How rescue's make some decisions

[krazd_kat]

Okay - for the person that isn't happy with how some rescues make choices...

Our foster dogs are in our private homes, so we KNOW which dog is a whiner and a cryer and a howler when we are gone or when they are in their crate...

When we get applications we look at where you live and the type of home, if you are in a townhome or an apartment and are gone all day, then one of the dogs, that we ALREADY know is a noisy dog is not going to be a good fit in either a townhome or an apartment. Which means the dog will wind up coming back to us.

As far as the poster and the dog that has to be w/children and other dogs... again, we KNOW this dog, it CAME FROM A PUPPY MILL (so go buy from one of them if that's what you want to do). When we got it he was literally scared to death of EVERYTHING.

The other dogs help to give him courage and he can follow them around and find out what it means to be a normal dog. The fact that he does great with kids was a total shock to us and we only found that out in his current foster home.

No - we are not going to risk this dogs future development by placing him in a home that doesn't have another dog (kids may be optional).

No - we won't place a dog that has separation anxiety or makes a lot of noise while no one is home in an apartment or townhouse

No - we won't place certain breeds w/people w/no experience with other types of breeds

No - we won't place a dog in a home w/cats if we know it's not good w/cats (regardless of how many times you ask us to let you try it out)

No - we won't place a dog we know is dog agressive in a home w/other dogs

No - I won't adopt one of my mastiffs to a home w/a yorkie (especially when you plan on leaving them alone all day together)

Personally we'd love to approve every application but many times the dog the applicant wants to adopt is NOT a good fit for the applicant and we will try to work with you for the one that might fit. If you're in a hurry and want the dog TODAY, then chances are we can't help you.

Many rescues won't adopt puppies to people that work all day. That's kind of a hard call as MOST OF US WORK and have had puppies in the past WHILE we worked full time jobs.

Rescue is hard work and no matter how hard we try we can't make everyone happy with our policies. All policies are in effect either due to something we learned the hard way, or another rescue learned the hard way.

 

[kvj21075]

im just saying i think there are alot of dogs that could deal with a owner that works during the day.



i just dont understand why the shelters are all full

but do u honestly think its better to put a dog down rather than atleast TRY him with a family that u wont consider because they have a cat. or no children. or live in a townhouse?

 

[libertytyranny]

I think everyone understands all of the great work rescues do! I am glad there is such a network in the area that someone could simply pot on here an animal in need of help..and boom in a couple of hours they are helped..I think it is great. I totally understand why the rescues have the rules they do..but I also understand the frustration of people like me who love animals who happen to not be in the "ideal" home. There are so many aniimals..and everyone wants them to have a lovely home..but sometimes people may be willing to alter their home to fit an animal they have really taken to..that being said I hope the unhappy poster can take a minute to talk with rescues and find a dog that really fits well for them..then everyone is happy

 

[kwillia]

Okay - for the person that isn't happy with how some rescues make choices...

Our foster dogs are in our private homes, so we KNOW which dog is a whiner and a cryer and a howler when we are gone or when they are in their crate...

When we get applications we look at where you live and the type of home, if you are in a townhome or an apartment and are gone all day, then one of the dogs, that we ALREADY know is a noisy dog is not going to be a good fit in either a townhome or an apartment. Which means the dog will wind up coming back to us.

As far as the poster and the dog that has to be w/children and other dogs... again, we KNOW this dog, it CAME FROM A PUPPY MILL (so go buy from one of them if that's what you want to do). When we got it he was literally scared to death of EVERYTHING.

The other dogs help to give him courage and he can follow them around and find out what it means to be a normal dog. The fact that he does great with kids was a total shock to us and we only found that out in his current foster home.

No - we are not going to risk this dogs future development by placing him in a home that doesn't have another dog (kids may be optional).

No - we won't place a dog that has separation anxiety or makes a lot of noise while no one is home in an apartment or townhouse

No - we won't place certain breeds w/people w/no experience with other types of breeds

No - we won't place a dog in a home w/cats if we know it's not good w/cats (regardless of how many times you ask us to let you try it out)

No - we won't place a dog we know is dog agressive in a home w/other dogs

No - I won't adopt one of my mastiffs to a home w/a yorkie (especially when you plan on leaving them alone all day together)

Personally we'd love to approve every application but many times the dog the applicant wants to adopt is NOT a good fit for the applicant and we will try to work with you for the one that might fit. If you're in a hurry and want the dog TODAY, then chances are we can't help you.

Many rescues won't adopt puppies to people that work all day. That's kind of a hard call as MOST OF US WORK and have had puppies in the past WHILE we worked full time jobs.

Rescue is hard work and no matter how hard we try we can't make everyone happy with our policies. All policies are in effect either due to something we learned the hard way, or another rescue learned the hard way.

I grew up fostering dogs. My mother and father were heavily involved with the local humane society. In fact, my father was on the board and we dedicated a lot of time, emotion and money to the cause. Up until I purchased my pup, I have only ever had strays.

