Nigh on impossible.....

leftlanetruckin · 03-19-2011, 08:25 PM

After recently losing our beloved Tara to a heart attack at the ripe old age of @15yrs, we may be looking for another GS.
Naturally adoption is a first call, but I find the requirements nigh on impossible to meet.
No we do not have a fenced yard. We used to but it makes our house (we own, not rent) and 5 acres look like a prison camp! The dogs NEVER go out unsupervised, whether with me on the road, or at home. So sorry, a fence is not needed IMHO.
Yes we have 2 other dogs, one is always on the road with me, the other is always at home with my stay at home wife. So what is the deal with not allowing us to have a 3rd dog, like we have for years?
I tend to look at a proven history more than a set of questions on a piece of paper.
We have had Winston (6yr old GS) since he was 12 weeks old. He has had a very good life.
We have had a husky called Skye for @2yrs after she found us on a trip to Ar. She had stage 2 heartworms when we got her, so @$1000 later she is also a good and happy part of the family.

We have 3 boys (7,8,14) that love to play with the dogs and give them plenty of exercise, but that damned fence again.....Not to mention my wife being a stay at home mom!
Sorry had to rant, will get off my soapbox now

I just find it heartbreaking when we are seriously considering buying from a private party due to the unrealistic (IMO) issues involved with adopting. ****, even the folks I used to transport for (I drive a truck OTR and transported for a place in KC,Mo and Co) wanted to do a home inspection on the very person that went out of his way to save a life etc......
OK, Rant officially off, thanks for listening/reading.

Martin

Zoeys mom · 03-19-2011, 08:33 PM

Don't feel bad I'm not a candidate for adoption either because my 8 year old male lab is not neutered and my children are only 6 and 9

So I just bought my dog from a breeder,lol who had no problem with my stance on speuter or my decision to have children. Rescues have the best intentions really but yes I feel your pain. It seems the time and resources it takes to just go out and meet the family and home are too much and realistically I do get that. They get these dogs sometimes from terrible conditions and other times when an owner decided having kids and dogs was too much, or couldn't contain the dog because they had no fence, and so on. So every reason someone else uses to dump a dog becomes the reason they won't dump one on you

I was shocked when this Christmas a rescue allowed me to adopt a cat with a GSD puppy, unaltered male lab, and 2 young kids. I thought the woman misheard me when she said come on up with the kids so I clarified again and she laughed and said I HEARD you. So not all rescues are as stringent as others and some are willing to expend a little common sense when it comes to these issues

Jax08 · 03-19-2011, 08:38 PM

You know...there are many GSDs in need in MO and KS. Is it possible to adopt right from a shelter? I understand the concerns with young children and dogs already in the house but if you evaluate the dogs in the shelter and do a meet and greet with your children and other dogs, I'm sure you can find one that will fit for you.

leftlanetruckin · 03-19-2011, 08:40 PM

Agreed Zoeys.
What really got me going was the place I transported for even wanted to inspect me! Without inspection of any kind I was good enough to help them, but not good enough to get a new member of the family without jumping through hoops, and then probably getting turned down.
The pooch would probably be on the road with me, right by my side 23hrs out of every day. Yes it is a confined space even considering I removed the passenger seat, and yes every one of our dogs can't wait to get back into the truck with me when I leave. In my lifelong experience, dogs love constant companionship more than a fenced in yard....
Just my .02 as usual.

Martin

leftlanetruckin · 03-19-2011, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jax08

You know...there are many GSDs in need in MO and KS. Is it possible to adopt right from a shelter? I understand the concerns with young children and dogs already in the house but if you evaluate the dogs in the shelter and do a meet and greet with your children and other dogs, I'm sure you can find one that will fit for you.

We are not the issue Jax, the rescue places are.
I have had GS's all my life, and think I am a pretty competent trainer of the breed myself....

Martin

Jax08 · 03-19-2011, 08:44 PM

I understand that. Which is why I suggested adopting from a shelter instead of a rescue. I thought that was clear.

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 03-19-2011, 08:48 PM

Home visits are standard, regardless. They are for the dogs' sake and to help find the best possible match for the home.

Shelters typically don't require them, so if the home visit is your problem a shelter is a place to adopt.

Nice thing about a good rescue that does all the checks and things, they are probably also evaluating the dogs, too and you may not have a mystery temperament (and sometimes very bad surprise)!

leftlanetruckin · 03-19-2011, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jax08

I understand that. Which is why I suggested adopting from a shelter instead of a rescue. I thought that was clear.

Ahhh OK, Sorry for the misunderstanding on my part.
Yes a shelter may well be an easier affair to deal with, never even thought about that!

