Would you support them?

[Gempress]

Random question here. I posted this a while back, but it turns out that one of our major local foster organizations will not handle pit bull, chows or similar breeds because they "only want to adopt out nice dogs." That definately angers me.

However, I have supported this organization in the past by attending a few fundraising events and donating some food and supplies. And admittedly, they have rehomed and helped many dogs.

I'm firmly against breed discrimination. I believe that it only helps lead a community towards BSL. But I can't help but think about the other good work this organization has done. Should I continue to support them, since they do help many other dogs? Or should I end my support on the grounds that I don't agree with their stance on breeds?

What would you do in this situation?

 

[Sweet72947]

Is there a way you can help to educate them? Do you have a friend with a nice pit bull/rottie/chow whatever that can visit some of the volunteers and help open up some minds? It sounds like they are good people, just misguided.

 

[Melissa_W]

That's a tough call... Is there another rescue that accepts all breeds that you could support instead?

 

[HoundedByHounds]

I wouldn't...not if it's a blanket policy where they don't even temp test or eval individual dogs? there are some really nice PB's and Chows and Akitas etc. Dog aggression can really manifest in ANY breed anyway!

 

[Zoom]

I would make it a point to bring in as many pictures of those dogs doing therapy work as possible. Try and educate them as best you can and if you don't see any sort of change, then withdraw your support and make clear your reasons why.

I just met the best little chow at the Pets For Life party this weekend, too.

 

[corgipower]

It sounds like they are good people, just misguided.

possible...i would try to educate them first.

but keep in mind a lot of people running shelters and rescue groups are AR affiliated, and do believe the animal rights BS. some are even working to promote the AR agenda.

if they are unwilling to change their policy to be non breed discriminatory, then i would take my support elsewhere, and i would make sure they understood why i was no longer willing to support them.

 

[sheepjoke]

i agree wit corgipower. i wouldnt give them another dime, and id tell them why. there are plenty of real rescues who do good work and who judge a dog by its temperament not by its breed it makes me furious that they assume all pits are bad dogs. wow. many more bad poodles and cockers ime and mutts for that matter!!!!!!!!!!!!!





sheepjoke

 

[Renee750il]

I would make it a point to bring in as many pictures of those dogs doing therapy work as possible. Try and educate them as best you can and if you don't see any sort of change, then withdraw your support and make clear your reasons why.

I just met the best little chow at the Pets For Life party this weekend, too.

I think Zoomer's got the winner here. And I'd make sure I put my reasons for withdrawing my support in an open letter to the board and members.

 

[Saintgirl]

I agree. Unless the shelter makes it a priority to become educated about the different breeds they are discriminating against, I would no longer continue to support them. Is it a liability/insurance thing that is the underlying reason that they do not carry the typical BSL breeds, or strickly because 'they aren't nice dogs'? Sad when a shelter or rescue isn't educated about the one thing they are passionate about.

 

[elegy]

i'm not into supporting breed discrimination.

 

[joce]

There are many many many other organizations out there. Find one of them who actually agrees with your values.

 

[noludoru]

What Zoom, Renee, and Saintgirl said.

 

[Buddy'sParents]

I wouldn't. As an owner of a rare breed that is on BSL lists in some countries, I do not support any person/group/city/state/country that is pro-BSL.

 

[CanadianK9]

What Zoom, Renee, and Saintgirl said.

Aye...me 3

 

[DanL]

I don't think you'll be able to educate them. In their minds, they already know it all. I'd find a new shelter to support. There are plenty out there who need help.

 

[Lilavati]

Random question here. I posted this a while back, but it turns out that one of our major local foster organizations will not handle pit bull, chows or similar breeds because they "only want to adopt out nice dogs." That definately angers me.

However, I have supported this organization in the past by attending a few fundraising events and donating some food and supplies. And admittedly, they have rehomed and helped many dogs.

I'm firmly against breed discrimination. I believe that it only helps lead a community towards BSL. But I can't help but think about the other good work this organization has done. Should I continue to support them, since they do help many other dogs? Or should I end my support on the grounds that I don't agree with their stance on breeds?

What would you do in this situation?

Well, you could try to educate them. Frankly, its not the policy itself that bothers me. Assumign they are a rescue (not a shelter) they have limited resources, and if they had trouble adopting those breeds, then I would sympthize with their decision to dedicate space and effort to saving more dogs. But the comment about 'nice dogs' alarms me. That's pure ignorance. I've met nice bullies. I've even met a nice half-chow (can't say I really know any full blood chows). That's just encouraging people to think badly of certain breeds AND denying some very 'nice dogs' a chance at a home.