Agree. It also also the wrong type of harness for a dog of that size. He should be in a soft harness, like a Plush or Curli mesh one (which are the least chafing and do not put pressure on the esophagus.) When we adopted out JRT from the shelter (he was not fully grown), it was the end of the day, so we went to the pet store to find a temporary soft harness that almost fit (he stayed in the truck with truck with Mr. T Rex), bought a bag of food the shelter recommended and brought him to our new vet the following morning for a full check-up, bloodwork run-up, additional immunizations and a million questions for the vet ("What is the best food for his breed? How often should we feed him? What treats do you recommend? What preventatives does he need?") In the afternoon, we took him the a pet boutique, where he was fitted for a proper harness (and spare one) and life jacket for the boat (we did call the boutique first and explained he was just adopted from the shelter and there could be a chance he had kennel cough, so they made an appointment for us at closing time when no other dogs were around, took him into a separate room, measured him and sanitized everything, which we were glad for as it turns out he did indeed have it- apparently, they are used to this.) When he outgrew his harnesses and life jacket, we brought him back to be refitted multiple times. The harnesses are on the pricier end (about $35-$40 at the boutique), but they do not chafe, hold up and wash really well, and as for the ones he outgrew, we were able to pass them along to friends who adopted pups. We did the same thing with our Chiweenie- vet appointment the very next day, and an appointment with the boutique to get fitted for harnesses and a life vest after hours. (She, too, ended up with kennel cough! SMH, well, if anything the shelter was consistent! Ironically, both had received the kennel cough vaccine at the shelter, and still ended up with it!)
They should NOT have attempted to introduce Galahad to Mollie right away, either, as any new dog should be quarantined for a few weeks in the event they are carrying a contagious disease. What Fanny SHOULD have done before she even got on the plane was to schedule an appointment with a veterinarian to see the pup right away upon her return to get a full check-up and bloodwork panel done. But, neither Fanny nor Snorts can be arsed to be responsible adults and do the right thing. There are a lot of red flags- the airport transfer of the pup (questionable breeder), the pup's lethargy (most puppies are high-energy) and his weepy eyes. I fear this will not end well.
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