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megansmomma · 12-30-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Deegan's mom

I've had rescue dogs in the past and they are just as wonderful as one from a breeder. I actually found an adorable little guy yesterday on pet finder in my area that I want to adopt (he's 15 months), but my hubby is not having it. He only had one dog growing up (a rotty that was an outside dog!), but now we have Deegan. He just thinks that rescue dogs are somehow "damaged" or will have behavioral problems or something & only wants to adopt from a breeder. Plus he really likes the puppy stage too and as most rescuse are older, he won't agree to getting this one I found yesterday. I'm so angry and trying to convince him that any dog can have issues regardles of being rescues or not... I want him to experience how great it feel to give a second chance to a lonely homeless pup, but I'm not making any progress with him. If anyone has any ideas on how I might change his mind, please let me know. I really, really want to adopt the lil one on pet finder.

Fill out the application and worry about him later.

Deegan's mom · 12-30-2008, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

Fill out the application and worry about him later.

I like you're thinking, and actually thought about doing that but I already told the fostermom that the hubby wasn't into the idea so I don't want to make her think that I'm wasting her time. Plus it will only crush me more when he still won't agree to it.

ladyjane · 12-30-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

Fill out the application and worry about him later.

Hahaha great idea! OR....just adopt him and then tell hubby, "Look what I found on the doorstep today"

He will end up loving him!

Deegan's mom · 12-30-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Hahaha great idea! OR....just adopt him and then tell hubby, "Look what I found on the doorstep today"

He will end up loving him!

I thought about that too - just adopting him... But the rescue wants the family to visit them first, then they come to inspect your home. I couldn't possibly hide the fact that I live by myself with all of his stuff around. I should just realize that it's not gonna work out... So sad...

ltret0294 · 12-30-2008, 10:22 AM

I like your ways of thinking. Hubby with 2 yorkies.

ltret0294 · 12-30-2008, 10:40 AM

Rescue dogs do not have to be "damaged" We've had great and wonderful times with all 5 of our rescues. Show him my pictures, 3 older dogs and 2 youngsters but not pups.

dogbert · 12-31-2008, 05:04 PM

I got my Yorkie from a local no kill animal rescue. She was listed on Petfinder.com

Trixter · 12-31-2008, 06:33 PM

Deegans Mom,
My Toby was a petfinder pup. My husband wasn't ready for a dog, he wasn't over the loss of our Lab. I spent 2 days on petfinder, just reading all the dogs stories,I found my little boy and couldn't stop thinking about him. I made a phone call on Saturday morning. I figured if it was meant to be, then it would happen. My husband overheard my conversation, and said no. I had to cancel the appt. I had made to go see him that afternoon, and tell the foster Mom my husband wasn't ready. Three days later Dh said I could call and see if Toby was still available. Two weeks later Toby was living large at our house! I am so thankful to have this little man,(and my big man) and my husband is as in love with Toby as I am.
Fill out the application. If it's right it will happen.

Fancy_Pants · 12-31-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Deegan's mom

I've had rescue dogs in the past and they are just as wonderful as one from a breeder. I actually found an adorable little guy yesterday on pet finder in my area that I want to adopt (he's 15 months), but my hubby is not having it. He only had one dog growing up (a rotty that was an outside dog!), but now we have Deegan. He just thinks that rescue dogs are somehow "damaged" or will have behavioral problems or something & only wants to adopt from a breeder. Plus he really likes the puppy stage too and as most rescuse are older, he won't agree to getting this one I found yesterday. I'm so angry and trying to convince him that any dog can have issues regardles of being rescues or not... I want him to experience how great it feel to give a second chance to a lonely homeless pup, but I'm not making any progress with him. If anyone has any ideas on how I might change his mind, please let me know. I really, really want to adopt the lil one on pet finder.

Your husband and my husband must be related!! I'm in the same situation - I want to find an older yorkie (I have been looking on petfinder too) and he thinks a puppy would be better. He told me, "you don't want some dog that has been attached to somebody else". I want to take him to the pound and drop him off!!! Seriously!

He is making me mad.

kidmuzicdotcom · 12-31-2008, 07:50 PM

I'm not going to give up..I will find the right one to adopt...

megansmomma · 12-31-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Deegan's mom

I thought about that too - just adopting him... But the rescue wants the family to visit them first, then they come to inspect your home. I couldn't possibly hide the fact that I live by myself with all of his stuff around. I should just realize that it's not gonna work out... So sad...

If it was up to my husband we wouldn't have Pebbles now . He was totally against ever getting another dog. I just brought her home and he looked down as she was running all over the house and was like "What's that?"----"Our new dog"

Doodlebug he knew about. Bogey was a total secret from everyone. I went over the boarder and into IN to pick him up. I had him in the yard and he looks so much like Doodlebug that for about 10 minutes he thought maybe he was seeing double.

Now he comes home from work and kisses the three pupster before I even get a kiss. Go figure.

