Needing a home for Mindy, age 2

[ladyjane]

OK...this thread is getting hijacked.

I am going to say a lot of prayers that Mindy finds her forever and ever home.

[megansmomma]

When I first saw this thread about Mindy was that she was being bounced around because of irresponsible breeding and pet ownership. She was a 6 month old puppy, found on a doorstep, taken in and now after a breakup needs to be rehomed again. This poor little one fallen through the cracks and it's heartbreaking hearing such a sad story.

I can totally see why all the others are giving the opinion that she needs to go to a home that will be the most forever home. She has been bounced around 3 TIMES in her 2 years of life

Several people gave their opinions and somehow this thread has now turned into "rescues hate elderly" All that was suggested was to consider someone that was younger to give a better change that this would be Mindy's final home~forever I really don't understand why that is such a horrible opinion and being taken offensively?

Sorry to say but I too would agree that after 3 (4 including the last that didn't work out) homes in 2 years Mindy's next family should be chosen solely and entirely IN THE VERY BEST INTEREST of Mindy. It now has become a placement issue after being moved from place to place so many times.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

HAHAHAHA!! I know, shame on me for bringing that up. I just thought, "what would be the most extreme example?" and boom! I thought of her. I just don't want anyone turning into that kind of person. I hated feeling like everyone here was trying to help and I knew we were all pulling our hair out together because, well you know.

I still have all of my hair.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

When I first saw this thread about Mindy was that she was being bounced around because of irresponsible breeding and pet ownership. She was a 6 month old puppy, found on a doorstep, taken in and now after a breakup needs to be rehomed again. This poor little one fallen through the cracks and it's heartbreaking hearing such a sad story.

Wait, she was an abandoned puppy? I need to go re-read the first post. That does sound like she went through an awful lot in her short life.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

When I first saw this thread about Mindy was that she was being bounced around because of irresponsible breeding and pet ownership. She was a 6 month old puppy, found on a doorstep, taken in and now after a breakup needs to be rehomed again. This poor little one fallen through the cracks and it's heartbreaking hearing such a sad story.

I can totally see why all the others are giving the opinion that she needs to go to a home that will be the most forever home. She has been bounced around 3 TIMES in her 2 years of life

Several people gave their opinions and somehow this thread has now turned into "rescues hate elderly" All that was suggested was to consider someone that was younger to give a better change that this would be Mindy's final home~forever I really don't understand why that is such a horrible opinion and being taken offensively?

Sorry to say but I too would agree that after 3 (4 including the last that didn't work out) homes in 2 years Mindy's next family should be chosen solely and entirely IN THE VERY BEST INTEREST of Mindy. It now has become a placement issue after being moved from place to place so many times.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Wait, she was an abandoned puppy? I need to go re-read the first post. That does sound like she went through an awful lot in her short life.

Yes, she was abandoned. She just needs a break and has not had one yet. Which is even more of a reason to really give her the chance that she needs.

[DvlshAngel985]

I don't see it on the first post.

Nevermind, I found it. Poor girl really does need a break.

[mommadog1]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Here we go once again.....................................

No one said anything about this couple!!!! We are sharing our experiences with a breeder who has tried to place a pup and is having a problem doing so. This pup has already been placed twice...she says once by her. I don't know ... all I know is I would love to save Mindy from another placement that does not suit her needs.

Maybe SHE does not see the amounts of homeless dogs we get because breeders are more concerned with what she calls the "right" of people to get dogs.

We shared..and now you all come from wherever calling it negative.

Please, just stop it. I am not trying to place a puppy that I bred!!!!!!!!!! And I am sick of rescuers blaming breeders for everything. And this thread is about placing mindy. Please, if you have a problem with me, fine.. but this turned into what i FEEL is an attack after the placement with Sue and Dave didn't work out. Mindy is at least 4 years old according to the vet. So she isn't a puppy.

