Some People Should Not Have Pets!

whatdidyousay! · 07-26-2011, 07:01 PM

I know a couple that broke up , they got a dog from a pet store when they where together . The puppy was not being trained at all and I suggested getting it trained as the puppy was not responding to any commands. The guy got pissed off at me, to make a long story , the dog never got trained and now either one has the time to work with the poor dog and the guy is putting the poor dog in a shelter!! I was feeling bad for the woman but when I heard about the happening to the dog I feel the worst for her! The poor dog did nothing wrong , I am so upset has dog has really bad separation anxiety! Some people just should not have pets! I do not know anyone that would want the dog.

**Bottesini** · 07-26-2011, 07:08 PM

That happens a lot when people buy a pet on a whim and don't really have time for it.

Many pets end up in shelters for just that reason. It's very sad. And it is harder to get homes for the poorly socialized dogs.

Beach girl · 07-26-2011, 07:35 PM

It's tragic when that happens.

Just no known cure for stupidity, that's all there is to it. I wonder if they realize their dog will likely be dead within 72 hours, if it's a typical high-kill shelter. They sound like the kind of people who wouldn't care, unfortunately.

**sallylou** · 07-26-2011, 08:29 PM

What breed of dog? If there's a breed rescue group in your area, you can notify the breed rescue group. Those groups usually have people who will foster the dogs and get the dogs back on the right track.

**Jiro** · 07-26-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Beach girl

It's tragic when that happens.

Just no known cure for stupidity, that's all there is to it. I wonder if they realize their dog will likely be dead within 72 hours, if it's a typical high-kill shelter. They sound like the kind of people who wouldn't care, unfortunately.

72-hours policy... it's usually for stray dogs or unclaimed dogs but not surrendered.

**Jiro** · 07-26-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bottesini

That happens a lot when people buy a pet on a whim and don't really have time for it.

Many pets end up in shelters for just that reason. It's very sad. And it is harder to get homes for the poorly socialized dogs.

All I can hope for is an experienced foster mom/dad to break dog's social shell. Foster homes usually have at least 2 dogs or more. If the dog passes a simple aggression test, a socially-inept dog will be placed in foster home and then he will become a good home dog for anybody and foster mom/dad will observe his behavior and put it in note for his dislike/tendencies.

**Bottesini** · 07-26-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

All I can hope for is an experienced foster mom/dad to break dog's social shell. Foster homes usually have at least 2 dogs or more. If the dog passes a simple aggression test, a socially-inept dog will be placed in foster home and then he will become a good home dog for anybody and foster mom/dad will observe his behavior and put it in note for his dislike/tendencies.

Luckily our rescue league here does use foster homes and tries to get a home for every pet.

**Smithtr** · 07-26-2011, 09:08 PM

sorry , I understand your situation anxiety sometimes It is difficult to suggest to professional goood person expert, might to help caregiving, I know my caregiving experience really help people share otherwise I thinks so 3 or 4 dogs not sure she is experience community wonderful support to dogs and animal, I am surprised!

whatdidyousay! · 07-26-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

What breed of dog? If there's a breed rescue group in your area, you can notify the breed rescue group. Those groups usually have people who will foster the dogs and get the dogs back on the right track.

I have no way of calling the guy I do not know his last name and if I did he would not listen to me! He did not listen to the dog trainer he used , the guy is a sexist pig and does not respect women . That is good idea you have. I do not think anyone involved want to talk to the guy! I just hope the dog will be OK! I know the woman is not going about to call him!

whatdidyousay! · 07-26-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Beach girl

It's tragic when that happens.

Just no known cure for stupidity, that's all there is to it. I wonder if they realize their dog will likely be dead within 72 hours, if it's a typical high-kill shelter. They sound like the kind of people who wouldn't care, unfortunately.

