Anyone adopt a rescue pet?

[Rock'n Robin]

Both my cats are from the Humane Society. Micky is 17 now; we just got Tabitha in the fall and she is now 1. She had babies that another pet organization were able to adopt out, but didn't find her a home--they transferred her to the HS where we found her.
I saw an article about rescued greyhounds in the paper yesterday and if I ever get a 2nd dog (we have a golden who is almost 5) I think that's what I'll do, if I can find out whether they are good with kids.
Robin M.

 

[trishy]

We have 2 pound dogs (1 lab; 1 queensland) and 2 purebreds (both fox terriers). We had a very bad experience with a fox terrier rescue that is near our community. We decided around 4 years ago to get a fox terrier and inquired with the local rescue. After undergoing what I can only describe as intense interrogation about our family we were told our dd (4 at that time) was too young for this type of dog!!! We told this woman she was more than welcome to come to our home, do an inspection, meet our extended family, take blood and urine samples, but she was completely out of line to tell us this type of dog was not meant for families with children. We owned a fox terrier when my oldest was born and they were inseparable. Anyone can look up this breed on any internet site, including the AKC and find fox terriers listed as good family pets (which we know from experience, they are). Anyway, shortly thereafter, we bought our first fox terrier from a breeder - he's the greatest, most loveable creature in the world - we bought our 2nd fox"y" terrier a few weeks ago - he's the second greatest, most loveable creature in the world. They both sleep with our youngest (8 now), they are her shadows - completely inseparable. Unfortunately, this rescue org didn't work out.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

We have two adorable, loving and beautiful rescued greyhounds named MeiMei and Starlight.

Pictures of them:
http://community.webshots.com/album/77753802zaIqFK

Adopt rescued animals if you can! They need your love!

 

[olena]

Snow is beautiful....

 

[lynn55]

I have 2 rescue dogs and also 2 rescue ferrets

 

[phillybeth]

Originally posted by trishy
but she was completely out of line to tell us this type of dog was not meant for families with children.

The breed itself may be good with kids, but rescue dogs may not be. The group I work with does not adopt to families with kids under 8 unless the family or at least one parent has experience with the breed- another small terrier. We don't know the history of many of our dogs, and we are not willing to risk a child's safety to find out. Raising a dog from a pup with kids is entirely different than bringing an adult dog that may have issues into a home.

 

[knucklehead]

Originally posted by CRSNDSNY
We have two adorable, loving and beautiful rescued greyhounds named MeiMei and Starlight.

Pictures of them:
http://community.webshots.com/album/77753802zaIqFK

Adopt rescued animals if you can! They need your love!

We have two greys also, Rocky and Clarice, sweet and loving couch potatoes.

Pics at: http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/579feb2204sedit2.JPG

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by knucklehead
We have two greys also, Rocky and Clarice, sweet and loving couch potatoes.

Pics at: http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/579feb2204sedit2.JPG

They are BEAUTIFUL! Their coats are so nice and shiny!

 

[adamak]

I adopted my sheltie from the Long Island Sheltie Rescue Fancier. He's so great, and so smart, he has changed our lives forever.

I highly recommend anyone to check out breed shelters / rescuers. They're mostly run by volunteers, with great hearts. I'm so honored to know them.

 

[trishy]

The breed itself may be good with kids, but rescue dogs may not be.

True, but that is not what the rescue rep said. She specifically referred to the 'Breed' as being difficult for families - especially young children. Also, we have had prior experience with fox terriers - which we informed her right off. She obviously was not well-educated with the breed she was trying to help. Everything worked out great for us, but I feel sad for the poor terriers on her property being deprived of good homes like ours because of her ignorance.

Here are my "wild animals":

 

[arminnie]

Originally posted by adamak
I adopted my sheltie from the Long Island Sheltie Rescue Fancier. He's so great, and so smart, he has changed our lives forever.

I highly recommend anyone to check out breed shelters / rescuers. They're mostly run by volunteers, with great hearts. I'm so honored to know them.

What a BEAUTIFUL dog!!

 

[crazyforgoofy]

But aren't having any success as yet. They won't return my calls! Our little Isabella needs a dog. We lost Simon, our rescued 14 year old big spaniel last fall. She misses him so much. Anyway - long story short we started the search for a new dog. I located on the internet two 5 month old pups at a rescue in the nearest city (St, Louis). We'd have been happy with either - they're lab/belgian shepherd mix. When I finally got someone to answer my e-mail I was told to call someone else. When she finally returned my call she said both pups had been adopted but they had a sister and she'd call me back that evening.........she hasn't called even though I've left her more messages. I know people who volunteer their time are busy but I've been trying to find out if we can at least meet the pup for a week now and no help.

So if you know anyone in Missouri who has a lab or a golden retriever pup or young dog with a laid back attitude would you let me know, please. Isabella is waiting to meet her new best friend.

 

[phillybeth]

Originally posted by trishy
True, but that is not what the rescue rep said. She specifically referred to the 'Breed' as being difficult for families - especially young children. Also, we have had prior experience with fox terriers - which we informed her right off. She obviously was not well-educated with the breed she was trying to help. Everything worked out great for us, but I feel sad for the poor terriers on her property being deprived of good homes like ours because of her ignorance.

Here are my "wild animals":

That's a shame, and that give good rescue groups a bad name. As you know terriers can be difficult if you are not familiar with the breed which is why my group is so careful, but it sounds like this lady is a bit of a kook, or a collector.

 

[CindyBeth]

We adopted our Golden Retriever from the Rescue Society for Golden Retrievers! He has been a great dog, always so eager to please us!

He had a sad story. He was abused and was always left outside. We actually had to housebreak him at 1 1/2 years old! He took a little work at first but he is now one of the family.