I am no longer going to respond to this thread any more.

[mommadog1]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Sour is not negative? In my book it is.

First of all....please go back and read what that woman said about rescues and perhaps address that. She is posting in the rescue and rehome section and bad mouthing rescue? And..saying she knows how to place her pup....well clearly it is not as simple as that....Mindy has been in two homes...maybe more. I don't know. People were trying to help!

I am not offended. I am simply explaining in case anyone cares to learn.

And how is this helping?

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by mommadog1

I am not a rescuer, if there is a need for help and I can or want to do it then I will. I didn't rescue Mindy, we were helping my husbands friend. I was involved with cocker "rescue" for a long time and learned more then I ever wanted to about "rescues".. but I wont get into that.

It just really bothers be your attitude about elderly adopting dogs and I have seen this before with another person and it is just wrong! Nobody should have that kind of power over others.

Dogs need homes, people need dogs. If they can give the dog everything it needs and they are a healthy active couple, why would it be right to deny them simply on their age!!??

This is what ticks me off with A LOT of "rescues". I adopted a child many years ago and I went through less poking in my life then I did when I wanted to adopt a dog once.. Made me sick..

My friend was turned down because she didn't have kids! Thats INSANE! She cannot have kids and they actually turned them down for that. And then the rescues all wonder why most people just go out and buy a dog.

Please. I am having a hard enough time with all this, I am very capable of re-homing Mindy and I really don't need to be told how to do something

You think you are very capable of placing her? When you are saying that anyone should have a "right" to her??? How many failures should that poor thing endure?

And...you trash rescues? And try to tell us that you went through more to get a dog than a child? Please do tell me what adoption agency you went through. They do not just hand children over willy nilly without background checks!

You say rescue and the way they do things makes you sick? Well, breeders who are not careful about where they place their pups make me sick, but I cannot change that can I? Thankfully they are not all like that....and all rescues are not bad either!

Originally Posted by mommadog1

Please, just stop it. I am not trying to place a puppy that I bred!!!!!!!!!! And I am sick of rescuers blaming breeders for everything. And this thread is about placing mindy. Please, if you have a problem with me, fine.. but this turned into what i FEEL is an attack after the placement with Sue and Dave didn't work out. Mindy is at least 4 years old according to the vet. So she isn't a puppy.

I am no longer going to respond to this thread any more.

I did not say you bred her....I have no earthly way of knowing if you did or did not.

As for rescuers blaming breeders for everything...I blame MOST of the problems on bad and/or irresponsible breeders. You can bet your boots on that one!

Call this whatever you want...it is not an attack. So sad that you post here in the rescue and rehome forum and cannot take advice without bashing rescue. Someone tried to offer advice and you start saying that you dont like what rescue does...AND call someone insane for not adopting to a friend of yours because she did not have children. WhatEVER the rescue told her, they had a reason AND a RIGHT! They paid the bills and they saved the pup and they were doing the best they could to find the pup a home. Maybe they really turned your friend down for other reasons and just used an excuse.?? Who knows. But don't be saying they are wrong.

[mommadog1]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

When I first saw this thread about Mindy was that she was being bounced around because of irresponsible breeding and pet ownership. She was a 6 month old puppy, found on a doorstep, taken in and now after a breakup needs to be rehomed again. This poor little one fallen through the cracks and it's heartbreaking hearing such a sad story.

I can totally see why all the others are giving the opinion that she needs to go to a home that will be the most forever home. She has been bounced around 3 TIMES in her 2 years of life

Several people gave their opinions and somehow this thread has now turned into "rescues hate elderly" All that was suggested was to consider someone that was younger to give a better change that this would be Mindy's final home~forever I really don't understand why that is such a horrible opinion and being taken offensively?

Sorry to say but I too would agree that after 3 (4 including the last that didn't work out) homes in 2 years Mindy's next family should be chosen solely and entirely IN THE VERY BEST INTEREST of Mindy. It now has become a placement issue after being moved from place to place so many times.

