I wonder the same thing. If you look on her website here http://www.oksaveadog.org/contact.html, it says she runs it out of her own home.

I'm not defending the way it was written But Rescues get bombarded with a lot of emails/applications that they HAVE ALREADY specified will not be entertained. I did go over to Petfinder and take a look and it did specifically say quiet home etc. Let me explain a little that may help you understand their decision better. A Puppymill dog is much different then another 8 yr. old dog would be. They have lived THEIR ENTIRE LIFE in a cage producing puppies. MANY do not even have any idea what grass is and are PETRIFIED of it. They have to be re-programed / Taught things that come naturally to any other dog that has not lived this life. The SLIGHTEST thing MANY times will scare them. And, sadly A LOT will NEVER over come this. I could go on and on but I think you understand my point. The rescue dealing with so many emails coming in and many really ridiculous emails sometimes just as someone put on here already "It's to the point." Hope that may soften the hurt feelings. Elaine






B.S. email (not saying yours was) but I think at some point they get TIRED of answering questions they've already POSTED on Petfinder.

while i think his approachment could have been nice,
i see where they are coming from.

a yorkie is a highly sought after pet.
many people wait for those to be in the pound for a chance at a free yorkie.
the shelter just does the best job they can to weed out the bad owners.

i'm not saying that you are a bad owner,
i'm sure your a great mommy to your darling,
but i can imagine they get countless emails regarding that certain pup every day.
:)

I have issues with A lot of the rescues. Not all but quite a few seem to only be out for the money. There are several of us if not all who could provide a very nice home. However, because we don't have a fenced in back yard or we have have children or we have other dogs that they don't approve of then we aren't even considered. It is all really sad. I can certainly understand trying to recoup TRUE medical cost. I don't know. I just don't agree with a lot that they do.

correct me if i'm wrong, but..I do sometimes feel that people who work in/run these rescue centres give off the impression that no-one is good enough to care for the animals they have..I understand they have to be careful and strict in whom they choose for the sake of the animal..and they must get so frustrated with ignorant pet owners...BUT..with their attitudes is it any wonder there are still so many animals needing new homes?:(

Just to add...I have an 8 year old staffy who is more than happy having a pup running around!

Sounds like the States aren't that different from here up North.
I checked into the CYTR (Canadian Yorkshire Terrier Rescue) and ALL of the dogs listed were to go to a home with no kids, no other pets,had to have a fenced back yard, no smoking household, and a household with no allergies. With that many restrictions, it is no wonder that the dogs don't get adopted and stay at the foster homes for years. It also explains why the rescue organizations are over crowded. It is not necessarily from too many rescued dogs, it is because they don't seem to really want to rehome the animals unless it is the perfect home. Even foster homes for skin kids aren't this rigid.
I tuly think that everycase should be looked at on a case to case basis. I do know how the shelters work and how much the volunteers put in because I volunteer at our local Humane Society.

I have found with older dogs(my shih tzu will be 10 next month), she still has a lot of life left in her, and will play when she wants to play(still loves playing ball with the other 3), that remark did sound very rude to me..I'm sorry that someone had to make it sound like they did...I don't think they know what that dog needs, a puppy would probably be one of the best things for her, and she would let the pup know when she didn't want to be bothered.

A puppy to BUG her?

That certainly could have been worded better.

I'll make no bones about it I am a BIG supporter of rescue but I do not agree with the NO CHILDREN NO EXCEPTION RULE. I feel that every home should be judged independently for one another. Rescues generally will say No children under the age of say 12. Well, I have seen many 5 yr. olds behave a lot better with animals then some 12 or older kids.

In so far as quiet homes for puppymill rescues. I have to say that in MOST cases the rescue is right. As posted above these dogs are different then any other dog you've had as a pet and require a much different home then may be tolerable with a dog that did not live his life as they. AND, MOST people are not able to be a family for a puppymill rescue. This is the truth believe me. Yes, if they are rescued early on they will come out of it sometimes fully sometimes not fully but certainly enough to make them a good family pet but sadly very few older puppymill rescues get over what they have gone through. Noel came to us under a year old. She had been beaten and she is now almost 4 yrs. old. Keep in mind how young she was when we got her. 1. It took six months before she'd allow my husband to pet her. AND, it took up till now almost 4 yrs. later before she will slowly approach anyone outside our immediate home and that is with diligently working with her. NOW imagine an older dog who has lived it's ENTIRE life in a cage producing puppies, who has no concept of human contact, no concept of grass or noises other then other dogs barking and fighting them whatever food is thrown their way. This is why rescues will state QUIET HOME - No Children or no other dogs etc. The no other dog policy is hit or miss - some will not state that as a requirement - some will. They will usually gage that on how the dog was with other dogs while in foster. Remember some have had to fight for their lives while in puppymills so no other dogs are not playmates to them. Anyway, I just wanted to post a few different views. AND, yes just like people and homes there are good and bad rescues too. You have to investigate and not just jump because they call themselves a rescue. Elaine

