Kirby is so sad :(

[tatsxxx11]

Maybe you should wait until after you get your new puppy before making a final decision? Only a month away and the new puppy might be just the medicine Kirby needs to perk him up! And I'm guessing the kids would still be regular visitors, too! Has Kirby been introduced to your daughter's dog? Do they get along well?

Sandra

[poofy]

my daughter n the kids are here till wed and then will be going to OK. They want to take kirby so bad, hes playing with my grandson right now..lol..Her dog is a big one he dont notice any other dog..hes a real sweetie, but not much into playing he never was even as a baby..lol..We went to see Yoley this morning..shes a cutie..lol..the kids dont think to much of a baby, they have to be to carefully, no rough housing..lol..Kirby is just their style, and sampson my daughter big dog dont rough house either..so that is one of the big things they like about kirby, Ever since they came he hasnt had any thing to do with me or my SammyJ, but SAmmyj never did quite take to him..like I said hes a lot more palyful and pretty hyper..

[bckrazy]

Have you decided what to do with Kirby yet? It sounds like a very tough decision. Maybe Kirby will forget about the kids once they've left for a while... have you ever considered getting him therapy dog tested, and maybe taking him to children's hospitals to fulfill that desire to be around kids?

Also, where are you getting your new puppy? Hopefully the breeder has done all of the needed health tests on the parents, and have raised the pups extremely well. Have you thought about buying a purebred Bichon or Poodle from a reputable breeder? just a thought

[poofy]

The kids really want to take Kirby so hes going with them, as much for them as for him. I sat here holding him last night , and he was so sweet..I just want him to be happy. SammyJ ignores him,and I dont play like the kids do.. . He will still be in the family and he will be happy.
I tried to adopt..from several places..boy what a hassle..i went on pet finder and filled out so many applications..They want a fenced in yard and doggie door. .I dont own the property and cant put up a fence and also cant let the dogs out without supersivison, to many coyetes and wild dogs. Lots of animals around here have been eaten by coyetes even with a fenced in yard..My sister in law and her son chased off coyetes after they killed 2 pups ,that happened not 20 feet from my door..I will not let a dog out unsupervised, or let it come and go as it pleases out here.So they wont let me adopt.The I have met the people who have Yoley, they are a couple that their pooldle and a friends biscon got togather. I dont know if it was accident or on purpose.They are all close togather..Any way the parents of Yoley are healthy and in great shape if a bit over weight..lol..and the 3 pups are all in good shape and doing good. I cant spend what a breeder of a pure breed would wont.I dont mind mixed breeds, the little mutts like SammyJ are so adorable if a bit stubborn at times For over a year I tried to adopt..got tired of the rat race, and I cant get to the pounds unless some one takes me.So you have to get there at jsut the right times to get the right one, If you dont have your own transportation its not the way to go..So Im getting Yoley and Im happy... And the kids and Kirby are happy, lol..just hope SammyJ will be happy to ..hes a bit standoffish to other dogs, Im hoping the puppy will grow on him....lol..lol..grow..lol..

[Vette]

What the frick?
they woudlnt let you adopt because you dont have a doggy door?
thats so stupid. half the population doesnt have a doggy door.
must be real ding-wit running that shelter...


and sounds like the kids are going to keep Kirby on his toes from now on out.

[poofy]

But most of them, and I called what was an alliance for shelters last week and talked to a lady named Jane, She Said yes, the dogs welfare and wellbeing was foremost and I would do best to find a breeder and buy a puppy there..ummm..thats really wanting to find homes for the adoptable..Well not really, I have found out the most wanted breeds to go the most expensive areas...Kirby came to me from one of those areas , his former owner,got him a year ago from one of the "adoption Shelters" Paid 300 in adoption fees..Now why 300 dollars to adopt a 2 year old terrier/poodle mix? There is something smelly about this whole situation. Now if I had wanted just any kind of dog, cause they siad if I was going to be "Picky" I prob would never get a dog from them.But If I would have just taken any dog mostly a large dog breed, it would not be that much of a problem. But the smaller breeds, needed special arrangement and special care.Like larger dogs dont.I was very disappointed in her attituded as her being a care giver for some of the dogs being adopted, hers were large poodles, now if i had wanted one of them, they could work something out..Shame on them.Wish I had kept the email address and phone number so we could all tell her what we feel about that kind of attitude.My daughter loves the large breeds and small..but she has a special thing for the big lugs..lol..I love them all two, but the smaller ones fit with my home size and me better.Any way this shelter business isnt all its cracked up to be..

[crsvstang]

Sounds like Kirby will be busy with the kids. I know you have to be sad he is leaving though. I'm sure your daughter and her kids will give him the best home possible.

The puppy you are getting is so adorable!

[poofy]

Yes I gave him a bone today..lol..my way of saying I love you..and I know you will be happy..hes napping right now, and so is SAmmyJ..
Isnt she a cutie..I can hardly wait to hug her..only held her for a few..lol..

[bckrazy]

Sorry you had such a frustrating experience, but I do not agree with bashing shelters. I've never heard of a rescue or shelter that only adopts out to homes with doggy doors ~ and I've volunteered and spoken to at least 20 different shelters and rescues. Fenced yards, I do agree with that part for large or energetic dogs! Then again, I know a BC Rescue that will gladly adopt out a very high-energy BC puppy to a home without a fenced yard, as long as the people are very active and happy to take their dog on several daily walks and runs on-leash and frequent trips to the dog park.

The thing about 99% of shelters and rescues is that they really do dedicate their lives to saving animals and finding wonderful homes for them. Yes, they can be picky, but that's because they truly want to end the cycle of abandonment of pet dogs. $300 is a bit steep for a rescue ~ but, then again, you'll be paying more than that for a mixed breed puppy that doesn't even have all of their shots, isn't spayed/neutered, isn't housetrained or temperament evaluated, etc. JUST altering a dog can cost $80-100+, on top of the medications, shots, food, and care that rescues put into the dogs.

Anyway, I hope your puppy is very healthy + happy. It's kind of disapointing that one (or two) small-scale rescues turning you away would cause you to immediately turn to a BYB instead, but each to his/her own.