Delaware Point of View

Friday night. Well, since Stormy won't eat the Iams dry dog food, I can't give her the de-worming meds, so, I bought some Alpo mixed in some dry food, and sprinkled the meds on the food and she ate it all up. Aside from her growling at Annie and her defensive(?) posture when Annie brushed up against her, we had a good day.

Saturday. More growling at Annie. I decided to put Annie outside and let Stormy play in the house. Then, I had to put Stormy in her crate and spend time with Annie. About 11:00 I took them both to the dog park. Stormy was allowed to play in the small fenced in area away from the other dogs. She barked at them when they played chase in the distance. She threatened the people who wanted to say "HI." They kept their distance and backed off. Stormy and I played fetch. She had fun running around off leash. But she charged at the other dogs growling viciously at them and the people. I discovered that she knows the word, "No." I was stressed out so I took her home and I went back to get Annie.

But Annie escaped and was hit by a car. I spent 5 hours at the hospital and I worried about Annie and worried about Stormy. Annie has a crushed foot and cuts (and bruises), but no broken bones and no internal injuries. She stayed overnight in the intensive care so they could watch her progress because some internal injuries do not show up right away. I went home, fed and walked Stormy, played fetch, and cuddled!! Stormy is a very loving dog. Aggressive with others, but loving with me.

Sunday. I brought Annie home from the hospital. She wanted to greet Stormy, but Stormy growled viciously at her and I knew that this foster situation was not going to work. They took turns being crated and going outside to do their business. Stormy was mouthing my arm in mock biting when I tried to leash her. She fought the leash. She would not eat again. The only time that she is happy is when Annie is not around. By 12:00, I was so stressed that I took her back to the Humane Society. I just cannot cope with a dog that I cannot trust to be in the same room with Annie, who is a shy, sweet, and friendly girl.  Stormy did not want to go back and fought with all her might not to go.  I feel very, very, very bad!!  They told me that they will place her in a home that has no other dog.  I will never forget that sad look in her eyes.