New... Pit owner

Oakmhcky21 · 12-25-2012, 06:08 AM

Hi all! Well heading home to my parents this weekend I found this sweet little girl on the side of the interstate. Not even sure it is a pit but that's what most people see in her. She is very playful, but seems like her depth perception isn't that great and is a little wobbly when she runs.

Oakmhcky21 · 12-25-2012, 06:27 AM

Sleeping right after we got home!

CaillouBaby · 12-25-2012, 06:36 AM

She's adorable! I can't believe the nature of some people, an interstate is no place for any animal, you're an amazing person for picking her up! Since you found her you will have no way to figure out exactly what breed she is, a lot of breeds can look like the American Pit Bull Terrier as puppies, she could be a lab/boxer/etc mix you honestly will never know but you can love her all the same!
As for the other issues that she's having, I would speak to a vet. She looks very young so she could just be developing her balance/perception (which in my very limited experience should be at around three-four weeks of age a vet can help give you a better estimate) or she could have some type of head trauma either way she needs a check up anyways.

I hope you keep us updated, and Welcome to GP!!

**angelbaby** · 12-26-2012, 03:54 PM

aww she is so cute, I can't believe where you found her. Poor girl must have been very scared, good on you for helping her. For the depth perception it could be as simple as mildly dehydrated but I would advise to go get a vet check done ASAP and while there start her 1st shots if he thinks she is healthy enough to do so and deworming. puppys do tend to be a bit clumsy though and off balance at times, so cold very well just be learning to use those legs properly lol or if you have hardwood maybe just trouble getting traction lol.

Oakmhcky21 · 02-17-2013, 02:51 AM

Just thought i would post an update, Valkyrie has been gaining about 2-3 pounds a week. First picture is at about 10.5 weeks, second picture is from today at about 12.5 weeks. The other girl is Roxy, a dachshund shepherd mix.
Shes up to 21.5 pounds now as well! I almost left out she was aprox 4.5 weeks old when i found her.

SeanR · 02-17-2013, 05:48 AM

so cute

and congratulations on the progress

BullHeaded · 02-17-2013, 02:16 PM

Wow shes pretty! And yep, I can start to see some bully in her. Never know for sure tho. Your an awesome person for that rescue! Hats off to you sir.

**circlemkennels** · 02-17-2013, 02:43 PM

they are both cuties!! she was a lucky girl to have found you!!

Wallies_momma · 02-18-2013, 07:13 PM

She looks a little like my dads girl Ellie when she was a pup. You got a cutie for sure, awesome job picking her up off the road and giving her a good home!

Wallies_momma · 02-18-2013, 07:18 PM

She's 4 months in this pic, so a bit older than yours, but their facial markings are kinda similiar!