Nobody called the police or animal control? Here, there's an ordinance governing the number of pets it's legal to own. I forget what it is, but it's not 28...
Which Dog Do I Adopt?
- Thread starter Alasippi
- Start date
We recently adopted a dog from the shelter who had the same temperament when I was in the kennels. Something about just let me know she was the one. And after about 8 months of having her with us, my feelings were correct.
The thing about shelter animals that are older than a puppy... they know and appreciate what you've done.
I know that when I ever get another dog (I have three still kicking so hopefully it will be awhile) that it will be a rescue dog, and more than likely an older dog. I've seen so many posts on FB about people giving up their elderly dogs just because they started having bladder issues or some other non-sense that they didn't want to take the time to fix or care for.
Two of my dogs are over 10 years old so I was young when I got them. Of course, they came from breeders. As I got older, I said I would never buy from a breeder again because there are so many great dogs and cats in shelters needing homes.
Anyway, I would go with the one year old.
Be sure to post pictures when you get her.
Two of my dogs are over 10 years old so I was young when I got them. Of course, they came from breeders. As I got older, I said I would never buy from a breeder again because there are so many great dogs and cats in shelters needing homes.
Anyway, I would go with the one year old.
Be sure to post pictures when you get her.
So true. I don't think mine "grew up" until at least 2-3 years old. Sometimes at 10, I wonder if they are truly grown up.
I had a Lab/mix rescue dog when I was a kid. There's never been a greater dog. He slept in the bed with me until I graduated from Bama and I'm a sap but I still miss him.
Take Beauty. That's your dog. Please post a picture.
Take Beauty. That's your dog. Please post a picture.
No brainer--get all three..."been there, done that, got the t-shirt, bumper sticker, and autographed CD"...just adopted numbers 15 (Jack) and 16 (Andy) this summer, to be companions for 9 year old number 13 Sherrill, after we lost her brother, number 14 Skip, this past Spring. 28 is a stretch, but we did have 6 in the house and 3 in the garage/outside fenced dog run at one time...
We live out in an unincorporated area of the county. Animal control works only 8-5 M-F and even then won't come out here unless on a pickup order by the courts or request by the Sheriff's office. The previous Sheriff's office was deaf and blind to any happenings out here that didn't relate to an auto accident, fire or criminal activity. Maybe with a new Sheriff in office, that can change. I'm not certain of that, only hopeful.
Great post, Jessica...you clearly have a huge heart! Give your pups a belly rub from my 2 girls, please.I know that when I ever get another dog (I have three still kicking so hopefully it will be awhile) that it will be a rescue dog, and more than likely an older dog. I've seen so many posts on FB about people giving up their elderly dogs just because they started having bladder issues or some other non-sense that they didn't want to take the time to fix or care for.
Two of my dogs are over 10 years old so I was young when I got them. Of course, they came from breeders. As I got older, I said I would never buy from a breeder again because there are so many great dogs and cats in shelters needing homes.
Anyway, I would go with the one year old.
I agree, get all three, but that is why I have to stay away from those places I would bring them all home.
I have a very close friend that recues dogs and her heart can't be questioned. There is a reason why they will charge to rescue a dog. One is that many of the dogs they rescue have medical issues that need tending to and the money helps them offset those cost. Also, there are many unscrupulous people that search for "Dogs Free to Good Homes' that use them for bait dogs in dog fighting. These type people will not pay when they can find free dogs on craigslist, petfinder etc. That is also part of the reason that they like to inspect the homes.Go with Beauty, you know you want to. You've been thinking about her, it's an easy choice. (Or heck, go ahead and get 2 dogs!)
/Thread Hijack
I wanted to share some of my experience.
I've given up on dealing with Rescues when it comes to finding a dog. I always wanted a Great Dane. For as long as I can recall I always thought they were the most amazing dogs. So finally, last year, my wife caved. We had bought a new house and finally had a big enough backyard. Time to look. Depending on which breed you're looking for, there's a plethora of organizations out there that can help. A lot of their dogs are in worse shape than any you've ever seen at a shelter. The problem is, most of these still charge high fees even for a rescue. They want to come do home inspections to see if your home is right for a dog from their rescue.
I get it, it's their prerogative to put the dogs they rescue into places they deem appropriate. But I'm not cool with letting strangers into my house and allowing them to judge my living conditions. No thanks.
When we got our Great Dane, last July (She was 2) I went online and found a site (I don't remember which one :frown
All that to say, if some of you are thinking about adopting, there are a lot of sites out there like petfinder.com or adoptapet.com that, at least to me, were much easier than dealing with a Rescue.
I hear you, but of the 16 (so far), we picked up 2 at a 4-way stop, 3 (puppies) on the county road that we live on, one jumped INTO the 5 foot fenced area next to the garage that I built for the previous 3, 2 showed up (dumped) in our front yard, and one from a picnic we went to...of the remaining 7, 3 were from pet stores and 4 were adopted (pound, Feeders Supply, PetSmart)...down to 3 now, but I haven't been outside for an hour and a half...:rolleye2:
Cool story. I guess since your friend has is a good and trustworthy person, we should apply that blanket to all people who run rescues. Blanket statements always work out well.
Look, I don't want a complete stranger coming into my home and judging it or me. It's as simple as that. Why would I want to allow a stranger to have that kind of power if I don't have to? There are other ways to find a great, loving, family dog than by paying a high fee to let a stranger come into your home & interview you. I'm not saying other people shouldn't do it. I gave my experience with the process & hoped it might help. Don't make a bigger deal out of it than what it is.
Sadie seems to be fitting in regardless of where we got her. She's just as destructive as the toddler and the 9 month old.
Last edited:
You just had to post a picture with dirty diapers in it didn't you?Cool story. I guess since your friend has is a good and trustworthy person, we should apply that blanket to all people who run rescues. Blanket statements always work out well.
Look, I don't want a complete stranger coming into my home and judging it or me. It's as simple as that. Why would I want to allow a stranger to have that kind of power if I don't have to? There are other ways to find a great, loving, family dog than by paying a high fee to let a stranger come into your home & interview you. I'm not saying other people shouldn't do it. I gave my experience with the process & hoped it might help. Don't make a bigger deal out of it than what it is.
Sadie seems to be fitting in regardless of where we got her. She's just as destructive as the toddler and the 9 month old.
I'm glad those days are behind me.
I went today and asked them to let me take her outside in a fenced area so I could see how she acted around just me.
She ran around like a gazelle that had been set free. Then, she retrieved a ball and brought it to me.
I threw, she retrieved.
When I said sit, "she sat".
We did that for awhile.
Then I wanted to see how she acted when I just simply sat down in a chair. She came over, jumped up, put her paws in my lap. Then sat by the chair a minute, laid down, and just chilled. I loved that.
Thing I liked the most. When I played with her she didn't started biting my hand like most Labs will playfully but painfully do.
She seems to be very smart, healthy, and gentle. I thought about it all afternoon.
I'm going to get her tomorrow.
sip
Latest threads
-
SIAP there was an article that Joe K interviewed for assistant coach
- Started by mlingerfelt31
- Replies: 1
-
Final Home Midweek for Alabama Brings Samford to The Joe- Started by Diamond Tide
- Replies: 0
-
-
-
-