No it turned into and attack on me for considering a couple in their 50's! That is NOT elderly.. And if you read further back you will see that her age was determined to be at least 4 years old. And yes, still to many homes. I guess I should of just let the guy take her to the pound instead of taking her in.

I have been trying to do my very best to place her in the right home and I don't take it lightly.

She cannot be placed with other dogs, or children, or cats and she doesn't care much for men..has bit them. So finding her a home is very tough. And we really thought she would do well with ONE dog when I placed her with them.

So in no way should I be blamed for this dog ending up here. I am doing my best here and taking very good care of Mindy and trying to do the best by her that I possibly can.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by mommadog1

And how is this helping?

Nothing any of us say will help because you are not interested.

As I said, I will pray for that sweet girl. I hope you find a wonderful home for her. She deserves it....or shall I say she has a right...she has surely earned it at this point.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by mommadog1

I talked to a retired couple yesterday evening who are interested in Mindy. They live half the year here and the other half in Florida. Their shih tzu died at age 17 last year and now they are ready for another dog.

They are coming to meet Mindy Monday and if all goes well I will go meet them at their home after I check references (and with their vet). And if everything works out she will have a new home. They sound like good people and have no other dogs.

Wish us luck

Where did you mention that they are in their 50s?? I somehow missed that. I only saw retired couple.

And...honestly the only thing anyone was saying was to be careful about placing a younger pupster with an older retired couple. 50 is not elderly.

These might indeed be great people for her....I don't think anyone said they are not. Everyone was TRYING to suggest to you that an older retired couple might not be good with a young pupster. That's all.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by mommadog1

No it turned into and attack on me for considering a couple in their 50's! That is NOT elderly.. And if you read further back you will see that her age was determined to be at least 4 years old. And yes, still to many homes. I guess I should of just let the guy take her to the pound instead of taking her in.

I have been trying to do my very best to place her in the right home and I don't take it lightly.

She cannot be placed with other dogs, or children, or cats and she doesn't care much for men..has bit them. So finding her a home is very tough. And we really thought she would do well with ONE dog when I placed her with them.

So in no way should I be blamed for this dog ending up here. I am doing my best here and taking very good care of Mindy and trying to do the best by her that I possibly can.

Please go back and read the posts thoroughly and try to do it without emotion.

No one blamed YOU. People offered advice and you came back trashing rescues. Seriously. This is NOT an attack on you.

I am so weary of people throwing the smoke screens out over these threads. People are TRYING TO HELP MINDY!!! and you as well....she is a hard to place pupster and trust me, we are VERY experienced with those.

We finally placed one that was very similar to Mindy last year....she hated dogs and had to go to a one dog home...you know how hard it is just to find a foster home for a pup like that. She also bit anyone who tried to even brush her hair. She now has a wonderful home. It has been a year. Rescues deal with this stuff ALL OF THE TIME. We are not evil demons.

[mommadog1]

my final post...

I didn't say ALL rescues, I didn't say anything about your rescue or anything about you at all.

as far as adoption, I went through the state and adopted a child who came to us as a foster child. We adopted him when he was 3 years old and I took in a lot of other children as well..

And trust me, we went through A LOT to become foster parents, and again when we adopted greg. He came to us at 12 months old, he has fetal alcohol syndrome and is now 21 and still needs us to help him and always will. He just now walked in here and asked me how to address an envelope. I have showed him before many times.

You know how many homes he was in by the age of 12 months? our home was the 5th!!!!!!!! He went from his birth mom to foster care, then back with bio, then at 6 months back to foster care, then to another foster home and was there for about 4 months and was severely neglected and then placed with us. He weighed 19 pounds at 12 months old!

My point was obviously missed when talking about the rescues I had dealt with and the one I used to do rescue and fostering for cocker spaniels.

Again, I never said all rescues.