We are developing a program to help shelters deal with the challenges of rehabilitating and rehoming Pitbulls. What extra measures do you think that shelters should take when adopting out Pitbulls as opposed to other breeds?
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Thanks so much!
2007-02-27 03:07:49 · 14 answers · asked by Daisy 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Thanks so much everyone for participating - I also own 2 rescued Pits and love them dearly. I have been a volunteer/trainer at a shelter in Pgh that takes in a LOT of Pits.
I agree they do not all need "rehab" but many come in b/c people never did any training with them, or trained them using outdated methods. We want them to learn some basic manners before they go home - and share that info with adopters.
Thanks again everyone!!!
2007-02-27 03:34:36 · update #1
Thank you for this.
I love pits.
All dogs deserve a chance.
2007-02-27 03:12:30 · answer #1 · answered by dark_reaction 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that's awesome. I'm a dog training instructor and get annoyed with all the close mindedness about the breed and all the wrong people who get this breed. It's wonderful that you're doing this. Now, if only it could become a law in America that people would have to fill out a form like this everywhere to adopt one. One thing I would add to it is a quiz on Pit Bulls. That way, you could see how much research they did on the breed to make sure they go in the right hands. I think anyone who's not okay with any of the stuff you asked or is not okay with taking the quiz should not get the dog. Thank you again for helping this poor breed out. I love all breeds, but I also am always rooting for the underdog.
2007-02-27 11:43:08 · answer #2 · answered by freedove06 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I answered your survey...I thought it was great...maybe it will keep animals away from people that don't need to own them. Here in Amarillo, Texas, pits made the headlines twice last week. Two got out and bite a child on her way home from school, the cops put 9 rounds into these dogs. The next day, the sheriff's dept. took 5 from an owner while he was at work and left a note. The note said they were abused and neglected...they were euthanized the same day...unknown to the owner until after the fact.He went on TV saying it was retaliation. Of course it was too late for the pit. I have owned my pit since he was three weeks old. He will be six in May. He is my best friend, and constant companion. Good Luck!
2007-02-27 11:24:11 · answer #3 · answered by deb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sincerely wish you the best of luck in your new business. The survey was pretty good. If you are to ask for references....how are you to authenticate them...you know to make sure the adopter isn't having his best buddy fill something out that is false. I love pit bulls, they were the types of dogs I had while I was growing up...great loyal and friendly animals...when treated and trained right!!
It takes a certain kind to save these animals...so many people buy these animals just for breeding and them dump them off once they have made a few bucks on them...so Thank You for helping the ones that you can....otherwise they are usually euthanized.
2007-02-27 17:30:44 · answer #4 · answered by yidlmama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I completed your survey. What an important thing you are doing! I added to my survey that I think asking a person's annual income and proof of that income is important. My husband and I adopted a cat not too long ago and no one ever once asked that question. I could not believe it. There are lots of people out there who love animals and that's great but owning an animal is a great financial responsibility. What is the point of all of these wonderful programs if pets get adopted out to people who can't afford to spay/neuter, train, etc.?
2007-02-27 11:22:41 · answer #5 · answered by Charles Dexter Ward 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It might help you to talk to the shelter director at Furry Friends Foundation in Chicago, IL. I believe her name is Catherine. www.furryfriendsfoundation.com
They take in mainly pits b/c so many other shelters won't. They have had a TON of successful pit adoptions, including my own!
And fyi, they don't all need to be rehabbed. The vast, vast majority of most pits are wonderful, sweet dogs.
2007-02-27 11:16:57 · answer #6 · answered by mcrevell80 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am an avid lover and owner of the breed and I think the survey is absolutely wonderful. Your main focus are is keeping the animals SAFE from harm as well as finding a suitable home!! Keep up the good work.
2007-02-27 11:23:46 · answer #7 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
kudos to you for helping animals!! pits are wonderful animals, very loving. the thing to be cautious about is to make sure that the people who are wanting to adopt are adopting the animal as a house pet and not to be used and abused in dog fights. some people have a tendency to chain these dogs too (makes them look tough) so just be sure you are adopting them out to responsible people. pits are not the problem...people are.
2007-02-27 12:01:31 · answer #8 · answered by rachel111 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I filled it in and I think it is really great that you are doing this for these breeds, they have enough bad publicity as it is. Its good that you can give them a second chance at life and lead them in the right direction to be loving companions to many people, free from unneccasary destruction.
2007-02-27 11:24:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard that they forbid pitbulls in like MO or Something? Well the sad part is when they take the pitbulls they put them asleep! *sad face*
2007-02-27 11:15:30 · answer #10 · answered by Jeanne J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