I agree that there are certain situations where the dog has very special needs. This is EXACTLY WHY I e-mailed her and told her I had another dog. The website never said she needed that kind of care. All it said was she needed a quiet home with lots of love and TLC. I can provide that -- to me, my home is quiet. However, I wanted to make sure she would be okay with another puppy. Obviously, she would not be and that's fine. I wouldn't be able to handle a dog like that anyway. But how was I supposed to know that? I am fortunate enough to have found YT and have now educated myself on puppymill dogs. What if someone else had e-mailed her who DIDN'T know what puppymill dogs were? Would she treat them that way? I certainly hope not.

Maybe I am too sensitive, but I don't think I should have to change my ways. What ever happened to RESPECT? I don't care if you get a thousand ridiculous e-mails a day. That's not my, or anybody else's fault.

I don't know about anybody else but I was raised to be polite and to treat others as I would like to be treated and UNTIL THE DAY I DIE I will use those thoughts as a guide for my actions.

People need to get a reality check and realize they can't just treat people however they want just because they're "annoyed" or want to be straightforward. You be can straightforward in a kind way. Morals and etiquette desperately need to be re-instilled in a vast majority of people.

And the sad part is, I sound like I'm so old-fashioned. I'm only 20. :/

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Boy...I keep seeing all these not so nice things about rescues. What's happen to professionalism and courtesy?!

That was rude. If she went as far as to explain what she meant by the statement ("she needs a quiet adult home"), why didn't she just say that???? I'm sure she knows that sounds a lot better than "bugged by a puppy". I would hate to think what she's saying to the puppies or these "special needs" dogs since she doesn't take the time to chose her words carefully..:confused: Whether they were going to let you have the dog or not, her responses could have been a little better...the rejection is hard enough alone..they could at least thank you for applying and caring to adopt...geesh

wow talk about being unprofessional omg i would report this person to some1 higher up over there :D

I just feel that a rescue, whether it is one person or 100 doing the work, should invest the same care and concern into their interactions with the public as they provide to their canine charges.
Yes, I can imagine it is a pain to get tons of emails and phone calls everyday, and I am sure that some folks who call to adopt or place an animal might lack knowledge, not be a good fit for a certain dog, etc... and I am sure that some members of the public expect "miracles", or an instant happy ending.
However, that comes with the territory. The word "rescue" implies an immediate need for help. I think that was what was so off-putting to me: an abandoned dog needed help. No, he was not dying. Yes, he was getting food, water, and attention (as best the neighborhood could). But none of us could give him a "forever" home, or even house him temporarily. So naturally, I searched for a place to "rescue" him- even if this meant waiting, and driving him to Birmingham, Huntsville, or Atlanta. While none of the rescues could help him, two of them instructed me not to "take him to the pound- they will kill him within a week." Not a good situation to put someone in-talk about guilt with a capital "G". I had enough sense to seek out my own resources, but I think that took a lot of gall to say, as it was definitely an "instruction", not a "please don't do that". I would have felt better if they had mentioned some options (one did, which was great). But to say: "We can't help you" and tell me that, in essence, that if I did the "last resort" option, I would be sending the dog off to an early grave, left a bitter taste in my mouth.
I have no idea about other rescues outside of the ones I contacted.
As I stated before: A RESCUE IMPLIES HELP IS NEEDED. If that help cannot be delivered due to too many animals, not enough volunteers, lack of money, etc... THAT IS OK. Just note this on the website or the phone. Most persons these days will either use the Internet or word of mouth to find out about what to do in a case like mine. Either way, if the refusal is done upfront (either for accepting or adoption) in a PROFESSIONAL MANNER (e.g. "I'm sorry, but we are full right now...have you tried ______ or ________?" or "I'm sorry, but this dog has this history, and a house with children would not be in their or your best interest due to ___________"), then it is all good.
Being tired, being inundated with calls or emails, or running low on patience with the public is not an acceptable excuse for being unprofessional.
I used to supervise a hotel front desk, so I have some experience with customer service. While rescues may or may not charge for adoptions or taking in an animal, it is still a "customer service" issue--and one needs good to excellent people skills.
Finally, I had a friend in New Orleans who did an informal rescue in her home. She had about 11 cats and a dog (the dog was her and her husband's). She would "snap" sometimes from all the stress, be tired after working all evening or day, or just get "fed up" temporarily. She would call me, and I would go next door, walk the dog or bring TJ to play with him, clean some litter pans, and play with the kitties. This seemed to help her state of mind immensely.
She needed to be "rescued"-- and I tried to be there as soon as I could.
I would be honored and pleased to help a local rescue group. But the ones here seem to want money. I can understand that. I cannot give right now, except by way of time.
Maybe I need to re-contact a rescue and see if they "really" don't need help- or are just struggling in how to ask.
Now that would be a novel idea!
Sorry for the ramble.

