Bit of a worry about the toiletting but if she's not eaten or drunk much, maybe that's why?

But it's fantastic that she can relax enough to sleep upside down in her crate. I suspect that after living for years in an unnatural & probably very stressful state, sleep, quiet, ability to relax, are the priorities for her. Until she gets proper sleep, she won't be able to consider doing much else. So give her lots of quiet time, perhaps just sit & read near her but don't ask for, or expect too much yet.

If she's very motivated by food, then maybe luring/encouraging her into the garden may persuade her to toilet? But other factors could come into play such as the garden being full of the smells of your other dogs which may put her off "leaving her mark" there? Possibly encouraging her out into a place with less doggy smells?

But, as everyone else has said, go slowly, let her get used to a routine at her own pace. And well done for giving her a caring home & the chance of a normal life

Success!!!!

I was unsure whether to take her for a walk, i didnt want to push her too much, but with her not toileting, I felt i had no choice....and what a good choice it was!

Took her for a short trip in the car with the others to a quiet field and within minutes she had done a HUGE dump and a little wee. I think maybe she is a bit dehydrated hence why only a small tiddle.

We walked around the field and the other 3 occasionally came over and said hello nicely to her and she even broke into a run for a few strides...then laid down
She had a big drink of water when we got back to the car.

She is SO unfit, and it was a shock walking at bassett pace I hope she speeds up a little when she gets fitter!!

She even had a wander around the garden when we got back, and is now sleeping it off in her crate, processing it all no doubt.

That sounds really promising great news ,

Awww. Bless you. She sounds lovely. I'm sure she'll feel at home very soon.

Totally agree, let everything come in its own time on her terms. A walk would be far too much at this point. It may always be far too much.

Just read on---well done! Hope she continues to cope.

Why did you get her?

rune

Ive always loved bassetts so when i was told about her and what she had been through and was about to happen if she didnt find a home...well, there was only one thing for it- to bring her home

Yay, she just chose to go out in the garden by herself and didnt a wee for about 3 minutes (yes i timed it!!)

Sounds like she is doing really well.

So glad she found decent home.

rune

Hope piglet is doing well today xx

Only just read your post
Well done for what youve achieved already
Hope Piglet is beginning to realise- even more - that you love her and that life from now on is going to be SO good
Please keep us all updated
Maureen