| 5/2008
Shyenne also known as "Shy" was rescued from a fighting
bust on July 13, 2007. Shyenne was no fighter; instead she was used
as a breeding machine. Shyenne is short and squaty and although
she doesn'tlook a lot like a pit bull we believe her short stature
was favored by her former owner to produce fighting dogs that sat
low to the ground. When Shyenne entered our program in September
it was evident that she had just delivered a litter of pups. In
fact, the veterinarian said that she had probably delivered over
a dozen litters of puppies through the course of her short four-year
life.
To ensure Shy never had to endure the complications of another
pregnancy, she was spayed, just like all of the dogs in our program.
Two days after Shyenne was fixed, she started gushing large amounts
of blood, we knew something wasn't right and she was rushed to the
emergency room. It was then that the doctor explained that Shy's
uterus was so stretched and worn out that the surgery was somewhat
difficult and challenging. We watched Shyenne closely for the next
few days and eventually she healed and was pain free. After having
countless litters of puppies to care for, this former mother is
now living a carefree life, where for once, she only has to worry
about herself.
For the last 9 months Shyenne has been living in loving homes with
kids and other dogs. Shy's current foster father is an active member
of the military and we were recently notified that he has been called
to duty so this means Shyenne will be losing her home on June 1st.
Right now Shyenne has nowhere to go; if you think you can help this
beautiful girl by opening your home as a foster, please let us know
by filling out an application on our website www.mabbr.org. Under
pet choice, just type "foster Shyenne". She is as easy
as they come; to read more about Shyenne you can visit her web page
at http://www.mabbr.org/dogpages/shyenne.html.
Update from foster mom:
The delightful Shyenne is affectionate but not demanding. Her natural
timidity fades as she becomes comfortable with new people and families.
She gets along famously with our dogs (two lovable mongrels who
resemble a Jack Russell and a German Shepherd Dog), tolerating their
rough-and-tumble play style with dignity and composed restraint.
Left to herself, she migrates to nice carpeted spots near, but usually
not quite touching, the people she thinks of as ‘hers’.
She’s also happy to pass time in her crate, even when her
people need to be off at work for long stretches. This sweet darling
girl asks for next to nothing and gives freely of her love. Favored
people might find a cool nose or a warm tongue probing for a little
head-pat or a few idle strokes of the hand. Shyenne has excellent
‘pet habits’: she’s impeccably housebroken, not
a picky eater, stays off the chairs and sofas (and the bed) without
needing to be told, and makes a superb walking companion on-leash.
Extra bonuses: Shyenne barks exceedingly seldom, even in response
to common triggers like sirens and thunder; and she sheds next to
nothing. The only thing she needs to become the perfect canine companion
is ... a home to call her own!
On July 13, 2007 37 dogs were found on a South Holland, Illinois
property, leading to the largest dog fighting bust in Illinois history.
Shyenne was one of these dogs. Read
about his rescue story here.
Shyenne is currently in foster care with other dogs and a small
child and she is doing wonderfully! This girl came to us very shy
and unsure of herself, but has gained confidence every day. She
is such a lover. Likely used her whole life as a breeding machine,
Shy has done a magnificant job of leaving her past behind her. She's
ready to move on and find the long awaited home she deserves.
Faith, Family, Future…
We could see those 3 words on the water tower of the Chicago area
village that we came from.
All three of us kept our faith. We prayed that the cycle of violence
and neglect would end.
After our owner was busted for dogfighting, we prayed to pass our
temperament tests at the shelter so that rescues could take us in.
For the future? We pray for fur-ever homes!
Nicknames: Shy, Shy Girl
My name is Shyenne (because I’m a little Shy, not like the
Cheyenne Indians). I’m the only girl that came to KC from
the South Holland dog fighting bust near Chicago. My job was to
give birth to puppies that could be trained to fight, or used for
bait if they weren’t “the right stuff”. I wasn’t
involved in the fighting.
I don’t care much for strangers or yelling. Maybe because
that meant a fight was getting’ ready to go down, or that
another one of my babies was going to be snatched right out from
under me. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned! I have learned
to voice my opinions loud and clear. You’ll wonder how such
a big bark came out of this short, squatty, 40# body! When the rescue
group first saw my picture, they laughed and said that I looked
like a seal. Arf arf!
I get along well with all other dogs, except when I try to snatch
their treats or toys-hehe! I sometimes like to just chill out in
my crate, and reflect on things that might have been.
I’ve done very well in foster homes. I’m in my second
one now, so that I can experience even more new things. Take a look
at this article about how well Michael Vick’s dogs are doing
now with love and attention
Video
I’d really like to see this happen for the 3 of us too.
Take care,
Shy
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