Are Animal adoptions becoming too difficult?

[TSD]

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When I move into my house at the end of May, my first order of business is to adopt a dog.


I've been reading articles and blogs lately that rescues are becoming most disagreeable about adopting out their animals, with employees saying they wouldn't even qualify.


Are they looking to hard to find the "perfect" home, and passing up good homes?


thing I am concerned about is my house is technically a town house, despite being feestanding. So I dont have "much" of a yard to speak of, on the otherhand there is a 60 acre park right outside my soon to be front door.


I am just waiting for the "You dont have a yard go away"/

 

[the canadian dream]

**** that TSD you get yourself a god damn dog and you rescue it. I would have 8 dogs right now if I had a bigger place and wasn't irresponsible. I don't think yards are important. I assume there are dog parks or parks everywhere so all you need is a responsible owner who will walk a dog when needed. All depends on the breed or mix anyways.</p>


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What would you want?</p>


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if dog adoption agencies are getting tougher its due to those fucking annoying girls who made a trend out of using dogs as accessories then scrapping them when it lost its cool.</p>

 

[winos5]

I think if you go to the county animal control shelter you won't have any issues.   SPCTA, PETA or Humane Society may have more hoops to jump through.    Or just go to a private giver/seller.</p>


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Best dogs I've had have been county animal shelter rescues.</p>


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We will probably be getting another dog at some point soon.    People dump animals on our country road fairly regularly, so that will probably be how we "adopt" a new dog.</p>

 

[BlackHawkPaul]

All of our pets have been rescues.

Yes, there's a few extra hoops depending on where you adopt.

The main reason are that people suck and don't want to make a serious commitment when it comes to being a responsible pet owner.


This brings me to suggest the documentary film "One Nation Under Dog."  </p>

 

[MassHavoc]

Go to the park, find a dog... boom he's yours.</p>

 

[LordKOTL]

Considering some of the horror stories I've heard when it comes to adopting pets, I can understand any shelter being a bit reticent about adopting out to just about anyone.  After all, euthanasia is probably perferable to experimentation and abuse from the animal's point-of-view.</p>


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I can't say much about Westmont other than my aunt lives there, but I know the apartment complex I live is is VERY pet friendly.  I think the only breeds they restrict are ones that have the air of danger over them (pit bulls, rottweilers, etc.) or ones that need a shit-ton of space like Malamutes and the like.  Even larger breeds like reterivers, or similar-sized "mutt" dogs are regularly accepted.</p>


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Keep in mind, though, I live in granola-head central.  If you were out here I think they'd adopt out to you in a heartbeat.</p>


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I think in general you have to look at the breed or the specific animal's general disposition.  An older dog that is less active shouldn't have any problem with a townhouse and a small yard. </p>

 

[TSD]

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Considering some of the horror stories I've heard when it comes to adopting pets, I can understand any shelter being a bit reticent about adopting out to just about anyone.  After all, euthanasia is probably perferable to experimentation and abuse from the animal's point-of-view.</p>


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I can't say much about Westmont other than my aunt lives there, but I know the apartment complex I live is is VERY pet friendly.  I think the only breeds they restrict are ones that have the air of danger over them (pit bulls, rottweilers, etc.) or ones that need a shit-ton of space like Malamutes and the like.  Even larger breeds like reterivers, or similar-sized "mutt" dogs are regularly accepted.</p>


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Keep in mind, though, I live in granola-head central.  If you were out here I think they'd adopt out to you in a heartbeat.</p>


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I think in general you have to look at the breed or the specific animal's general disposition.  An older dog that is less active shouldn't have any problem with a townhouse and a small yard. </p>
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I have had puppies in apartments, and I work from home 90% of the time so having a young dog isn't an issue.  Like I said, there is a huge park literally 50 feet outside my front door.   There has only been like 5 years in my entire life I have lived without a dog.  Which is what bugs me, I've never gotten rid of a dog, nor would I and am an experienced dog owner.  I am just seeing stories of them turning people down who would be great dog owners, for some bullshit.  Such as "you dont have a big enough yard".</p>


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I totally understand weeding people out that you think are iffy.  But things like denying someone over something trivial, that really has nothing to do with their commitment to taking care of the dog.</p>

 

[KMChechASS69r]

I would so much rather people try to adopt animals through rescues and shelters such as the Humane Society and county shelters, than getting animals though potentially disreputible breeders and "puppy mills." Interestingly enough, there are tighter controls for county shelters and Humane Society shelters, than there is for private breeders.


Recent events with dog fighting rings may also be playing a role in adoption agencies getting tougher on allowing people to adopt. Once again, I think there are a few people that are causing issues for the rest of who follow the rules and are decent people. We have always adopted dogs from our local Humane Society and have had some great animals. We also live in an area where just acrossed the bridge is an economically challanged town and the Humane Society facility here is always full of pit mixes that have been "rescued" from local people of who are using the animals for illegal dog fighting, or they are just picked up roaming.


Mr. Douchiev, tear down that wall and go get yourself a rescue dog for your new home. Give it what any animal deserves, love and care and respect!

 

[BiscuitintheBasket]

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Go to the park, find a dog... boom he's yours.</p></blockquote>


He is not talking about chicks that look like dudes.

 

[Tater]

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He is not talking about chicks that look like dudes.</p>
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[BlackHawkPaul]

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I would so much rather people try to adopt animals through rescues and shelters such as the Humane Society and county shelters, than getting animals though potentially disreputible breeders and "puppy mills." Interestingly enough, there are tighter controls for county shelters and Humane Society shelters, than there is for private breeders.


