They are so in TROUBLE

[filarotten]

I finally got the nerve to look under the bed this morning... More feathers. I wondered why there was a trail of them throughtout the house lastnight when I got home. I guess everytime Maggie would come out from under the bed she would drag some with her. So I had to grab the trusty vaccum and
and put it back into suction mode. Finally, all feathers are gone.

 

[jess2416]

Aww...no more feathers to play with I think you should bring your vacuum and come and visit me There must have been more stuffing in one of Chloe's ducks than she cared for and didnt get out the first time and I came back from the store and it was everywhere...

 

[Renee750il]

Can't believe I didn't see this thread, lol!

He is a little devil. But, a sweet little devil. He is ACD, and apparently some BC thrown in there. So he is an ABCD dog.

So, between Brutus and Spike, you have OCD and ACD . . . Obsessive Compulsive Dog and Absolute Compulsive Dog

 

[filarotten]

That's what I have. OCD and ACD dogs. ocassional conniving dog and always conniving dog.

They plot and connive...worse than two kids.

 

[jess2416]

That's what I have. OCD and ACD dogs. ocassional conniving dog and always conniving dog.

They plot and connive...worse than two kids.

I think it sounds like they are having a wonderful time together Such a shame that they got caught J/K LOL

 

[Renee750il]

Heheheh . . . I guess I have two Obsessively Conniving Dogs

Poor Bimmer . . . he's obsessively responsible . . .

 

[jess2416]

Heheheh . . . I guess I have two Obsessively Conniving Dogs

Poor Bimmer . . . he's obsessively responsible . . .

aww....poor Chloe has no one to blame her messes on

 

[filarotten]

Aw, poor Chloe needs someone to blame her messes on.

Oh, Jess look at this...is he not adorable? http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=6424896

Probably not what your looking for, but gosh that is so tempting. If I could find spike a home, I might consider it.

 

[Denaluvscorgis]

LOL pillow fight anyone. Looks like they were having such an awesome time. What a mess though....lol!!!!!!!

 

[filarotten]

Dena, it was a mess, trust me a few curse words were spoken while I was vacuuming. I had to change vaccum bags there were so many. I never realized how many feathers it took to make a pillow...

 

[Denaluvscorgis]

I'll bet, Fila!! I think a few curse words were definitely warranted!!!LOL

 

[Renee750il]

Aw, poor Chloe needs someone to blame her messes on.

Oh, Jess look at this...is he not adorable? http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=6424896

Probably not what your looking for, but gosh that is so tempting. If I could find spike a home, I might consider it.

I just sent the foster person this e-mail:

I just read your description of Kane, and thought you might like some input from the owner of Filas.

For a Fila, being an "only dog" not only isn't necessary, it's not good. Filas - in contrast to so many of the Mastiffs - are remarkably affable with other dogs and are happiest in a home with another dog. They are truly family oriented creatures. They tend to be obsessive, and having another dog - or two or more, lol - in the family definitely makes life much easier for all . . . and it's so amazing and enjoyable to watch how gentle these great creatures are with smaller, weaker creatures.

They are also dogs who NEED to be with their people. These are not dogs who can live in the yard, or be kenneled without a significant amount of inside time with the family.

I hope Kane finds a wonderful home full of love and laughter. The Brazilians have an old, old saying, "faithful as a Fila," and it is demonstrably true.

They really have no idea . . . thinking that he needs to be an only dog . . . we sure know better than that, lol!

 

[jess2416]

Aw, poor Chloe needs someone to blame her messes on.

Oh, Jess look at this...is he not adorable? http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=6424896

Probably not what your looking for, but gosh that is so tempting. If I could find spike a home, I might consider it.

He is adorable

 

[filarotten]

Renne, that is so strange you did that. I was thinking about that before I went to bed. I have noticed he is not the only one. If you read all of the Filas on petfinder, almost everyone suggests "only dog in the house".

I don't understand why they have this impression of Filas? These are very sociable dogs, they live for their family as well as the adoration of other pets in the household.

They do not realize how many good homes they are keeping these Filas from going to?

After Jess' problem and now seeing this, I am really wondering about these rescue places. Are they really doing these homleless dog a favor or keeping them in foster care way tooooo long because of the lack of breed knowledge?

 

[Renee750il]

As we've learned by Jess' experience, these rescues aren't necessarily always "rescues!" Too often they're just ego trips. And not a whole lot of knowledge, it seems.

The rescue world needs more people like our Brattina!

 

[filarotten]

Something needs to be done. I think I will email Fila rescue, and ask them why every Fila...including theirs, are only dog in household.

I also wonder why they are asking 800.00 for a rescue? Doesn't that seem high?

 

[Renee750il]

Something needs to be done. I think I will email Fila rescue, and ask them why every Fila...including theirs, are only dog in household.

Heheheh . . . makes you wonder what we are doing "wrong," doesn't it?

 

[filarotten]

And all the other Fila owners, that have more than one.

If the rescue orgs. could see how Maggie and Spike run over Brutus they would change their minds.

 

[Renee750il]

Heheh . . . not to mention McKinley

And they'd really wonder if they saw little Bimmer laying down the law to the Riot Grrrrls

 

[filarotten]

Speaking of McKinley, I need to go get her. I can tell Brutus is missing her. He is dragging out her stuffed animals and had a couple of her shirts pulled down from her dresser and was lying on them. He is also posting himself in front of her room. He needs a Kinley fix. lol

I do wish people would understand this breed better. It really saddens me that even the rescue orgs. won't take the time read and familiarize themselves with the breed characteristics. They seem to stop at the guradianship side, and forget the rest.