I understand their intent and why they chose to set the policies they do, but sad to say it rusulted in my having to purchase a mini-schnauzer pup rather than rescue a full grown dog that needed a loving home.

 

[kvj21075]

I think everyone understands all of the great work rescues do! I am glad there is such a network in the area that someone could simply pot on here an animal in need of help..and boom in a couple of hours they are helped..I think it is great. I totally understand why the rescues have the rules they do..but I also understand the frustration of people like me who love animals who happen to not be in the "ideal" home. There are so many aniimals..and everyone wants them to have a lovely home..but sometimes people may be willing to alter their home to fit an animal they have really taken to..that being said I hope the unhappy poster can take a minute to talk with rescues and find a dog that really fits well for them..then everyone is happy

very well said

 

[cattitude]

im just saying i think there are alot of dogs that could deal with a owner that works during the day.



i just dont understand why the shelters are all full

but do u honestly think its better to put a dog down rather than atleast TRY him with a family that u wont consider because they have a cat. or no children. or live in a townhouse?

You don't seem to understand the difference between a shelter and a rescue.

 

[cattitude]

I think everyone understands all of the great work rescues do! I am glad there is such a network in the area that someone could simply pot on here an animal in need of help..and boom in a couple of hours they are helped..I think it is great. I totally understand why the rescues have the rules they do..but I also understand the frustration of people like me who love animals who happen to not be in the "ideal" home. There are so many aniimals..and everyone wants them to have a lovely home..but sometimes people may be willing to alter their home to fit an animal they have really taken to..that being said I hope the unhappy poster can take a minute to talk with rescues and find a dog that really fits well for them..then everyone is happy

There are plenty of shelters that will adopt to you.

 

[Nucklesack]

Okay - for the person that isn't happy with how some rescues make choices...

Our foster dogs are in our private homes, so we KNOW which dog is a whiner and a cryer and a howler when we are gone or when they are in their crate...

When we get applications we look at where you live and the type of home, if you are in a townhome or an apartment and are gone all day, then one of the dogs, that we ALREADY know is a noisy dog is not going to be a good fit in either a townhome or an apartment. Which means the dog will wind up coming back to us.

As far as the poster and the dog that has to be w/children and other dogs... again, we KNOW this dog, it CAME FROM A PUPPY MILL (so go buy from one of them if that's what you want to do). When we got it he was literally scared to death of EVERYTHING.

The other dogs help to give him courage and he can follow them around and find out what it means to be a normal dog. The fact that he does great with kids was a total shock to us and we only found that out in his current foster home.

No - we are not going to risk this dogs future development by placing him in a home that doesn't have another dog (kids may be optional).

No - we won't place a dog that has separation anxiety or makes a lot of noise while no one is home in an apartment or townhouse

No - we won't place certain breeds w/people w/no experience with other types of breeds

No - we won't place a dog in a home w/cats if we know it's not good w/cats (regardless of how many times you ask us to let you try it out)

No - we won't place a dog we know is dog agressive in a home w/other dogs

No - I won't adopt one of my mastiffs to a home w/a yorkie (especially when you plan on leaving them alone all day together)

Personally we'd love to approve every application but many times the dog the applicant wants to adopt is NOT a good fit for the applicant and we will try to work with you for the one that might fit. If you're in a hurry and want the dog TODAY, then chances are we can't help you.

Many rescues won't adopt puppies to people that work all day. That's kind of a hard call as MOST OF US WORK and have had puppies in the past WHILE we worked full time jobs.

Rescue is hard work and no matter how hard we try we can't make everyone happy with our policies. All policies are in effect either due to something we learned the hard way, or another rescue learned the hard way.

Will you disclose to a new owner if a dog has a history of attacking neighbors dogs?

 

[cattitude]

Will you disclose to a new owner if a dog has a history of attacking neighbors dogs?

KK you want to break the news to him or can I. :shrug:

 

[kvj21075]

You don't seem to understand the difference between a shelter and a rescue.

i dont

 

[morningbell]

When I adopted from Second Hope, I attended many adoption events, my whole household got to know the dogs. At first I wanted an adult dog but I worked with Second Hope and had them help us decide the right dog for us, not one that my son loved or one with a face I couldn't resist. It was a complete process, not a one day affair. I have seen families at events that want to take a dog or cat home TODAY..... that's why there are screenings and that is what makes for a successful rescue group and more importantly, successful adoption.

Just look at that face......

......he couldn't be more spoiled or loved, oh, also rotten .....

 

[TurboK9]

Hehe. Most rescues are . I did have a couple issues in the past with one breed rescue, who asked me to go pick up a dog from the shelter so a specific turdball would not get their hands on her, then demanded I turn her over to them... Um, no. And then there was the time a friend of mind submitted an app to them to adopt, this guy runs every morning and evening and wanted a dog he could run with... they turned him down because he "didn't have a yard for the dog to run in". OK how much sense did THAT make, LOL, so much better to toss the dog in a yard untended then to go out and actually run WITH it twice a day... durr!

