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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
UPDATE!! Dozer is now Tito :)
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Those darn dog rescues with all of their rules and questions - what gives?
If you have tried to adopt a dog, you know what I'm talking about. Dog Rescues - so many in-depth, personal questions; just to adopt a dog! For goodness sake - do they really need all of that information?
After all - aren't these homeless dogs? Wouldn't any owner be better than being a dog, lamenting in rescue? Than being homeless??
Nope - as a matter of fact, those questions and in-depth applications have a purpose. The individuals who run these rescues have seen quite a bit of dog stuff in their day. They have seen the circumstances that brought these dogs into rescue in the first place.
There are a few "real" cases where a dog needs the help of a rescue because the owner has died or fallen gravely ill (please see the article "cancer leaves 2 dogs without an owner"), but the majority of dogs in rescues are there because they had owners who did things all wrong.
So, why does the application ask the names and ages of those in the household? Because they need to know if there are kids in the house that might be at risk if an inappropriate dog is placed in the home.
Why does the application ask you where the dog will be at night, or while you are away? Because many of the dogs in rescue are there because a prior owner had to get rid of them after neighbors complained about constant barking.
Why does the dog rescue care about training? Really, if it is your dog, shouldn't training (or not training) be your decision? Nope. Many of the dogs in rescues are there because nobody took the time to train them.
The dogs become unruly, hard to own and guess what? Dumped at a shelter or in a rescue. The dogs become somebody else's problem. Unfortunately, at that point, they are often out of control and require considerable work to even become adoptable.
Why should the rescue know about your prior dog-ownership? Is it really their business? Yep. If you had a couple of dogs that you got rid of after they peed in the house, or because you were having a baby, or god forbid - moving, the rescue needs to know.
You see, rescues would not function if dogs were not re-homed. There would be no need for organizations to exist if all owners kept their dogs, no matter what. If all owners altered their dogs and prevented unwanted litters of puppies. If all owners kept their dogs safely indoors, instead of out in a kennel or yard where they might bark, or even get out of a yard and possibly injure someone or something.
The questions on the application (and if you're lucky enough to get that far, those asked of you in a phone interview) have been designed to weed out the bad owners. Is the system perfect? No. Nothing is perfect. However, the situations that the rescue organizations have encountered through the years has given them a pretty good idea of what to ask in order to find exceptional homes for the dogs.
Why are exceptional homes needed? So these dogs do not end up without an owner again. So the dogs don't end up at a shelter where they might be euthanized. The rescues aren't able to take in every dog that needs a place to go. Too many dogs are in danger at the shelters.
So the next time you are looking to adopt, be prepared to complete a lengthy adoption application and to spend some time chatting on the phone with a volunteer. Don't be offended or annoyed - be thankful that those rescue-minded individuals care enough about the dogs in their care to ask the questions that need to be asked.
Rescue organizations find some phenomenal homes - amazing people are out there. That being said, so many of the dogs in rescue are amazing too. They are worth the time and effort and they deserve the exceptional home. They deserve a home that will keep them until the end of their days.
And a final note - a bad owner is not better than getting a dog "out" of rescue. Getting out of rescue, only to be left in a kennel for 10 hours a day or chained in a yard is not better than sitting in rescue. Those "sitting" dogs will eventually get adopted and the new owner will not be keeping them in a bad situation.
Please adopt. Please alter your pets. Please own responsibly.
Continue reading on Examiner.com: Those darn dog rescues with all of their rules and questions - what gives? - National Dogs | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/dogs-in-national/those-darn-dog-rescues-with-all-of-their-rules-and-questions-what-gives#ixzz1CjghyosA
Nope - as a matter of fact, those questions and in-depth applications have a purpose. The individuals who run these rescues have seen quite a bit of dog stuff in their day. They have seen the circumstances that brought these dogs into rescue in the first place.