I was told the dog was going to a no kill shelter , I hope this true. But she has
separation anxiety and that can really do a dog in. A friend boarded her dog over night and dog had separation anxiety and kept on jumping up and down for hours and gave itself a heart attack! This could happen this dog too. I agree there is no known cure for stupidity, and these people where really stupid to rush out and get the first dog they saw because they lost their other dog.

**Jiro** · 07-26-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by whatdidyousay!

I was told the dog was going to a no kill shelter , I hope this true. But she has
separation anxiety and that can really do a dog in. A friend boarded her dog over night and dog had separation anxiety and kept on jumping up and down for hours and gave itself a heart attack! This could happen this dog too. I agree there is no known cure for stupidity, and these people where really stupid to rush out and get the first dog they saw because they lost their other dog.

there is no cure but it can be fixed. He just needs to relearn it from experienced trainer. I don't handle that kind of case. I'm more experienced with aggressive dogs.

Beach girl · 07-26-2011, 09:23 PM

Hmmm....where do you live, and where does Frisky Feline live? She was thinking about looking for a dog...

**Jiro** · 07-26-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Beach girl

Hmmm....where do you live, and where does Frisky Feline live? She was thinking about looking for a dog...

emotionally-unstable dog is not recommended for inexperienced people.

Beach girl · 07-26-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

there is no cure but it can be fixed. He just needs to relearn it from experienced trainer. I don't handle that kind of case. I'm more experienced with aggressive dogs.

Jiro, I meant no known cure for the stupidity of the OWNERS, not the dog.

Although I agree that with patience and a bit of luck, the dog can be retrained. Separation anxiety is a tough one to work with, but it can be done. Or else home the dog with a nice retired couple who are home most of the day. That helps, too.

whatdidyousay! · 07-26-2011, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiro

All I can hope for is an experienced foster mom/dad to break dog's social shell. Foster homes usually have at least 2 dogs or more. If the dog passes a simple aggression test, a socially-inept dog will be placed in foster home and then he will become a good home dog for anybody and foster mom/dad will observe his behavior and put it in note for his dislike/tendencies.

Same here! I am hoping the right people will help this poor dog, she is really sweet , she need someone that has a lot of time and patience and a lot of knowledge about dogs!

**Jiro** · 07-26-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Beach girl

Jiro, I meant no known cure for the stupidity of the OWNERS, not the dog.

Although I agree that with patience and a bit of luck, the dog can be retrained. Separation anxiety is a tough one to work with, but it can be done. Or else home the dog with a nice retired couple who are home most of the day. That helps, too.

oops. I misread it as cure for separation anxiety.

whatdidyousay! · 07-26-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Beach girl

Jiro, I meant no known cure for the stupidity of the OWNERS, not the dog.

Although I agree that with patience and a bit of luck, the dog can be retrained. Separation anxiety is a tough one to work with, but it can be done. Or else home the dog with a nice retired couple who are home most of the day. That helps, too.

The dog is was not trained to heel, I think it a golden retriever and weight about 70 lbs or more. The guy would drag the poor dog on her leash!

Beach girl · 07-26-2011, 09:40 PM

Oh dear. A large, unsocialized, untrained dog. That is really not good.

On the other hand, people do just love Goldens, so maybe the right person will find this dog. Goldens also have a lot of breed rescue clubs, too, so maybe some group will snatch this dog out of the shelter and foster it.

**Smithtr** · 07-27-2011, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by whatdidyousay!

I have no way of calling the guy I do not know his last name and if I did he would not listen to me! He did not listen to the dog trainer he used , the guy is a sexist pig and does not respect women . That is good idea you have. I do not think anyone involved want to talk to the guy! I just hope the dog will be OK! I know the woman is not going about to call him!

Really! that is not good! terrible wow!!!

ladysolitary85 · 07-27-2011, 01:31 AM

Some people don't realize that adopting a dog/cat whatever animal is just like adopting a child.... your promising love to that animal, protect, feed, teach,befriend it and I swear once you do you'll have the best friend you could ever ask for.

