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**snougles** · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:33 am Post subject: a special needs pup

I have today had a call from someone who needs help with a 4 week old runt puppy who has been rejected by its mother. The family feel unable to be able to give it the time and attention it needs - but feels if it can reach 8 weeks old it may have a chance. I have never ever had a dog this young and am somewhat apprehensive about saying yes I will help - as I would hate to be responsible should anything happen to it. Has anyone here had such a young pup and do they need 24/7 care at that age - I am presuming that they do. I am in a bit of a dilemma as I would also hate to think of it suffering due to lack of help or tryng.

**blueribbonuk** · Rescuer Joined: 17 Oct 2007 Posts: 51 Location: cambridge

where abouts is pup, as i know millrescue have mum and young pups in.

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**snougles** · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:55 pm Post subject:

It is in the Turriff area of N E Scotland - I would be willing to try but have yet to convince a reluctant OH and I am unsure exactly of what would be needed.

**Strix@Rain** · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:20 pm Post subject:

how amenable is your vet to emergency phone calls?

if it's a specific breed, you could contact the breed rescue, and see if they have anybody who'd be willing to receive calls in the middle of the night if necessary

I have a friend who's used to being wetnurse to such pups, so I could ask her if she's willing to be a helpline for you if the above throws up dead ends

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**Strix@Rain** · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:40 pm Post subject:

if you google 'hand rearing pup' you'll find many websites (alot of them breed specific ones) with instructions on how to hand rear - have a read through a couple so you can gauge whether you think you can manage this, but as it's a first time for you, make sure you have somebody experienced who's happy to be at the end of a phone for you

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**snougles** · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 2:47 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the replies - the pup is a cross breed and my vets are quite good - we have taken dogs to them late in the evening before - thankfully. Hope to see it Friday evening - and it all depends on whether I get clearance yet from him indoors too. I will find out as much as possible about hand rearing just in case !

**Strix@Rain** · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:21 pm Post subject:

so did you take this pup on snougles?
how's he progressing? Smile

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