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Emma was a street dog that our friends found. When we first met her, our friends had already been working to socialize her for months. Still, she was scraggly and scared of everything.
When we took her home, one of our first stops was to get her a haircut. She looked much cuter but was still scared most of the time.
Because she was so anxious, the vet recommended a Thundershirt. She looks very dashing in it! (Sorry for the potato-quality of the cell phone pictures.)
One of her favorite activities is sleeping in the sun. She hates being cold.
As the sun moved across our backyard, she followed it.
Here she is, happy and panting on a warm day.
Emma Lu: just about the cutest terrier on the face of the earth. We are so happy to have her in our family.
uena
congratulations, emma. seems u've been damn lucky. :o)
integrandia
She has come such a long way in the two months we've had her. She is so much calmer and happier now.
rabblerouser
Great on you for getting a rescue. You've improved both your lives, I'm sure.
integrandia
Thanks! I definitely agree with you.
emerikanklassik
+1 for dog rescue
integrandia
Thank you!
courtzilla
What's a thundershirt and where can I get one.
uena
i think it's based on the bandages of ttouch work. but as a thundershirt it is much easier to use.
integrandia
It's basically a portable hug. It wraps around the dog's chest and provides firm, gentle pressure to reduce anxiety. (1/2)
integrandia
It comes in all sizes and you can usually find them at pet stores. Probably online, too. (2/2)
courtzilla
Confirmed, I NEED IT. For me, not for my dog :)
rabblerouser
Can you get this for cats? :D
integrandia
You could probably put the small size ones on a cat, but my cats would kill me if I tried.