anyone want a beagle

[Beta84]

It sounds like libby rescued a dog from the pound where it would have been put down. They didn't like the dog for whatever reason and is now trying to find someone else to take the dog because the family doesn't want it anymore, but really really doesn't want to send it back to the pound. If nobody is willing to adopt the dog then all of the "holier than thou" people need to STFU. And if someone is willing to take the dog then hey, libby spared one dog and will now actually spare another if the fam goes to the pound again for the next dog. If they can't find someone then well, the dog might die, but none of those yelling about it did anything to help it either. In fact, they did even less, because it was at least spared it for a year or so because libby adopted it.

I love it how people think we should be spending hundreds or thousands of dollars to integrate a dog into the household so they won't tear up furniture, bite kids, pee inside, or any of that other stuff. As if we don't have other things to pay for. Different dogs work well for different families.

It is nice watching all of the people who care so much about animals, though...it can give you a warm feeling as long as they aren't obnoxious about it. If you don't already, you should all own farms and get as many cats, dogs, cows, pigs, llamas, and emus that you can spare from their potential fates. We can have a bunch of rescue farms in SOMD and all go vegan. I mean hey, all animals are created equal right?

 

[Roxie04]

It sounds like libby rescued a dog from the pound where it would have been put down. They didn't like the dog for whatever reason and is now trying to find someone else to take the dog because the family doesn't want it anymore, but really really doesn't want to send it back to the pound. If nobody is willing to adopt the dog then all of the "holier than thou" people need to STFU. And if someone is willing to take the dog then hey, libby spared one dog and will now actually spare another if the fam goes to the pound again for the next dog. If they can't find someone then well, the dog might die, but none of those yelling about it did anything to help it either. In fact, they did even less, because it was at least spared it for a year or so because libby adopted it.

I love it how people think we should be spending hundreds or thousands of dollars to integrate a dog into the household so they won't tear up furniture, bite kids, pee inside, or any of that other stuff. As if we don't have other things to pay for. Different dogs work well for different families.

It is nice watching all of the people who care so much about animals, though...it can give you a warm feeling as long as they aren't obnoxious about it. If you don't already, you should all own farms and get as many cats, dogs, cows, pigs, llamas, and emus that you can spare from their potential fates. We can have a bunch of rescue farms in SOMD and all go vegan. I mean hey, all animals are created equal right?

Never said anyone should spend hundreds or thousands of dollars to train their dog. I trained my dogs by myself. They know their bounderies and how to behave. Why? Because i did not get my dogs until i knew i was ready to devote the time and energy to them. My 180lb dog listens to my 8 year old as well as he listens to me.
I will now STFU since i am not able to to take the dog off her hands.

 

[Beta84]

Never said anyone should spend hundreds or thousands of dollars to train their dog. I trained my dogs by myself. They know their bounderies and how to behave. Why? Because i did not get my dogs until i knew i was ready to devote the time and energy to them. My 180lb dog listens to my 8 year old as well as he listens to me.
I will now STFU since i am not able to to take the dog off her hands.

So you're saying that libby didn't try to train the dog at all and just hoped the dog would stop misbehaving? Some dogs are more receptive to amateur training than others. If the dog wasn't receptive to it then you'd need to spend more money for professional help, which would be exercising "every possible way" that people mentioned.

But you're right, the only people that should own dogs are the ones that have a ton of time and money to properly train them so they behave like saints. Those that don't have all the time and money in the world should let the dogs in the pounds die instead of adopting them.

 

[Roxie04]

When did i say people need a ton of time and money to train a dog to behave properly? I do not have a ton of money,I work full time and have two kids that are always on the go. I made time to work with my dogs. That goes along with owning a dog. And i never said that she did not try to train the dog. Maybe she did, maybe she didnt. Please do not put words in my mouth.

 

[libby]

The dog has gone back to the Tri County Shelter. One shelter said it would not accept owner surrender, and the beagle rescue in Waldorf did not get back to me.
Two people from somd.com contacted me about possibly adopting him, but for reasons that are only their business, they had to decide against taking this dog.
If it makes some of you feel better, my mind keeps picturing him back in the concrete cage from which we took him. It breaks my heart to think he's wondering where we are and when we'll come back and get him. This was not something I wanted to do; it was just necessary.

Tough decision get made every day and it's not always a matter of fault.

 

[ICit]

The dog has gone back to the Tri County Shelter. One shelter said it would not accept owner surrender, and the beagle rescue in Waldorf did not get back to me.
Two people from somd.com contacted me about possibly adopting him, but for reasons that are only their business, they had to decide against taking this dog.
If it makes some of you feel better, my mind keeps picturing him back in the concrete cage from which we took him. It breaks my heart to think he's wondering where we are and when we'll come back and get him. This was not something I wanted to do; it was just necessary.

