I have trouble letting any of my dogs go out the door and into a new home. Always.
I am suspicious of everyone and trust no one. If I hear one syllable waiver during a conversation with applicants , I usually try to send them off to a different rescue.
There is no room in the pounds for one of my dogs. They have been through enough and deserve only the best families I can find. It may be the first applicant or the tenth before I consider a phone call. I can dispatch the unworthy by e-mail.
Yesterday has made me wonder if all my preparedness with the families is for nothing.
There were two urgent phone messages and five e-mails for me on Thursday saying that this certain family had to bring the hound pup back that they had adopted last October.
I was stunned . That's 6 months. Their excuse was that the pup wouldn`t listen and kept running away.
O`K. why is that??
Well, I had told them at the time of adoption to do some research on the breed they were adopting. I sent along a short piece to start them off from Wikipedia so they would get the idea. There were also several other articles in the adoption package ranging from Separation Anxiety to Crate Training. They assured me at that time that they would take this sweet little girl to classes to keep her socialized with other dogs and people. The classes would also show the family what the dog was trying to tell them and then everyone would be on the same page.
I don`t argue with people anymore as it only makes me angry and I say things I shouldn't`t . I sure don`t need anymore enemies in this world so I smile and tell them to bring her back at their convenience ( which meant the next day )
I have also learned to listen.
Here`s the deal.
-no crate( she was crate trained when she left and is happy to be back in one again)
so she wandered the house and got out as many times as she could because she had no guidance or safe place when she was alone. I`m not sure what all got destroyed but I bet it was alot of wood and furniture.
-they tied her out in the yard to do her business , instead of going with her( she broke her chain and went over the fence)
-no classes( The dog did what she pleased and has no leash training or recall of any kind )
She was picked up by animal control several times and luckily she has tags or she would be dead.
Could I have done more? If so, what?
I make the whole family sit and listen to me for at least 20 minutes while I go through all the reasons for the requests of fences , classes, no tie outs, crates, and so on. And that's only part of the visit. I watch how the dog is treated by everyone. I show them all how to walk with a new dog. I tell them about food and collars and love. I tell them about exercise and manners and staying socialized.
So why all at once did they want to bring this baby back?
She is frightened of her own bark. She`s too skinny. She wont leave me unless its to go into her crate. If she isn`t velcroed to me , she`s plastered up against one of my shepherds. A dogs brain is imprinted from the age of two months to five months. The crate and my dogs are part of that imprint. I`m grateful for that much.
In my heart , I know that the dog isn`t the reason that the dog came back.
Some people just don`t listen and some people have the impression that they know more about certain subjects than I do. Or choose to not give a damn. Its just a dog.
So , theres this little girl, crying her face off because she can`t have her dog anymore. That sucks large . And its the parents fault.
I`ve mentioned before that I don`t like to be told what to do. And I don`t tell adopters what to do . I don`t give them orders . I ask them to alter their pets. I ask them to crate and go to classes. Would it make a difference if I said they had to do these things? No!.
And now I wonder how many other babies I`ve sent out that are lost or dead because I made a bad choice for them.
No one ever said that Rescue was easy or simple.
I choose to keep going and keep trying to do better.
For the animals.
later
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Hmm
Got to town a bit late yesterday but since the auction wasn`t going to start until 10 ish, I felt I had lots of time. I was 45 minutes late . The auction should have been just about to the veggies and fruit. Being on a Saturday, this thing should`ve been a huge event.
The place was locked up and not a car in sight.
Did I miss something? Was the location changed without letting the general public know?
Was it cancelled because of sun. I`m going to have to go underground again and find out .
I`m very curious . Maybe someone was listening to me and did something about it. Who knows at this point in time. So, I didn`t do any buying/rescuing yesterday but I still want to get to Trailsend one Saturday soon and have a boo.
I spoke to some locals in Hagersville last week about their weekly small animal auction and was told that its a bit of everything and not just dried up cows or calves with scours. I dont know if I`ll ever have a Friday morning free to check that one.
