Anyone Notice A Rash Of GSD Ads Lately?

Gharrissc · 11-20-2012, 10:11 PM

I don't know if it's just in my area,but I've noticed what seems to be a rash of GSD ads in newpapers,CL,and of course for us calls from owners who want to surrender. Has anyone else noticed this? We have 13 GSD at the city shelter now,all from different owners.

dazedtrucker · 11-20-2012, 10:34 PM

Not in this area... I always keep an eye out for them, cause I will do anything I can to help them. I haven't seen a GSD in the shelter here in the last year. I'm most likely picking one up 2moro 350 miles from here though, because I troll ads when I travel as well. I don't think there are many in this section of the country...from SW KS, now to NE KS...I always watch. I'd be in deep if I lived somewhere there were lots... LOL!

llombardo · 11-20-2012, 10:36 PM

Yes and 98% of the ones in my area are females. It seems like males are just not given up like females

Mrs.K · 11-20-2012, 10:38 PM

Yes, I noticed it too. It's crazy how many GSD's are put up on craigslist and ebay classifieds. Almost like it's PCS season or something like that.

dazedtrucker · 11-20-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by llombardo

Yes and 98% of the ones in my area are females. It seems like males are just not given up like females

That's strange, I was just thinking a couple days ago every GSD on craigslist is male around here. I must be in GSD twilight zone... LOL!

Narny · 11-20-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by llombardo

Yes and 98% of the ones in my area are females. It seems like males are just not given up like females

Maybe its because they are bitchy lol.... not really all that funny to be honest. You are right though. There have been a LOT of females lately. I really dont know why though.

**Liesje** · 11-20-2012, 11:23 PM

I don't really look at ads but my friend who does GSD rescue has been having dogs shipped here from shelters in CA. They are getting adopted as fast as the money is raised to get them here.

Syaoransbear · 11-21-2012, 05:58 AM

I wonder if it has something to do with christmas?

Narny · 11-21-2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Syaoransbear

I wonder if it has something to do with christmas?

I personally dont understand that but it does have some merit. I was talking to some people at petco (we adopted 2 guine pigs for my daughter- they were owner surrendered) and he told me that they will really increase in the adoptions till January. Apparently nothing says happy birthday Jesus like turning out the pet you promised to love and care for, go figure.

**Liesje** · 11-21-2012, 08:55 AM

Around here it's not likely to be Christmas but the fact that it can go from 80/90 degrees to 30s or below almost overnight. In the summer my gas bill is like $20 and in the winter it's like $150 and that's with the heat OFF all night and way down (55) during the day. People with low incomes or losing their jobs might not be able to afford pets during the winter if they are trying to keep their families from not freezing.

11-20-2012, 10:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gharrissc Knighted Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,760	Anyone Notice A Rash Of GSD Ads Lately? I don't know if it's just in my area,but I've noticed what seems to be a rash of GSD ads in newpapers,CL,and of course for us calls from owners who want to surrender. Has anyone else noticed this? We have 13 GSD at the city shelter now,all from different owners.

11-20-2012, 10:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
dazedtrucker Master Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 769	Not in this area... I always keep an eye out for them, cause I will do anything I can to help them. I haven't seen a GSD in the shelter here in the last year. I'm most likely picking one up 2moro 350 miles from here though, because I troll ads when I travel as well. I don't think there are many in this section of the country...from SW KS, now to NE KS...I always watch. I'd be in deep if I lived somewhere there were lots... LOL! __________________ I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do. - Edward Everett Hale

11-20-2012, 10:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
llombardo Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,936	Yes and 98% of the ones in my area are females. It seems like males are just not given up like females __________________ Misty- Samoyed Mix Tannor- Golden Retriever CGC Robyn- German Shepherd CGC Cats-Thunder, Harley, Miley, Bandit, and Ferah RIP Boo..Black Lab "A dog is the only thing on this earth that loves you more than he loves himself."

11-20-2012, 11:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Liesje Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 16,248	I don't really look at ads but my friend who does GSD rescue has been having dogs shipped here from shelters in CA. They are getting adopted as fast as the money is raised to get them here. __________________ Liesje & Nikon vom Blauen Horizont / Blue Horizon GSDs

11-21-2012, 05:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
Syaoransbear Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canada, Sask Posts: 3,955	I wonder if it has something to do with christmas? __________________ Chrono - 18/01/2008 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/994330

11-20-2012, 10:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mrs.K Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,473	Yes, I noticed it too. It's crazy how many GSD's are put up on craigslist and ebay classifieds. Almost like it's PCS season or something like that.

11-21-2012, 08:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
Liesje Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 16,248	Around here it's not likely to be Christmas but the fact that it can go from 80/90 degrees to 30s or below almost overnight. In the summer my gas bill is like $20 and in the winter it's like $150 and that's with the heat OFF all night and way down (55) during the day. People with low incomes or losing their jobs might not be able to afford pets during the winter if they are trying to keep their families from not freezing. __________________ Liesje & Nikon vom Blauen Horizont / Blue Horizon GSDs

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