There are a few "real" cases where a dog needs the help of a rescue because the owner has died or fallen gravely ill (please see the article "cancer leaves 2 dogs without an owner"), but the majority of dogs in rescues are there because they had owners who did things all wrong.
So, why does the application ask the names and ages of those in the household? Because they need to know if there are kids in the house that might be at risk if an inappropriate dog is placed in the home.
Why does the application ask you where the dog will be at night, or while you are away? Because many of the dogs in rescue are there because a prior owner had to get rid of them after neighbors complained about constant barking.
Why does the dog rescue care about training? Really, if it is your dog, shouldn't training (or not training) be your decision? Nope. Many of the dogs in rescues are there because nobody took the time to train them.
The dogs become unruly, hard to own and guess what? Dumped at a shelter or in a rescue. The dogs become somebody else's problem. Unfortunately, at that point, they are often out of control and require considerable work to even become adoptable.
Why should the rescue know about your prior dog-ownership? Is it really their business? Yep. If you had a couple of dogs that you got rid of after they peed in the house, or because you were having a baby, or god forbid - moving, the rescue needs to know.
You see, rescues would not function if dogs were not re-homed. There would be no need for organizations to exist if all owners kept their dogs, no matter what. If all owners altered their dogs and prevented unwanted litters of puppies. If all owners kept their dogs safely indoors, instead of out in a kennel or yard where they might bark, or even get out of a yard and possibly injure someone or something.
The questions on the application (and if you're lucky enough to get that far, those asked of you in a phone interview) have been designed to weed out the bad owners. Is the system perfect? No. Nothing is perfect. However, the situations that the rescue organizations have encountered through the years has given them a pretty good idea of what to ask in order to find exceptional homes for the dogs.
Why are exceptional homes needed? So these dogs do not end up without an owner again. So the dogs don't end up at a shelter where they might be euthanized. The rescues aren't able to take in every dog that needs a place to go. Too many dogs are in danger at the shelters.
So the next time you are looking to adopt, be prepared to complete a lengthy adoption application and to spend some time chatting on the phone with a volunteer. Don't be offended or annoyed - be thankful that those rescue-minded individuals care enough about the dogs in their care to ask the questions that need to be asked.
Rescue organizations find some phenomenal homes - amazing people are out there. That being said, so many of the dogs in rescue are amazing too. They are worth the time and effort and they deserve the exceptional home. They deserve a home that will keep them until the end of their days.
And a final note - a bad owner is not better than getting a dog "out" of rescue. Getting out of rescue, only to be left in a kennel for 10 hours a day or chained in a yard is not better than sitting in rescue. Those "sitting" dogs will eventually get adopted and the new owner will not be keeping them in a bad situation.
Please adopt. Please alter your pets. Please own responsibly.
Continue reading on Examiner.com: Those darn dog rescues with all of their rules and questions - what gives? - National Dogs | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/dogs-in-national/those-darn-dog-rescues-with-all-of-their-rules-and-questions-what-gives#ixzz1CjghyosA
It's all about giving.........
A special shout out to a Super Foster Mom!! Penny found out about Aaron, a young boy who has had several heart surgeries and more coming up, sadly, his companion passed away and he needed a new companion dog to help him through these trying times!
Penny matched Arron and his family with Bella! Bella has been donated to Aaron and his family as a service dog.
We wish Arron and Bella many happy years together. Penny and all of us involved in rescue are sending prayers your way. It was Penny's pleasure to match you up with Bella, thank you for giving this great pup a home!!
Penny matched Arron and his family with Bella! Bella has been donated to Aaron and his family as a service dog.
We wish Arron and Bella many happy years together. Penny and all of us involved in rescue are sending prayers your way. It was Penny's pleasure to match you up with Bella, thank you for giving this great pup a home!!
A boy and his dog..... it just doesn't get any better than that!