I only have one request to bring in a kitty today. I guess this nice lady has been feeding the cat in her garage for 4 years and has had him neutered but the farm is sold so she needs to find him a home. My rescue friends seem to be looking for cats to adopt out and I happen to have an abundance so this nice boy will be going to London.
The rescue network is a miracle for all the unwanted companion animals out there and I just learned that one of my friends in rescue now does bunnies. So you know who`ll be doing what at the next auction.
Another friend of mine has a rescued bunny and he runs the house. He sleeps with the dog and uses his own litter box . They found that he needed something to dig and scratch( I dont know anything about bunnies)so he also has his own scratching post . And he is neutered.
I remember when I was about 6, my grandparents brought home two bunnies for me for a birthday gift. I called them Twinky and Star. I loved and cared for those boys for a few good years. They had their own fenced area outside to play in when I took them out .
But our neighbours had a huge German Shepherd who thought that my bunnies would make a good lunch and one sunny day while they were out playing, he killed one and chased the other until he got it and killed it too. I can still hear the screams of my bunnies as they were being murdered. And all the while I was screaming for my Gramma to do something but she was afraid the dog would bite her. The neighbours were sorry of course. In those days , dogs ran loose and the whole village new each others pets.
That was then.
My rabbits were replaced by a kitten .
But I never forgot that day and I think its one reason I make sure my dogs are always secure in the yard or on leash when we go out.
I would feel just awful, if any of my boys and girls did harm to another animal.
I`m sure that everyone has stories like this. The world shares saddness and anger and pain.
Too bad we couldnt share more joy and peace.
later
The place was locked up and not a car in sight.
Did I miss something? Was the location changed without letting the general public know?
Was it cancelled because of sun. I`m going to have to go underground again and find out .
I`m very curious . Maybe someone was listening to me and did something about it. Who knows at this point in time. So, I didn`t do any buying/rescuing yesterday but I still want to get to Trailsend one Saturday soon and have a boo.
I spoke to some locals in Hagersville last week about their weekly small animal auction and was told that its a bit of everything and not just dried up cows or calves with scours. I dont know if I`ll ever have a Friday morning free to check that one.
I only have one request to bring in a kitty today. I guess this nice lady has been feeding the cat in her garage for 4 years and has had him neutered but the farm is sold so she needs to find him a home. My rescue friends seem to be looking for cats to adopt out and I happen to have an abundance so this nice boy will be going to London.
The rescue network is a miracle for all the unwanted companion animals out there and I just learned that one of my friends in rescue now does bunnies. So you know who`ll be doing what at the next auction.
Another friend of mine has a rescued bunny and he runs the house. He sleeps with the dog and uses his own litter box . They found that he needed something to dig and scratch( I dont know anything about bunnies)so he also has his own scratching post . And he is neutered.
I remember when I was about 6, my grandparents brought home two bunnies for me for a birthday gift. I called them Twinky and Star. I loved and cared for those boys for a few good years. They had their own fenced area outside to play in when I took them out .
But our neighbours had a huge German Shepherd who thought that my bunnies would make a good lunch and one sunny day while they were out playing, he killed one and chased the other until he got it and killed it too. I can still hear the screams of my bunnies as they were being murdered. And all the while I was screaming for my Gramma to do something but she was afraid the dog would bite her. The neighbours were sorry of course. In those days , dogs ran loose and the whole village new each others pets.
That was then.
My rabbits were replaced by a kitten .
But I never forgot that day and I think its one reason I make sure my dogs are always secure in the yard or on leash when we go out.
I would feel just awful, if any of my boys and girls did harm to another animal.
I`m sure that everyone has stories like this. The world shares saddness and anger and pain.
Too bad we couldnt share more joy and peace.
later
Monday, April 14, 2008
lost and found
Got an e-mail from a rescue friend marked high priority. Turns out that friends of hers had a dog at their house that was a stranger to them. This dog had followed the family dog home from a walk and stayed around. These people are adverse to sending a dog to the pound for some reason so they called our friend for advice. I went to see this dog so we could get it into the paper.
