bird sanctuary's cold shoulder routine?

[winteree]

yeah i got all but two of the 6 dogs i have owned in the past from craigslist for free (they where mutts) but there was nothing wrong with the dogs

 

[steny03]

I adopted a cat from a rescue group. I actually had to sign a paper stating that I would not move for the next ten years, and that if I did, I would have to give her back to the rescue. I rolled my eyes as I signed, knowing it was not a legal document. I also had to spell out just how all my last pets had died. I swear the application was an inch thick.





I think you need to be extremely careful with most 'rescue' groups. A lot of them are no better than hoarders that are masquerading as a rescue group. For sure there are legitimate groups out there, but not returning phone calls, or outrageous requests are warning signs.





The place where I adopted my cat from didn't even know how old she was. I had agreed to adopt her because they told me she was an older cat, but the day I picked her up, her records stated she was only 1 year old. Then they almost didn't give her to me, because her records said she was 'neutered' and I had wanted a female cat. I had a huge argument with them that the term neutered can apply to either sex.





She has been the most wonderful cat, but I will never go back to that rescue again.

 

[winteree]

good god that sounds like a nightmare

on one end i'm super angry that wanted to adopt and was given a ten mile stare but on another i really don't need to mess with that kind of stuff or people if that's the best they can do and get my blood pressure up

 

[donrae]

I agree many "sanctuarys" and "rescues" are just hoarders in disguise. We see it way too often with horses, I'm sure it happens with other animals just the same. If I don't get good customer service in a reasonable amount of time, I take my business elsewhere. No way I'm going to beg someone to get an animal from them.

 

[winteree]

i wish i had ordered from a hatchery or went someplace else to get chicks now even if i do hatch out hens they won't be laying until the hottest part of the year and all because of people's stupid stuff

 

[TTracy]

yeah it's amazing to me that they get people to adopt their animals out at all

Totally agree. With some groups, not all, but some, I get the feeling all they want is your money. I cant help but wonder if you had been trying to give them money if you would have had a better response from them.
After my Aunt's cat passed away, she called a local cat rescue about donating the food she had, I think it was like 15 cans of senior canned cat food, 1 opened bag of dry and 1 bag of dry that wasn't opened. She was told thanks but no thanks, not the same brand they feed. When my Aunt asked if they knew of anyone who may be struggling and could use the food she was told they would get back to her. Of course they never did. She called another place, who was more than happy for the donation! My Aunt actually now volunteers there one day a week!

Fast forward 3 months and who is on the local news asking for donations (including food donations) but the first place my Aunt had called. smh

 

[winteree]

wow such weird people run these places

 

[1000yearoldeggs]

I personally like to give good homes to pets off of craigslist or the newspaper. There are always so many ads so I feel like I'm helping anyway. You don't have to adopt from a sanctuary to give a needy animal a good home.

I know where some of the rescues are coming from, there are many who have had animals abused and then brought back. I just wish they didn't have to punish everyone who honestly wants to help an animal get a good home. I wanted to adopt a guinea pig from a rescue near me, but they required a lot, like a home check (I guess I'm ok with this, but I know some people aren't), paper work, and you have to register with one of the veterinarians they suggest for a check-up immediately and on a regular basis. I personally don't think wellness check-ups are necessary, I only bring pets to the doctor when they're actually sick (and for vaccinations that are required).

So, basically, I'm trying to say that I understand they want the best homes for these pets, but forcing people to do too much will just put them off. That defeats the whole purpose.

 

[cafarmgirl]

Same experience here, with dogs anyway. We live in the country and I DO have a well fenced, large yard plus I work at home so I'm here 90+ % of the time. We are experienced and responsible dog owners and I just thought it would be nice to offer a home to a rescued dog. But there was always some reason why I wasn't good enough. I lived to far from the rescue (more then 30 minutes), I had kids under the age of 10 (youngest was 9 at the time) oh horrors I also had a teenager! (both kids are responsible, farm raised kids who know and respect animals). I put my dogs in safe pens when I have to run errands, you'd think that would be a plus! (chain link, grass, toys, cushy beds/houses!) My dogs are not kept in the house all the time. Well no, they are farm dogs, (big gasp!) But they are housetrained, taught manners and all their basic obedience and they do spend time in the house. It just went on and on. Nobody ever bothered to come visit us to ease their fears, just wrote us off, and we can offer a great home. And that's not even counting the groups that wouldn't even respond to a phone call! So I finally gave up on rescues and found my perfect dog in the paper, she just turned 4. Surprise, surprise, I really CAN keep a dog alive, healthy, well trained and even happy!

So yes, it makes you wonder how many are actual rescues vs hoarders or people who think nobody else could ever offer as good a home as them. I understand the need to screen carefully but the goal should be to adopt them out right?!

 

[winteree]

yeah it's does and some of these people are so rude like i remember once when i was on the phone with the sancutarys employees she told me that their birds were "protected by state law" to which "i said i didn't know chickens had rights like that" and it was funny to hear her say "oh?!? you wanted chickens?" she didn't even care to ask me what i wanted to adopt before she cut me off