thinking of studding out my yorkie

Myrtle77

pawsies wrote: »

Fair enough no one wants more unwanted dogs on this earth but why does it have to be post after post after post saying the same thing?

Bit unneccessary don't you think?

It's entirely necessary. I deal with the consequences day in and day out. I'm sorry if you are tired of hearing it, but I'm tired of dealing with it!

We clearly come from opposite ends of the spectrum on this issue, particularly when you're talking about wanting 'intact' dogs. I see this as the problem. You are entitled to your opinion, and to a degree I understand it, but what I see day after day means that I can never agree with it.

And the OP really wasn't talking about pedigree KC registered dogs here, let's face it.

gettingready

Person_one wrote: »

You're right, my two are miserable, they're just dying to go back to the big house with the huge garden where they were shut away for 12 hours a day and never walked.

So is my lot.... Zara is absolutely heartbroken to have to mix with up to 10 dogs at a time walking in the woods/swimming in lakes - she cries for a house with own garden where she can be left all day with a squeeky toy (as long as the fence is high enough of course)

The cats absolutely hate the communal garden and all the neighbours fussing over them when they sneak into theirs via various open windows nd crash on their beds like on their own. They told me they would much prefer own garden and ground floor so they can limit their world rather then live their lives as cats should....

little_miss_muppet_face

Myrtle77 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply gettingready. It does explain things though, and please don't take offence, but those aren't ideal conditions for a pet to be rehomed to. Although obviously it depends on the pet in question.

OMG, ,, Ive heard it all now.. Ideal conditions for a pet??? :rotfl: What ? a dog growing up in a working family home...someone call the cops hahaha ..Joking aside.. We are a working family, my dog is happy as can be.. even happier when we get home but certainly does fine on her own during the day... Like most dogs i suspect...I certainly think she is better off at home with us than in a shelter somewhere.

Croatoan

little_miss_muppet_face wrote: »

OMG, ,, Ive heard it all now.. Ideal conditions for a pet??? :rotfl: What ? a dog growing up in a working family home...someone call the cops hahaha ..Joking aside.. We are a working family, my dog is happy as can be.. even happier when we get home but certainly does fine on her own during the day... Like most dogs i suspect...I certainly think she is better off at home with us than in a shelter somewhere.

It is bit rich berating people for not choosing a rescue dog and then lumping in a good, what, 70% of the population as being unable to provide a good home because they go out to work or live in a flat. No wonder rescues are so full.

little_miss_muppet_face

Croatoan wrote: »

It is bit rich berating people for not choosing a rescue dog and then lumping in a good, what, 70% of the population as being unable to provide a good home because they go out to work or live in a flat. No wonder rescues are so full.

Who's berating people for not choosing a rescue dog.. Im not !! No where in my post did i berate anyone..
I am laughing at the part of 'Ideal conditions' for a pet, im thinking whats ideal conditions ?, owners who do not work and sit on there fat !!!!!! all day with happy dogs..??

gettingready

Owners who do not work are not in a [position to provide the care (financial side) that a dog needs.. something to keep in mind too - for the rescues that insist someone is at home.. with the dog....

Croatoan

little_miss_muppet_face wrote: »

Who's berating people for not choosing a rescue dog.. Im not !! No where in my post did i berate anyone..
I am laughing at the part of 'Ideal conditions' for a pet, im thinking whats ideal conditions ?, owners who do not work and sit on there fat !!!!!! all day with happy dogs..??

My post was clearly in support of your post. Read it again.

hayleyc_2

gettingready wrote: »

Owners who do not work are not in a [position to provide the care (financial side) that a dog needs.. something to keep in mind too - for the rescues that insist someone is at home.. with the dog....

I agree that there's no point homing to somebody without the finances, just because they're at home all day. However lots of rescues DO rehome to people who work, and who live in flats. It just depends on the dog. Obviously a puppy who needs 4 meals a day and house training would be no good, but an older less active dog could be fine.

I lived in a flat (ground floor with small garden) and worked full-time when I adopted my dog via a rescue. A lot of rescues (especially the smaller ones) are quite flexible as long as your home is right for the individual dog. Although I worked full time I made arrangements so the dog was never left for more than about 4hrs either by using a dog walker or popping home at lunch time. Unfortunately my dog passed away last year, but he had a very happy 7 years with us (he was about 4 when I got him). I think reputable breeders have their place, but I think obtaining dogs via gumtree or similar is asking for trouble. Yes, you may be lucky and it all works out fine. But, if it all goes wrong how many people on gumtree will take the animal back, or help with behavioural advice?

little_miss_muppet_face

Croatoan wrote: »

My post was clearly in support of your post. Read it again.

Sorry.. I apologise

paddypaws101

Myrtle77 wrote: »

You do have a point there. But the charities are also considering the fact that if they don't rehome correctly, the animal will ultimately end up back with them, and so they must start all over again.

Well, looking at the absolute crisis that most shelters are in, I think they are going to have to start to accept some compromise. TBH, I think even if the worst does happen and the cat is returned to the shelter a year down the line it has to have been better than it spending that whole year living in a cage, not to mention the expense that would have incurred.
How many of us are 100% ideal as animal owners? And yet we manage to provide happy and stable homes for our animals year after year.
Shelters rejected me for 1) working ( albeit almost part time hours)
2) Already having 4 other cats
3) living relatively close to a main road

( Myrtle, I do not mean this to sound like a rant against you in particular so please don't take offence )