Really?

[SheepGirl]

I need to vent. I like to look at CL and Ebay, just to see all the different dogs and animals. It pisses me off to read, this is a good dog, doesn't bite, is potty trained, fixed, loves people, but we have to find them a home because we are having a kid. Really? Dogs are great for a kid to grow up with.

My mom told me that when I was born, they were looking for another dog, so they went to the shelter. Well the shelter wouldn't let us adopt any animals because my parents had a baby and a two year old. So they ended up going to this place called Potamac Pets (or something like that) and getting a puppy from them. Well that lil guy ended up living 16 1/3 years when I woke up to him having a seizure. We took him to the emergency vet to have him put down. From the time I woke up to the time he was put down was ~40 minutes. He never stopped seizing. This was the first Christmas I had without him (other than my first)

Personally I love my dogs. I couldn't give them up. If there were financial problems, then I would find a way to work something out. But simply because I had a kid? No. (Of course I'm not going to have kids anytime soon!) Actually my mom also told me that she had a dog named Mindy and if she dated anyone that Mindy didn't like she dumped them. Apparently the only guy Mindy liked was my dad.

 

[jodief100]

One of my friends who volunteers in Greyhound rescue with me says she is writing a book.

"He peed on baby Jesus and other bad excuses for giving up your dog"

Yes, she has heard the "he peed on baby Jesus" before. Apparently someone adopted a greyhound, right off the track, just neutered, never been in a house before right before Christmas. The dog walked up to the wooden creche' covered in pine boughs- and did what dogs are supposed to do on trees.

 

[Fluffy]

People can be so stupid about their pets... I worked at a vet for an internship. We had one lady come in with 5 healthy, well-behaved dogs from age 2-6 and euthanized them because she was moving and "no one else could give them as good of a home as me" Narcissist. Scariest part for me was that one of the techs said she would do the same thing if she couldn't keep her dogs (she was the only one willing to do the procedure on healthy animals). It's true that animals bond to their people and can get upset when rehomed but they do adjust and are better off alive with a new caring family than dead. Sheesh. At least try to find a good home people. Those poor dogs deserved better.

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

I need to vent. I like to look at CL and Ebay, just to see all the different dogs and animals. It pisses me off to read, this is a good dog, doesn't bite, is potty trained, fixed, loves people, but we have to find them a home because we are having a kid. Really? Dogs are great for a kid to grow up with.

My mom told me that when I was born, they were looking for another dog, so they went to the shelter. Well the shelter wouldn't let us adopt any animals because my parents had a baby and a two year old. So they ended up going to this place called Potamac Pets (or something like that) and getting a puppy from them. Well that lil guy ended up living 16 1/3 years when I woke up to him having a seizure. We took him to the emergency vet to have him put down. From the time I woke up to the time he was put down was ~40 minutes. He never stopped seizing. This was the first Christmas I had without him (other than my first)

Personally I love my dogs. I couldn't give them up. If there were financial problems, then I would find a way to work something out. But simply because I had a kid? No. (Of course I'm not going to have kids anytime soon!) Actually my mom also told me that she had a dog named Mindy and if she dated anyone that Mindy didn't like she dumped them. Apparently the only guy Mindy liked was my dad.

So sorry about your loss. I bet it was hard going through it without him. It is upsetting when there are even breeders who won't let a pup go to anyone with kids. I just don't understand, you are supposed to introduce all new things to an animal when they are young, so they know it's ok when they are older. That's cute that she only liked your dad. Thanks for sharing.

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

One of my friends who volunteers in Greyhound rescue with me says she is writing a book.

"He peed on baby Jesus and other bad excuses for giving up your dog"

Yes, she has heard the "he peed on baby Jesus" before. Apparently someone adopted a greyhound, right off the track, just neutered, never been in a house before right before Christmas. The dog walked up to the wooden creche' covered in pine boughs- and did what dogs are supposed to do on trees.

That would be a great book, and I love the name.

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

People can be so stupid about their pets... I worked at a vet for an internship. We had one lady come in with 5 healthy, well-behaved dogs from age 2-6 and euthanized them because she was moving and "no one else could give them as good of a home as me" Narcissist. Scariest part for me was that one of the techs said she would do the same thing if she couldn't keep her dogs (she was the only one willing to do the procedure on healthy animals). It's true that animals bond to their people and can get upset when rehomed but they do adjust and are better off alive with a new caring family than dead. Sheesh. At least try to find a good home people. Those poor dogs deserved better.

