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[HorseFeathers]

Oh, I'm SO glad you found her!

(these are happy tears)

 

[sianara]

I'm so glad for you that it was Cheyenne. My only concern is on using the shock collar after everything she's obviously been through.

I urge you to talk to as many dog rehabilitators and vets as you can find before you go that route. I'm not an expert but I don't think you'd be amiss to do a little research first to see if the shock collar could harm her personality & well being further. Hopefully, with time (probably lots of it) and gentleness as flufnstuffs mentioned, she'll get back to who she was before.

Congratulations again :|

 

[vicki2x2]

I have to agree with Sianara. I think a shock collar would be the wrong way to go, especially right now. I would also check with a behaviorist or several and do some research on the best course of action. After finding your long lost friend, you don't want to turn this into a nightmare for all involved.

 

[SterlingAcres]

I'll have DH call our vet this morning and see what her idea on a best course of action would be. Chey doesn't have any aggression what-so-ever towards people, but she does get overly excited then jumps and nips though.
Honestly, I have my reservations because she's so different personality/behavioral wise, but Ian swears 100% it's her.

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I am so glad that you found her. I still cant believe it. She was obvioulsy meant to be with you.

You should take a blanket or towel, and let Zoey sleep with it, and do the same for Cheyenne, then the next night, switch the towels so they can sleep with eachothers scent.

 

[SterlingAcres]

Quote:
Zoey's not crate trained, she sleeps in our bed. I'd rather not crate train Chey, but at the moment, I feel like it's my only option. I don't want her to sleep outside, I want her to have her own place to feel secure, but I don't want to trap her. Zoey's used to being inside most of the day and I don't want to bring her in and leave Chey out or even bring Chey in and cage her.
I'm just not sure what to do.
The scent thing is a good idea, I'll throw in something of Zoey's tonight, for Chey to sleep with, but I don't know how I'll do the vice versa.

 

[sred98]

I just found the link, read all ten pages, and read your blog.

What an absolutely amazing story. I had my doubts on the first pics that were posted, but the second set nailed it! I was on page seven, with tears streaming down my face doing this--->

DH thought I was crazy! LOL! I am so glad that you found her. It will take a while for her to get used to everything. So don't give up.

We went through a similar situation with our Mastiff, I was going to be gone for 2 months. Lady with Mastiff rescue agreed to take him. I talked to her on the phone almost everyday. Up until I was driving back to get him, then her phone "mysteriously" got turned off and she moved. Made me sick. Searched for years. I still look for him. How hard could it be to find a Mastiff, right? It is heartbreaking, and I am so glad you found your Cheyenne. What an INCREDIBLE story!

Shelly

 

[thechickenchick]

Like sred98 I somehow missed this thread until this morning. I just read all 10 pages and your blog too. Of coarse I sat here and cried like a big baby! I am SO happy for you and your family that you found your Cheyenne. I had to rehome a cat named George 2 years ago when I moved to a different town. I miss her every day. I have no way of ever getting her back. In one of your posts you said you would never rehome again. I am with you on that one. It is just to hard. Years ago a lady gave me a bllack lab puppy. Her name was Oreo! The woman was really doing what was best for the dog. I had her for a little over a year. Then one day the lady called me saying she was in a better position now with a large yard in the country. She told me how much she missed Oreo and would I consider giving her back. As much as I loved her I said yes. I'll tell you the smile on the ladys face when she saw Oreo will stay with me forever. Oreo broke into a dead run when she saw her other family walking towards the house! I am so happy for you!!! Love and kindness do wonders, soon she will be "your" dog again.

 

[newchickenfamily]

So happy that you found her....

Hoping that she will settle in and be able to re-adjust to a normal family life.

 

[Quail_Antwerp]

OMG I am so happy for you! I had to take a few minutes because i was just bawling my food head off and couldn't see to type.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!