Unfortunately, some people don't see it that way.

Some people looks to animals as if their trophies, pretty neat at first but old, dusty and left behind later. They don't realize they just SAVED a life.

I couldn't give my kitties away, and even if I had to I would avoid the shelter at all cost. But why set yourself up to a animal you don't want?

dogmom · 07-27-2011, 07:57 AM

this kind of thing is such sadly such a common story.
most of the basic info. cards on shelter kennels read surrender reasons like "cannot care for" ; "landlord won't allow"; "barks too much" and so on.

sometimes rescues can still direct you along even if they can't personally take a dog - someone in a rescue happens to know of another dog person somewhere, or another rescue somewhere, where there is a possibility.
Shelters also often do work with rescues and will alert local ones they are familiar with if a certain dog/breed comes in.

Unfortunately, Goldens - like Labs - have got this reputation as a 'great family dog' but they are not automatically and as puppies can most often be VERY mouthy, pushy, bouncy little whirling furry tops ....with field-bred or poorly-bred lines being even more so.

yeah, ladysolitary - reputable places DO make the process more like adopting a child and I agree that's the mindset potential adopters could have that would get them to thinking more about what they're doing. But we still have so much of - "oh, it's just a dog, cat whatevever..."

Frisky Feline · 07-27-2011, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Beach girl

Hmmm....where do you live, and where does Frisky Feline live? She was thinking about looking for a dog...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiro

emotionally-unstable dog is not recommended for inexperienced people.

Aww you all have thought of me. in some way, jiro is right that i am still inexperienced person with dog. pss jiro, thank a lot!

PowerON · 07-27-2011, 09:05 AM

all pet deserve to be well-train, give love, and well feed. If one of these are miss. Then you, sir, are idiot.

MidnightSun · 07-27-2011, 09:08 AM

I wish I could say this is something that I do not hear alot of, but the opposite is true. I would ask, first, why are you getting the pet/pup ?they are not like Perms! (Oh, I think I really want to get a perm) then decude you made a mistake and wish it would go away. Friends of Animals have a great policy. Once you have found a pet /pup you like they put your name on the animals file. Up to 3 ppl can request the same pet. You are encouraged to come out, take the pet for a walk or into the play yard. They monitor how often you come and what the behavior is like between you and the pet. and Finally they inspect the place the pet/pup is going to be living.
Ask qqs about who will be home with the new family member. Sound famlar?
It's almost like the adoption policy for a child. I agree totally. When I adopted Luke I went almost every day. 2 other familys had asked for him, as well. I hung around after play time and saw the one family which were dressed in hunting gear (lol) seemed they were only iteresed in him because of his breed ( Yellow Lab/American Pit Bull Mix). Luke looked like a
Pup on steroids, laughing. He was huge for his age of 6 months, and had no fear, except I had noticed he was timid when it came to LOUD noises, well I had to report that to the FOA, because I just didnt think Luke was going to be a family pet but rather used for hunting by that other family. One time as I was witing for my visit, this other family actually took Luke and dropped him off the end of a pier..OMG,, I ran into the water and scooped him up, he was terrified.
Only his front feet were webbed like a standard Yellow Lab. The 3rd family on the list never did show up. I was glad. laghing. The ppl at FOA were amazed that Luke responded to his name and clung to me once I had him and was drying him off. Smile. I kept telling him. Your name is LUKE and you are my best friend now! They came and inspected my home. it was fully fenced, no children but I haver 10 godchildren so I tested Luke by taking 6 of them with me for a visit, HE loved the interaction with the kids . Not a mean bone in his body. FOA does NOT euthanize ever, due to donations they are able to keep all animals surrendered to them even if they are not adopted, but many are. Well I got Luke, the other family had no real yard and luke would have been living outside in a doghouse. OMG..laughing My Baby! Luke and I went on to be the very best of friends he went everywhere with me and even saved my life by jumping in the shower barking like crazy when a sheer curtain in my bedroom had been blown by a gust of wind over a candle I had lit and caught fire. As soon as I jumped out of the shower i smelled the smoke saw the curtain put luke outside and got my BBQ mits to pull the curtain down and throw it in the tub. Happy ending! So I would ask please dont be selfish, you shouldnt get a pup because you just WANT one. Or they are so CUTE, they grow sometimes more then you expect (Luke weighed 98 lbs) full grown Remember this is not just an animal but will probably become part of your family. Finally, I ask everyone to do what,s best for the animal. Most had been givin up for so many differnt reasons. (I found out that Luke was bought by a son for his MOM, but she was afraid of him and Luke spent most of his time locked in a bathroon in an apt, How Sad. Luke and I were together for 14 yrs. laughing, we sent FOA a Christmas car each year with a donation. I had to let him go just this past year, due to cancer. I still remember the sound of his bark and how he loved a bath. Do the right thing for the animal, even if it means realizing, you cant afford the expense, or they would be left home alone all day. Luke lives on in my heart, lol, he still makes me laugh, Sonn I think i will be getting another pet and Luke will help me pick him out, I am sure. Peace to everyone and all the animals we share this planet with. they are here to coexist, not ne harmed or neglected in any way. I miss you LUKE !! ,,Midnight...♥♥ woof, woof