He`s a beautiful big boy , very friendly and quiet. I could see why he wandered away. He isn't neutered and likely smelled an intact female somewhere in the area. He`s safe at my friends house and will stay there until either his owners come forward or until we can find him a home. So in a few weeks, we may have a new boy to post on our site.
Here`s the rub with these dogs. If he is not neutered, is it because his family cant afford it? If so , how could they come up with the exorbitant fee that the pound charges to return pets to their owners??
I`m not a sticker for spay/neuter as it should be up to the family to choose what they want for their pet. (Our group does neuter all animals over six months of age for all the right reasons.) But they need to be aware of the consequences that evolve from no neuter. This is just one of them. Responsible owners need to speak with vets and find one that will work with them financially to keep their fur family member safe and healthy. There are great vets in Oxford that would rather take a few post dated cheques than have your dog or cat go without care.
Gotta go hug my dog
later
He`s a beautiful big boy , very friendly and quiet. I could see why he wandered away. He isn't neutered and likely smelled an intact female somewhere in the area. He`s safe at my friends house and will stay there until either his owners come forward or until we can find him a home. So in a few weeks, we may have a new boy to post on our site.
Here`s the rub with these dogs. If he is not neutered, is it because his family cant afford it? If so , how could they come up with the exorbitant fee that the pound charges to return pets to their owners??
I`m not a sticker for spay/neuter as it should be up to the family to choose what they want for their pet. (Our group does neuter all animals over six months of age for all the right reasons.) But they need to be aware of the consequences that evolve from no neuter. This is just one of them. Responsible owners need to speak with vets and find one that will work with them financially to keep their fur family member safe and healthy. There are great vets in Oxford that would rather take a few post dated cheques than have your dog or cat go without care.
Gotta go hug my dog
later
Saturday, April 12, 2008
depends on how you look at it
Well, I went. And I was not disappointed. Although there were no dogs or cats at this small auction , there were other animals that will be dinner tomorrow. I got there at 6:30 and it was fairly empty still. Most people wait until the end to come for the animals.
After the cute little birds were sold for a few dollars a pair, they moved on to yard sale stuff .
Those little birds will likely be in some pet store today with prices of $100 or more with no health certificate.
Then they sold American produce for 1/4 of what you would pay in a grocery store and I could see lots of greedy corner store folks rubbing their hands with glee at the deal . Now unsuspecting people will pay the extra .
On to the animals. Lots of chickens, some ducks , a huge Tom Turkey, and pigeons.
A lot of these birds were show animals but wont make it there this year.
Pet rabbits , several, were sold off and there were only two there that I could see will be pets. They were the wee dwarf bunnies and they will be mauled by new owners today. Baby Guinea Pigs and a hamster were the next pets to go.
The local Mennonites have a huge bake table set up about five feet from the holding cages and I couldn't see me eating anything from that table . The prices were no better than at Basics.
The cages were apparently , up to par, but I felt that the birds were too packed in, not much room to move and all were very frightened. Those cages were dirty . I don't know how long the animals had been in them but I couldn't smell any cleaner of any kind anywhere . The floor in the building was dirty before anyone went in. There were probably a hundred crates along the back wall with dirty straw in them, waiting for the next animal to spend its last hours in.
Everyone there seems friendly enough. The auctioneer is only doing a job. The people running it are my neighbours. Damn.
I watched and I learned. I will be there again next week and any other day they run the thing.
Next week, I`ll go later, sit in the back row with the other serious bidders and watch.
On the 19th I plan to go early and try to get the dogs before the 'dog eaters and breeders' do. I heard the regulars talking about that.
I did rescue some tomatoes(washable) and bananas( come in their own wrap). Cant get any cheaper than the amount I paid.
If I had a building for the animals, we`d have bunnies and birds all over the place.
I think I was upset the most about the person that bought all the pet rabbits . I know people eat them . I only saw one meat rabbit there, the rest were pets. Why do people buy them as a spur of the moment pet for their already overly spoiled kid and then throw it away when the kid tires of caring for the poor thing.
