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Rescuing dog: Do's and dont's?
Posted on 6/29/15 at 7:26 am
Posted on 6/29/15 at 7:26 am
Been thinking hard about getting a dog. I've had dogs before, so I'm not worried about what's needed as far as time, training, and care. Wanted to rescue one from the humane society around 2 years old (don't want to deal with the puppy phase).
My question, for seasoned rescue owners, is what to look for and what are some red flags. Ive heard horror stories about rescuing a dog who eventually had a lot of major medical and other issues come out.
Thanks in advance
My question, for seasoned rescue owners, is what to look for and what are some red flags. Ive heard horror stories about rescuing a dog who eventually had a lot of major medical and other issues come out.
Thanks in advance
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Posted on 6/29/15 at 7:39 am to BabyTac
Don't get one with a hole in its but. Mine has a hole in his but and shite keeps coming out of it.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 7:41 am to BabyTac
Most rescues will let you spend as much time with the dogs that you want. We always pick out the ones we are interested in and see how they are. I have never had any come with any medical conditions, they usually check them out pretty well. If they are aware of a medical condition, they should you know.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 7:46 am to BabyTac
Dogs with pink pigment tend to have more skin problems & allergies. The larger breeds don't live as long & usually have more joint problems. Cropped ear dogs are prone to have ear mites. Mutts have hybrid vigger.
This post was edited on 6/29/15 at 7:48 am
Posted on 6/29/15 at 7:50 am to BabyTac
Small breeds will shite & piss all over your house. Don't use piss pads. You never want your dog to think its ok to shite/piss in the house.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 7:52 am to BabyTac
& from posting on the OT I assume you know that pits are more prone to being shot by cops.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 7:56 am to Voorhies7
Figure out a breed you want, find a local breed-specific rescue and foster first before you adopt.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 8:04 am to Voorhies7
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Cropped ear dogs are prone to have ear mites
I have always had more problems with ear mites out of dogs I have owned that have floppy ears.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 8:10 am to BabyTac
Also, make sure everyone in the family gets to know the dog. When we brought home my dad's dog, we found out the hard way he was probably abused by a woman. He freaked the frick out at her, and didn't trust her for almost 7 months.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 8:28 am to BabyTac
I've never had one that had medical issues from a humane society. They are usually pretty thorough.
My biggest advice would be to take everything they say with a grain of salt. They love the dogs, and really want to adopt them out, so they do tend to oversell the dog.
One dog I adopted was "leash trained" which I later figured they meant, she had seen a leash before.
My biggest advice would be to take everything they say with a grain of salt. They love the dogs, and really want to adopt them out, so they do tend to oversell the dog.
One dog I adopted was "leash trained" which I later figured they meant, she had seen a leash before.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 9:17 am to Sheep
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foster first before you adopt
Best advice. Not sure where you live, but there are many rescue groups that will allow the dog to live with you on a trial basis to determine if the pet is a good fit for your home. Some are breed specific, most are not. You can find these groups on the internet, facebook or word of mouth...
If you tell me where you live, I might know of groups in your area or can find one for you. These groups often don't have a brick and mortar location, but instead keep dogs fostered in people's homes. This arrangement allows them to have a good idea of what the dog is like in a home.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 9:42 am to BabyTac
As long as you go through a good shelter you should be fine as far as medical issues go. At least as fine as you can be with any dog. There are always risks.
There are other considerations, such as if it's still undergoing heart worm treatment. Depending on what the treatment is. Or if it's being treated for other things. Administering meds and dealing with the side effects, may be more than you want to sign up for. But they should be transparent about that.
I would absolutely foster first, if you can.
Shelter's want to find forever homes for dogs. They don't want them back. So they want to find the right fit for you and the dog.
There are other considerations, such as if it's still undergoing heart worm treatment. Depending on what the treatment is. Or if it's being treated for other things. Administering meds and dealing with the side effects, may be more than you want to sign up for. But they should be transparent about that.
I would absolutely foster first, if you can.
Shelter's want to find forever homes for dogs. They don't want them back. So they want to find the right fit for you and the dog.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 9:44 am to BabyTac
Get an English Bulldog.
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Posted on 6/29/15 at 9:45 am to BabyTac
"Rescuing" a dog is the most pretentious term ever.
You went to the pound and got a dog nobody wanted. Stop trying to church it up.
You went to the pound and got a dog nobody wanted. Stop trying to church it up.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 10:01 am to upgrayedd
Second chance rescue is a no kill organization is in many states. Google for your state and check it out.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 10:03 am to BabyTac
Most rescue and puppy mill does want a safe place. Create one for him or let him pick one out. Then get a pillow or cushion for him. Some will like a crate, some will like a closet.
Get some good dog food. Not the grocery store crap. They usually weren't fed well and their coats well, suck. SOmething with higher protein content. Wellness, Eukanuba, Royal Canin, and others are good.
If he is not house broken, you have some work to do. ;-)
Get some good dog food. Not the grocery store crap. They usually weren't fed well and their coats well, suck. SOmething with higher protein content. Wellness, Eukanuba, Royal Canin, and others are good.
If he is not house broken, you have some work to do. ;-)
Posted on 6/29/15 at 11:46 am to DannyB
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I have always had more problems with ear mites out of dogs I have owned that have floppy ears.
Your the exception to the rule then. Use ivermectin, just a few drops each ear, & it will make quick work of ear mites.
FYI. If given orally for heart worms there is a very slim chance it can be fatal. If the MDR1 or ABCB gene is present. If I remember correctly the Border Collie breed has the gene at a higher rate.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 12:04 pm to LSUmajek
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Get an English Bulldog. /thread
If you want slobber all over your house and to be woken up by its incessant snoring, go on ahead...
Posted on 6/29/15 at 12:31 pm to Voorhies7
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Small breeds will shite & piss all over your house
100% not true. All I have had is small breed shelter dogs.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 12:38 pm to BabyTac
That is a great thing to do. If you're in Austin you should adopt from Austin Pets Alive (APA).
Their place is on Cesar Chavez between Mopac and Downtown. The dogs there come with all updated shots, rabies vaccination, flea prevention, and a microchip.
I adopted a 4 year old pointer from APA and he is great (minus his anxiety issues).
Their place is on Cesar Chavez between Mopac and Downtown. The dogs there come with all updated shots, rabies vaccination, flea prevention, and a microchip.
I adopted a 4 year old pointer from APA and he is great (minus his anxiety issues).
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