What should I do?
 

I've been trying to adopt a yorkie from a certain yorkie rescue...well, they just told me that they cannot continue to process my application because they do not wish their dogs to be alone for extended periods of time. I do have to work 8 hours a day, but I live 5 minutes away from work and I come home on my hour long lunch breaks. So my dog would only have to be alone for 4 hours at a time, twice a day, while I am at work.

One of the main reasons I wanted to adopt a dog, rather than buy a puppy, is because I know how much more time puppies require. I am willing to put in as much time as necessary, but I can't quit my job. Should I go to a breeder? What does everyone think? I was really sad when I found out that they couldn't process my application. :cry:

that sucks. I understand them wanting to get the best ppl for the dog but im sorry..people have to work!!! Sometimes they get alittle stupid. Theres people home all day with their dog but keep them locked outside, in a bedroom, etc...ticks me off when they dont give good people a chance because god forbid you gotta work. Dont they realize you gotta work to care of the dog!! :mad:

It is upsetting. You know you would not be neglectful and you would be a great pet owner, but rescue groups sometimes makes it very hard to adopt. I think it helps if you have another pet (although sometimes that rules out certain dogs with aggression issues). I tried rescue groups before I got a puppy. But I was always rejected. Although not sure in every case why.

Sometimes breeders are willing to sell older dogs for one reason or another (not big enough to breed, not quality enough, etc.) So maybe you could call some breeders and let them know what you are interested in. You could look in the paper too. There are pet owners who are constantly selling dogs 1 -3 years old (because they are moving, have a new baby, don't have time to spend with it, etc. )

So those are a couple of options.

Okay I am glad to know that it is not just me! I hadn't even thought of those ideas...thanks :)

Sorry
 

Are these special needs pups? maybe they require more attention that healthy babies. Keep looking. Sorry that happened.

I agree, I have tried with some rescue groups to adopt,and they make it ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE, some stress that YOU must have a fenced in yard, well I think a loving home without a fence is better than NO HOME, but that's just me. Keep trying. ;)

I am so sorry that they won't process your application. I love rescues and admire the work that they do, but a lot of them just don't make sense. I understand that they want to find the best homes possible for the dogs in their care, but many of them just aren't practical. The everyday person has to work a full-time job. The fact that you are able to go home for an hour on your lunch break makes you much more fortunate than others, me included as I wouldn't make it 1/2 way home before having to turn around and go back. Yes, dogs need time and attention, but that does not mean that you need to be home 24 / 7 to give it to them.

It really upsets me when I hear things like this for two reasons. The first is that the people like you are so disappointed when they hear something like this and in many cases decide that rescue is a waste of time.....and we all know how many animals are out there in need of homes. The second is that rescues pass up so many great homes for these animals and while doing so many animals they could have helped after finding homes for the ones they have are put down unnecessarily.

Of course I am sure that these attitudes and policies develop out of the horrible things that they hear and see on a regular basis. I just wish that they would review the practicality of their rules every now and then.

Talk to breeders
 

My breeder actually gives away her breeding dogs when they reach 5 years old. Mind you they are mellow and do not know many tricks.

Well said, and I agree with everything you said. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Here Here! I wholeheartedly agree.

Unless it's a dog with severe separation anxiety issues, I don't see why it would be such a big deal to leave the dog home alone during the day. My dog is home alone all day, my parent's dog is home all day, my in-law's dog is home alone all day... Does that mean they receive less love and attention than other other? NO! They're just as loved and receive just as much care as any other dog. How do they expect to you give this dog the proper care if you don't have the job to pay for it?!

Like you said, it's a horrible shame that so many dogs are put down because "suitable" homes weren't found for them.... You think they'd be willing to place them in any qualified home (even if they don't have a fenced in yard or can't be home ALL day EVERY day!)

Thank you Rhonda.

I would just like to add that I hope that I did not offend anyone. As I stated before, I admire those who work in rescue as I know that you have to find a way to deal with things that I never would be able to handle. I just think that the focus should be on finding wonderful and loving homes for the animals rather than finding the perfect home, which are few and far between (and usually not as perfect as they appear).

No I don't think you offended anyone, you just stated your opinion,and the problems you know of, I also think rescues are great,and have the best intentions, yet sometimes, we wonder about their,, guidelines.

That is sad, I hope you find a furbay soon. I was looking to adopt a pup years ago. I got turned down too, all because I have kids! I was so super upset. Three of my five kids are adopted! I'm a stay home Mom, my kids are extremely well taken care of. We have a large home, with an acre of land. What more could they want????

You might try a general dog rescue organization rather than one specifically for Yorkies. Some of the rescuers will call you when they get an adoptable animal of a certain breed. Another option may be to advertize in the classifieds, Yorkie wanted. Someone out there may be thinking of getting giving theirs away because they don't have time to take proper care of it, and your ad may prompt them to let you have it. It's worth a try.

I think that a lot of rescues and shelters go way overboard with their adoption requirements. It seems like it would be easier to adopt a human baby than to adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue! :eek: It makes people frustrated and turns them toward backyard breeders and pet stores just so they don't have to be interrogated, which is not the right thing to do, but it is happening.