I think you should work on him a little more. Tell him company is coming and he needs to shave and put on clean underwear.

cataholic · 12-31-2008, 08:49 PM

I adopted Fritzel two years ago. He came into the shelter as a stray.He was about 2 years old. He had broken bones and was full of ticks and had sticks stuck in his hair. I adopted him and he recovered very fast. He was terrified of everything and everyone but me. He is still not social. He hides when people come over but loves other dogs and cats. Here is a picture of him the day he came into the shelter and now.

Then we got Darla from an ad on Craigslist. We have had her for about 6 months. She was not used to living with other animals and it took her a while to adjust. She doesn't like to share her things and everyone else's things are hers too. She loves Fritzel but still gets snappy sometimes.

I think adopting is the best choice. There are so many purebred dogs in shelters and rescues that need homes. I think adopted animals are grateful and loyal to their new families.

ladyjane · 12-31-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cataholic

I adopted Fritzel two years ago. He came into the shelter as a stray.He was about 2 years old. He had broken bones and was full of ticks and had sticks stuck in his hair. I adopted him and he recovered very fast. He was terrified of everything and everyone but me. He is still not social. He hides when people come over but loves other dogs and cats. Here is a picture of him the day he came into the shelter and now.

Then we got Darla from an ad on Craigslist. We have had her for about 6 months. She was not used to living with other animals and it took her a while to adjust. She doesn't like to share her things and everyone else's things are hers too. She loves Fritzel but still gets snappy sometimes.

I think adopting is the best choice. There are so many purebred dogs in shelters and rescues that need homes. I think adopted animals are grateful and loyal to their new families.

Fritzel is adorable!! And...I LOVE seeing before and after pics...how wonderful of you to save him!!!!

Deegan's mom · 01-01-2009, 01:30 AM

OMG - it's New Years Eve Night and just before midnight he agreed to Cricket !!! I can't believe it - I emailed the lady cause it was after 10:30pm.. Hoping to hear back from her!

LilMissy · 01-01-2009, 01:39 AM

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OMG - it's New Years Eve Night and just before midnight he agreed to Cricket !!! I can't believe it - I emailed the lady cause it was after 10:30pm.. Hoping to hear back from her!

Yayyyyy! Omg, that is so awesome! What a great start to the New Year! Congratulations!

12-30-2008, 10:22 AM	#50
ltret0294 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 838	I like your ways of thinking. Hubby with 2 yorkies. __________________ Zack, Zeke, Zoey, Zipp RIP 6/28/12

12-30-2008, 10:40 AM	#51
ltret0294 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 838	Rescue dogs do not have to be "damaged" We've had great and wonderful times with all 5 of our rescues. Show him my pictures, 3 older dogs and 2 youngsters but not pups. __________________ Zack, Zeke, Zoey, Zipp RIP 6/28/12

12-31-2008, 05:04 PM	#52
dogbert Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern, MN,USA Posts: 3,271 Blog Entries: 1	I got my Yorkie from a local no kill animal rescue. She was listed on Petfinder.com __________________ Mammadoodle to my Yorkiedoodle Barney and our crazy cat Ms. Sassy Pants. RIP Audrey-Belle Within the heart of every stray lies the singular desire to be loved

12-31-2008, 08:49 PM	#57
cataholic Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Va Posts: 1,322	I adopted Fritzel two years ago. He came into the shelter as a stray.He was about 2 years old. He had broken bones and was full of ticks and had sticks stuck in his hair. I adopted him and he recovered very fast. He was terrified of everything and everyone but me. He is still not social. He hides when people come over but loves other dogs and cats. Here is a picture of him the day he came into the shelter and now. Then we got Darla from an ad on Craigslist. We have had her for about 6 months. She was not used to living with other animals and it took her a while to adjust. She doesn't like to share her things and everyone else's things are hers too. She loves Fritzel but still gets snappy sometimes. I think adopting is the best choice. There are so many purebred dogs in shelters and rescues that need homes. I think adopted animals are grateful and loyal to their new families. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tina, Momma to Fritzel, Darla, Kasey, Max, Blackie, : http://www.dogster.com/dogs/463494 Member of The Crazy ClubMember of The Little Gentlemen's Club

01-01-2009, 01:30 AM	#59
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	OMG - it's New Years Eve Night and just before midnight he agreed to Cricket !!! I can't believe it - I emailed the lady cause it was after 10:30pm.. Hoping to hear back from her! __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~

12-31-2008, 06:33 PM	#53
Trixter YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 257	Deegans Mom, My Toby was a petfinder pup. My husband wasn't ready for a dog, he wasn't over the loss of our Lab. I spent 2 days on petfinder, just reading all the dogs stories,I found my little boy and couldn't stop thinking about him. I made a phone call on Saturday morning. I figured if it was meant to be, then it would happen. My husband overheard my conversation, and said no. I had to cancel the appt. I had made to go see him that afternoon, and tell the foster Mom my husband wasn't ready. Three days later Dh said I could call and see if Toby was still available. Two weeks later Toby was living large at our house! I am so thankful to have this little man,(and my big man) and my husband is as in love with Toby as I am. Fill out the application. If it's right it will happen.

12-31-2008, 07:50 PM	#55
kidmuzicdotcom Shelby Rae's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cypress Posts: 815	I'm not going to give up..I will find the right one to adopt...