Dutch Shepherd Forum

Java was brought into a shelter in Chicago, IL sometime early in 2011. She was found as a stray with a male. I was made aware of her just after pulling 3 dogs from the Chicago area and had exhausted all local fosters. I didn't have options and the shelter felt like they did...so I didn't hear anything more.

3 months later I received a call, which was followed by a HUGE Facebook campaign. After 3 months of living at the shelter (together.....) the staff came in to find that the senior (and I mean OLD LADY) had given birth to a puppy. By that point, I had room and I was able to get them pulled from the shelter that day (thank goodness because all of the irrational bunny huggers were suddenly interested once there was a pup - funny that they weren't jumping up and down for mom and dad). I brought the whole family down here to TN.

Dad was fixed and placed long ago. He was somewhere in the 4-6 range. Justice, the pup, was kept back because she showed good work possibility. However, she turned a year on June 6th (my b'day, the other piece of irony) and she just hasn't matured yet or shown any intensity. She's happy here and we'll see if she goes to a pet home or working home shortly.

Java was the one who was left behind. She must be 100 years old OK, maybe just 8-10. I think its incredible that she had a pup. She has crinkled ears from repeated previous hematomas, no teeth left in her head.....but she FLIPS into a Fus like nobodies business. She is GREAT with big dogs, but wants to eat little ones (and cats). But she just has SO much personality. When I first brought her into the house, Justice was only a few days old and that was her priority. So Java was great with my cats. We did adopt her out once, but that didn't hold true with their cats. She came back, and has never had an interested person since.

SO.....what's a girl to do? Eventually, the seniors dogs (especially the easy, really wonderful ones) just need a place to call home. So Java is here to stay. I need to photograph her mouth though. LOL. I haven't seen so much dental wear ever before.

Thank you for taking her in. I remember a couple years ago a 14 year old Malinois, Ty, was dumped by his owners because of his age. I remember him finally adjusting and enjoying his new home and all the attention.

wow, what a story. She has a great home now and a great mommy!! Poor girl, sounds like she had a rough life and now she can settle in and relax.

I remember seeing her photo. So sad that these old, loyal, dogs are tossed out when they should be enjoying their retirement years with someone who loves them.

awww, she is so pretty! Glad she found a home

and 8-10 isnt 100 says Thalie

Christie, it is beyond wonderful that you have given this old girl a secure home. You rock!

That is such a great ending to her sad story. Congratulations on your new home, Java! Keep your gums off the cats!

What a precious old lady. I know you can never tell and if she had a pup last year, she might indeed have been 8-10. From the white on her face though, I would have guessed older. Or maybe I am spoiled having multiple older dogs who do not grey fast. Anyway. Thank you, for giving her a loving home and place to grow even older. And best of luck finding out what Justice's calling in life is.

She sure is pretty!

What a great heart... she is a beautiful dog, my 14 yr old passed jsut two weeks ago, she fought DM for two years... Thannk you for taking care of this sweet girl.