If I ever have a Saturday free, I think I`ll drive up to Trails End by London and have a look around. Sounds like these same people make their rounds weekly and grab up cheap meat . I wonder what butcher shops they run? Remember, none of these animals have vet checks or health certificates. Have a look on line as to the miriade of diseases that birds and bunnies carry.
And I wonder, do I need some of those geese ? I`ve been thinking about it . Good 'watch dogs', ya` know.
The only place to wash hands is in the bathroom, way the other side of the building by the food area. Smelled good, wouldnt eat it.
Think about it. And take a crate with you if you go. or a leash . or a box. Anything.
later
After the cute little birds were sold for a few dollars a pair, they moved on to yard sale stuff .
Those little birds will likely be in some pet store today with prices of $100 or more with no health certificate.
Then they sold American produce for 1/4 of what you would pay in a grocery store and I could see lots of greedy corner store folks rubbing their hands with glee at the deal . Now unsuspecting people will pay the extra .
On to the animals. Lots of chickens, some ducks , a huge Tom Turkey, and pigeons.
A lot of these birds were show animals but wont make it there this year.
Pet rabbits , several, were sold off and there were only two there that I could see will be pets. They were the wee dwarf bunnies and they will be mauled by new owners today. Baby Guinea Pigs and a hamster were the next pets to go.
The local Mennonites have a huge bake table set up about five feet from the holding cages and I couldn't see me eating anything from that table . The prices were no better than at Basics.
The cages were apparently , up to par, but I felt that the birds were too packed in, not much room to move and all were very frightened. Those cages were dirty . I don't know how long the animals had been in them but I couldn't smell any cleaner of any kind anywhere . The floor in the building was dirty before anyone went in. There were probably a hundred crates along the back wall with dirty straw in them, waiting for the next animal to spend its last hours in.
Everyone there seems friendly enough. The auctioneer is only doing a job. The people running it are my neighbours. Damn.
I watched and I learned. I will be there again next week and any other day they run the thing.
Next week, I`ll go later, sit in the back row with the other serious bidders and watch.
On the 19th I plan to go early and try to get the dogs before the 'dog eaters and breeders' do. I heard the regulars talking about that.
I did rescue some tomatoes(washable) and bananas( come in their own wrap). Cant get any cheaper than the amount I paid.
If I had a building for the animals, we`d have bunnies and birds all over the place.
I think I was upset the most about the person that bought all the pet rabbits . I know people eat them . I only saw one meat rabbit there, the rest were pets. Why do people buy them as a spur of the moment pet for their already overly spoiled kid and then throw it away when the kid tires of caring for the poor thing.
If I ever have a Saturday free, I think I`ll drive up to Trails End by London and have a look around. Sounds like these same people make their rounds weekly and grab up cheap meat . I wonder what butcher shops they run? Remember, none of these animals have vet checks or health certificates. Have a look on line as to the miriade of diseases that birds and bunnies carry.
And I wonder, do I need some of those geese ? I`ve been thinking about it . Good 'watch dogs', ya` know.
The only place to wash hands is in the bathroom, way the other side of the building by the food area. Smelled good, wouldnt eat it.
Think about it. And take a crate with you if you go. or a leash . or a box. Anything.
later
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
dirty little secret
I`ve never been so tired in my life. Stress makes me that way. Its not the animals. Its not the fact that I got my car fixed on Saturday and now the brake light is on. Its not because my mother is wanting my time to do her yard and house work tomorrow. Or the fact that one of the Huskys has a vet appointment then too. Its not that my water heater is still out to lunch.
Its because I read today that Woodstock holds a small animal auction every week and is having a big one on the 19th of this month.(puppy season)I`m told this has been going on for years and I found out that a person who recently applied to foster for us , actually bought animals at this auction in years gone by . Guess who isn`t going to be a fostermom.!!! I made phone calls to almost everyone that my friend and I could think of to find out if this is legal. I found out that it may or may not be. I`m going to have to check it out myself this Friday night and get the real goods before I make a huge stink about it.