But yes, you are right, great post, carry on and all that! Your efforts are indeed appreciated!

 

[Nucklesack]

KK you want to break the news to him or can I. :shrug:

Is the Dog being talked about PorkChop?

Is the disgruntled poster the one who took in PorkChop? Or the neighbor who's dog PorkChop attacked? Or the new owner, that wasnt informed that PorkChop has a history of attacking dogs? (After Unix deemed him safe for adoption)

 

[krazd_kat]

im just saying i think there are alot of dogs that could deal with a owner that works during the day.

but do u honestly think its better to put a dog down rather than atleast TRY him with a family that u wont consider because they have a cat. or no children. or live in a townhouse?

You are right, a lot of dogs can and do deal with that every day, BUT when an adopter wants to adopt one that WE already know won’t work, and don’t want to think about a different dog then there’s nothing we can do….

We are a rescue, we don’t put dogs down, they stay until we find the right home. What “I” don’t understand is the home that BEGS us to place a dog with them that we already know would rather kill the cat as look at it and they want to “try” it, why? Are they willing to risk the life of their cat? I’m not.

I totally understand why the rescues have the rules they do.but I also understand the frustration of people like me who love animals who happen to not be in the "ideal" home. There are so many aniimals..and everyone wants them to have a lovely home.but sometimes people may be willing to alter their home to fit an animal they have really taken to.that being said I hope the unhappy poster can take a minute to talk with rescues and find a dog that really fits well for them.then everyone is happy

We honestly TRY to work with adopters, but they have to be willing. We have asked many, can you change this or that, when the answer is no, we can’t bend any further. We have adopted to many homes that by some standards are NOT “ideal” but whose standards are they? Mine? Many rescues wouldn’t adopt to me…

KK you want to break the news to him or can I. :shrug:

Be my guest, just be sure to mention they read all 32 pages about it!

 

[95blkgst]

I know and understand most of the reason why, I have seen puppy mill dogs and would never buy one. My sister in law got a dog from the famers market because it was having a horrible life, had a scar on her neck from the coller digging into her skin. The dog has one of the best personality i have ever seen in a dog comeing from a life like that.

I do appolgise for things that I have said, But when you are looked down on because your under 21, or work for a living then it gets pretty frustrating, when you want to do a good thing and give a dog a good home.

I dont know if you have ever had to put a dog to sleep, I am sure you have. But that was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do was put my 3 month old boxer to sleep due to congestive heart failure.

I understand you wouldnt put a pittbull with a person who has only delt with small dogs or never delt with a bully breed before.

I think its very sad that some places wont even give pittbulls/ stafforshire's the option to be adopted out unless its by a shelter.

 

[BS Gal]

I had no problem with Cawl. St. Mary's was a different story, which I have said time and time again. I couldn't deal with their huge application process. :shrug: The boxer came from the shelter and he is wonderful.......lots of patience has made him that way, though. I was glad when he stopped peeing on everyone that came to visit.

 

[TurboK9]

but do u honestly think its better to put a dog down rather than atleast TRY him with a family that u wont consider because they have a cat. or no children. or live in a townhouse?

Are you serious?

Assuming the adopting party is NOT a skilled trainer / behaviorist, who in their right mind WOULD place a dog with children or another animal that has shown a noticeable intolerance?

Are you saying a dog's life is worth more than a childs? Besides which, rescues do NOT euthanize so the question is really moot, but wow, I'm just not sure what to make of that question. I mean, even a dog with NO history of issues w/ kids can wind up hurting a kid because kids do stupid things and parents do stupid things like leave the dog and kid alone....

OMG I can't believe someone even asked that.

 

[thatguy]

Be my guest, just be sure to mention they read all 32 pages about it!

so are you saying you learned your lesson, or that the only person who would take him was one of the bitties on here who defended him as if he was a super sweet never hurt a fly kind of dog

 

[cattitude]

Pork Chop was adopted by a great family with a Boxer pup and two children. He's doing very well and is a much loved member of their family. And..no..the family is not a member of any rescue. They happened to see Pork Chop where he was being kept and visited with him several times on their own before contacting SHR about adopting him. They are well aware of his past experiences and the opinions of some on this form.

Thank you to those of you who kept his name active on the forum.

 

[thatguy]

Pork Chop was adopted by a great family with a Boxer pup and two children. He's doing very well and is a much loved member of their family. And..no..the family is not a member of any rescue. They happened to see Pork Chop where he was being kept and visited with him several times on their own before contacting SHR about adopting him.

Thank you to those of you who kept his name active on the forum.

As long as the people actually know his history there is no harm or no foul. that certainly wasn't the case with mike and bay, or whoever the "rescue" adopted PC out to the first time.