress her up in clothes and she thinks that she is beautiful. She struts around like she is in a fashion show. She is a mess. Try buying him some toys and let him pick the ones he wants and he will fell right at home. Good luck and he will give you more love that you can imagine. God bless you for caring. We need more good pet lovers in this world. Take care and keep me posted and let me know how he is doing and you too. My e-mail is stwhittington@yahoo.com.And my name is Starr. I live in loxley,al

Apr 11, 2012

Thank you everyone!
by: Valerie

Thank you everyone for your comments! Edward is doing much better.. he loves to be petted and loved and him and Bella have learned to play together! However he still won't play with me.. no fetch or anything but that is okay! The only issue now is that he likes to pee all over my house! The vet thinks he is anywhere from 6-11 years old and said he isn't sure if it would help the peeing or not to get him fixed! But again thank you everyone :)

Apr 08, 2012

Same thing happened to me
by: Jen

I found a dog very similar to how you found yours. Mine was in NJ just across the PA line. It was winter and the dog was just thrown out! Took the little guy in and since he had a tag, called the number on it which was from far away a 610 area code. The dog was even the same coloring as yours!! Anyway it took about 2 years for the dog to fully trust us. He got along with the other dog after some time and learned his place with us. I didn’t rush him. He would see me loving on the other dog and I would reach out to him and if he was comfortable I would love on him too!! I didn’t want to force myself on him by picking him up and holding/petting him if he didn’t want too!! He would come around to play and cuddle on the couch but when it came to go to bed I would put him on the bed. At first he slept on the edge of the foot of the bed, and over time, a good year or so, he would worm his way up a little more until he finally trusted us enough to sleep next to me under the covers! He was the best dog and the love of my life ;)

Jan 07, 2012

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by: Anonymous

i reckon he hasn't had a very good start, he has probably been treated very poorly for u to have found him on the side of a road. for him to be so nervous, he probably has had no reason to trust humans. the beginning of a pups life is a crucial time, so at least he has came too you before hes any older. poms as a whole can have issues like this even without having had any kind of bad start. i think, in another few more days he should start to come around a bit, don't force anything on him, let him come up to you etc. if he is still yelping when you come near him, get him to the vets to make sure there is nothing medically wrong. the last thing i would say to you, it's important for all dogs but poms especially, socialise socialise socialise!! get him used to as many things possible as early as possible. take him on walks to lots of diferent places, let strangers greet him, kids, prams, bikes, other dogs (especially big ones) get him used to bein in a car, get him used to people coming in the house, loud noises such as the vacuum, the list goes on n on! the internet has endless info on stuff like this so jus keep doin what ur doin and readin up! i hope nobody comes forward for him because he obviously wasn't being properly cared for, i hope u have many happy years together! good luck!!

Aug 12, 2011

Scared Pomeranian
by: Mary

Don't worry..any dog will be skittish for a while in new surroundings. He is beautiful and will turn out to be a wonderful dog. He is already following you which is unusual for one so young and so new to your home. He will be fine.. just give him love and hold him tenderly and pet him a lot. He will soon be yours, heart and soul.

Aug 12, 2011

Scardey Pom
by: Erin

I rescued a Pom from a shelter that behaved very similarly to what you're describing. Andy just learned that we loved him over time. We were careful to be patient with him. We (after several hundred other trials) found a treat he likes, and from then, I think he knew we were trying hard.

Now, he's about 90% or what I consider normal. We've had him for a year. He still gets spooked sometimes, but he's calmed down a ton. I think the love you're giving him will cure his issues. Just be patient with him, and make time to spend just with him. I used time with Andy to groom him (when we got him, he was incredibly flea bitten and matted.).

Good luck!

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