Please help!

[-Pickle-]

look, some of you people are MISSING THE POINT. Whisk_luva is my best friend in life, i have been to her house, met her family etc..
at the moment, she can't take in an abused dog or a dog with issues because it is their first dog and they would'nt know how to take care of a dog with a troubled past!
for the first few years i had my RB friend Blue, we could barely touch him because he was so badly beaten- ellies (whisk_luva) family can't take in a dog with a problem, her mum couldn't cope because of a heath issue!
Ellies family knows that abused dogs need love too, but they couldn't cope as first time dog owners, and they wouldn't know how to give the necessary attention and special care needed to a troubled dog.

[Whisk_Luva]

Thank you Jade!

So do you understand why we cant get an abused dog now?

[Miss Z]

Just to clear up on the abused dog part...

At my shelter at least, the dogs are categorised in a traffic system; green, amber and red. The green ones are the gentlest and best suited to families, the reds need more experienced and patient owners, and the ambers are somewhere in between.

It won't be exactly the same system for all UK shelters, but I can guarantee that ALL rescue dogs' personalities and traits will be different. If you explain to the RSPCA workers that it will be your first dog and you are looking for a calm, gentle dog, then they will be more than happy to point you in the direction of one. Remember, the RSPCA is just as concerned about the dog's well-being as they are yours, if they think a dog isn't suitable for you, then they will advise you not to rehome it!

Good luck with your decision.

[luvofallhorses]

well maybe you can adopt a puppy so you don't have to "deal" with issues/abused dogs but let me tell you this. Each dog has "issues" like food aggression, seperation anxiety, destructive behavior, etc. It seems like you want a dog that is "perfect" in every way and the reality is if you get a dog that dog will have some kind of problem you will have to deal with and learn to live with and cope with.

I am not trying to be mean, I am just stating my opinion.

[Whisk_Luva]

Did I say we wanted a perfect dog? No I didnt. We have seen lots of dogs we like and could cope with but right now it is the wrong time! I posted the thread so know what breeds to look into and which ones would be good and stuff so we can find a good shelter... maybe even one which specialises in a certain breed.
You do not know my mums past so dont tell me we are looking for a 'perfect' dog, just one which my mum could handle. It is better to get a dog we can handle then getting one and having to take it back to the shelter! We are not looking for a puppy. We are simply looking for a dog in a shelter... with some sort of write up like this:
TJ came into the centre as his owners were unable to give him the attention he needs.
Due to lack of exercise he is slightly overweight. With time and more exercise he will become a more active dog who will enjoy playing and interacting with his owners.

(only part of write up)


I mean that dog has problems but probably ones we could handle. Therefore he is not perfect.

I am looking for help, that is all!

[luvofallhorses]

You didn't say that, but honestly that's what it seems like. I am sorry for telling how I feel.

[Whisk_Luva]

I didnt say what????????

I mean dont be sorry you were just trying to say what you thought and i was just responding to that.