What the heck is wrong with people. Why would you think that is the best idea for an animal? Yeah, as far as I know here in Oregon, there has to be a reason for the dog to be put down. Like it bit a kid, it has cancer, but a healthy dog. NO. I guess people take thing's in their own hands and take their dog to the woods and shoot them. I think less people are able to do it, when they are the ones having to end their dogs life. I would try friends and family, and if my boys couldn't go there, then I would do a thorough check on the person that wants to adopt. Making them sign to have to give me the dog back. I can't think of any reason why I would have to do that though! Thanks for sharing your opinion.

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

Wow this was on CL as well. Why would you get an animal with the intentions to train it, and you don't know anything about it? Then turn around and use that as an excuse. Free 6 year old bay john mule to good home. He is between 14 and 15 hands and is green. I had intended to turn him into a pack mule, but realized I don't know enough about training a mule to make it work. I will even deliver for free if the distance is reasonable. The picutres aren't the best, but he is a good looking mule.

 

[ksalvagno]

We recently adopted a Shipperke mix from the local shelter. He's a little 14 pound guy who we found out is over 8 years old. The pound said he and 2 cats were found in their "drop box" (it is a kennel). They were there on the first of November so I'm assuming someone lost their home. He was already neutered and house trained. Has turned out to be a great dog. We have 5 dogs that are 5, 6, 8, 9 & 11 years old. We are starting to see some health problems and are getting them treated appropriately. No sending them to the dog pound. Who would keep me warm at night?

People should really think hard about their life before adding any type of pet. You really have to be honest about the time, energy and money you have for them. Do you really want to do the mundane things like clean out a litter box or clean up poop in the yard? Are you willing to pay someone to come over and care for your pets when you go on vacation? I know many people who I think should never own pets.

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

We recently adopted a Shipperke mix from the local shelter. He's a little 14 pound guy who we found out is over 8 years old. The pound said he and 2 cats were found in their "drop box" (it is a kennel). They were there on the first of November so I'm assuming someone lost their home. He was already neutered and house trained. Has turned out to be a great dog. We have 5 dogs that are 5, 6, 8, 9 & 11 years old. We are starting to see some health problems and are getting them treated appropriately. No sending them to the dog pound. Who would keep me warm at night?

People should really think hard about their life before adding any type of pet. You really have to be honest about the time, energy and money you have for them. Do you really want to do the mundane things like clean out a litter box or clean up poop in the yard? Are you willing to pay someone to come over and care for your pets when you go on vacation? I know many people who I think should never own pets.

All your dogs are so lucky to have you. I wish I could have that many dogs, but my DH helps me stick to the two that we have. So many people don't realize what all it takes to have a dog. Or I know that there are people out there that don't think you have to do a whole lot because they are animals. Thank you for sharing your story. I love getting to read about the GREAT people that have dogs. Sometimes it gets depressing reading all the ads on CL. There dogs are just money or a pain to them.

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

I need to vent. I like to look at CL and Ebay, just to see all the different dogs and animals. this is a good dog, doesn't bite, is potty trained, fixed, loves people, but we have to find them a home because we are having a kid. Really? Dogs are great for a kid to grow up with. You aren't even going to try? How would they like to be replaced? What is wrong with people? Do they not know because of them giving up on them, more than likely it will end up in the pound and be put to sleep? The other thing that just makes me boil, is when people look at their dogs/cats as money. Oh lets make a young dog, more then likely a pup itself, have litter after litter. Do you know where your poor pups will end up? They will be bounced around, and eventually end up in the pound. Sorry, one more. To the people that give up their dog because it's old. Way to go. You gave a dog a good home for 9 years, and now that he is old, you want a puppy. Well he ends up in the pound, and his last memories are of a concrete floor, a lot of noise, and then a cold table and a needle. More than likely you won't even think about that because all you want is a puppy. Oh how people make me so sick. Sorry for the rant, I just get so upset.

I understand how you feel and I wrote a article about that!