trials and tribulations of rescuing!

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Sometimes it can be easy to get a dog from rescue, sometimes it can be really difficult. But let's face it, not everyone is cut out for a dog, or a yorkie, or a rescue yorkie. I think most people like the idea of rescuing, but in reality, most people who first look into rescue want a small, female, under 2 years old yorkie with no health issues and potty trained. There are not many that come into rescue that fit that criteria. Bc if they did, why would they be in rescue in the first place?

However, it's not unheard of that there are young, small, no medical issue dogs that come into rescue. I have been fostering for only 5 years (actually come to think of it, I think a bit less than 5 years) and all have been under 9 years old, the youngest being Lily who is 2 1/2. Adopting a rescue is all about timing. Sometimes all you can do is put in apps and wait. Even though you are a great owner, doesn't necessarily mean you would make a great match for a particular dog.

One of the hardest parts of fostering is telling a family that there was another family that was a better fit. It doesn't mean they are better than you, it just means they were a better fit for the dog. When placing a rescue into a forever home, it's about what's best for the dog.

It's true that if a foster mom wanted to adopt their foster dog, they could do it easily. However I am choosy even for myself, maybe even moreso. I haven't come across a dog yet that fits in perfectly for our family forever. But the reason I foster is to help the dogs, not to look for my next dog. If I adopted all the dogs I fostered, then i wouldn't be able to help save anymore.

You are such a wonderful resource here, I love reading your posts and I learn so much from them.

[Sammy Mommy]

My son and I went to an adoption event at a local Petland today where the North Shore Animal League had brought pets for adoption. We missed out on a yorkie by about a half hour. Someone adopted her. I hope they give her a good home. Anyway, with North Shore you can take your pet home the same day. Maybe you could look at their website and see where their next adoption event will be.

[shannonNJ]

Received the last email back from the last pup I applied for and was told there wasn't any children in my home. My family and I have decided to just wait until July to buy a pup.

These rules and requirements to offering a home to a needy baby has taken a bit of a toll on my father and he now would rather go with a breeder he and I had in mind.

So underwhelming this whole experience

I appreciate all of your ideas, however. I something were to change, I will definitely consider all of these options.

[capt_noonie]

We once had a man interested in one of our dogs. We were still in the interviewing stage. We hadn't even done home checks on anyone yet that was interested in this dog. This man lost his patience with us, even though he got a response from us within a few days, saying that why do we as rescue make it so hard for people to rescue when they want a dog, so he basically told us to go screw ourselves and he was going to buy a puppy.

Bc of his attitude, of course he was not approved, but I often wonder if he did indeed buy a puppy and how that puppy turned out. People who want a puppy by any means they will get one if they really want. But is it often the best for them, and for the pup? I just hope he didn't get a puppy and lose patience with potty training or something and gave up that dog into rescue. (And the type of breeder that would sell to such a man with no patience?)

Like I said, it's all about timing, and patience. Not everyone who thinks they would be a great home for a dog is always right about that. Of course everyone thinks they would be a great dog owner. Who would think, I'm gonna buy a dog and be a crappy owner? No one. But of course we all know there are crappy owners out there.

And I'm not in any way saying that people who don't get approved for rescues are crappy owners. It's just all about timing and if it's in the cards for you or not, whether now or later.

[shannonNJ]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

We once had a man interested in one of our dogs. We were still in the interviewing stage. We hadn't even done home checks on anyone yet that was interested in this dog. This man lost his patience with us, even though he got a response from us within a few days, saying that why do we as rescue make it so hard for people to rescue when they want a dog, so he basically told us to go screw ourselves and he was going to buy a puppy.

Bc of his attitude, of course he was not approved, but I often wonder if he did indeed buy a puppy and how that puppy turned out. People who want a puppy by any means they will get one if they really want. But is it often the best for them, and for the pup? I just hope he didn't get a puppy and lose patience with potty training or something and gave up that dog into rescue. (And the type of breeder that would sell to such a man with no patience?)

Like I said, it's all about timing, and patience. Not everyone who thinks they would be a great home for a dog is always right about that. Of course everyone thinks they would be a great dog owner. Who would think, I'm gonna buy a dog and be a crappy owner? No one. But of course we all know there are crappy owners out there.

And I'm not in any way saying that people who don't get approved for rescues are crappy owners. It's just all about timing and if it's in the cards for you or not, whether now or later.

I completely understand that. I know a great deal of people who have pets and totally disregard them. It is a reality, you're right.

I suppose this hits me rather deeply because of losing my dog, & just wanting so badly to offer the love I have to a new one.

Like I said, we're taking a break..who knows what'll happen in the coming weeks. My father in particular, who took my pups passing very hard just couldn't really deal with being told he wasn't the fit for a new pup he was interested in saving.

I definitely do see your point, though and I don't blame any of these organizations; just simply moving on.