FACTS FIRST. Things like this go on in the States. Not here in Smalltown Ontario.
I`m almost afraid of what I might find. If there are animals sick or hurt or mistreated there, I`ll have to buy them and get them vetted. If I blow my cover, I wont be able to do any good to get the auctions stopped. Like I said, I`m tired. And I will be until I know that every animal at those auctions is healthy , well looked after and isnt there making a bag of money for someone.
But I have already spoken to someone that has known about this and hasn`t done anything because he doesn`t think anyone will listen to him or put a stop to it. I called the local humane society about the auction and they told me they wont go in there unless theres a complaint. They knew about the auctions. Kinda reminds me of the Yankee version of the humane society.
Why would anyone thats making money on the backs of animals complain?
I went higher up . When and if I have proof of any abuse to the animals, I have allies.
I have lived around here all my life and never heard of this. A friend in rescue lives around the corner from the thing and she didnt even know.
I wonder why, if this auction is on the up and up, it has never been touted more openly .
I found it on KIJIJI. Haven`t seen it in the paper or the shopper. No postings in the grocery store. Nothin`
I`ll fill you in as I go.
later , I`m too tired to write anymore
Its because I read today that Woodstock holds a small animal auction every week and is having a big one on the 19th of this month.(puppy season)I`m told this has been going on for years and I found out that a person who recently applied to foster for us , actually bought animals at this auction in years gone by . Guess who isn`t going to be a fostermom.!!! I made phone calls to almost everyone that my friend and I could think of to find out if this is legal. I found out that it may or may not be. I`m going to have to check it out myself this Friday night and get the real goods before I make a huge stink about it.
FACTS FIRST. Things like this go on in the States. Not here in Smalltown Ontario.
I`m almost afraid of what I might find. If there are animals sick or hurt or mistreated there, I`ll have to buy them and get them vetted. If I blow my cover, I wont be able to do any good to get the auctions stopped. Like I said, I`m tired. And I will be until I know that every animal at those auctions is healthy , well looked after and isnt there making a bag of money for someone.
But I have already spoken to someone that has known about this and hasn`t done anything because he doesn`t think anyone will listen to him or put a stop to it. I called the local humane society about the auction and they told me they wont go in there unless theres a complaint. They knew about the auctions. Kinda reminds me of the Yankee version of the humane society.
Why would anyone thats making money on the backs of animals complain?
I went higher up . When and if I have proof of any abuse to the animals, I have allies.
I have lived around here all my life and never heard of this. A friend in rescue lives around the corner from the thing and she didnt even know.
I wonder why, if this auction is on the up and up, it has never been touted more openly .
I found it on KIJIJI. Haven`t seen it in the paper or the shopper. No postings in the grocery store. Nothin`
I`ll fill you in as I go.
later , I`m too tired to write anymore
Friday, April 4, 2008
maybe its just me
I don`t like being told what to do. Ever. I like to be asked and then given the choice of whether I do it or not.
Thats how I feel about Spay/ Neuter.
My own animals are all sterilized for my reasons; to keep them healthier and to keep them home. In the case of my cats, Bob doesnt stink like an non-neutered cat and Jessica doesnt spend any nights screaming for a mate. Simple, practical reasons. But dont tell me I have to do it. I also have Kira, an American Pitbull Terrier that was a rescue and a long story to go with her ..By law, my government says that I have to have her spayed . She is and is also old enough to be legal.
And thats a second problem I have. Please dont tell me what animals I can own. But the government of Ontario does.
I am slowly having all my rights taken away. Where is the anger from the intelligent Ontario public.
When it comes to our rescued furfriends, we spay/neuter at 5-6 months for their own benefit . No one told us to. We want our rescued animals to stay healthy for many years . We also ask our adopters to spay/neuter any pups/kittens they adopt . Since they own that animal, they have the right not to .
Then there are the nay sayers that insist that since CARO takes in surrenders that we aren`t real rescue. I`m old and when I get too old to care for my fur kids , what do you suppose my family will do with them? Think about it. Old dogs and cats . Dead I would imagine. We take surrenders because they dont need to die .
