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by jletcher18 on 10 March 2009 - 14:03
FREE TO GOOD HOME
After two long years of being on a waiting list for an agility dog, we have been notified by the breeder that, at long last, our number has come up and ....WE ARE HAVING A PUPPY!!!
We must get rid of our children IMMEDIATELY because we just know how time consuming our new little puppy is going to be and it ju st wouldn't be fair to the children. Since our little puppy will be arriving on Monday we MUST place the children this weekend!
They are described as:
One male - His name is Tommy, Caucasian (English/Irish mix), light blonde hair, blue eyes. Four years old. Excellent disposition. He doesn't bite. Temperament tested. Does have problems with peeing directly in the toilet. Has had Chicken Pox and is current on all shots. Tonsils have already been removed. Tommy eats everything, is very clean, house trained & gets along well with others. Does not run with scissors and with a little training he should be able to read soon.
One female - Her name is Lexie, Caucasian (English/Irish mix), strawberry blonde hair, green eyes, quite freckled. Two years old. Can be surly at times. Non-biter, thumb sucker. Has been temperament tested but needs a little attitude adjusting occasionally. She is current on all shots, tonsils out, and is very healthy & can be affectionate. Gets along well with other little girls & little boys but does not like to share her toys and therefore would do best in a one child household. She is a very quick learner and is currently working on her house training - shouldn't take long at all.
We really do LOVE our children so much and want to do what's right for them; that is why we contacted a rescue group. But we simply can no longer keep the m.. Also, we are afraid that they may hurt our new puppy.
I hope you understand that ours is a UNIQUE situation and we have a real emergency here!!! They MUST be placed in rescue by Sunday night at the latest or we will be forced to drop them off at the orphanage or along some dark, country road. Our priority now has to be our new puppy.
Sounds just as ridiculous when you have to "rehome" your dog or cat!! Pets are not throw away- they are FOR LIFE! Please remember that when you open up your home to an animal!
by Bob McKown on 10 March 2009 - 14:03
Are either tatooed? Do either do dishes? Please don,t tell me your one of these "Back yard breeders" Do either parents have titles? Hip and elbow certs? Do you have any video of the parents working? lots you havent told us... Is there a issue your trying to cover up ??? Informantion man Information!!!!!!
by GSDtravels on 10 March 2009 - 14:03
Funny, but not. I agree, people who dump a dog after 5 years because they are having a baby. I just saw a rescue notice for a 5 year old male for exactly this reason, poor fellow. When will people get a clue? Thank you for the cute analogy, if most could only see the irony.
Last year I saw an elderly Dalmation at PetSmart with the local Humane Society. When I asked why he was in rescue I was told the owners got a new puppy and the 10 year old Dal didn't get along with him!!! This poor thing, looking for a new home after 10 years! My daughter recently adopted a 12 year old Border Collie mix, wonderful little girl. She was a stray in the neighborhood and when we found out where she lived, the owners told her they had to move and couldn't take her! My daughter knows she won't have years, but decided to give her a good life for however long she has. She gets on great with her other dog and has been a joyful addition, just love my kid!
Last year I saw an elderly Dalmation at PetSmart with the local Humane Society. When I asked why he was in rescue I was told the owners got a new puppy and the 10 year old Dal didn't get along with him!!! This poor thing, looking for a new home after 10 years! My daughter recently adopted a 12 year old Border Collie mix, wonderful little girl. She was a stray in the neighborhood and when we found out where she lived, the owners told her they had to move and couldn't take her! My daughter knows she won't have years, but decided to give her a good life for however long she has. She gets on great with her other dog and has been a joyful addition, just love my kid!
by djc on 10 March 2009 - 14:03
GREAT post!
I've recently heard from 2 people who have young dogs, whom, fortunately they did not get from me... wanting to get rid of their dog simply because they are MOVING!! GEESSS. I just hate that!!!!!!!!! Build a relationship for a year and a half and then throw it away like dogs don't have feelings and are just a piece of furniture!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR...
Debby
I've recently heard from 2 people who have young dogs, whom, fortunately they did not get from me... wanting to get rid of their dog simply because they are MOVING!! GEESSS. I just hate that!!!!!!!!! Build a relationship for a year and a half and then throw it away like dogs don't have feelings and are just a piece of furniture!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR...
Debby
by Schluterton on 10 March 2009 - 15:03
Yeah ....... what's up with that? I moved from Phoenix, AZ to Spokane, WA ..... 1400 miles, with 5 GSDs, two parrots, and a cat. And .......oh yeah ....... I did it in January.
Sheri
Sheri
by ShelleyR on 10 March 2009 - 15:03
The moving thing really bothers me. I hear it a LOT these days.
When my ex disenfranchised me for nearly everything I had ten dogs and almost NO money. Hell, I didn't even have a car. Still, I managed to find a place to rent where I could have my dogs... TWICE.
No, they weren't castles. The first was an apt in a horse barn with space for my kennel runs on a farm. No real kitchen, no heat, sometimes hot water, sometimes I bathed over a wash tub with water heated on a hot plate. The second, in PA, was an aged mobile home with an oversized garage on 8 acres. The well was bad so I had to haul water in from work every day in gal jugs, but it was safe and clean and cheap, and it allowed me to get back on my feet and buy my own place after a couple more years.