Ramble on, my friend.

I agree completely. :D

i think that she could've have been a bit nicer in the email.. the one she sent me said i would LOVE for you to take one off my hands..i do not have the time or room for them.. and it sounded like i was doing her a favor.. i really just wanted to save the dog and give her a good life. when i got out to her house she must've had at least 50 dogs. i don't know.. the way i look at it.. they choose to do rescue and take on that many animals.. one person can only do so much.. i would LOVE to save every animal in danger but there is no possible way.. i think they just get SO overwhelmed.. but that is something you have to realize BEFORE you go into that type of work

Well personally, I think it was kinda rude as well. I mean, fine, if they felt the dog didn't need a pup "bothering" it all the time, that's understandable, but they could have worded it a lot better, perhaps: Thank you for your interest, that's very kind and generous of you to want to help this girl, but we're really hoping to find her a home with an older dog or no other animals. If they're that unprofessional to you, I can just imagine how many others they may have responded to that way. Sad thing is, I'm sure their is a dog there or will be some day that would be a great fit for your home and life, but does this personal actually think you'll call back again to try and help a dog in need after she replied to you the way she did? Again, it's the furkids who suffer....

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I think it was worded rudely, but I probably don't think they intended it that way. Who knows? But for anyone who thinks that it is too exhausting to word things in a nice way amazes me. This is what is wrong w/ society as a whole today. We can't be bothered to do the right thing, as it might take too much out of us!

My sister-in-law tried to get a Border Collie from several rescue groups on the east coast; she was really put off by how rude every single person was and holier than thou, etc.; their girls were 8 and 10. They ended up getting a border collie puppy from an Amish family (not a mill, but the last of a kitchen litter). They are exemplary dog owners, even with such a high-energy dog.

She had 50 dogs?? Where were they, in the house, kennel, outside????

I rescued a shih-tzu about a year and half ago. The rescue place I got her from knew nothing about shih-tzu. She was matted and not in good shape. When I got her the lady mentioned nothing about her not liking men. That is why I had to rehome her. I vowed I was not going take her back where I had got her from. The home she is in now is absolutely perfect for her and she is so happy. I feel if the are going to take a dog in they should educate themselves on the breed.

outside.. she had a lot of kennels.. she had a big big area where she had dogs.. then there were like 5 kennels that had lots of puppies.. then she had a little pen set up outside and had brought a weenie dog and her pups out for the day.. then there were about 6 dogs just roaming.. i didn't go inside or to the other side of the house..

.......and my home wouldn't be suitable........

Bless her little heart, (yorkie). Yea they were kinda rude. Alot of people think that have to be rude. What happen to kind, friendly words? . She has been adopted out I think already.

i honestly think she would've been FINE! my rescue LOVES the puppy... that's her favorite!

Wow that doesn't sound like they are in a quiet home there.....:(

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I think she was really rude!!! RUDE!!!
she could have chosen her words with more TACT!

AND about her needing a quiet home where does it say that rescue workers
study dog behavior.
I believe they need just the opposite other wise she is just there to lay around bored until she dies??
they mean well but I don\'t think by any means they should be judging and turning away people without proper knowledge of canine psychology.