Didn't get the pup :(

[IRescue452]

We didn't get the pup we were willing to adopt. They just said they feel there are better homes for the pups with other applicants. I think it was probably my fault because I only have rabies shots for Autumn and I have no plans on getting her other shots as of right now. Oh well, to be honest I think she would have grown huge anyway. I just didn't say anything to my parents because I know once they are attached they wouldn't care how big she got.

[Muddy4paws]

Sorry to hear about the pups, I guess they have to go by what they think is best for the puppys, Im not saying you are a bad owner by that, will you still be looking into getting another pup?

[bckrazy]

I'm sorry that is a real bummer, but trust me, there is definitely a puppy out there waiting for you.

That is really dumb that they don't consider you for limited vaccinations. Do you do titers? If so, they have NO reason to reject you for that. The rescue we got Fozzie from knew I do titers & feed Gonzo raw, and they wanted us to adopt him for that! Of course, you would be doing puppy shots, correct?

[lute]

what are titers?

i'm sorry you didn't get one of the pups. you will find a pup! no worries! maybe we'll get pups at the same time!hehe

[.sarah]

Sorry to hear. Maybe you should get a fact sheet together on why you do limited vaccs and give them to rescues when you inquire about a dog available?

what are titers?

Blood tests that measure circulating antibodies for the diseases you vaccinate for, though sometimes they don't work because the dog must have been recently exposed to the disease in order for the antibodies to be present in the bloodstream. Just because a titer is negative doesn't mean your dog isn't immune, it may just mean that they have not been exposed recently. Most dogs are naturally immune to the diseases that most people vaccinate for, so it makes no sense to vaccinate in the first place.

[IRescue452]

I didn't get a chance to tell them I would do a titer. We didn't even get to talk that much, they talked at us. I planned to talk more on Sunday when we were supposed to go back but I guess we aren't going to get a chance. I'm really getting sick of jumping through these hoops and playing games with rescues. We are more than qualified and would love to rescue instead of buy but it looks like we need to rely on bybs to get a dog.

[shihtzulover850]

Most dogs are naturally immune to the diseases that most people vaccinate for, so it makes no sense to vaccinate in the first place.

it makes sense to me. all kinds of things spread through dogs. Kennel Cough, rabies distemper. everything. some dogs get sick and others don't. so by vaccinating you prevent the spread of disease to people and other dogs which stops a lot of suffering. just because some dogs aren't as immune as others. but if you choose not to vaccinate your dog that is fine.

[zoomer]

Sorry to hear about that, it must be really depressing

[DrKym]

I am really sorry to hear that! Please dont give up on rescues! Most are wonderful truly, Our new doberman is from a rescue a state away his foster mom drove out here with him introduced him stayed the whole day even though technically we shouldn't have gotten him (our yard isn't fully fenced as we are renovating the house and yard) and their paperwork states never ever will we place ....... anyway after talking with us and many emails and phone calls the right boy was available (he has a few health issues so people were more rreluctant to adopt him) we waited 18 months for the right one, and OMG are we glad we did he is perfect in every way oh did i mention beautiful and perfect? So please keep trying with lots and lots your baby is out there waiting for your call!

[bckrazy]

PLEASE don't rely on BYB's, just don't. =( I know that you know better.

I find that pounds & shelters can often come off rude, because many people that have worked there for a long time can become callous and they just want to re-home dogs as quickly & smoothly as possible. Look into specific breed or all-breed rescues, both of my pups are from rescues and working with them was AWESOME! They really cared to hear all about how we felt, and both rescues check up on us regularly, and we send them pics and such.

It is so worth it to rescue a dog, forget some of the rude people you might encounter. You have to understand that some of the rescuers do become bitter, after meeting people who neglect, return, abuse, etc, the dogs they adopt out. These people are NOT in the business for the money... BYB's are in the business for money alone, which results in them being very no-questions-asked and polite, as long as you hand over the cash. It will take time, on your part, to find the perfect pup for you.... just giving up and going to a BYB is a total cop-out! You're better than that.

It took me 2 years to find the perfect puppy. I could NOT be more ecstatic that I waited for Fozzie, it was like he was meant for us all along! I now am so relieved that I didn't buy from a good breeder, a BYB, or anywhere else. I will help you search if it means you'll give rescues a chance! Have you checked out your local ASPCA? I volunteer for one, and have been to a few in various states, and they are a wonderful organization for the most part.

Edited to add: Also, in my opinion, if you have had trouble with the vaccination issue, I would not even mention it if I were you. If you're asked about it, say the puppy will get shots regularly (aka doing titers...). Many rescues are crunched for time & volunteers, so they will simply scan through an application and if you say you don't give shots, they will just write you off simply out of a lack of time. At least they CARE about where the pups are going, unlike BYB's.

[bckrazy]

OMG, have you seen this Cocker puppy? Just, look at him ;x... he was meant for you!

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=6443778

[IRescue452]

Well we do have one actual pound in the area, and we haven't looked there. Its a really crappy place but we might as well make the road trip. You are right in saying I won't be happy buying from a byb. But we've got a half fenced yard that we can finish all the way, a history of healthy happy dogs, a good dog club for training, good references, two vets who give us good references, the pup will only be alone for 3 hours a day at most and in a nice crate, we go to the dog park every other day at least, I mean what more do they want?

BTW: I'd love to be able to convince my mom to get a boy dog. She had a male growing up that was as well trained as any other dog but for some reason she has it in her head that a male is going to mark everything. And her male was trained not to lift its leg. I don't understand her sometimes.

[shihtzulover850]

OMG, have you seen this Cocker puppy? Just, look at him ;x... he was meant for you!

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=6443778

aaawwwww that puppy is the most adorable thing in the world!!!