Recent events with dog fighting rings may also be playing a role in adoption agencies getting tougher on allowing people to adopt. Once again, I think there are a few people that are causing issues for the rest of who follow the rules and are decent people. We have always adopted dogs from our local Humane Society and have had some great animals. We also live in an area where just acrossed the bridge is an economically challanged town and the Humane Society facility here is always full of pit mixes that have been "rescued" from local people of who are using the animals for illegal dog fighting, or they are just picked up roaming.


Mr. Douchiev, tear down that wall and go get yourself a rescue dog for your new home. Give it what any animal deserves, love and care and respect!</p>
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...and peanut butter on your sack.</p>

 

[jakobeast]

I have heard stories of adoption places turning down folks for more stupid reasons then no yard. One was "I am sorry, you have linoleum floors in your kitchen. We think the dog won't like that feeling on his paws". Really? And he like living in a cage right now in your kennel?</p>


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I got my dog through Save-A-Pet. My dog was a "lab mix". I think all dogs in there were lab mixes. Funny, she looks a lot like a pit bull, maybe a it smaller. They said they would like to adopt her to someone that has a yard. At the time we had  a townhouse with a small yard. We told them that and they were cool with it. They also said if we docked her ears or tail, they would repo the dog.</p>

 

[Tater]

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I have heard stories of adoption places turning down folks for more stupid reasons then no yard. One was "I am sorry, you have linoleum floors in your kitchen. We think the dog won't like that feeling on his paws". Really? And he like living in a cage right now in your kennel?</p>


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I got my dog through Save-A-Pet. My dog was a "lab mix". I think all dogs in there were lab mixes. Funny, she looks a lot like a pit bull, maybe a it smaller. They said they would like to adopt her to someone that has a yard. At the time we had  a townhouse with a small yard. We told them that and they were cool with it. They also said if we docked her ears or tail, they would repo the dog.</p>


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What does that mean?</p>
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[LordKOTL]

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I have heard stories of adoption places turning down folks for more stupid reasons then no yard. One was "I am sorry, you have linoleum floors in your kitchen. We think the dog won't like that feeling on his paws". Really? And he like living in a cage right now in your kennel?</p>


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I got my dog through Save-A-Pet. My dog was a "lab mix". I think all dogs in there were lab mixes. Funny, she looks a lot like a pit bull, maybe a it smaller. They said they would like to adopt her to someone that has a yard. At the time we had  a townhouse with a small yard. We told them that and they were cool with it. They also said if we docked her ears or tail, they would repo the dog.</p>
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I can understand that...I know plenty of shelters out here that will repo a cat if you declaw them, and the same if you dock a dog's ears and tail.  Hell, my solution is taking a meat cleaver to an owner's fingers and toes if they declaw, and Van Goghing their asses if they dock ears and tails.


Besdies, for those worried about furniture and whatnot, there are adoptable cats and dogs that are already "modified".</p>


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Still, it sounds to me, Douchiev, that a lot of those horror stories have to do with a specific fascist shelter worker as opposed to the shelter in general.  I wouldn't be surprised if you got "denied" at one shelter you'd be accepted at another. </p>

 

[winos5]

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I have heard stories of adoption places turning down folks for more stupid reasons then no yard. One was "I am sorry, you have linoleum floors in your kitchen. We think the dog won't like that feeling on his paws". Really? And he like living in a cage right now in your kennel?</p>


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I got my dog through Save-A-Pet. My dog was a "lab mix". I think all dogs in there were lab mixes. Funny, she looks a lot like a pit bull, maybe a it smaller. They said they would like to adopt her to someone that has a yard. At the time we had  a townhouse with a small yard. We told them that and they were cool with it. They also said if we docked her ears or tail, they would repo the dog.</p>


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What does that mean?</p>
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Schnauzer puppies don't come with stubby tails and pointed ears.   You take them and get the tails & ears trimmed when they are a few weeks old.    Same thing goes for many other typical breeds.</p>


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I wonder how these shelters/animal cruelty prevention grouips feel about the recent trend of cosmetic procedures for dogs (ie tattoos, piercings, tummy tucks, ect...) I've been seeing in the news the last few years?   I even saw one vet that was offering testicle implants for neutered dogs.</p>

 

[jakobeast]

I am not bitching about the docking. I totally get that. It was more the you cant have a dog because you have linoleum floors in your kitchen. </p>

 

[The Count Dante]

I think a certain amount of qualification for pet adoption is good.</p>


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Certainly they do not want to send out an animal that is simply going to be returned. I know in Chicago (downtown) they will call your building to ensure what is allowed pet-wise.</p>


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I also think this plays more to dogs than cats as dogs certainly much more care, attention, and proper habitat needs.</p>


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To the point of the "cosmetic" changes made to animals...</p>


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Declawing a cat is pure cruelty in my mind. It is not just a removal of claws, it is the equivalent of chopping off all your fingers at the first knuckle. A horrible procedure that robs the cat of its natural existence.</p>


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Others? I support spay and neuter. While it still could be seen as "elective", it is truly to control human ignorance and there is some arguments in that it helps the health of the animal.</p>


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Debarking dogs, cutting ears and tails, shooting dogs with Botox, etc., deplorable. Some breeds may need surgery to fix droppy skin around the eyes that is both health and cosmetic. Also with the nose jobs for smush breed dogs for their brachycephalis is fine with me as well.</p>

 

[KMChechASS69r]

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That's right, cuz choosy mother ******* choose Jif!

 

[Tater]

Who would want to adopt Jako anyways? He's not house-broken.</p>

 

[jakobeast]

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Who would want to adopt Jako anyways? He's not house-broken.</p>
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I am willing to learn</p>