Shilo
Shilo had a tragic beginning, he was attacked as a puppy by a larger dog breaking his jaw and blinding him in one eye. Living in a kennel, life was looking dismal for poor Shilo. He was surrendered to rescue scared and unsure of himself. We are please to announce that Shilo has turned out to be one smart cookie, he now listens to basic commands, walks slack on lead and is 100% house trained. His foster family has decided to make Shilo a member of their family :) He is now a house dog and is doing great!! He will always have problems eating due to his bottom jaw being a full inch shorter than his top jaw, but he manages just fine!!
UPDATE ON SHILO
Shilo has now been placed into a home with no livestock. True to his breed, he wanted to work the horses, etc.. After living with Lori and her family for several months, it was with great sadness that they decided that Shilo needed to be in a home without horses for his own good. Due to his vision impairment, he was putting himself in the position of getting kicked or otherwise hurt by the horses. Shilo is adjusting great to being a "city dog".
UPDATE ON SHILO
Shilo has now been placed into a home with no livestock. True to his breed, he wanted to work the horses, etc.. After living with Lori and her family for several months, it was with great sadness that they decided that Shilo needed to be in a home without horses for his own good. Due to his vision impairment, he was putting himself in the position of getting kicked or otherwise hurt by the horses. Shilo is adjusting great to being a "city dog".
Cody has a home!!!
Sarina is now Sierra! Adoption Update
Beautiful Sarina was adopted in the fall when she was just an 8 week old baby, she came back for her spay and what a BEAUTIFUL girl she is!! Her new name is now Sierra and she is just a doll!! Came in as a Dobie mix, but now is a lil scruffy around the face, what a cutie!!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Lori has some nice Labs available for adoption!
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Both of these beautiful dogs have found forever homes and are doing great!! Thanks for all of the support!!
We have 2 very nice labs available right now for adoption!
Meet Zoe, she came to Rescue pretty rough and is doing great in her foster home, after living a good part of her life chained up, she is now enjoying having a large back yard to play in and a warm house to get cozy in! A big thank you to Larissa, her foster Momma!! She is now ready to be adopted.
Zoe is estimated 18 months old, spayed, learning her basic commands and learning not to pull when walked on a leash, she is 90% house trained and good with other dogs and kids!!
UPDATE!! Zoe has a home!!! Zoe was adopted by a wonderful couple who have lab experience and the love was more than apparent! It was very mutual between Zoe and her new family! Way to go Zoe girl! We know you will be happy in your new home :)
We also have Maximus, he is a 4-5 year old neutered male. He has a flowered tongue so he must be a mix, but he looks like a purebred Yellow Lab. Sadly, his family just had no time for him. This wonderful boy is a favorite among the PupzNPalz volunteers! He loves water, plays balls, knows all of his commands, good on lead, good with all other animals and kids. Maximus is house trained and a jewel in the car!!
********************************** UPDATE ***************************************
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Both of these beautiful dogs have found forever homes and are doing great!! Thanks for all of the support!!
We have 2 very nice labs available right now for adoption!
Meet Zoe, she came to Rescue pretty rough and is doing great in her foster home, after living a good part of her life chained up, she is now enjoying having a large back yard to play in and a warm house to get cozy in! A big thank you to Larissa, her foster Momma!! She is now ready to be adopted.
Zoe is estimated 18 months old, spayed, learning her basic commands and learning not to pull when walked on a leash, she is 90% house trained and good with other dogs and kids!!
UPDATE!! Zoe has a home!!! Zoe was adopted by a wonderful couple who have lab experience and the love was more than apparent! It was very mutual between Zoe and her new family! Way to go Zoe girl! We know you will be happy in your new home :)
We also have Maximus, he is a 4-5 year old neutered male. He has a flowered tongue so he must be a mix, but he looks like a purebred Yellow Lab. Sadly, his family just had no time for him. This wonderful boy is a favorite among the PupzNPalz volunteers! He loves water, plays balls, knows all of his commands, good on lead, good with all other animals and kids. Maximus is house trained and a jewel in the car!!
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