I also lost my dog in Sept. he was a 13 year old Weimariner, and I'm not sure I can explain how much I still miss him. One night I was looking on a few FB groups dedicated to Weims and came across someone who had a 9 month old she had to rehome. It was somewhat a leap of faith as we are in Mass and he was in TN. I sent her a bank check and arranged for a transporter. He showed up and has been a joy ever since. Maybe not all adoptions work out as well as ours but maybe they do, I don't know. I'm sure there must be breed specific forums on FB for virtually all types.
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nybirdman
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QRTRHRS
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No need to explain your grief or an attachment to a particular dog or breed. Glad that it worked out for you but I do have to take issue with the "check" part. And, do not take this personally but no dog needing to be "rehomed" should come with a price tag other than an adoption fee. There are just way to many puppy mills operating.
Overall, my feeling is that dogs and cats should be by law spayed and neutered in every state with tax payer money to supplement as needed to get started. Those whom choose to breed need to pay a breeder's fee. Said breeder's fee should eventually go to pay for low cost clinics until if ever, there is no need.
There are just way to many animals being put down for no other reason than that they are not wanted. The no-kill shelters are stretched to the limits to care for animals. Change is needed and needed now.
1stDeuce
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Well, so far as I've seen, the places that have pitbull bans are big cities that tend to be fairly left leaning. Once you get away from those areas, there seems to be much less stigma about pit bulls being a "dangerous" breed, and they get adopted out more quickly.
That's all...
Stowe Boy
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I grew up on purebreds. As I got older, I just figured I was a purebred type of guy. Mutts and rescues were for other people.
Then in 2004, my then girlfriend, now wife, rescued a pit mix. I yelled at her. I chastised her. I did not speak to her for a while. I just could not fathom why she would get that type of dog. I would have given her money for a purebred.
Then I got to know that dog - Denise (the Menace). He was great. Best fetch dog ever. Best bird dog I ever had. He could flush them out and retrieve as well as my friend's purebred hunting dogs. I could teach him anything.
Fast forward to today. We are on our 7th, 8th and 9th rescued dogs. (The other 6 are in dog heaven.) Of the current three, Two are pit mixes one is a cane corso mix. And when we see the right one, we will rescue again...most likely another pit mix.
Our 9 dogs all have been great and each the best at something. Fetch. Hunting. Retrieving. Protective. With kids. Swimming. Dock diving. Companion.
All I am saying is don't rule anything out. Dogs are like people. Each different. Each unique. Find the one that suits you.
Best of luck with your search. We expect pictures.
Then in 2004, my then girlfriend, now wife, rescued a pit mix. I yelled at her. I chastised her. I did not speak to her for a while. I just could not fathom why she would get that type of dog. I would have given her money for a purebred.
Then I got to know that dog - Denise (the Menace). He was great. Best fetch dog ever. Best bird dog I ever had. He could flush them out and retrieve as well as my friend's purebred hunting dogs. I could teach him anything.
Fast forward to today. We are on our 7th, 8th and 9th rescued dogs. (The other 6 are in dog heaven.) Of the current three, Two are pit mixes one is a cane corso mix. And when we see the right one, we will rescue again...most likely another pit mix.
Our 9 dogs all have been great and each the best at something. Fetch. Hunting. Retrieving. Protective. With kids. Swimming. Dock diving. Companion.
All I am saying is don't rule anything out. Dogs are like people. Each different. Each unique. Find the one that suits you.
Best of luck with your search. We expect pictures.
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orezok
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GREAT NEWS... We adopted a 9 year old Golden/Lab mix from a "kill" shelter in LA. I knew the minute I saw her that she was the one. She "talked" to my heart immediately. I think that I got the best of both breeds.
She came with a bad case of kennel cough and has started on antibiotics this morning.
We have a vet visit scheduled for next week to have her checked out.
She came with a bad case of kennel cough and has started on antibiotics this morning.
We have a vet visit scheduled for next week to have her checked out.
dickfoster
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Good for you and more importantly good for the dog.
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For those who are still looking for a good rescue dog, it may sound strange, but you might want to check with your local Probation and/or Parole Office or Department of Corrections. Missouri like some other states have a program called "Pups for Parole" where rescue animals are trained by inmates or those on community supervision under department personnel. My son got a great predominantly German Shepard from Southeast Correctional Center and continued its training locally and is now a service dog he uses at work. He also works with the "Pups for Parole" program at his office.
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PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, adopt a retired greyhound. They are great pets and make excellent house dogs. I adopted one who was 1 1/2 years old after I lost my last dog and instantly fell in love with him. They are very docile (if you don't have a cat), friendly, learn easy, and never growl or bite.
There are far too many of them being retired from the racetrack and unless they are adopted they meet a cruel fate. Adopt, don't buy a dog from a puppy mill because this just causes more great dogs to lose their lives.
My greyhound was trained not to chase my cats or chickens just by yelling at him twice, He now won't go near them. He loves to race! My golf cart goes 22 miles an hour as I drive my 1/4 mile driveway to my barn and he races me every time, stopping and coming back to meet me when he gets too far ahead. An average dog can run 25 miles an hour but the greyhound runs 45 mph. He is a thrill to watch when he hits top speed running down the driveway.
Their short hair makes them easy to care for and they will lie still and sleep for hours so you don't even realize they are there.
SAVE A LIFE; ADOPT A GREYHOUND!
There are far too many of them being retired from the racetrack and unless they are adopted they meet a cruel fate. Adopt, don't buy a dog from a puppy mill because this just causes more great dogs to lose their lives.
My greyhound was trained not to chase my cats or chickens just by yelling at him twice, He now won't go near them. He loves to race! My golf cart goes 22 miles an hour as I drive my 1/4 mile driveway to my barn and he races me every time, stopping and coming back to meet me when he gets too far ahead. An average dog can run 25 miles an hour but the greyhound runs 45 mph. He is a thrill to watch when he hits top speed running down the driveway.
Their short hair makes them easy to care for and they will lie still and sleep for hours so you don't even realize they are there.
SAVE A LIFE; ADOPT A GREYHOUND!