*Please read entire post before submitting an application. While we normally do adopt out of state, I am taking extra precautions with Oz and Pop due to their shy tendencies.*
Ozzy & Poppy require a home with experienced owners. They are very shy and skittish and need patience to build trust. They can be adopted separately if there are other dogs in the home to help them with their confidence and how to “be dogs”.
They came to us from a rescue in NC that suffered a fire that destroyed the building. They were an owner surrender from Charlotte, but we do not have any information on them. Poppy has amicrochip, but it was never registered. Their relationship is not known, but it is clear they care for each other, so we have started referring to them as big brother/little sister.
They are both cream colored Poms with speckled noses, perfect pointed ears, and lots of fur! They require regular combing/brushing to keep it in check. Fortunately, they do not mind being groomed and I usually run a stainless steel comb through their fur while watching TV before bed. Ozzy will stay in bed with us, Poppy leaves as soon as she gets her treat and goes back to the couch.
We affectionately call them “the weirdos” because we’ve never had Poms this skittish, there was obviously some trauma in their past. They need a quiet, very patient home where everyone understands that they will take some time to build trust and is willing to give them the time and space they need.
However, I have to give a caveat here, it might be that they just don’t like us very much as odd as that sounds. A friend came over and when she sat down on the floor, they both went to her and were in her lap in a matter of minutes having a grand time.
Ozzy and Poppy both use the doggie door to go outside when they need to or they can also use a potty pad. We do not recommend using a crate because of their shy tendencies. When they had a crate, they never wanted to come out. They will need help with their leash manners and have a snug harness in place. They are experts at squirming out of harnesses.
Ozzy
Ozzy is approximately 10 years old and weighs 7 lbs. and is very nervous and cowers when approached. Once you pick him up, he does love a good lap and will relax after a few minutes. He tends to stay behind the pack and keeps to himself on the couch or his favorite corner of the dog yard. He is smart! The little stinker let himself out of the doggie door even though they hadn’t been shown it yet.
Ozzy is not shy about letting you know you owe him something when you forget to give him his treat immediately after a bath or grooming.
Poppy
Poppy is slightly younger, at 8-9 years old, and weighs 10 lbs. Poppy is the bolder of the pair. She will venture out around the house when she thinks nobody is looking and will stand on the couch and stare you down at dinnertime. She is a HIGHLY food motivated little piggy and does a dance when she sees dinner coming, it’s very cute. She could use regular walks to help keep her in shape as she is a little on the heavy side for her frame.
Poppy is also exceptionally intelligent. Our doggie door leads to a small dog yard that is separate from our back yard. She found a loose piece of lattice on the side bordering the deck and let herself out at night once everyone was in bed. She explored the entire back yard, went out front and explored some more, then let herself back in. She did this a couple times before we saw her on the security cameras and fixed it. Very sneaky!
They were evaluated by our vet, have received their vaccines, had dentals, and were spayed/neutered. Both are in general good health.
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Pomeranians & 4th of July Fireworks
Most dogs are terrified of fireworks, and for good reason. The loud noise, the quick flashes of light, and burning smell of pyrotechnics assault a dog’s senses.
So, fear of fireworks, just like with thunderstorms, has nothing to do with a dog overreacting.
Of course, never try to take your Pom to see fireworks. But, sometimes it’s impossible to avoid a dog hearing these, even from inside the home.
If this applies to you, here’s some tips:
1. Check listings both in your town and neighboring towns to know in advance when fireworks will be going off so that you can be prepared.
2. A thunder vest can help; these work by offering a swaddling and compression method that can help calm a panicked dog. It can be hard to find a quality one in a small enough size; but, the ThunderShirt Polo Dog Anxiety Jacket is a very effective choice and it fits most Poms.
The extra-extra small fits puppies and dogs 7 lbs. and under. And the extra-small fits larger Poms 8 to 14 lbs.
3. If you don’t have a thunder vest, you can try to swaddle your Pom in a small baby blanket.
4. If your Pom wants to dash away and hide, allow him to. Part of a dog panicking involves feeling vulnerable. If a dog is allowed to seek ‘shelter’, this can help him stay composed.
Outside in the sun – Staying cool
As long as it’s not raining, most likely the plan is to spend a good portion of the day outside. And, of course, you’ll want your Pom right there with you.
So if the temperatures are soaring, you’ll want to take steps to help keep your Pom cool and comfortable. Here’s some tips:
1. Don’t shave your Pom. This breed can have a nice trim to tidy things up; but, if you shave the coat it may never be able to grow back again as it was meant to be. At any rate, though the coat is a very thick double coat, breezes moving through the coat provide some cooling relief, and the fur serves to block out some of the sun’s rays which could otherwise cause sunburn.
2. Free the coat of dead hairs before a day spent outside. Use a quality de-shedding rake and the amount of dead hairs pulled out will amaze you. This can dramatically reduce the amount of fur that would have made a Pom feel hot.
Keep in mind that you’ll be removing a LOT, but you won’t be pulling out anything that’s supposed to be there. The pile of fur that’ll be thrown out are all dead hairs that were trapped in the coat and were contributing to making your Pom swelter in the hot summer heat.
3. Since the sun’s rays can bounce off ground surfaces and hit your Pom’s belly, you’ll want to prevent sunburn if your Pom will be outside for the day. Apply some canine sunblock 20 minutes before heading out.
4. If you’ll be in one spot, set up a kiddie pool. Many dogs love splashing in the water. Do be sure to set this up in the shade.
5. Use a cooling mat. These are portable and do not use cords, so they can be brought anywhere, are perfect to set up in the yard, and can also be used indoors. NOTE, that these will NOT feel cool to your touch. They do not emit cold. Rather, they work by drawing excess heat from a dog’s body.
6. Or consider a raised cot. These allow for air flow under the body, which is a good method for helping a dog stay cooler.
How to Make Sure Your Pet Has a Happy Thanksgiving
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