Just adopted Molly

by Jen
(Oklahoma)

I just adopted a rescue Coton from a no-kill shelter about an hour and a half from home. The shelter said she was an owner surrender by a couple who couldn't keep their dogs anymore. I'm so glad to have rescued her, there were a TON of dogs at the rescue and at least 5 dogs in each kennel. It was heartbreaking!

The lady working at the shelter told me Molly was registered but since they were a shelter they don't keep papers but she saw them and knew Molly is 2 years old and purebred Coton. She's been a little aggressive with my one year old Coton/Dachshund mix I've had for almost a year. Is this normal for introducing two stranger dogs to each other? Will they get over this and become friends? If so, how long does it normally take?

Also is there any way to track down her registration papers? I don't need them for myself but I would like to know Molly's date of birth and her legal name. Thanks!

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Oct 12, 2013
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Molly NEW
by: Vicky & Jonah

When in room together & behaving treats. Just remember the chain of seniority goes for treats, petting & food the one that was there 1st then Molly. This way u maintain dog world.

Oct 10, 2013
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by: sherry cotton candie

HI JEN,
Just wondering if you had asked the lady at the shelter the name of the people who surrendered Molly. They should know her real name and birthdate. I am not familiar with how they do things and perhaps they could not give it to you but they could call and ask themselves.--------if not, I would make your adoptive date her birthday, you are giving her a new life and congrats to you for doing so.

We adopted a shelter dog as well about a year and a half ago. She was supposed to be a coton but we are thinking not. She is so different in body than our real coton. She had been so abused it took months for her to really accept hugs and want to be with us but cotton tried her best to be friends with her. They do fine now and share everything------seems to be a game with them taking each others toys and bones. I learned it is best to let them work it out (unless there is actual biting at each other).
They have to establish their pecking order.

Good luck and would love to see pics of both.

Oct 08, 2013
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Molly
by: Anonymous

Congrats on adopting Molly! Lucky you and Molly found each other! I adopted a purebred Havenese and Coton from rescue. Brody is 9 mos and Logan is 7 mos. Brody (Havenese) is the dominant one. They will work it out their differences. I too was concerned when Logan came home, it seemed Brody was bullying him. But soon they worked it out. Brody will still steal Logan's toys and chew sticks (though he has his own) once in a while! One time they were both asleep and Logan was having a puppy dream and Brody saw he was dreaming and got up and walked over to Logan and laid down beside him to comfort him. At that point I knew they would be ok. They are the best of pals.

Oct 08, 2013
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Molly
by: Anne/Glenmoore

Congratulations on your adoption. I am so glad you found Molly. We adopted our Cotonm Molly, from Last Chance Ranch in Quakertown 3 years ago. She was about 2 and is the best dog ever. We had her two years when we adopted Sandy, a stray Havanese.

It took more than several weeks for the dogs to work it out. Sandy was very aggressive and food dominant. At one point I was thinking we would have to take her back but it broke my heart to think that. So my husband and I perservered and helped them work it out. Sandy had been at the SPCA twice and in that time there became aggressive. But now she is as sweet as sugar and Molly and Sandy are best friends.

There is a lot on the Internet about dogs learning to coexist. Very helpful. I also got a lot of help from the local SPCA. They didn't want Sandy to have to come back. Each case is different. Also don't be alarmed. One of the dogs may be dominant and they will have to work it out. They just might snarl and get into fights for a while. This was true over toys, me, food. Sandy finally realized she would not be left out. We love them both and they are just adorable. So good luck to you.

Wishing you and Molly the best of life together. Cotons are unbelievable companion dogs. Smart, adorable, fun, loving and caring. Couldn't ask for a better breed. Lucky you.

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