Tough decision get made every day and it's not always a matter of fault.

as it should break your heart. Let this be a lesson next time you think about getting another dog. You stated you would go with a breeder next time... so what that tells me is that you will be looking at getting a PUPPY. They have lots of energy, dont listen and need a whole lot of attention and training. Sounds like something you dont have. Sorry.... put that time and effort into your kids for right now ... plus I think you may have even stated they dont pick up after themselves. Not so good if you have a puppy... they chew just as much.

Getting a pet is a LIFE long commitment…. And it should not be taken lightly. If "one" can't provide what the pet needs for its whole life then don’t get a pet till you are ready.

 

[itsbob]

The dog has gone back to the Tri County Shelter. One shelter said it would not accept owner surrender, and the beagle rescue in Waldorf did not get back to me.
Two people from somd.com contacted me about possibly adopting him, but for reasons that are only their business, they had to decide against taking this dog.
If it makes some of you feel better, my mind keeps picturing him back in the concrete cage from which we took him. It breaks my heart to think he's wondering where we are and when we'll come back and get him. This was not something I wanted to do; it was just necessary.

Tough decision get made every day and it's not always a matter of fault.

Tough call I'm sure, but good for you for making a decision based on what's best for you and your family.

 

[itsbob]

Getting a pet is a LIFE long commitment…. And it should not be taken lightly. If "one" can't provide what the pet needs for its whole life then don’t get a pet till you are ready.

No, CHILDREN are a life long comittment, cats and dogs are a decade maybe a decade and 1/2 at best.

 

[ICit]

No, CHILDREN are a life long comittment, cats and dogs are a decade maybe a decade and 1/2 at best.

Yes... the animals life was what I was talking about.

 

[thatguy]

Yes... the animals life was what I was talking about.

well then it sounds like her commitment is just about over......


:animalsarenotchildren:

 

[tes218]

The dog has gone back to the Tri County Shelter. One shelter said it would not accept owner surrender, and the beagle rescue in Waldorf did not get back to me.
Two people from somd.com contacted me about possibly adopting him, but for reasons that are only their business, they had to decide against taking this dog.
If it makes some of you feel better, my mind keeps picturing him back in the concrete cage from which we took him. It breaks my heart to think he's wondering where we are and when we'll come back and get him. This was not something I wanted to do; it was just necessary.

Tough decision get made every day and it's not always a matter of fault.

Well, the more accurate picture you should have is of him lying strapped down on a table with a needle in him as his last breath of life leaves his body and I don't really think it breaks your heart. If it did, you would not have been able to sign that paper and walk away knowing what you've just done.

How long did you give Beagle Rescue to call you back? How many other rescue groups did you contact? There are probably over 50 in the tri-state area.

And it is a matter of fault. Your fault. Your fault for not getting him training. Your fault of not allowing time to find him another home. Your fault for not crating him when you couldn't be attentive to him so he wasn't destructive. Can't believe he chewed up a screen in your porch while you were watching him and if he did that speaks more about you than him.

I didn't fault you for trying to find him another home but just asked you about training methods you had tried. But this action leads me to believe you only "tried" to find a home for what, about a week?

Well, guess you can go along now and have your "Merry Christmas".

 

[thatguy]

Well, the more accurate picture you should have is of him lying strapped down on a table with a needle in him as his last breath of life leaves his body and I don't really think it breaks your heart. If it did, you would not have been able to sign that paper and walk away knowing what you've just done.

How long did you give Beagle Rescue to call you back? How many other rescue groups did you contact? There are probably over 50 in the tri-state area.

And it is a matter of fault. Your fault. Your fault for not getting him training. Your fault of not allowing time to find him another home. Your fault for not crating him when you couldn't be attentive to him so he wasn't destructive. Can't believe he chewed up a screen in your porch while you were watching him and if he did that speaks more about you than him.

I didn't fault you for trying to find him another home but just asked you about training methods you had tried. But this action leads me to believe you only "tried" to find a home for what, about a week?

Well, guess you can go along now and have your "Merry Christmas".

and its your fault for being a self righteous buttinski.


BTW, did you call and try to rescue this dog? if not, its your fault too.

 

[kwillia]

Well, the more accurate picture you should have is of him lying strapped down on a table with a needle in him as his last breath of life leaves his body and I don't really think it breaks your heart. If it did, you would not have been able to sign that paper and walk away knowing what you've just done.

How long did you give Beagle Rescue to call you back? How many other rescue groups did you contact? There are probably over 50 in the tri-state area.

And it is a matter of fault. Your fault. Your fault for not getting him training. Your fault of not allowing time to find him another home. Your fault for not crating him when you couldn't be attentive to him so he wasn't destructive. Can't believe he chewed up a screen in your porch while you were watching him and if he did that speaks more about you than him.

I didn't fault you for trying to find him another home but just asked you about training methods you had tried. But this action leads me to believe you only "tried" to find a home for what, about a week?

Well, guess you can go along now and have your "Merry Christmas".

