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Originally Posted by ladyjane  While I have never had any experience with that shelter because I am out of state, I must say I was impressed with every person I spoke with regarding that pup. Everyone was knowledgeable and helpful even though they could not tell me where the pup was.
Dina had informed me that there was a person named Robin and a donor involved, but said she would have to get permission from Robin before giving the information out to me. I had the impression the pup was in the rescue. I am thrilled to know that someone wanted her as she was...I am sure whoever it is, is a very nice person!
They have their own adoption program and I do know they only release to rescues that are on their approved list.
We have all kinds of different shelter policies here in TX. Some have adoption programs of their own and some do not. The ones who have adoption programs do not release to rescue unless there are medical problems. Many are also under the gun and euthanize within 3 - 5 days so time is of the essence in pulling them. I once remember one that was taken to one of the Houston shelters and I did not know about her until Sunday. Someone had posted about her on Friday to a Yahoo group and I did not see it until Sunday. When I called on her on Monday, she had already been euthanized. Just so heartbreaking.
I just picked up two from a shelter in Houston two days ago. One had a horrible skin condition and was snapping at people. The other was also very nippy and was a heavy heartworm positive. His owner's method of housebreaking was to smack him with a newspaper. The one with the skin condition was fine as soon as we took him out of the crate he was in at the shelter. The other was a bit more timid and came to my home to be checked out more thoroughly.
Thankfully, we were able to get foster homes for both of them. I will be transporting the one that has been here for the past couple of days to his foster home in Louisianna. He has calmed down and is a love. He still has a way to go with trusting people who touch his body, but only yips loudly now instead of snapping. He even gave me kisses!
Many of the nippy ones are just terribly frightened, and come out of it; but the shelters have no way to really tell if they will, so many, many are euthanized if a rescue cannot take them.
We have more yorkies here in shelters in TX than I can comprehend. Not sure if it is the size of the state or just that there are more unscrupulous greedy breeders here.
We can always use new foster homes in any state...TX is one that is just out of control. |
This is EXACTLY why I am going to start gettin involved with THLN (TX Humane Legislative Network) who works with the HSUS. We have some of the worst and undefined laws regarding animal rights and welfare in TX and I want to help do something about it! As soon as I get a little more knowledge on all of the legislation and how it all works, I am going to become very active in it!!! If you are interested you can check out
Texas Humane Legislation Network | Promoting The Humane Treatment Of Animals Through Legislation, Education & Advocacy (if you already haven't!)