**Oddball** · 08-02-2011, 06:34 PM

I know a person who have two dogs... both are lab and lab mixed dogs. One has a skin condition and is very smelly despite a person tried to bathe his dog and took that dog to vet to find out what is the cause of skin condition. Anyway, both of dogs are not trained and getting wild and unruly. He got two dogs for his two sons because they just want dogs... unfortunately, two sons do not show any responsibilities to take care of dogs nor disclinpe them. What a shame!

**Jiro** · 08-02-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Oddball

I know a person who have two dogs... both are lab and lab mixed dogs. One has a skin condition and is very smelly despite a person tried to bathe his dog and took that dog to vet to find out what is the cause of skin condition. Anyway, both of dogs are not trained and getting wild and unruly. He got two dogs for his two sons because they just want dogs... unfortunately, two sons do not show any responsibilities to take care of dogs nor disclinpe them. What a shame!

a skin condition and it's smelly? oh my..... sounds like a very bad yeast infection. EEEEEKKKK!!!!

I hope people didn't scratch their ass/john after handling him

rockin'robin · 08-02-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

a skin condition and it's smelly? oh my..... sounds like a very bad yeast infection. EEEEEKKKK!!!!

I hope people didn't scratch their ass/john after handling him

Several years ago, one of our dogs, a rat terrier named "Daisey Mae" acquired this skin disease...some of her hair was falling out...she was almost 13 years old....She began to smell very badly, even after baths and the meds we had for her....Finally, we had to put her down, broke our hearts to do so...and fortunately our 2 other dogs (at that time) did not acquire this skin disease.....It was very expensive to treat this disease.

**Jiro** · 08-02-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rockin'robin

Several years ago, one of our dogs, a rat terrier named "Daisey Mae" acquired this skin disease...some of her hair was falling out...she was almost 13 years old....She began to smell very badly, even after baths and the meds we had for her....Finally, we had to put her down, broke our hearts to do so...and fortunately our 2 other dogs (at that time) did not acquire this skin disease.....It was very expensive to treat this disease.

lot of times - this skin condition is not easy to treat. the medication can be hard on older dogs because of its effect on dog's kidney and liver.

whatdidyousay! · 08-02-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MidnightSun

