Is there a Rescue that will adopt to Northern Nevada?

shepherdmom · 01-12-2012, 11:05 AM

Help... I need a rescue that will adopt to Northern Nevada. I can not find a rescue in Nevada that is in my area. The closest is 7+ hours away in Las Vegas. There are several closer rescues in California but they will not adopt out of state. Ideas? Suggestions?

Emoore · 01-12-2012, 11:07 AM

How far are you willing to travel? There are rescues that will adopt out of state but you still have to go meet the dog at its foster home.

msvette2u · 01-12-2012, 11:21 AM

We have a rescue, and we adopt to anyone who can get here to adopt (after home visit, etc. is done).
We've sent dogs via airline but it's not something I like to do.

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 01-12-2012, 11:41 AM

Son of a biscuit! I lost my post. Trying to remember.

1. Try contacting the rescues in CA that are closer, distance wise. They may have that blanket statement on their website to discourage people from far away getting attached to a picture of a dog becoming disappointed when they find out they cannot adopt.

2. Do go with a rescue that does a home check, not one that will send you a dog based on pictures you send, or no home check at all. You will get a lot more service, in general, from that type of group, plus, if you were a foster, wouldn't you want to know where your foster dog was going?

3. Have you looked on Pet adoption: Want a dog or cat? Adopt a pet on Petfinder ?

4. We don't adopt out far away because we want to be able to support and help adopters/adoptees and cannot do that as well from a distance. We have adopted to someone who has support from a rescue group that we consider excellent (GSRNE for one of my fosters).

5. You just had a bad experience with a dog, so that is going to have some impact, even though we don't realize it will. Tell the rescue about this so that they have an understanding of your needs. If we have an applicant who has had to rehome a dog that they tried to help, we know better what kind of dog they need. And it also sets us off our game, whether we realize that or not. I know it has happened to me.

wildrivers · 01-12-2012, 11:41 AM

Greater Coastal german shepherd rescue has many great dogs. There is one in Auburn Ca. right now and I think they could tag team him to you. His name is comet. He is in the Sac.craigslist under pets as well as on their website. There are so many just waiting for homes.

shepherdmom · 01-13-2012, 01:08 AM

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I contacted Northern California Rescue who put me in contact with one in the Lake Tahoe area. Both said they would work with us.

shepherdmom · 01-14-2012, 02:06 AM

[QUOTE=JeanKBBMMMAAN;2362856]

2. Do go with a rescue that does a home check, not one that will send you a dog based on pictures you send, or no home check at all. You will get a lot more service, in general, from that type of group, plus, if you were a foster, wouldn't you want to know where your foster dog was going?

I have a question about this. After emailing with one of the board members from the German Shepherd rescue of Northern California she seemed willing to work with us on finding the right dog. However because we are so far away instead of doing their usual home check she wanted to do a virtual home check. (i.e. pictures) There is no one close by us. Las Vegas is 7 hours and Northern California is at least 4 or 5 hours. They seem pretty strict about who gets a dog and are making a big exception for us to even allow an out of state adoption. Myself, my husband and Buddy would all go out there to meet them. Does this sound ok to you. Do you know anything about this rescue group?

msvette2u · 01-28-2012, 03:37 PM

I am fine with photos if the home visit cannot be done.
I used a willing shelter member for a home visit in S. Dakota, and a previous reference from another rescue for a woman in North Carolina.
Sometimes you have to be creative.

shepherdmom · 01-29-2012, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by msvette2u

I am fine with photos if the home visit cannot be done.
I used a willing shelter member for a home visit in S. Dakota, and a previous reference from another rescue for a woman in North Carolina.
Sometimes you have to be creative.

After a thread in the agression conference I don't think I want a rescue anymore. Years ago when I rescued an Akita they used to test for temperment and dogs were not adopted out of they were agressive. It doesn't sound like that is the case any longer. Apparently my training methods are old fashioned and wrong and I'm supposed to kennel a dog when it has a bone or food. I'm sorry, I want a family member. In all our years of sharing our home with shepherds I've never had one who as a puppy would "nail" me and I am horrified that some involved in the rescue world seem to think that is normal or ok. We love shepherds and I'm sure another one will eventually find its way to us. Yesterday we were offered a doxie puppy. While it was a sweet offer from a friend I'm afraid such a small dog would awaken the prey drive in Buddy.

Jax08 · 01-29-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by shepherdmom

I've never had one who as a puppy would "nail" me and I am horrified that some involved in the rescue world seem to think that is normal or ok..

