i woud like to know if they are any organization, that hepl us whit those problems, and help us to have a dog ?
2006-09-01 06:04:28 · 20 answers · asked by F B 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
i think that is terrable i am so sorry y cant you you have the same rights a dog is a mans best friend i have a little girl who is severly disabled and i know she would look after a dog better than i could and im sure you could to buy one private through a paper also put a letter of complaint in to battersea dogs home as they r treating you like rubbish
2006-09-02 06:01:26 · answer #1 · answered by melody3470 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For the benefit of some other posters - this is NOT discrimination.
The re-homing facility has the DOGS welfare in mind. It for instance you are unable to exercise it adequately, or ensure that it will in a home suitable for the breed they will not give you the animal. Many charitable (animal) agencies operate on the same principle. They would rather see the animal re-homed in the best possible environment for ITS benefit - not the keeper / owner.
These places will require the dog to be walked at least once a day for at least half an hour, to be allowed outside when it requires to 'deficate & urinate'.
Don't take it badly, they really DO want to find good homes for the dogs - and I'm sure you would love & care for it very well - but sometimes a potential owner, ablebodied or disabled fails to meet their criteria.
If you are determined to re-home a dog, try some local 'rescue' groups. They may help you in your quest to find a suitable breed for your particular needs.
2006-09-01 06:33:02 · answer #2 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe Battersea does not provide dogs to people with your kind of disability. You have to find an agency that deals with your handicap and see if a dog would even help you in any way. You are talking about a service dog and they take thousands of dollars to train and cannot be given to people who don't need them or won't be helped by them.
2006-09-01 06:12:23 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That IS discrimination, but I wonder about their concerns. Do you have problems getting around? Is there someone there to help care for the dog were you to get one? All of these things must be taken into consideration. I know it sounds harsh, but they won't adopt a dog out to someone if they don't think the dog could be cared for properly. Hell, I can't even adopt because we don't have a fenced yard! So many restrictions....but they mean well.
If you're really serious, you may want to contact a lawyer about the legality of them denying you. Or just try a different shelter. Have you checked your local animal control? They usually don't have as many restrictions.
Good luck!
2006-09-01 06:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is understandable that maybe the dog you wanted needed more care than you were able to provide. However; Im sure there is a dog out there that is perfect for you. We try to match people with the dog. We keep all of our fosters in our homes so we know what type of environment they need.
If your rescues will not work with you go to your local kill shelter and rescue yourself. Make sure you have a list of what you can do for a dog and what you need in a dog.
2006-09-01 06:30:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try somewhere else perhaps? There are plenty of places you can get dogs from, but consider a cat instead - they look after themselves a lot more, all you have to do is feed them and maybe clean out the litter tray if you have one.
2006-09-01 06:11:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also disabled but clearly not a badly as you as I can use the spell checker. I may be due to your level of disability or it may be they think you are not a suitable person or it may be they think your living accommodation it not suitable. I certainly got a dog from them some years ago so it is not just because you are disabled. It is not however discrimination as it is their duty to look after the animal's interests not yours and that is what their decision is based on
2006-09-01 06:12:53 · answer #7 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
dogs for the disabled. if you are in a wheel chair or need an assistance dog, they are the ones to call. If you relly need one they will get one, but they spend about £5000 training each dog, so you HAVE to need it. if you dont you'd be better off going to a different shelter and not saying your disabled
2006-09-02 05:07:47 · answer #8 · answered by wolfstorm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the UK, there is Canine Partners who specialise in homing specially trained dogs with disabled people. They are amazing. I'm not sure of the criteria for getting one but it's worth looking into. If not, contact the RSPCA and ask them about it. Or your local vets.
2006-09-01 06:12:27 · answer #9 · answered by helen p 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Put in your own zip code, click on any picture of a dog, and you will get more pictures and contact information.. these are wonderful, deserving dogs, that are a real bargain! > http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi
Edit: I just learned that you are in the UK..Here is a map of UK dog rescue organizations> http://www.dogpages.org.uk/
Best of luck to you and yours
2006-09-01 06:21:50 · answer #10 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