Could your dog be adopted out?

[Sunnierhawk0]

"How many of your dogs would make it out of a breed specific rescue that was familiar with their quirks?"-Zoom


I think all 3 of my Rotties would make it out of Rottie rescue, and prolly Kodak would make it out of the ACD rescue because she is 100% true ACD. But if Kodak was in a general shelter, as I stated before, Prolly not.

 

[jess2416]

Chloe could be but to a catless, older children home, I only say that because she tends to be a little too rowdy around young children and she chases anything that runs.. and if the other home had dogs, it would have to be smaller dogs than she is, or puppies....she is very unsure around dogs that are larger than her..

 

[RD]

I think all three dogs would make it out of breed rescue.

 

[IliamnasQuest]

All of mine should be able to be adopted out, but it's doubtful that the older dogs would be (older dogs don't typically find homes).

Khana would be grabbed up in a heartbeat! *L* She's pretty and friendly and loving and smart. But she would need a home that provides a strong leadership, because she's also a pushy little thing and would take over a household if allowed (not unusual for the breed).

Kylee, at 15, tends to "snark" if one of the other dogs bumps into her. It's a quick growl/snap that doesn't connect but still .. it developed as her hearing got bad, and I think it's because she doesn't hear them coming and it surprises her.

One of the responsibilities I feel I have with my dogs is to train and socialize them to a point where they CAN be taken by someone else if need be. I want my dogs to have an easy transition if for some reason I can't take care of them anymore. I also have a life insurance policy with my Mom currently as the benefactor that will help take care of the dogs. Khana's breeder is listed as the person to send Khana too if I were to suddenly die (bad thought, but I'm realistic). The other dogs, at the ages of 9, nearly 11 and 15, would preferably live out their lives with family. The life insurance policy is $50K so that should help!

Melanie and the gang in Alaska

 

[Whisper]

Millie is a wonderful dog with the sweetest disposition and unquavering loyalty. I can trust her with me and have no real concern with taking her anywhere. But she is very much a one person dog and though I can do anything with her and she has no aggression problems I know she would not be able to adapt very well in another home. She has some seperation anxiety (she never ever chews anything up or gets destructive or anything, but still gets distressed when I leave her) but no other problems. She behaves well and is fine with my rabbit and cats, and other dogs. She also must have positive method training as she shuts down easily.
Lucy was hell to potty train. She's a little more difficult to teach things but other than that she'd be adopted and would probably be distressed at first in a new place without me but would adapt more easily than Millie.
She's cheerful and interested in everyone. She's a sweetheart.

Of course my girls my girls will stay with me for the rest of their lives and I'd never give them up. They're wonderful companions and they're here to stay.

 

[RedHotDobe]

Rumor would be terrified if she were dumped in a shelter situation, but I'm sure she'd make it out. She's friendly and quite socialable. The only "bad" thing would be that she's an excitable barker. She'd definitely make it out of breed rescue.

My old Doberman though, I doubt it. Breed rescue maybe, but not a shelter. He was old when I got him, and was pretty aggressive. He was really very neurotic, and had more than his fair share of health issues.

 

[Red_ACD_for_me]

How many of your dogs would make it out of a breed specific rescue that was familiar with their quirks?

I think if Caiza was in an ACD rescue he would probably make it out alive and into another home. I really can't say.....

 

[Aussie Red]

In a rescue Kahlua yes Whiskey no. He does not leave my side. He sleeps next to me. He goes everywhere I do. He won't even let me bathe or go to the bathroom without him.

 

[daaqa]

sylvie would probably make it. heck, i adopted her!
she's been in three homes already [four if you count the breeder] and no one ever *wanted* to rehome her at any point. her first owner died, her second was bawling when parting with her [and have emailed me a few times to check up on her], and i am in love with her for sure! also, small dogs adopt out way easier than larger dogs. she is under 6 years, so has lots of life left in her. she's healthy and she's adorable, if i do say so myself! she was socialized with other dogs and babies up to toddlers, and did well with them. she is crate trained and housebroken.

her problems that might be a hindrance:

she has a record of biting when approached by male strangers when she is on leash. she has not done this since i have had her, but no one has tried to pet her while she was leashed. however, i was holding her in my arms when a friend of ours she hadn't met yet tried to pet her. she snarled and snapped. she doesn't do this when not restrained, though.
she has little/no obedience training and is horrendous on leash [pulls, lunges].
she is housebroken, but has had a couple of accidents since we got her [learning communication has it's bumps].

all in all, though, she would be snatched up super quickly if she had ever been in a rescue.

 

[Red_ACD_for_me]

In a rescue Kahlua yes Whiskey no. He does not leave my side. He sleeps next to me. He goes everywhere I do. He won't even let me bathe or go to the bathroom without him.

Joyce, these red devils are just a little to protective and clingy aren't they LOL! Caiza does the same thing! Where ever I am in the house he is...

 

[Aussie Red]

Joyce, these red devils are just a little to protective and clingy aren't they LOL! Caiza does the same thing! Where ever I am in the house he is...

I think they are all that way for sure. It is their sworn obligation to protect us or at least see to it that no one else puts us through the trick bag, that is their job lol

 

[Sunnierhawk0]

I think the red ACDs have it in for all of us. We are thier slaves. LOL

 

[TopShelfPets]

I got Jager from the pound about 4 months ago, and he's even better now, because he's been (almost) through Basic Manners. Has he got issues? sure. But less than when i adopted him.