I`m told that its good to vent . If thats so, why am I sitting here shaking , just thinking about the government and their laws.
I wonder how they are doing today with the new Animal Abuse laws. I sure pray it doesn`t get by.
More of my rights taken away .
And it wont help the animals at all. Nasty people will still abuse and mistreat animals . They don`t care about the law to begin with .
I`m so sick of the government having their face in my business.
later
Thats how I feel about Spay/ Neuter.
My own animals are all sterilized for my reasons; to keep them healthier and to keep them home. In the case of my cats, Bob doesnt stink like an non-neutered cat and Jessica doesnt spend any nights screaming for a mate. Simple, practical reasons. But dont tell me I have to do it. I also have Kira, an American Pitbull Terrier that was a rescue and a long story to go with her ..By law, my government says that I have to have her spayed . She is and is also old enough to be legal.
And thats a second problem I have. Please dont tell me what animals I can own. But the government of Ontario does.
I am slowly having all my rights taken away. Where is the anger from the intelligent Ontario public.
When it comes to our rescued furfriends, we spay/neuter at 5-6 months for their own benefit . No one told us to. We want our rescued animals to stay healthy for many years . We also ask our adopters to spay/neuter any pups/kittens they adopt . Since they own that animal, they have the right not to .
Then there are the nay sayers that insist that since CARO takes in surrenders that we aren`t real rescue. I`m old and when I get too old to care for my fur kids , what do you suppose my family will do with them? Think about it. Old dogs and cats . Dead I would imagine. We take surrenders because they dont need to die .
I`m told that its good to vent . If thats so, why am I sitting here shaking , just thinking about the government and their laws.
I wonder how they are doing today with the new Animal Abuse laws. I sure pray it doesn`t get by.
More of my rights taken away .
And it wont help the animals at all. Nasty people will still abuse and mistreat animals . They don`t care about the law to begin with .
I`m so sick of the government having their face in my business.
later
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Its official
I`ve been waiting and watching my snow patches disappear for days . And finally, my SnowDrops are blooming. For me, its a sign of spring, a time of rejuvenation, a time of rebirth and hope for the future. It all sounds so poetic doesn`t it? Well, can`t help how I feel these days.
Almost every phone call has been people wanting us to take in their pets. The reasons vary. Some are pretty lame and I`ve heard them before, like this one "I need to find a place for my 6 year old dog because my 5 year old son has allergies." It took that long to figure it out? I smile with my voice and ask the usual questions. And then I go pick the dog up. Why? Because its obvious that the dog will be thrown or tied outside for the rest of its life. This dog is no longer wanted by the family. If its let go, the pound will pick it up .
And then ....
Its a time for new beginnings and hope for the future for this dog. Life will get better for this dog.
I get calls from Cranberry and never hesitate to go for the dog or cat that needs us, regardless.
Yes, I`m too soft. Yes, we`ll get full . Yes, the vet bill will climb.
We will make room . We will call our rescue friends for help. We will beg for money.
I`m a Rescuer and thats what I do. 24/7/365
Almost every phone call has been people wanting us to take in their pets. The reasons vary. Some are pretty lame and I`ve heard them before, like this one "I need to find a place for my 6 year old dog because my 5 year old son has allergies." It took that long to figure it out? I smile with my voice and ask the usual questions. And then I go pick the dog up. Why? Because its obvious that the dog will be thrown or tied outside for the rest of its life. This dog is no longer wanted by the family. If its let go, the pound will pick it up .
And then ....
Its a time for new beginnings and hope for the future for this dog. Life will get better for this dog.
I get calls from Cranberry and never hesitate to go for the dog or cat that needs us, regardless.
Yes, I`m too soft. Yes, we`ll get full . Yes, the vet bill will climb.
We will make room . We will call our rescue friends for help. We will beg for money.
I`m a Rescuer and thats what I do. 24/7/365
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Love , Life and Lose
Today is a different kind of day for me. A friend is broken for something that wasnt her fault. A Rescue is rethinking their adoption policy. A family is without their pet.
