Animal And Company: Re: Separating Dogs That Have Been Raised Together [1 Attachment]

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I would definitely try to keep them together ! I recently lost my 3 year old Doxie and my 2 year old Doxie went thru such a depression and separation anxiety that he completely stopped eating and drinking. After a very expensive medical intervention he is finally coming around. It has been 2 months and he still is showing signs of depression and I have to give him medicine to stimulate his appetite. PLEASE try to keep them together!

Mommy to Jasper, Jynx and Jinny(r.i.p)

From: proof4you2 <proof4you2@yahoo.com>
To: Dachsie_World@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, May 7, 2011 8:43:17 AM
Subject: <Dachsie World> Separating Dogs That Have Been Raised Together

A friend of a friend is needing to move. She has two long-haired minis. The girl is 8 and the boy is 6. They have been raised together as "brother and sister." They are crated separately during the day, but sleep together at night.

She is wanting to find a family who will take both dogs and keep them together. If we cannot find someone who will take both dogs, but are willing to take one or the other, will the dogs experience separation anxiety or any other types of behavior issues? Can they adjust to being an only dog?

If they can't/shouldn't be separated and we can't find a family on our own, would we then try to contact a rescue to help keep them together?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

Pam

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