Support Needed

gsdgirl36 · 09-11-2010, 07:09 PM

Ok, my dear GSD friends. Have the opportunity to add this boy to the pack via Craigslist. Never done that before and I'm a little leary. Rescued from a neighbor being evicted, good with other dogs, kids, ignores cats. Doesn't want an adoption fee, just a good home. Boy is not neutered and I have male neutered dogs. Would be neutered right away however. Am I asking for trouble? What should I look for? We lost our male GSD a few years ago, and we've been wanting another one ever since. Feedback anyone?

Jgk2383 · 09-11-2010, 07:16 PM

Im not an expert but in my experience with taking in small dogs from CL posts that broke my heart I always went and saw the dog first before I commited to him in my heart (easier said then done) but I went with another dog and my daughter to gage how he would mesh in my household. Of course you would need to get a vet check up asap to rule out anything funky going on. He is so gorgeous.

Jgk2383 · 09-11-2010, 07:17 PM

And wanted to add to be sure and keep the dogs seperate until they settled a bit. Im sure someone else will have more info of value to add

KZoppa · 09-11-2010, 07:17 PM

i say give it a shot. He sounds like he's a good example of what we all like GSDs to be; good with other dogs, kids, and could care less about the cats. Go for it. All else fails there are tons of other people that would be happy to take him home if things dont work out with you guys.

vat · 09-11-2010, 07:18 PM

I would take your dog to meet him and see how they get along. He is very handsome!

Stosh · 09-11-2010, 08:47 PM

Oh my gosh, how could you resist? I say give him a chance, like jgk2383 says, keep them separated, see how he does. If he's not a good fit for your family at least you can be the one to prepare him for his forever family. Such a beauty

09-11-2010, 07:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
gsdgirl36 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 113	Support Needed Ok, my dear GSD friends. Have the opportunity to add this boy to the pack via Craigslist. Never done that before and I'm a little leary. Rescued from a neighbor being evicted, good with other dogs, kids, ignores cats. Doesn't want an adoption fee, just a good home. Boy is not neutered and I have male neutered dogs. Would be neutered right away however. Am I asking for trouble? What should I look for? We lost our male GSD a few years ago, and we've been wanting another one ever since. Feedback anyone? __________________ mom to Miller, white GSD mix Zona, lab, foxhound, chubby mutt mix and forever in my heart, Cutest, Duke and Kia Animal Control Warden, Livingston County AC

09-11-2010, 07:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jgk2383 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SouthEastern Arizona AKA The Sun Posts: 397	Im not an expert but in my experience with taking in small dogs from CL posts that broke my heart I always went and saw the dog first before I commited to him in my heart (easier said then done) but I went with another dog and my daughter to gage how he would mesh in my household. Of course you would need to get a vet check up asap to rule out anything funky going on. He is so gorgeous. __________________ May you live as long as you want but never want as long as you live- Slainte'!

09-11-2010, 07:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jgk2383 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SouthEastern Arizona AKA The Sun Posts: 397	And wanted to add to be sure and keep the dogs seperate until they settled a bit. Im sure someone else will have more info of value to add __________________ May you live as long as you want but never want as long as you live- Slainte'!

09-11-2010, 07:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland kinda missing CO Posts: 13,832	i say give it a shot. He sounds like he's a good example of what we all like GSDs to be; good with other dogs, kids, and could care less about the cats. Go for it. All else fails there are tons of other people that would be happy to take him home if things dont work out with you guys. __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. www.krystalscollarcreations.weebly.com Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05 Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10

09-11-2010, 07:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
vat Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kingston, IL Posts: 3,027	I would take your dog to meet him and see how they get along. He is very handsome! __________________ Valerie Shewana's Maximum Velocity (aka Max) Shewana's Hot-Spice (aka Callan) Kaycee 11/97-5/10 Rio 10/08-2/10 Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, pee on it and walk away.

09-11-2010, 08:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	Oh my gosh, how could you resist? I say give him a chance, like jgk2383 says, keep them separated, see how he does. If he's not a good fit for your family at least you can be the one to prepare him for his forever family. Such a beauty

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