rescue dogs?

Question

i am always reading how you shouldget dogs from reascue centers and not from breeders but i live in a seven bed house with long dive way and large front and back garden and was refused a dog because i had a seven year old son

i was willing to take any dog and give it a home

my son is very well behaved

Answer 1

I have rescued and adopted many dog's out over the year's and am very careful who I adopt what dog out to. A small child in the family is alway's one of the biggest factors in my decision to adopt or not. I insist the child or children are present at the interview and watch the interaction very carefully. I keep a rescued animal for at least a month on my property and know what they can deal with and if they are healthy or not and what emotional condition they are in. These dog's are often abused and need a lot of love and work to help them overcome their problem's. I am forced to turn a lot of people away. My rules are unbendable and at first sight seem harsh, but after a person has done what I do out of love and respect for the dog's they know what's best for all concerned. I hope you understand a little better what is going on with the rescue person. We get satisfaction in knowing we are hopefully making a better life for the dog and the family they go to. Good luck in finding the right pup for your family.

Answer 2

We took in a rescue puppy this past summer and we have a 3 and 5 yr old. We had no problems taking him in (and he was going to be a big boy too), but after having him about a month, he decided to exhibit dominance over our young children. At that time, we realized, tho he was pretty much a sweet dog, that he would be better suited in a home with older children. We sent him back to his foster mom and he has since been listed with the restrictions of no children under the age of 10 (they should be old enuf to participate in his training so he will learn they are the dominant over him).

So some rescue groups know that a particular dog won't do well in a family with young children, like in our case. Sometimes, it's because the dog might be too small as well and there's the chance young children might accidentally hurt the dog.

If the rescue you were working with simply won't adopt out to your family due to your young children, then consider looking for another. That may be how that rescue works, but not all of them are all that way. A Humane Society is another good place to look.

Answer 3

I work with a rescue that handles Dobermans.
We will not place dogs in a home that does not have a fenced yard and never with chldren under 5 years old.
Some of our dogs are not well suited to any children under about 12. Some rescues do not like to put dogs with children because they have had badthings happen with kids and dogs.
It depends on the breed of dog. I would not put a large assertive dominant breed of dog with a child.
They do have reasons for what they do. I have had to take som many dogs back becasue they did not work out in the home. The person wanted a doberman beacuse they are so beautiful and had no clue about how much time and exercise they need. Or how tought they can be. It is hard on the dog and hard on the family. we try not to have it happen to often.
Try another rescue and see what dogs they recommed to you.
Good luck.

Answer 4

Some rescue places have rigid rules that they are not willing to relax, for the sake of the dog and the new family, because the last thing on earth they need is for the dog to be brought back to them again. I had the same problem when trying to get cats, in the end I went to a reputable breeder and got 2 cats from her, because she was happy for me to keep them as house cats, where as the shelters wanted me to have a garden (despite having more than enough room inside for about 6 cats!) Perhaps they were worried because your son is still young? Did you ask them exactly what they had a problem with?

Answer 5

everyones suggestion approximately fostering is a huge thank you to start! and exceedingly, in case you seem into any breed rescue group (connect communities and join to the ASPCA), you will get e mails on a standard basis approximately canines wanting foster residences. a good many will shelter the photos and the spay/neuter PLUS donate a small quantity of money to assist shelter the canines. i'm beginning my own shelter right here in TN and that i contacted the TN Humane Society. the director sent me the hyperlinks for the applications and for a a hundred.00 app fee, i'm arranged. she additionally suggested it truly is much less annoying to artwork decrease than the umbrella of an already common shelter. i'm registering as a shelter so i can legally have people pass by using an adoption technique which incorporates a settlement. I certainly have 11 canines right here now. 6 are "mine". something are dumped canines or surrenders. be arranged to get the photos finished ASAP so ailments are not getting surpassed around. the final 3 surrenders have been 320.00 for all first photos and flea/tick dips on the vets. paid for out of my pocket. I certainly have approximately 3 acres and new kennels arriving the different week. enable me comprehend if there is something i can do. the place are you?

Answer 6

There are some rescue centers that are like that...not all are. Try a breed specific rescue group. We adopted 2 retired Greyhounds (one at a time) and they are the best dogs ever. We did have to wait until our youngest was taller than the first dog we adopted, because Greyhounds have more of a "pack" mentality. Greys are easier because usually they have not been abused and most groups "foster" the dogs before they adopt them out. The best way to find breed specific rescue groups in on the web. Hang in there, you'll find a great dog and you'll be glad you did!

Answer 7

Most dogs that wind up in shelters are abused, lack social skills, used in dog fights,etc,etc. Due to these problems and many others shelters will feel that some of their dogs will not be suitable in homes with children. Majority of shelters also require that the dogs have a completely fenced in area. If your local shelter won't let you adopt for what ever reason ( and you do have the right to ask why you were denied) you can go to this site and see the dogs that are available for adoption in your area.
bestfriends.org
They have so many dogs there in need of good homes. They can answer any questions you may have, and they also provide an awesome support group for pet owners. Hope this helps.

Answer 8

Some of them are like that. I know someone who writes dog care articles and works out of the home. She was turned down because she wasn't home 24/7.

There are some that are more reasonable, but some would rather euthanize than adopt out.

Keep looking, try breed specific rescue, they are often more reasonable than shelter people.

Answer 9

some rescue centers in the uk arent willing to rehome a dog to people with young children as they cant be sure of the dogs background and cant gaurantee that they will be ok with kids

Answer 10

It depends on the dog that you wish to have, did you pick out a dog that you wanted to adopt? Because they have some dogs that aren't suitable to certain environment, the might mentioned that they aren't suitable with children or cats.

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