Martin

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 03-19-2011, 08:49 PM

Pet adoption: Want a dog or cat? Adopt a pet on Petfinder

Sorry for your loss.

leftlanetruckin · 03-19-2011, 08:52 PM

The home visit isn't an issue on our part, but the fence thing is pure BS IMO. The dogs live inside with us, sleep on the furniture, and so on...so they are indeed part of our family.
Jean, I think my wife has been looking on that site already!

Martin

03-19-2011, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
leftlanetruckin Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mid Mo. Posts: 38	Nigh on impossible..... After recently losing our beloved Tara to a heart attack at the ripe old age of @15yrs, we may be looking for another GS. Naturally adoption is a first call, but I find the requirements nigh on impossible to meet. No we do not have a fenced yard. We used to but it makes our house (we own, not rent) and 5 acres look like a prison camp! The dogs NEVER go out unsupervised, whether with me on the road, or at home. So sorry, a fence is not needed IMHO. Yes we have 2 other dogs, one is always on the road with me, the other is always at home with my stay at home wife. So what is the deal with not allowing us to have a 3rd dog, like we have for years? I tend to look at a proven history more than a set of questions on a piece of paper. We have had Winston (6yr old GS) since he was 12 weeks old. He has had a very good life. We have had a husky called Skye for @2yrs after she found us on a trip to Ar. She had stage 2 heartworms when we got her, so @$1000 later she is also a good and happy part of the family. We have 3 boys (7,8,14) that love to play with the dogs and give them plenty of exercise, but that damned fence again.....Not to mention my wife being a stay at home mom! Sorry had to rant, will get off my soapbox now I just find it heartbreaking when we are seriously considering buying from a private party due to the unrealistic (IMO) issues involved with adopting. ****, even the folks I used to transport for (I drive a truck OTR and transported for a place in KC,Mo and Co) wanted to do a home inspection on the very person that went out of his way to save a life etc...... OK, Rant officially off, thanks for listening/reading. Martin

03-19-2011, 08:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,697	Home visits are standard, regardless. They are for the dogs' sake and to help find the best possible match for the home. Shelters typically don't require them, so if the home visit is your problem a shelter is a place to adopt. Nice thing about a good rescue that does all the checks and things, they are probably also evaluating the dogs, too and you may not have a mystery temperament (and sometimes very bad surprise)! __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org You can help Anna help IMOM help people help pets help people win...

03-19-2011, 08:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,697	Pet adoption: Want a dog or cat? Adopt a pet on Petfinder Sorry for your loss. __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org You can help Anna help IMOM help people help pets help people win...

03-19-2011, 08:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zoeys mom Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockville, Md Posts: 2,941	Don't feel bad I'm not a candidate for adoption either because my 8 year old male lab is not neutered and my children are only 6 and 9 So I just bought my dog from a breeder,lol who had no problem with my stance on speuter or my decision to have children. Rescues have the best intentions really but yes I feel your pain. It seems the time and resources it takes to just go out and meet the family and home are too much and realistically I do get that. They get these dogs sometimes from terrible conditions and other times when an owner decided having kids and dogs was too much, or couldn't contain the dog because they had no fence, and so on. So every reason someone else uses to dump a dog becomes the reason they won't dump one on you I was shocked when this Christmas a rescue allowed me to adopt a cat with a GSD puppy, unaltered male lab, and 2 young kids. I thought the woman misheard me when she said come on up with the kids so I clarified again and she laughed and said I HEARD you. So not all rescues are as stringent as others and some are willing to expend a little common sense when it comes to these issues

03-19-2011, 08:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,337	You know...there are many GSDs in need in MO and KS. Is it possible to adopt right from a shelter? I understand the concerns with young children and dogs already in the house but if you evaluate the dogs in the shelter and do a meet and greet with your children and other dogs, I'm sure you can find one that will fit for you.

03-19-2011, 08:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
leftlanetruckin Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mid Mo. Posts: 38	Agreed Zoeys. What really got me going was the place I transported for even wanted to inspect me! Without inspection of any kind I was good enough to help them, but not good enough to get a new member of the family without jumping through hoops, and then probably getting turned down. The pooch would probably be on the road with me, right by my side 23hrs out of every day. Yes it is a confined space even considering I removed the passenger seat, and yes every one of our dogs can't wait to get back into the truck with me when I leave. In my lifelong experience, dogs love constant companionship more than a fenced in yard.... Just my .02 as usual. Martin

03-19-2011, 08:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,337	I understand that. Which is why I suggested adopting from a shelter instead of a rescue. I thought that was clear.

03-19-2011, 08:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
leftlanetruckin Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mid Mo. Posts: 38	The home visit isn't an issue on our part, but the fence thing is pure BS IMO. The dogs live inside with us, sleep on the furniture, and so on...so they are indeed part of our family. Jean, I think my wife has been looking on that site already! Martin

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
German Shepherd Advertisement