I wish I could say this is something that I do not hear alot of, but the opposite is true. I would ask, first, why are you getting the pet/pup ?they are not like Perms! (Oh, I think I really want to get a perm) then decude you made a mistake and wish it would go away. Friends of Animals have a great policy. Once you have found a pet /pup you like they put your name on the animals file. Up to 3 ppl can request the same pet. You are encouraged to come out, take the pet for a walk or into the play yard. They monitor how often you come and what the behavior is like between you and the pet. and Finally they inspect the place the pet/pup is going to be living.
Ask qqs about who will be home with the new family member. Sound famlar?
It's almost like the adoption policy for a child. I agree totally. When I adopted Luke I went almost every day. 2 other familys had asked for him, as well. I hung around after play time and saw the one family which were dressed in hunting gear (lol) seemed they were only iteresed in him because of his breed ( Yellow Lab/American Pit Bull Mix). Luke looked like a
Pup on steroids, laughing. He was huge for his age of 6 months, and had no fear, except I had noticed he was timid when it came to LOUD noises, well I had to report that to the FOA, because I just didnt think Luke was going to be a family pet but rather used for hunting by that other family. One time as I was witing for my visit, this other family actually took Luke and dropped him off the end of a pier..OMG,, I ran into the water and scooped him up, he was terrified.
Only his front feet were webbed like a standard Yellow Lab. The 3rd family on the list never did show up. I was glad. laghing. The ppl at FOA were amazed that Luke responded to his name and clung to me once I had him and was drying him off. Smile. I kept telling him. Your name is LUKE and you are my best friend now! They came and inspected my home. it was fully fenced, no children but I haver 10 godchildren so I tested Luke by taking 6 of them with me for a visit, HE loved the interaction with the kids . Not a mean bone in his body. FOA does NOT euthanize ever, due to donations they are able to keep all animals surrendered to them even if they are not adopted, but many are. Well I got Luke, the other family had no real yard and luke would have been living outside in a doghouse. OMG..laughing My Baby! Luke and I went on to be the very best of friends he went everywhere with me and even saved my life by jumping in the shower barking like crazy when a sheer curtain in my bedroom had been blown by a gust of wind over a candle I had lit and caught fire. As soon as I jumped out of the shower i smelled the smoke saw the curtain put luke outside and got my BBQ mits to pull the curtain down and throw it in the tub. Happy ending! So I would ask please dont be selfish, you shouldnt get a pup because you just WANT one. Or they are so CUTE, they grow sometimes more then you expect (Luke weighed 98 lbs) full grown Remember this is not just an animal but will probably become part of your family. Finally, I ask everyone to do what,s best for the animal. Most had been givin up for so many differnt reasons. (I found out that Luke was bought by a son for his MOM, but she was afraid of him and Luke spent most of his time locked in a bathroon in an apt, How Sad. Luke and I were together for 14 yrs. laughing, we sent FOA a Christmas car each year with a donation. I had to let him go just this past year, due to cancer. I still remember the sound of his bark and how he loved a bath. Do the right thing for the animal, even if it means realizing, you cant afford the expense, or they would be left home alone all day. Luke lives on in my heart, lol, he still makes me laugh, Sonn I think i will be getting another pet and Luke will help me pick him out, I am sure. Peace to everyone and all the animals we share this planet with. they are here to coexist, not ne harmed or neglected in any way. I miss you LUKE !! ,,Midnight...♥♥ woof, woof

When I adopted Marty everyone thought he was real laid back dog, but that was because he was so sick. He is laid back but not as much as I thought he was going to be. I wonder what had happen if someone else had adopted him
and realize he not the dog they wanted. I think shelters should made sure all the dogs are healthy before allowing them to go home with a person.
This is they only way a person planning to adopt a dog can tell if the dog it right for them. Marty was so sick my 5 years granddaughter could walk him ,if she tried to walk him now it would be harder for her. The vet said Marty is not as laid back as she thought he was.
Where to get your little hearts?? meow meow

whatdidyousay! · 08-02-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Beach girl

Oh dear. A large, unsocialized, untrained dog. That is really not good.

On the other hand, people do just love Goldens, so maybe the right person will find this dog. Goldens also have a lot of breed rescue clubs, too, so maybe some group will snatch this dog out of the shelter and foster it.

