Dog Breeding | Julie Ryan

Finding K9 Dog

2 Comments / Julie Ryan / December 27, 2022

Derek from Arlington, VA, asked:

Hi Julie,

My girlfriend Celeste’s ex was a K9 trainer for a specialized military unit in Coronado, CA. Together, they purchased a Belgian Malinois, named Drew (in honor of a fallen Special Forces soldier in Afghanistan), which was both a beloved pet and a service K9 trained for explosive detection and bite work.

When they split, Celeste kept Drew and still had him when she moved in with me. When my work took me to the east coast, our living circumstances were such that she could no longer keep Drew, so she donated him to a police department in Texas.

Later, Celeste discovered she had been duped by some unscrupulous people in the service K9 industry. When she called a month later to check on her beloved pet, she was told Drew had gotten out of his kennel, had attacked the other K9 dogs, and was shot because they were unable to control him.

After doing some research, we now believe the individual who took him was actually a private party posing as a K9 broker. We don’t know if Drew is really deceased, or if those that took him used him to breed other Malinois or sold him for a few thousand dollars.

I am writing to see if you can help us find some closure as to what really happened to Drew.

I found you through your interview with Dave Asprey. I have read your book, Angelic Attendants, and am an avid listener to your podcasts.

Thank you for what you do.

Derek

Hi Derek,

Thanks for your note, for reading my book, and for listening to my show.

I’m so sorry to hear about your experiences in finding Drew a new home.

To get some information for you, I first connected to you in VA and then from you to Drew. He is indeed in spirit.

Upon asking him what happened, he confirmed he was shot and killed. The scene he showed me looked like a breeding kennel situation. He showed me he was being abused by the humans running the operation and when released from his kennel, he did what he could to escape. That included attacking other dogs and the man handling him.

The good news is, Drew’s spirit is around you and especially Celeste, all the time. He is happy, healthy, and pure love.

Although this information will be difficult to hear, I hope it brings some closure and comfort to you and Celeste.

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Chihuahua Mom

Amy from Lakeland, FL, asked:

Hi Julie,

I love listening to your podcast and wanted to ask you about my beautiful Chihuahua pup Lola.

Last year I lost my beloved Chihuahua named Tink. I had her 9 wonderful years and I felt so sad when she passed. About a month later I got Lola (another Chihuahua) to mend my heart. I felt like this beautiful spirit picked me and she has definitely helped me heal.

My Lola is the sweetest Chihuahua ever. She reminds me so much of Tink. I have been thinking about breeding her. Depending on their size, Chihuahuas can be hard to breed. I know people say you should adopt, but she has been mothering this little stuffed animal and she is just too cute with it. I found a breeder who has a stud that would be a perfect size for her. But I definitely do not want to hurt or jeopardize my baby. I like the idea of breading her only for her to get to keep one of her babies as a companion for both of us and my children would get to help raise some pups. I have wanted 2 Chihuahuas for so long and wish I would have gotten another when Tink was alive.

I have tried to ask if it’s in Lola’s best interest to breed her or if I should just get her a companion instead. Can you help? I would love her to have a baby and then have her spayed.

Can you please scan her and tell me what you get as far as breeding her or her wanting a companion? I just don’t want anything to happen to her. Thanks!

Hi Amy,

I love that you enjoy listening to my show. Thanks for your kind comments.

Regarding Lola becoming a mother, I first connected to you and then from you to her. You’re right, she is really cute.

Based on what she told me, I believe she will be just fine if you breed her with the daddy dog you’ve chosen. And, I believe she’ll also do just fine delivering her litter and love for you to keep one if you decide to.

Furthermore, I also get it’ll be a great experience for you and your kids as well.

So, my advice is to “go for it”!

And one more thing, Tink’s spirit is always around you and will be for the rest of your life. If you pay close attention and stay open to it, you may occasionally hear her or feel her presence. When that happens, Tink’s just letting you know she’s around.

Thanks for your question.