Could it all have been avoided ??? In my opinion only, the answer is yes .
Rescues take in dogs that humans throw away. Rescues work hard to rehome these dogs( and cats) where they will be understood and loved forever. We have pups come in at 6-8 weeks that are already scarred by neglect and abuse and will never forget that treatment.
Sometimes , the match doesnt work , and the dog should and must be returned to the adopting rescue. There is no room for second guessing. A dogs life is at stake. And both the dog and the family will suffer.
However, if an adopter has all the information tools that are so readily available to them through any rescue group, foster home or the internet, the most serious of issues can be resolved before they get to the point of no return at all . That was the case yesterday. I dont blame anyone for the death of a good dog . I do, however question why there wasnt more communication and co-operation between both parties, OR why the family waited so long to do something about the dogs problem behaviour.
If there is an issue of spending the money to help the dog, I understand and so does every Vet we deal with and every rescue group. But these dogs are your family member and they will be for the next 10-15 years. If a person isnt ready with time and money to deal with problems, perhaps they shouldn`t adopt.
EVERY adopter must take responsibility for their new pets behaviour from the very first meeting. If they dont have the skills to keep the dog well behaved, socialized and free from illness, they should be willing to get help. They should contact a Vet immediately to see if the dog is ill if behaviour changes . Or they should call in a reputable behaviourist at once, if behaviour changes even a bit. Or they should take time to read. There are hundreds of articles on line that can help .Time and love doesnt "fix" a throw away.
Consistancy, re-direction of aggession,and the maintaining of Man/Dog heirarcy are needed at all times. Something as simple as crating , can calm a dog enough to work with it .
I truly dont understand whats so hard that humans dont "get it"
And people wonder why rescuers cry when their fosterbabies go to forever homes.
And why we check check check before even thinking of sending the babies out into a new world. And why we are so nosy afterwards.
And why every rescuer cries when a good dog dies.
So, my word for today is RESPONSIBILITY.
Just my opinion.
later
Could it all have been avoided ??? In my opinion only, the answer is yes .
Rescues take in dogs that humans throw away. Rescues work hard to rehome these dogs( and cats) where they will be understood and loved forever. We have pups come in at 6-8 weeks that are already scarred by neglect and abuse and will never forget that treatment.
Sometimes , the match doesnt work , and the dog should and must be returned to the adopting rescue. There is no room for second guessing. A dogs life is at stake. And both the dog and the family will suffer.
However, if an adopter has all the information tools that are so readily available to them through any rescue group, foster home or the internet, the most serious of issues can be resolved before they get to the point of no return at all . That was the case yesterday. I dont blame anyone for the death of a good dog . I do, however question why there wasnt more communication and co-operation between both parties, OR why the family waited so long to do something about the dogs problem behaviour.
If there is an issue of spending the money to help the dog, I understand and so does every Vet we deal with and every rescue group. But these dogs are your family member and they will be for the next 10-15 years. If a person isnt ready with time and money to deal with problems, perhaps they shouldn`t adopt.
EVERY adopter must take responsibility for their new pets behaviour from the very first meeting. If they dont have the skills to keep the dog well behaved, socialized and free from illness, they should be willing to get help. They should contact a Vet immediately to see if the dog is ill if behaviour changes . Or they should call in a reputable behaviourist at once, if behaviour changes even a bit. Or they should take time to read. There are hundreds of articles on line that can help .Time and love doesnt "fix" a throw away.
Consistancy, re-direction of aggession,and the maintaining of Man/Dog heirarcy are needed at all times. Something as simple as crating , can calm a dog enough to work with it .
I truly dont understand whats so hard that humans dont "get it"
And people wonder why rescuers cry when their fosterbabies go to forever homes.
And why we check check check before even thinking of sending the babies out into a new world. And why we are so nosy afterwards.
And why every rescuer cries when a good dog dies.
So, my word for today is RESPONSIBILITY.
Just my opinion.
later
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