I hope someone will give the dog a good home. I have no contact with the guy and his ex girl friend is not talking to him .

07-26-2011, 07:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
whatdidyousay! Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8,599	Some People Should Not Have Pets! I know a couple that broke up , they got a dog from a pet store when they where together . The puppy was not being trained at all and I suggested getting it trained as the puppy was not responding to any commands. The guy got pissed off at me, to make a long story , the dog never got trained and now either one has the time to work with the poor dog and the guy is putting the poor dog in a shelter!! I was feeling bad for the woman but when I heard about the happening to the dog I feel the worst for her! The poor dog did nothing wrong , I am so upset has dog has really bad separation anxiety! Some people just should not have pets! I do not know anyone that would want the dog.

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Bottesini Joe's Friend Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: With Owl Sock Posts: 37,520 Blog Entries: 1	That happens a lot when people buy a pet on a whim and don't really have time for it. Many pets end up in shelters for just that reason. It's very sad. And it is harder to get homes for the poorly socialized dogs. __________________

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sallylou Potterhead and Janeite Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 6,653	What breed of dog? If there's a breed rescue group in your area, you can notify the breed rescue group. Those groups usually have people who will foster the dogs and get the dogs back on the right track. Smithtr, Bottesini and Beach girl like this. __________________

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Smithtr Siberian Husky Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 14,645	sorry , I understand your situation anxiety sometimes It is difficult to suggest to professional goood person expert, might to help caregiving, I know my caregiving experience really help people share otherwise I thinks so 3 or 4 dogs not sure she is experience community wonderful support to dogs and animal, I am surprised! __________________

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Beach girl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: northern Virginia in winter; NC in summer Posts: 3,760	It's tragic when that happens. Just no known cure for stupidity, that's all there is to it. I wonder if they realize their dog will likely be dead within 72 hours, if it's a typical high-kill shelter. They sound like the kind of people who wouldn't care, unfortunately.

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Beach girl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: northern Virginia in winter; NC in summer Posts: 3,760	Hmmm....where do you live, and where does Frisky Feline live? She was thinking about looking for a dog...

07-26-2011, 09:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
Beach girl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: northern Virginia in winter; NC in summer Posts: 3,760	Oh dear. A large, unsocialized, untrained dog. That is really not good. On the other hand, people do just love Goldens, so maybe the right person will find this dog. Goldens also have a lot of breed rescue clubs, too, so maybe some group will snatch this dog out of the shelter and foster it.

07-27-2011, 07:57 AM	#21 (permalink)
dogmom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,470	this kind of thing is such sadly such a common story. most of the basic info. cards on shelter kennels read surrender reasons like "cannot care for" ; "landlord won't allow"; "barks too much" and so on. sometimes rescues can still direct you along even if they can't personally take a dog - someone in a rescue happens to know of another dog person somewhere, or another rescue somewhere, where there is a possibility. Shelters also often do work with rescues and will alert local ones they are familiar with if a certain dog/breed comes in. Unfortunately, Goldens - like Labs - have got this reputation as a 'great family dog' but they are not automatically and as puppies can most often be VERY mouthy, pushy, bouncy little whirling furry tops ....with field-bred or poorly-bred lines being even more so. yeah, ladysolitary - reputable places DO make the process more like adopting a child and I agree that's the mindset potential adopters could have that would get them to thinking more about what they're doing. But we still have so much of - "oh, it's just a dog, cat whatevever..."

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PowerON Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 37.5, 126.9 Posts: 10,321 Blog Entries: 5	all pet deserve to be well-train, give love, and well feed. If one of these are miss. Then you, sir, are idiot. __________________ • [Illustrator.Blog-alloon.com] • Don't shoot me! I'm only blogger!

