Question about Rescue Dogs...

[Rachel]

One has only to read the bios of many of our Dogs of the Day to realize the blessings that come with adopted dogs. Some of the most amazing dogs have been adopted from shelters and it is my belief that they realize and appreciate the second chance at a loving home. At one point in his life, my Tucker was in a shelter and yes, he came with a bit of baggage but his loving ways gave us the patience to help him resolve what at first appeared to be a problem.

One needs to realize that buying a puppy from a breeder does not guarantee a good outcome. Many of the dogs who end up at shelters come from just such beginnings. People need to be aware of the time, effort, training involved in taking on the responsibility of a dog. They need to educate themselves the correct way to deal with problems as they come up. My first dog as an adult came from a reputable breeder. I was the one who was woefully ignorant about the breed and what constituted an appropriate level of exercise. It was not a good match.

With the resources now available due to the Internet and the library, and taking your time to choose the best type of dog for your family, you will certainly be able to find any number of possible choices at rescue organizations, shelters, etc.

[Kfamr]

Your mom sounds to be a very ignorant person on this subject.


Look at all of the rescue dogs on Pet Talk... do you think we are all mauled/bitten?

A majority of shelters will not adopt out an aggressive unpredictable dog.

[belterv]

Okay thank you everyone.

Your mom sounds to be a very ignorant person on this subject.


Look at all of the rescue dogs on Pet Talk... do you think we are all mauled/bitten?

A majority of shelters will not adopt out an aggressive unpredictable dog.

She's ignorant on all subjects

[Pam]

Okay thank you everyone.


She's ignorant on all subjects

I would prefer to use the word uninformed. We are all in a learning process in this life. As we open ourselves up to new ideas we become better informed. I hope your mom will be willing to listen.

[Kfamr]

I would prefer to use the word uninformed. We are all in a learning process in this life. As we open ourselves up to new ideas we become better informed. I hope your mom will be willing to listen.

One of the many definitions of ignorant is uninformed. Lacking in knowlege.
Ignorant, in my opinion, is very fitting in this situation.

[LilacDragon]

This is a picture of a shelter dog.

For eight years, this dog was the dog that all of the neighborhood toddlers met first. My son used her as a step stool to put his sippy cup on the dining room table. The night before she died of cancer, she slept on the end of his bed to keep the nightmares away.

I am sorry that your mom feels the way that she does. It is really too bad that she is unwilling to help some great dog find a forever home.

[belterv]

This is a picture of a shelter dog.

For eight years, this dog was the dog that all of the neighborhood toddlers met first. My son used her as a step stool to put his sippy cup on the dining room table. The night before she died of cancer, she slept on the end of his bed to keep the nightmares away.

I am sorry that your mom feels the way that she does. It is really too bad that she is unwilling to help some great dog find a forever home.

Oh she is beautiful! And obviously very well behaved. I am sorry about your loss.

[luvofallhorses]

Your mom sounds to be a very ignorant person on this subject.


Look at all of the rescue dogs on Pet Talk... do you think we are all mauled/bitten?

A majority of shelters will not adopt out an aggressive unpredictable dog.

I agree with you, Kay. at the shelter where I volunteer we will not adopt an aggressive unpredictable dog. that being said, we have only came across a few, fortunately..and you never know what happened to them and they don't come there because it's their fault. I'd say it depends on the dog. You know, any dog can be unpredictable...your mom singling out rescue and shelter dogs and saying they are all unpredictable is pretty ignorant if you ask me.

[buttercup132]

Before ANY dog is put up for adoption they go through a series of test to make sure they are adoptable. Most are placed in a foster home where they are also monitored on things like behavior issues etc.

The shelter makes sure they aren't foos agressive, people agressive, animal agressive, child agressive, good manners, etc all to see how adoptable and what to say to people. They aren't just going to hand out a dog that they dont know how it's like. They couldnt be sending a dog home to a place that has children and the dog could have had a bad past with kids and be agressive towards them and if the dog bite the kid I'm sure there could be some financial issues with the shelter. That's why most shelters won't adopted out pit's they they have seized from fighting.

[critter crazy]

Before ANY dog is put up for adoption they go through a series of test to make sure they are adoptable. Most are placed in a foster home where they are also monitored on things like behavior issues etc.

The shelter makes sure they aren't foos agressive, people agressive, animal agressive, child agressive, good manners, etc all to see how adoptable and what to say to people. They aren't just going to hand out a dog that they dont know how it's like. They couldnt be sending a dog home to a place that has children and the dog could have had a bad past with kids and be agressive towards them and if the dog bite the kid I'm sure there could be some financial issues with the shelter. That's why most shelters won't adopted out pit's they they have seized from fighting.

Not all shelters do this!!! You have to be very careful! our shelter did not do this when we adopted a dog, and my son has scars on his face now for the rest of his life from getting bit! as well as my nephew on him arm, from the same dog! You have to be very careful, and ask the shelter if they tempermant test teir dogs, before adopting them out!

[luvofallhorses]

critter crazy is right not all shelters go through that process. we do testing but unfortunately we don't have enough foster homes for dogs that need extra TLC... but we do work with them while we are there and that counts, too. we do everything we can for them. I can't wait for the day that I am able to foster.

[K9karen]

*Clap* *Clap* Mz Logan unpacked her baggage less than a month after I rescued her from a shelter. Patience, retraining, observation and bundles of love. Best thing I ever did.

My SPCA is always full so they never test the dog's behavior. They have no time and not enough help. Dogs can suffer from neurological diseases, like humans, and that happened to a friends adopted Lab. The poor thing could not be helped or saved, but my unprofessional guess is that it's rare. Some poor souls may have been so traumatically abused too.

Excuse me for this comparison, but when a human baby is adopted, from unknown genetics, you have no idea how that child will turn out despite all the love in the world. It happened to a friend of mine.

I agree with Pam. I will never ever do anything but adopt from a shelter. I used to take Mz Klo to visit every month, but had to stop because I couldn't resist seeing the other poor sweethearts, and hearing them whine and bark broke my heart. Right now, I can't get a 2nd dog, but that may change. Logan and I are even. We saved each other and we both know it.

[Giselle]

One has only to read the bios of many of our Dogs of the Day to realize the blessings that come with adopted dogs. Some of the most amazing dogs have been adopted from shelters and it is my belief that they realize and appreciate the second chance at a loving home. At one point in his life, my Tucker was in a shelter and yes, he came with a bit of baggage but his loving ways gave us the patience to help him resolve what at first appeared to be a problem.

One needs to realize that buying a puppy from a breeder does not guarantee a good outcome. Many of the dogs who end up at shelters come from just such beginnings. People need to be aware of the time, effort, training involved in taking on the responsibility of a dog. They need to educate themselves the correct way to deal with problems as they come up. My first dog as an adult came from a reputable breeder. I was the one who was woefully ignorant about the breed and what constituted an appropriate level of exercise. It was not a good match.

With the resources now available due to the Internet and the library, and taking your time to chose the best type of dog for your family, you will certainly be able to find any number of possible choices at rescue organizations, shelters, etc.

That was worded so beautifully And I completely agree with you.

Also wanted to add: Shelters exist to serve the community. Their last service is to knowingly adopt out an aggressive dog that cannot be worked with. If the dog has potential, the shelter will adopt the dog out to an experienced family. If not, the dog will most likely be PTS or given to an extremely experienced and dedicated family to fix its "problems".