 

[Maxy24]

Maxy, would you like to have another dog, if Max were to send one to you? I think you seem to be a really great dog-mom.

Of course I would, but being 15 this is not my decision, and my parents said no. I would actually prefer fostering since I will be off to college in 4 years and I know he would not get all the right care without me (grooming, walks, playing, cuddling, he's get food, water and potty and some petting but not all he needs) plus I would not feel right having them take over all that responsibility since they have not done it in so long, I have, and my mom stomped all over that idea. She said that dad is happy that he does not have to take Max out anymore (he did it once at night cause I have issues with the dark and occasionally in the morning on weekdays since I slept in, which since it bothers him that much I would stop and take over both times) She said that since we are going away on the weekend pretty soon it would be such a hassle to find someone to watch the dog (even though I know my best friend would be happy to do it, she has done it when we were on vacation for a week plus someone has to watch the cats anyway). Then at the prospect I now face of having to live 8-12 years dogless I began to cry (silently not in any way to try and make her change her mind, I knew if she saw me crying she would get mad) and so she said "oh come on Erin!" "Your not being fair!" And to get over it. Then I wanted to volunteer at a rescue but she said you have church community service to do and never answered me regarding whether or not I could. So no dog for a long time for me, but thanks for the complement, I do appreciate it.

 

[Dani]

Bear could be adopted out: she actually came from a shelter. Her only issue is
fearfulness, which was really only a problem when we first adopted her. She otherwise has no quirks holding her back.

 

[Babyblue5290]

Lucas could be adopted out no problem.

 

[bfine]

For my dogs (all 4 of them) sake they better hope I outlive all of them..

I really hadn't thought about that question before but now I am.

Lets see ..my little Chi-weiner Buddy is aggresive to other animals so thats points against him at some shelters that would make him unadoptable.

Piglet the little Chiahaua girl goes poop in the house definite points against her

Sasha my retarded retriever (who I got from a shelter) gets into garbage poops in the house and pretty much is an all around nuisance (but shes a sweet heart and harmless) and she is 11 years old some shelters won't take dogs over 6 years old...

and the last is my most recent girl named Angie who I adopted from the local humane society...I used to work there and I know that Angie would most likely NOT pass an evaluation now...she sometimes snaps at you if you grab her collar and she can be food aggressive and chases chickens

So I guess all in all all 4 of my pooches would not pass evaluations
So like I said they sure better hope that nothing happens to me!!!!

 

[Rosefern]

In an animal shelter: Flicka would be a definate yes. She loves any and all people, dogs, cats, and kids. She's a golden, which is a plus, even if she's larger. Pepe would also be a yes. He's got the same temperament as Flicka, just in a smaller, male body.

In an all-breed rescue: Both a definate yes. They're young, good-looking, well-trained dogs with great temperaments. They just need an extremely active home.

In a breed-specific rescue: Flicka's a purebred (we assume), so the golden people would surely come and snatch her up in a heartbeat. She'd pass temperament testing with flying colors. Pepe, too.

But, neither of my dogs (or the cat) will ever end up in a shelter or a rescue. They're in my will, and my dad gets custody of any and all animals in my home. If my dad can't take them for whatever reason, a very good friend of mine will "adopt" them. They one clause in my will is that they must go together. All three of them. They bond stronger each day, and splitting them up would be extremely detrimental.

-Rosefern

 

[adoptashelterpettoday]

Roxy (evil cat)-nope & that is why I have her. She is a failed foster because shortly after I got her I realized that she is semi feral or just crazy. She attacks me on a daily basis, and I couldnt in good conscience adopt her out, it wouldnt have been fair to her or her adopters.

Cuddles-To be honest, I dont know how Cuddles would do without me, he is very attached and probably wouldnt do well in a shelter.

Lucy-Absolutly, she would do fine, she is a very laid back cat.

Weston-Nope, he is epileptic, not to mention stubborn, I dont think he would be adopted although there are very few Dalmatians around so maybe he would? If he went to our local high kill shelter, they wouldnt even give him a chance though. Once he started to have a seizure, they would euthanize him immediatly, they dont care to take dogs to the vet...Breed rescue/special needs rescue-YES

Marley-Not really sure. She is a sweet dog but very timid. She is also deaf. And is fairly dependant on Weston. I could see her not eating..Breed rescue-Yes

Nico-Probably. He is a young, nice dog although he is pushy sometimes, he gets along with other dogs (cats for the most part) and people. On the other hand, there are tons of GSD mixes at our shelter. Breed rescue-perhaps, he looks mostly GSD, but again there are so many GSDs, breed rescues cant save them all..

 

[planet molosser]

Most of all my dogs would pass food and people tests ( thou the ones on TV are a bit idiotic). And most would be adopted out based on great temperament .
However due to shelter space most would be put down due to SIZE factors.
Dogs over 100lbs which all my dogs are - are not suited for adoption in most cases.

But one dog I have a runt spayed would NOT allow strangers to pet her quickly she would fail. ALso one female i have if tested on fence dog aggression or transfer aggression _she would also fail and we are not breeding her.