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Anyone here ever adopt a dog?
- Thread starter Bobber
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We have a Lasa Apso/Shitsu mix that was a rescue. He was found running along the L.A. freeway....took a while to get him to trust us but he's my best friend now. I don't think I touched him the first 4-5 weeks. He's very timid and we suspect he got knocked around a lil bit. The sound of a coke can being jostled sends him off like a rocket.
I'm looking to adopt a mutt from a rescue. So it will be interesting.
Adopting a dog/cat in our area is harder than adopting a child. You will have to go through an extensive application process and provide references. I was told there are a lot of labs around here that test on animals, hence the tough process.
My parents have done this before, but in NY there isn't an extensive application process. With the exception of 2 dogs, we've always had mutts.
Adopting a dog/cat in our area is harder than adopting a child. You will have to go through an extensive application process and provide references. I was told there are a lot of labs around here that test on animals, hence the tough process.
My parents have done this before, but in NY there isn't an extensive application process. With the exception of 2 dogs, we've always had mutts.
I adopted my dog sissy from a rescue center. She's a mix doberman and pointer. I guess the main thing is to remember if they have been abused you need to get their trust. Sissy is a sweet dog, but she is very timid if you raise your voice. She is very protective of me and my yard, she doesn't like strangers. She has turned into one terrific dog. All she wants is someone to play ball with her. 
Bobber
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Sounds like everyone has had good experiences.
NYC - I put in my applictaion and they sure do ask a lot of questions. They said it could take up to 3 months for them to place a dog with me...that is if I get approved at all. I did not think it would be so difficult to adopt a needy dog.
NYC - I put in my applictaion and they sure do ask a lot of questions. They said it could take up to 3 months for them to place a dog with me...that is if I get approved at all. I did not think it would be so difficult to adopt a needy dog.
I was thinking about adopting a cat.
nycgirl said:
They make it tough to adopt so they don't have to do it all again several months down the road. A lot of people adopt dogs on a whim, then they realize they have a living animal that is depending on them. The lucky ones get turned back in, the other ones get thrown away like garbage.
big4life said:They make it tough to adopt so they don't have to do it all again several months down the road. A lot of people adopt dogs on a whim, then they realize they have a living animal that is depending on them. The lucky ones get turned back in, the other ones get thrown away like garbage.
I understand that. The process in our area is a lot harder because of the labs. I grew up around dogs my whole life, so that isn't an issue with me. Obviously, I really want a dog if I'm willing to transport one across state lines.
Dial_tone said:
dogs HATE HATE that sound i guess...where i got my boxer pup the place told us to get a coke can and fill it with bottle tops and change etc...and use it like a grenade when he acts up...just toss it in his direction he jets off right to his kennel.. so he knows up when the coke can is busted out
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how many boxers do u have no bobber? will this be your 3rd?
Yes, I have and while he's now with my father he is over 15 years old - and still managing.
My little kurt... http://www.swankie.com/kurt.jpg
I've also housed several homeless animals (including an unwanted boxer runt) until they found the right home. Unfortunately my lifestyle has changed so drastically changed I can only manage the inside kitty and the outside kitty.
DO IT!
It's a great feeling and just be patient.
My little kurt... http://www.swankie.com/kurt.jpg
I've also housed several homeless animals (including an unwanted boxer runt) until they found the right home. Unfortunately my lifestyle has changed so drastically changed I can only manage the inside kitty and the outside kitty.
DO IT!
It's a great feeling and just be patient.
javaguru
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Yes I have and we have been together since he was six months old; Here are some pics.....http://photos.yahoo.com/javaguru01
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Gambino
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what happened to your other boxer bobber?
That dog is friendly but maybe it was all the table scrapes I gave himJavaGuru said:
Bobber
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Tiger88 - She will be my second one. You are thinking of the puppy I bought my roommate last Christmas. I graduated and his owner moved to Japan so we are no longer living in the same house. The pup is with his sister untill he gets back in July.
Velvett - I couldn't imagine being a foster parent. I would get too attached to let them go.
NYC - Congrats! How long did it all take? I just submitted my application today and asked them to call me but I haven't heard from them.
Velvett - I couldn't imagine being a foster parent. I would get too attached to let them go.
NYC - Congrats! How long did it all take? I just submitted my application today and asked them to call me but I haven't heard from them.
Quadsweeps Sister
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I adopted a Greyhound from a rescue and my brother did at the same time. She was fresh off the track, tattoo'd ears, burnt out intestines and all. I had to read a little book about them and how they need to 'learn' about everything - glass, etc.
I might try to learn a bit about the dog your adopting. Be sure to ask lots of questions of the person who spent the most time around the dog. They can really tell you a lot.
Have fun!
I might try to learn a bit about the dog your adopting. Be sure to ask lots of questions of the person who spent the most time around the dog. They can really tell you a lot.
Have fun!
blut wump
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We've adopted six greyhounds/lurchers so far. Stage one is always to get them to relax and begin to see your home as their home and to get them to settle into the pecking order without any blood being spilt. They should be reasonably settled in about three days if things go well. It's a process which can take a couple of months, though, or years in some cases.
A couple of potential problem are the question of how much education they've had and how tolerant they are of strangers. We had one who didn't even know how to sit and my wife had a lot of fun clicker-training him. He still barks at anyone they encounter when walking, though, even after six years.
A couple of potential problem are the question of how much education they've had and how tolerant they are of strangers. We had one who didn't even know how to sit and my wife had a lot of fun clicker-training him. He still barks at anyone they encounter when walking, though, even after six years.
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