I wanted to adopt a dog from PAWS but ..

[zazouse]

I understand about policies and I think what they do is wonderful, I just wonder what happens to the repeated returns if they can't be a house dog, I am sorry but putting a big dog in a kennel in the house 8 to 10 hours a day while you are gone is cruel in my opinion but that just me,

 

[zazouse]

 

[Shellz]

I understand about policies and I think what they do is wonderful, I just wonder what happens to the repeated returns if they can't be a house dog, I am sorry but putting a big dog in a kennel in the house 8 to 10 hours a day while you are gone is cruel in my opinion but that just me,

I agree! It's not just you. Policies are invented because of the ignorant or unsuitable folks who abuse the system. This makes it harder for those of us who truly could do some good. Fabulous pics, btw!

 

[zazouse]

Unbelievable, isn't it? I adopted a coon hound four years ago. The application was daunting - listing every pet I'd ever had, the age they died, what they died of, etc. Then the name/phone # of my vet that they were to call to confirm that info. Yard had to be fenced. Had to bring our other dog to the kennel to meet the dog we wanted to adopt so they could observe them together. Then they were to bring the dog to my house for a visit only - to look at our house, yard, set-up, etc. They were to take the dog BACK to the kennel even if we were approved. We were to then go to the kennel to finalize the paperwork and bring the dog BACK to our house. How's that for energy conservation? Not to mention this poor dog who's been driven all over the countryside.

AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT . . . the person who brought the dog to my house for the visit had a brand new car. Brand New Just Off The Showroom Floor. The coon hound has a horrific case of motion sickness, threw up in that car about three times. All down the side of the back seat door. It puddled in the floor. Poor hound was a mess when she got here. Not to mention what that car looked - and smelled - like.

So, an exception was made and we got to keep the hound that day. Surprise!

She still gets carsick, can't make it to the vet 3 miles away without her throwing up. Good news is we've now trained her to throw up in a bag so it doesn't get everywhere.

I guess they do really good work in placing animals but it's terribly frustrating when a good home is bypassed because of all the red tape and requirements. Very few homes can accommodate an inside Great Dane. Did they give you a reason why? Is she allergic to grass or something? OR - you could adopt her as an inside dog and . . . well . . . circumstances do change, you know.

That is funny about the dog and car, feel bad for the dog but hey I have 1 dog that every time she goes to the vet she sits as close as she can to me without crawling into my lap and will poop all over. we get in and out very quickly when the vet knows we are coming

Oh and she is a 65 pound dog so very big poo.

As far as I know the pup I was looking for had no medical issues, I looked them up and it is just their policy,

I get it but some dogs do not belong in the house, I have house dogs and I would never leave them out without me cause they are small, every one of my big dogs can come in the house and are well mannered but they prefer it outside and that is where they belong they have a job to do here but we still have our fun.


I love dogs, I just wished I could have given her a country home, I don't know why she was returned every time but size was an issue when she was returned to her foster mom I bet she would have done well..
I did get a pup ,a mix in need of a home, her prey drive is very strong but she is very smart and is a fast learner, she is learning to control her urge to persue fast moving, flapping fools, but sometimes ... ..
She will make a fine guardian dog

 

[dainerra]

I don't know about cruel. I know what my big dog does the entire time we are at work 8+ hour a day. he lays on his back, leaning against the wall. snoring and drooling on the floor. He might go get a drink of water (to replenish the drool supply!) but that is the extent of it. He has a doggie door and a fenced yard to play in as he pleases. For 5 years our neighbors didn't even know we had a doggie door; the dogs have never had any interest in being outside without someone to play with. They might run out for a quick potty break but then it's right back then.

It depends on the quality of the time that you spend with the dog once you get home, not whether the dog is crated or in the house while you are at work. Most of the time, the problem is that the people aren't committed or equipped to handle the dog's exercise needs. They would likely end up returning the dog even if it was outside. It would dig, bark, destroy the yard trying to amuse itself. An outside dog generally doesn't exercise itself.

 

[zazouse]

Poor girl was returned again last week and was at the petco up for adoption again but no one took her this time, someone asked on FB why she was being returned but no answers were giving once again, guess they only answer what they want.. I don't know why but I feel so bad for this pup.

 

[zazouse]

 

[trailchick]

Keep trying to adopt her, Zaz!!.

Sometimes sincerity & perseverance will win out.
maybe trying to reason with them- even fostering her?

hard to let go of those eyes asking for help!!

good luck

 

[zazouse]

They pulled her from the adoptions after being returned for the 6th time, they are set on the fact they home only even though there is no reason she can't live outside heck i seen um get one back that was 7 yeras old, had potty issues, like a male that has been intack for all those years don't just stop hiking his leg, hence he needs to be outside IMO

At this point it may be hard for her to adjust even here after being shuffled around for months at such an early age, i feel so bad for her, dogs need stability.

I found a pup in need of a home and she is doing great here, she is a shy pup in nature so i have spend alot of time with her to keep her going in a positive direction.