My dogs never knew a day of neglect. I ate popcorn for dinner many a night while they ate top quality dog food. Better me do without than them. They were/ARE my "kids"! How anyone can toss out their beloved, totally dependent companions, the animals they took responsibility for when they agreed to adopt them, with no knowledge or care where/how they end up, is completely beyond me. Those dogs are gone to the Bridge now, having lived out their years with love and care. I will never regret the sacrifices I made on their behalf. I'm sure God knows that and hope we will all be reunited when my turn comes to head to the Bridge.
Granted, I was/am blessed with friends who share my love for dogs willing to help out in a pinch. Without that safety net things could have been even worse. But those friends were no accident either. We CHOOSE our friends just as we choose our dogs. I only wish I could help more dogs and people in distress.
SS
When my ex disenfranchised me for nearly everything I had ten dogs and almost NO money. Hell, I didn't even have a car. Still, I managed to find a place to rent where I could have my dogs... TWICE.
No, they weren't castles. The first was an apt in a horse barn with space for my kennel runs on a farm. No real kitchen, no heat, sometimes hot water, sometimes I bathed over a wash tub with water heated on a hot plate. The second, in PA, was an aged mobile home with an oversized garage on 8 acres. The well was bad so I had to haul water in from work every day in gal jugs, but it was safe and clean and cheap, and it allowed me to get back on my feet and buy my own place after a couple more years.
My dogs never knew a day of neglect. I ate popcorn for dinner many a night while they ate top quality dog food. Better me do without than them. They were/ARE my "kids"! How anyone can toss out their beloved, totally dependent companions, the animals they took responsibility for when they agreed to adopt them, with no knowledge or care where/how they end up, is completely beyond me. Those dogs are gone to the Bridge now, having lived out their years with love and care. I will never regret the sacrifices I made on their behalf. I'm sure God knows that and hope we will all be reunited when my turn comes to head to the Bridge.
Granted, I was/am blessed with friends who share my love for dogs willing to help out in a pinch. Without that safety net things could have been even worse. But those friends were no accident either. We CHOOSE our friends just as we choose our dogs. I only wish I could help more dogs and people in distress.
SS
by Rezkat5 on 10 March 2009 - 15:03
Don't even get me started!
With myself having a new baby on the way. Tomorrow actually we finally get to meet her.
My darling brother had the balls to say to me over the summer when I was first pregnant that I would need to get rid of at least of the 3 dogs! Boy was I PISSED!
Kathy
With myself having a new baby on the way. Tomorrow actually we finally get to meet her.
My darling brother had the balls to say to me over the summer when I was first pregnant that I would need to get rid of at least of the 3 dogs! Boy was I PISSED!
Kathy
by Kalibeck on 10 March 2009 - 15:03
Congratulations, Rezcat! Can we pick a name? Is this your 'A' litter? Lots of nice 'A' names for girls! Hee-hee-hee! Will you post a picture? Seriously, hope all goes well, and your little girl is lucky to have a great family to be born to.....Good Luck! jackie harris
by Rezkat5 on 10 March 2009 - 16:03
Thanks Jackie!
Actually one of the names that I like best does start with an "A" LOL
Kathy
Actually one of the names that I like best does start with an "A" LOL
Kathy
by hodie on 10 March 2009 - 16:03
Don't even get me started either. Jletcher, I hear this excuse every few weeks, sometimes multiple times. It is one reason why I would not sell a dog to a home with your parents and very young children without serious scrutiny. Worse yet are the numbers of military people about to be deployed who want to get a GSD pup for their wife who already has three very small children and sometimes several other dogs. They almost always want the dog for "protection".
I hear excuse after excuse after excuse from people who try to dump their dog. I get between 10-15 emails and phone calls every 3-4 week from people looking to dump their dog. Just yesterday someone emailed and has two 7 year old males, one aggressive, and they are moving and won't keep them. It is so rare that someone really has a reasonable need to find the dog a new home. Most of the time, it is the "best dog you will even see" as well, but when you press for answers, the idiots have done no training, the dog has bitten someone, or killed another animal, jumps fences constantly, harrasses the neighbors, or is not housebroken etc. etc. etc. Or they think that because their dog bit someone, it would make a good police dog!
Unfortunately, all too many people selling pups and dogs don't really give a damn about where the dog goes. Yes, I realize some people can tell you what you want to hear and that if you are not wise or experienced enough, you might not ask the right questions. But it does start at the breeder being very selective in how many litters they breed per year, and being highly selective about where their dogs go. Most here will say that it is not their responsibility after they sell the dog, but, in fact, that confirms what it really is all about.....MONEY.
A pet is for life. They deserve no less.
I hear excuse after excuse after excuse from people who try to dump their dog. I get between 10-15 emails and phone calls every 3-4 week from people looking to dump their dog. Just yesterday someone emailed and has two 7 year old males, one aggressive, and they are moving and won't keep them. It is so rare that someone really has a reasonable need to find the dog a new home. Most of the time, it is the "best dog you will even see" as well, but when you press for answers, the idiots have done no training, the dog has bitten someone, or killed another animal, jumps fences constantly, harrasses the neighbors, or is not housebroken etc. etc. etc. Or they think that because their dog bit someone, it would make a good police dog!
Unfortunately, all too many people selling pups and dogs don't really give a damn about where the dog goes. Yes, I realize some people can tell you what you want to hear and that if you are not wise or experienced enough, you might not ask the right questions. But it does start at the breeder being very selective in how many litters they breed per year, and being highly selective about where their dogs go. Most here will say that it is not their responsibility after they sell the dog, but, in fact, that confirms what it really is all about.....MONEY.
A pet is for life. They deserve no less.
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