Animals adopted out after rescue from puppy mill and hoarding environments present adopters with a wide array of challenges. Fortunately, in recent years we have gathered a good deal of information that can equip adopters with a better understanding of expectations, the likelihood of particular outcomes, the do's and don'ts of caring for these animals, the potential for the new pet's recovery and even the likelihood of an adopter's satisfaction. This 2012 Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference at the University of Florida talk, given by Franklin D. McMillan, DVM, DACVIM, Director of Well-Being Studies at Best Friend's Animal Society, presents a Read moreconcise list of guidelines that can be provided to adopters of these very special animals.
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It informs adopters about what type of behaviors to expect.
It prevents adopters from feeling like they have failed the dog if his or her behavior does not improve.
It allows the adopted puppy or dog to feel more comfortable in his or her home.
All of the above.
Both A and B.
Improve with time from when first adopted.
Decline with time from when first adopted.
Show no change from when first adopted.
Improve with dogs but, not with people, from when first adopted.
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0 - 10%
10% - 30%
40% - 60%
70% or greater
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Patience, understanding and medical knowledge.
Training expertise, understanding and love.
Patience, understanding and love.
Patience understanding and endurance.
Patience, discipline and love.
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Immediate euthanasia to long-term rehabilitation with partial to complete recovery.
Immediate positive response to gentle affection.
Long-term rehabilitation with little hope of recovery.
Long-term rehabilitation with a complete recovery.
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