07-27-2011, 09:08 AM	#24 (permalink)
MidnightSun Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 566	Some Ppl Should Not have Pets I wish I could say this is something that I do not hear alot of, but the opposite is true. I would ask, first, why are you getting the pet/pup ?they are not like Perms! (Oh, I think I really want to get a perm) then decude you made a mistake and wish it would go away. Friends of Animals have a great policy. Once you have found a pet /pup you like they put your name on the animals file. Up to 3 ppl can request the same pet. You are encouraged to come out, take the pet for a walk or into the play yard. They monitor how often you come and what the behavior is like between you and the pet. and Finally they inspect the place the pet/pup is going to be living. Ask qqs about who will be home with the new family member. Sound famlar? It's almost like the adoption policy for a child. I agree totally. When I adopted Luke I went almost every day. 2 other familys had asked for him, as well. I hung around after play time and saw the one family which were dressed in hunting gear (lol) seemed they were only iteresed in him because of his breed ( Yellow Lab/American Pit Bull Mix). Luke looked like a Pup on steroids, laughing. He was huge for his age of 6 months, and had no fear, except I had noticed he was timid when it came to LOUD noises, well I had to report that to the FOA, because I just didnt think Luke was going to be a family pet but rather used for hunting by that other family. One time as I was witing for my visit, this other family actually took Luke and dropped him off the end of a pier..OMG,, I ran into the water and scooped him up, he was terrified. Only his front feet were webbed like a standard Yellow Lab. The 3rd family on the list never did show up. I was glad. laghing. The ppl at FOA were amazed that Luke responded to his name and clung to me once I had him and was drying him off. Smile. I kept telling him. Your name is LUKE and you are my best friend now! They came and inspected my home. it was fully fenced, no children but I haver 10 godchildren so I tested Luke by taking 6 of them with me for a visit, HE loved the interaction with the kids . Not a mean bone in his body. FOA does NOT euthanize ever, due to donations they are able to keep all animals surrendered to them even if they are not adopted, but many are. Well I got Luke, the other family had no real yard and luke would have been living outside in a doghouse. OMG..laughing My Baby! Luke and I went on to be the very best of friends he went everywhere with me and even saved my life by jumping in the shower barking like crazy when a sheer curtain in my bedroom had been blown by a gust of wind over a candle I had lit and caught fire. As soon as I jumped out of the shower i smelled the smoke saw the curtain put luke outside and got my BBQ mits to pull the curtain down and throw it in the tub. Happy ending! So I would ask please dont be selfish, you shouldnt get a pup because you just WANT one. Or they are so CUTE, they grow sometimes more then you expect (Luke weighed 98 lbs) full grown Remember this is not just an animal but will probably become part of your family. Finally, I ask everyone to do what,s best for the animal. Most had been givin up for so many differnt reasons. (I found out that Luke was bought by a son for his MOM, but she was afraid of him and Luke spent most of his time locked in a bathroon in an apt, How Sad. Luke and I were together for 14 yrs. laughing, we sent FOA a Christmas car each year with a donation. I had to let him go just this past year, due to cancer. I still remember the sound of his bark and how he loved a bath. Do the right thing for the animal, even if it means realizing, you cant afford the expense, or they would be left home alone all day. Luke lives on in my heart, lol, he still makes me laugh, Sonn I think i will be getting another pet and Luke will help me pick him out, I am sure. Peace to everyone and all the animals we share this planet with. they are here to coexist, not ne harmed or neglected in any way. I miss you LUKE !! ,,Midnight...♥♥ woof, woof Beach girl likes this.

08-02-2011, 06:34 PM	#25 (permalink)
Oddball Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Toxic State Posts: 4,569	I know a person who have two dogs... both are lab and lab mixed dogs. One has a skin condition and is very smelly despite a person tried to bathe his dog and took that dog to vet to find out what is the cause of skin condition. Anyway, both of dogs are not trained and getting wild and unruly. He got two dogs for his two sons because they just want dogs... unfortunately, two sons do not show any responsibilities to take care of dogs nor disclinpe them. What a shame!

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