Is your property fenced?

[Uabassoon]

Alexa and I live in a townhouse so we don't have a fenced yard, all of his outings are on leash. We recently sent in a proposal so that we can fence in our back patio, it's maybe around 10X10 with a small portion of it being grass/dirt which would make a good size for a doggie bathroom. We are hoping that we get approved because it would be nice on days when he is being stubborn or on the occasional days it rains.

[lvpets2002]

Oh yes.. I would not have dogs if not..

[trezurdelites]

I have a fenced acre out of the 5 on my property..

still, I never leave my dogs unattended in the fenced yard..

I have seen many different breeds, LEAP over 5' fences and also DIG their way out under the fences...

I have seen wonderful responsible furbaby caretakers, who had no fenced yards, provided their babies with more exercise at dog parks, and walking and jogging with them......then some caretakers who have fenced yards and just let the dog out to occupy themselves in the yard....

I personally think it is wrong for so many rescue groups to not allow potential adopters because they dont have a fenced yard.....
many would give the animals who so desperately need a home, a wonderful forever home, but because they either dont have a fenced yard, or a yard at all, they are refused adoption..
and the animal just endures its unhappy life in a kennel/shelter environment longer...
unless they are lucky enough to be in foster or in a home environment while waiting to be adopted...

[anna_66]

I personally think it is wrong for so many rescue groups to not allow potential adopters because they dont have a fenced yard.....
many would give the animals who so desperately need a home, a wonderful forever home, but because they either dont have a fenced yard, or a yard at all, they are refused adoption..
and the animal just endures its unhappy life in a kennel/shelter environment longer...
unless they are lucky enough to be in foster or in a home environment while waiting to be adopted...

I have to say I totally agree with this. A friend of mine is in husky rescue and I can't tell you how many great people have been turned away for this very same reason. I think you can be a good dog owner without a fence.

And in answer to the poll...yes I have a fence. It's a 4 ft chain link fence with electric fencing at the top and bottom. And my gate, it's always locked so no one could open the gate and let them out.

[lvpets2002]

I for sure agree.. I stated of my fence due to I live in town.. Now I was in Pets Mart one saturday when this couple was wanting to adopt this dog & the rescue service there that day would not let them have him.. The couple even tried to explain they lived in the country & to much land to fence & the rescue service still would not budge.. Now in this case I would have let them have the dog..

I have to say I totally agree with this. A friend of mine is in husky rescue and I can't tell you how many great people have been turned away for this very same reason. I think you can be a good dog owner without a fence.

And in answer to the poll...yes I have a fence. It's a 4 ft chain link fence with electric fencing at the top and bottom. And my gate, it's always locked so no one could open the gate and let them out.

[Pam]

When my husband and I purchased each of our homes (we are on our third house since getting married) the first thing we did was erect a fence for each one. I love the fact that my dogs can race and do zoomies whenever they want to. There is a condo near me and fences are not allowed. I see many good pet owners walking their dogs every day. I know that takes a high level of commitment to crawl out of bed on a day when it is raining/sleeting/snowing outside to bundle up and go out and walk your dog. I totally admire those folks. We have a 6' wooden privacy fence along the front and sides. Across the back we have a 4' picket fence because our property backs up to woods and hubby wanted to be able to enjoy the view. Fortunately neither Bella nor Ripley are jumpers.

To answer the original question, I think that allowing a dog to be adopted out to folks without a fence shouldn't be a strong issue, but I can understand why someone with a fenced yard might just get the *edge* over someone without. There were lots and lots of questions on my application for Ripley. I think if the applications are detailed enough, you can get a pretty good idea what kind of pet owner the person would be. In my opinion, anything is better than living in a shelter.