You are a piece of work. If you are going to throw my words around to attack me and my puppy then have the courtesy to quote me and get it right. So my 15 week old puppy nailed me in the face once when I bent over her and she thought I was playing. So same 15 week old puppy grew up to be a loving, gentle dog to all people. But your solution is to "take them out back and shoot them"....a puppy...you would shoot a puppy...

Quote:

Originally Posted by shepherdmom

they used to test for temperment and dogs were not adopted out of they were agressive. It doesn't sound like that is the case any longer.

Then you twist words and bash rescues over your assumptions. Dogs are temperament tested and aggressive ones are not adopted out. They usually aren't even pulled from the shelter. Piece of work.

Why don't you just drop the belligerent, spiteful, attacks on people and their dogs? Because I'm terribly sick of your attack on my dog. I don't believe I once attacked you regarding your training methods until you came out with the 'take them out back and shoot them". I didn't agree with your methods but that is not an attack.

And while you are at it, please make sure to tell anyone that adopts a dog to you that your solution is to 'take them out back and shoot them'.

01-12-2012, 11:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
shepherdmom Master Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 783	Is there a Rescue that will adopt to Northern Nevada? Help... I need a rescue that will adopt to Northern Nevada. I can not find a rescue in Nevada that is in my area. The closest is 7+ hours away in Las Vegas. There are several closer rescues in California but they will not adopt out of state. Ideas? Suggestions?

01-12-2012, 11:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,215	How far are you willing to travel? There are rescues that will adopt out of state but you still have to go meet the dog at its foster home. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

01-12-2012, 11:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,533	We have a rescue, and we adopt to anyone who can get here to adopt (after home visit, etc. is done). We've sent dogs via airline but it's not something I like to do. __________________ Ruger v. Sunnyside Stray 4-11-11

01-12-2012, 11:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,697	Son of a biscuit! I lost my post. Trying to remember. 1. Try contacting the rescues in CA that are closer, distance wise. They may have that blanket statement on their website to discourage people from far away getting attached to a picture of a dog becoming disappointed when they find out they cannot adopt. 2. Do go with a rescue that does a home check, not one that will send you a dog based on pictures you send, or no home check at all. You will get a lot more service, in general, from that type of group, plus, if you were a foster, wouldn't you want to know where your foster dog was going? 3. Have you looked on Pet adoption: Want a dog or cat? Adopt a pet on Petfinder ? 4. We don't adopt out far away because we want to be able to support and help adopters/adoptees and cannot do that as well from a distance. We have adopted to someone who has support from a rescue group that we consider excellent (GSRNE for one of my fosters). 5. You just had a bad experience with a dog, so that is going to have some impact, even though we don't realize it will. Tell the rescue about this so that they have an understanding of your needs. If we have an applicant who has had to rehome a dog that they tried to help, we know better what kind of dog they need. And it also sets us off our game, whether we realize that or not. I know it has happened to me. __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org You can help Anna help IMOM help people help pets help people win...

01-28-2012, 03:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,533	I am fine with photos if the home visit cannot be done. I used a willing shelter member for a home visit in S. Dakota, and a previous reference from another rescue for a woman in North Carolina. Sometimes you have to be creative. __________________ Ruger v. Sunnyside Stray 4-11-11

01-12-2012, 11:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
wildrivers Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Top of Cali Posts: 64	Greater Coastal german shepherd rescue has many great dogs. There is one in Auburn Ca. right now and I think they could tag team him to you. His name is comet. He is in the Sac.craigslist under pets as well as on their website. There are so many just waiting for homes.

01-13-2012, 01:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
shepherdmom Master Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 783	Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I contacted Northern California Rescue who put me in contact with one in the Lake Tahoe area. Both said they would work with us.

01-14-2012, 02:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
shepherdmom Master Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 783	[QUOTE=JeanKBBMMMAAN;2362856] 2. Do go with a rescue that does a home check, not one that will send you a dog based on pictures you send, or no home check at all. You will get a lot more service, in general, from that type of group, plus, if you were a foster, wouldn't you want to know where your foster dog was going? I have a question about this. After emailing with one of the board members from the German Shepherd rescue of Northern California she seemed willing to work with us on finding the right dog. However because we are so far away instead of doing their usual home check she wanted to do a virtual home check. (i.e. pictures) There is no one close by us. Las Vegas is 7 hours and Northern California is at least 4 or 5 hours. They seem pretty strict about who gets a dog and are making a big exception for us to even allow an out of state adoption. Myself, my husband and Buddy would all go out there to meet them. Does this sound ok to you. Do you know anything about this rescue group?

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