Get a grip. She thought she could handle a dog in the life of her family and got a shelter dog rather than purchase a cutsey little puppy. It didn't work out. She tried finding a home for it. That didn't work out. Some people wouldn't think twice about turning a dog loose and letting it fend for itself in the hopes it will find it's own new home. She didn't do this... she did the humane thing and ensured the dog would at least die a humane death rather than under a wheel or starved, frozen or maimed. I commend her for her decision.

 

[tes218]

Get a grip. She thought she could handle a dog in the life of her family and got a shelter dog rather than purchase a cutsey little puppy. It didn't work out. She tried finding a home for it. That didn't work out. Some people wouldn't think twice about turning a dog loose and letting it fend for itself in the hopes it will find it's own new home. She didn't do this... she did the humane thing and ensured the dog would at least die a humane death rather than under a wheel or starved, frozen or maimed. I commend her for her decision.

Sorry, not buying it one bit. She had the dog for over 1 year and couldn't hold onto it for a little longer to find it a home or for an opening in a rescue group? I think she just wanted it gone for the holidays which is the worse time to try to find a new home. No one had room within her 1 week allotted time so take the easy road and drop it for someone else to handle. Rescue groups are packed now and it is unrealistic to expect a place to open up with just a few days notice. Everyone is scrambling trying to contact possible fosters and rearrange schedules and animals while maintaining full time jobs, families, personal animals and oh yea, our own shopping and decorating.

Whether or not I step forward or not does not excuse her lack of compassion or doing the work to find a home. If I took the dog does that make her any less culpable for her actions? I can not commend her for her decision to take a dog (which can be crated) from a warm home where it was safe to a shelter and then so along posting "Merry Christmas".

 

[thatguy]

Sorry, not buying it one bit. She had the dog for over 1 year and couldn't hold onto it for a little longer to find it a home or for an opening in a rescue group? I think she just wanted it gone for the holidays which is the worse time to try to find a new home. No one had room within her 1 week allotted time so take the easy road and drop it for someone else to handle. Rescue groups are packed now and it is unrealistic to expect a place to open up with just a few days notice. Everyone is scrambling trying to contact possible fosters and rearrange schedules and animals while maintaining full time jobs, families, personal animals and oh yea, our own shopping and decorating.

Whether or not I step forward or not does not excuse her lack of compassion or doing the work to find a home. If I took the dog does that make her any less culpable for her actions? I can not commend her for her decision to take a dog (which can be crated) from a warm home where it was safe to a shelter and then so along posting "Merry Christmas".

quit yer biatching, nobody needs you coming down on them about a decision that is none of your buisiness. If you had taken the dog, then and only then would you have any room to talk. Until then, you are just a big mouthed buttinski

 

[itsbob]

Yes... the animals life was what I was talking about.

I really hope you're a vegan..

 

[tes218]

quit yer biatching, nobody needs you coming down on them about a decision that is none of your buisiness. If you had taken the dog, then and only then would you have any room to talk. Until then, you are just a big mouthed buttinski

You can say what you want if it makes you feel better. Too bad if it makes her feel bad about her decision. She is really not my concern now. She is not the one facing death today. So if I take the dog then my opinion on her behavior is then ok? Really? That would give me room to talk? Your logic is amazing.

And it is our business. She made it our business when she posted that she took the dog to the shelter. Sorry if that causes you a problem..no, not really sorry.

So you can go along calling me names...don't care...typing your little funny ways of cursing...like that is impressive. BTW, any 5 year old can curse so it really has lost any impact that it may have once had.

 

[thatguy]

You can say what you want if it makes you feel better. Too bad if it makes her feel bad about her decision. She is really not my concern now. She is not the one facing death today. So if I take the dog then my opinion on her behavior is then ok? Really? That would give me room to talk? Your logic is amazing.

And it is our business. She made it our business when she posted that she took the dog to the shelter. Sorry if that causes you a problem..no, not really sorry.

So you can go along calling me names...don't care...typing your little funny ways of cursing...like that is impressive. BTW, any 5 year old can curse so it really has lost any impact that it may have once had.

yeah, and any yenta can get into other peoples business.

So folks, if you are playing along at home, you are better off just drowning or smothering your unwanted pets. trying to find homes for them here in the animals forums will only get you greif from a bunch of biatches with nothing better to do.......

 

[kwillia]

You can say what you want if it makes you feel better. Too bad if it makes her feel bad about her decision. She is really not my concern now. She is not the one facing death today. So if I take the dog then my opinion on her behavior is then ok? Really? That would give me room to talk? Your logic is amazing.

And it is our business. She made it our business when she posted that she took the dog to the shelter. Sorry if that causes you a problem..no, not really sorry.

So you can go along calling me names...don't care...typing your little funny ways of cursing...like that is impressive. BTW, any 5 year old can curse so it really has lost any impact that it may have once had.

Facts are facts. There are way to many dogs and cats in our country and as a result... kill shelters serve a humane purpose.

 

[itsbob]

Facts are facts. There are way to many dogs and cats in our country and as a result... kill shelters serve a humane purpose.

I'm surprised someone hasn't jumped on this as an export business..

One man's trash is another man's treasure (dinner)..