Friends looking for a rehomed GS

[WarrantsWifey]

Okay I have an opinion all my own. First, what are the ages of the kids. 4 (small) kids?! Whats small to one person, isn't small to another. I have a 3 year old, who is small, but is PERFECT with our GSD and our Lab! She is great with all dogs. It's how the kids were raised and taught to act around dogs. Most kids who are well behaved and taught to be NICE to dogs, shouldn't have a problem bringing in a rescued dog.

There is NOTHING wrong with a rescue dog. When you have a good rescue, who understands your lifestyle, and needs of the FAMILY as a UNIT. Should be able to place a perfect dog for you! Most rescues won't just hand over a dog without doing a real evaluation on the family to begin with.

This family sounds active, and if they want to RESCUE, why not let them!? Seriously? Why are you discouraging a GSD finding a forever home to a family, which seems to me, to have no red flags. Were an active family, and our GSD isn't negleted, deprived, or abused. He is spoiled, he goes to training. Just because people are out and about alot, doesn't mean they can't take their GSD with them, or that they won't have time for a "rescue".

If you discouraged everybody from rescuing a GSD, then where would we be? We'd have a lot more GSD's who need to be pulled from kill shelters dying, because the rescues have no room.

Think about it. I see no red flags. Let them rescue! I'm sure they will find a PERFECT fit for this family!

[Mac's Mom]

Originally Posted by WarrantsWifey

Okay I have an opinion all my own. First, what are the ages of the kids. 4 (small) kids?! Whats small to one person, isn't small to another. I have a 3 year old, who is small, but is PERFECT with our GSD and our Lab! She is great with all dogs. It's how the kids were raised and taught to act around dogs. Most kids who are well behaved and taught to be NICE to dogs, shouldn't have a problem bringing in a rescued dog.

There is NOTHING wrong with a rescue dog. When you have a good rescue, who understands your lifestyle, and needs of the FAMILY as a UNIT. Should be able to place a perfect dog for you! Most rescues won't just hand over a dog without doing a real evaluation on the family to begin with.

This family sounds active, and if they want to RESCUE, why not let them!? Seriously? Why are you discouraging a GSD finding a forever home to a family, which seems to me, to have no red flags. Were an active family, and our GSD isn't negleted, deprived, or abused. He is spoiled, he goes to training. Just because people are out and about alot, doesn't mean they can't take their GSD with them, or that they won't have time for a "rescue".

If you discouraged everybody from rescuing a GSD, then where would we be? We'd have a lot more GSD's who need to be pulled from kill shelters dying, because the rescues have no room.

Think about it. I see no red flags. Let them rescue! I'm sure they will find a PERFECT fit for this family!

[gsdraven]

Originally Posted by WarrantsWifey

Seriously? Why are you discouraging a GSD finding a forever home to a family, which seems to me, to have no red flags.

The only things we know about this family is that they have 3 small kids and want a GSD. We don't know enough about them to say that there are no red flags. We have no idea their level experience, the kids exposure to the dog, their schedules, what their home is like etc. They have been encouraged to work with either a reputable rescue or a reputable breeder. Someone who will evaluate the parents, kids, their home life and check references.

It's easy to be on the internet and so "Yes, rescue!" or "No, way, a dog isn't for you" but the reality is it isn't up to any one of us on here. The people who have told them to think about getting a dog (not just rescuing but adding a GSD in general to their family) are people with years of experience of seeing what goes wrong when you make a decision like this hastily (which I am not saying is what they are doing).

There are many liability reasons why a rescue would be caution placing a dog with 2 young children. One mistake can put a rescue out of business, which isn't to say that the right dog can't be found in rescue just that it will take time and careful consideration of all parties involved (and believe it or not, we aren't involved!).

[WarrantsWifey]

Originally Posted by gsdraven

The only things we know about this family is that they have 3 small kids and want a GSD. We don't know enough about them to say that there are no red flags. We have no idea their level experience, the kids exposure to the dog, their schedules, what their home is like etc. They have been encouraged to work with either a reputable rescue or a reputable breeder. Someone who will evaluate the parents, kids, their home life and check references.

It's easy to be on the internet and so "Yes, rescue!" or "No, way, a dog isn't for you" but the reality is it isn't up to any one of us on here. The people who have told them to think about getting a dog (not just rescuing but adding a GSD in general to their family) are people with years of experience of seeing what goes wrong when you make a decision like this hastily (which I am not saying is what they are doing).

There are many liability reasons why a rescue would be caution placing a dog with 2 young children. One mistake can put a rescue out of business, which isn't to say that the right dog can't be found in rescue just that it will take time and careful consideration of all parties involved (and believe it or not, we aren't involved!).

Then leave it up to the RESCUE to find out about them.

[WarrantsWifey]

Sides, no matter what we say, it's not going to change their mind if they want to rescue a GSD or not....

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

Originally Posted by WarrantsWifey

Then leave it up to the RESCUE to find out about them.

Who is doing anything but? We can post concerns and the rescue will hopefully do all that rescues are supposed to do to determine match. Which goes beyond anything on the internet - it includes observation, discussion and thorough screening.

[gsdraven]

Originally Posted by WarrantsWifey

Then leave it up to the RESCUE to find out about them.

Which was exactly what my point was.

Originally Posted by gsdraven

It's easy to be on the internet and so "Yes, rescue!" or "No, way, a dog isn't for you" but the reality is it isn't up to any one of us on here. The people who have told them to think about getting a dog (not just rescuing but adding a GSD in general to their family) are people with years of experience of seeing what goes wrong when you make a decision like this hastily (which I am not saying is what they are doing).

There are many liability reasons why a rescue would be caution placing a dog with 2 young children. One mistake can put a rescue out of business, which isn't to say that the right dog can't be found in rescue just that it will take time and careful consideration of all parties involved (and believe it or not, we aren't involved!).

[Ryder&SophieSue]

I just wanted to post and say,this family adopted our female shepherd sophie and i just got an update the other day that i would love to share.

Andrea,

Wanted to give you an update on Sophie.

She has worked out fantastic with our family. She is so patient with the younger kids- I am very impressed. I am also extremely pleased with her protectiveness of our kids and home. She has displayed a strong urge to protect her family.

She gets played with a ton by Solomon our oldest boy. He has really stepped up and taken responsibility. He gets up with me a lot at 4:30am to walk her! She also gets walked in the evenings with our family- although with the oppressive heat I do it far after sundown so it is just usually her and I.

She is a regular in all phases of our life now. She is only in her crate if we are gone or overnight to sleep. Otherwise she is either at my side trailing me around the house wherever I go, or with Lisa or playing with Solomon.

We had her checked up last month- excellent health. 3 year rabies shots, heartworm medicine etc.

Her demeanor is just perfect for our family.