[ChibiLuv]

I work at a no-kill shelter and hear this kind of story ALL the time. It's a little disheartning to think that some rescues are so picky. Yes we want the dog to go to a good home but some of the hoops people have to jump through- a lot of times they end up giving up. Have you looked in the classifieds or other places to see if maybe someone is looking to re-home thier pet? I know some areaa don't get yorkie type dogs, if I could run my own rescue and fly all the yorkies and cute fluffy things I see daily out to good homes I'd probably bea mllionaire because we get them in ALL the time. Good luck in your search and maybe you can still leave your hert open to rescue another dog down the road.

[shannonNJ]

Originally Posted by ChibiLuv

I work at a no-kill shelter and hear this kind of story ALL the time. It's a little disheartning to think that some rescues are so picky. Yes we want the dog to go to a good home but some of the hoops people have to jump through- a lot of times they end up giving up. Have you looked in the classifieds or other places to see if maybe someone is looking to re-home thier pet? I know some areaa don't get yorkie type dogs, if I could run my own rescue and fly all the yorkies and cute fluffy things I see daily out to good homes I'd probably bea mllionaire because we get them in ALL the time. Good luck in your search and maybe you can still leave your hert open to rescue another dog down the road.

Yes, I have checked numerous newspapers and online classifieds in my area. Unfortunately, I live in an area surrounded by not so good areas and most of the classifieds who are "re-homing" pets or placing pups are all asking $900+ which to me, sounds 1. suspicious & 2. crazy.

A friend of my just sent me a text about 20 minutes ago though, that a local shelter she volunteers at is receiving three goldendoodle puppies (which I have another affinity for) next month (when they're all fattened up and old enough) from VA that were rescued from being euthanized(they were actually being carried out from their mother when the rescue group arrived ). Apparently, people are looking out for me.

Hopefully by then, I can come across a little yorkie to add to the family as well.

[crazydoglade]

Wished you were closer. We have 3 yorkies from a puppy mill for adoption at present. All females. Spayed, shots, worming, flea treatment paper trained and teeth cleaned. Adoption fees of $200-300. Today at the pet expo people fall in love with our dogs but want us to adopt them for $20-30 like the subsidized shelters.

[shannonNJ]

Originally Posted by crazydoglade

Wished you were closer. We have 3 yorkies from a puppy mill for adoption at present. All females. Spayed, shots, worming, flea treatment paper trained and teeth cleaned. Adoption fees of $200-300. Today at the pet expo people fall in love with our dogs but want us to adopt them for $20-30 like the subsidized shelters.

Oh gosh! wrong coasts unfortunately! I hope those babies find loving homes very soon!!!

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by crazydoglade

Wished you were closer. We have 3 yorkies from a puppy mill for adoption at present. All females. Spayed, shots, worming, flea treatment paper trained and teeth cleaned. Adoption fees of $200-300. Today at the pet expo people fall in love with our dogs but want us to adopt them for $20-30 like the subsidized shelters.

What? These people want to adopt yorkies in CA for $20-30? Good luck to them.

[Yogi yorkie]

Shannon, I had a hard time with finding a baby through a rescue, I filled out many applications, never heard back from so many. But I continued for months and found an upstate NY rescue tiny paws big hearts. They had a mom and 4 pups rescued from puppy mill in Ohio. Many contacts later, reference checks etc we were able to go visit. I guess we came across as good people cause she let us take our baby home the next day. It was a 7 hour drive but in summer not to bad. Look farther away, you may luck out as we did if you are ale to travel. Good luck!

[EvaNoel]

Have you checked this organization?

Our Dogs

[seastheday]

Sometimes these shelters say that they won't allow small dogs into families with children - I wish everyone would get on the same page so that those of us who want to give a rescue a good home won't be so disappointed. At least we would know going in what the rules and regulations are. Well, at least you received a response. I never heard anything. So sorry for all your disappointment. You will find a perfect dog to love, of that I am sure.

[ladyjane]

Most rescues are very clear about what they are looking for .. and to those of you who think the rules are too strict...put some rescue shoes on and be responsible for a few pups and then you might just have a different outlook.

It is true that sometimes good people get passed over....one must always keep in mind that the first and most important thing to consider in rescue is the pup...not the people who want the pup. If you find the right home for a pup then everyone will be happy. I have seen rescues place pups in homes based upon the old, this is a good person"" thing, and it so often does not work. Then, if the pup is lucky, it is returned to rescue. These pups go through enough before we get them and we owe it to them to do everything in our power to place them in homes where they will not be failed again.

Until you do it, you really cannot possibly understand how and why we do what we do!

I waited for two years before I got my first rescue pup....I did not understand the process and felt as many of you do. I do understand it now.

[shannonNJ]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Most rescues are very clear about what they are looking for

That was the issue for me. I saw almost all of these pups on Petfinder and/or the rescue websites and most "requirements" that I was hit back with were omitted from the dogs information/bio.

I think it would've spared me the anxiety to know where exactly they'd like for the pup to end up going. A simple "this pup should go to a home with older dog and young children" would've helped me in getting my hopes up lol.

I'm optimistic, though.

One of the shelters keeps e-mailing with new puppy arrivals to their facility...unfortunately they're large breed dogs and I'm not too sure I can go from 9lbs to 80lbs lol.