Punching Bag Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Both of our previous dogs died from cancer so my wife wanted not to have one for a while but she gave in to my daughter's wishes and during a weekend in August we checked usual places. After visiting a rescue organization which got King(ston) from (he was a rescue dog due to instincts to just run but not being able to find his way home) we went to the county animal shelter. After looking at a few dogs including walking a few in yard she decided on a female shepard which was turned in by owner. I believe the dog was turned in for it has an accident with broken foot and either owner could not afford to have surgery or choose not to spend the money. The animal shelter had surgery on the dog including putting pins into paw to help bones heal. My daughter was strong enough to handle the dog (she is 26 but pretty inactive and not very strong) after not being able to handle another larger shepard. During the approval evaluation the evaluator notice she was still avoiding putting on full weight on paw and did further reading of file and discovered that the dog was being fostered while healing but the foster family temporarily returned dog to shelter while they were on vacation and dog was not supposed to be available for several weeks. We were told the dog would be rechecked by veterinarian (I wanted to be one in high school and even got acceptance into Cornell but could not afford to go there and discovered at UB that I did not have memory needed for professional biology) and when ready she (we) would have first opportunity to adopt. We gave our daughter opportunity to continue looking at other dogs but she said not and she is bonded to dog. Do not know if dog feels same way and may be a bit sad after being with foster family for a long time. This week we got call that the dog would be available Saturday. I hope this works out well. The circumstances of her injury makes me think she is a runner or even worse an escape artist like King who jumped 6 foot fences. I no longer can physically chase a dog even if he is just running as part of playing. I work Saturday so I probably cannot go with my family to pick up the dog. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 of course you are getting another dog!! congrats, let us know how the weekend goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Congratulations. There's nothing else in this world like a good dog. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 3 hours ago, Limeaid said: Both of our previous dogs died from cancer so my wife wanted not to have one for a while but she gave in to my daughter's wishes and during a weekend in August we checked usual places. After visiting a rescue organization which got King(ston) from (he was a rescue dog due to instincts to just run but not being able to find his way home) we went to the county animal shelter. After looking at a few dogs including walking a few in yard she decided on a female shepard which was turned in by owner. I believe the dog was turned in for it has an accident with broken foot and either owner could not afford to have surgery or choose not to spend the money. The animal shelter had surgery on the dog including putting pins into paw to help bones heal. My daughter was strong enough to handle the dog (she is 26 but pretty inactive and not very strong) after not being able to handle another larger shepard. During the approval evaluation the evaluator notice she was still avoiding putting on full weight on paw and did further reading of file and discovered that the dog was being fostered while healing but the foster family temporarily returned dog to shelter while they were on vacation and dog was not supposed to be available for several weeks. We were told the dog would be rechecked by veterinarian (I wanted to be one in high school and even got acceptance into Cornell but could not afford to go there and discovered at UB that I did not have memory needed for professional biology) and when ready she (we) would have first opportunity to adopt. We gave our daughter opportunity to continue looking at other dogs but she said not and she is bonded to dog. Do not know if dog feels same way and may be a bit sad after being with foster family for a long time. This week we got call that the dog would be available Saturday. I hope this works out well. The circumstances of her injury makes me think she is a runner or even worse an escape artist like King who jumped 6 foot fences. I no longer can physically chase a dog even if he is just running as part of playing. I work Saturday so I probably cannot go with my family to pick up the dog. Best wishes with your new dog! As a former rescue foster family, I would strongly recommend gentle obedience training with family and dog - clicker training or something similar. A couple sessions with a really good trainer who works with rescue dogs may be worth several series of classes with less experienced people. One of my harsh learning curves was taking in dogs who were perfectly well behaved with me, but in the new family would revert to all the complaints they were surrendered for. Our 3rd dog was a chronic run-away. A collar with your phone number embroidered on it and a microchip are great helps. We never were able to find her, kind strangers always found our number and called us. One time she asked a police officer for help getting home by approaching his cruiser and lying down by the front wheel. She was a great dog, she just had to have her spree every few months. Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keukasmallies Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 3 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: One time she asked a police officer for help getting home by approaching his cruiser and lying down by the front wheel. She was a great dog, she just had to have her spree every few months. Good luck! Reminds me of a girl I knew.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Best wishes with your new dog! As a former rescue foster family, I would strongly recommend gentle obedience training with family and dog - clicker training or something similar. A couple sessions with a really good trainer who works with rescue dogs may be worth several series of classes with less experienced people. One of my harsh learning curves was taking in dogs who were perfectly well behaved with me, but in the new family would revert to all the complaints they were surrendered for. Our 3rd dog was a chronic run-away. A collar with your phone number embroidered on it and a microchip are great helps. We never were able to find her, kind strangers always found our number and called us. One time she asked a police officer for help getting home by approaching his cruiser and lying down by the front wheel. She was a great dog, she just had to have her spree every few months. Good luck! The dog is already chipped and we usually get a dog tag with number on it. We have had a few neighbors call us in past but often until he got too old had to bail him out from jail and he always was very sad. The animal shelter is providing vouchers for 2 sessions with a professional trainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, Limeaid said: The dog is already chipped and we usually get a dog tag with number on it. We have had a few neighbors call us in past but often until he got too old had to bail him out from jail and he always was very sad. The animal shelter is providing vouchers for 2 sessions with a professional trainer. That’s great, I hope you get a good one! We got an embroidered collar after she ripped the dog tag off on one of her sprees. $10. Worth it. Hope you don’t need it because this new pup stays close to home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 hope this dog just immediately fits in with the family. we have been fostering dogs for a little over a year now, and when these pups find their furever homes, it is such a wonderful feeling! dogs are truly amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Enjoy. Dogs are a wonderful thing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Best wishes with your new dog! As a former rescue foster family, I would strongly recommend gentle obedience training with family and dog - clicker training or something similar. A couple sessions with a really good trainer who works with rescue dogs may be worth several series of classes with less experienced people. One of my harsh learning curves was taking in dogs who were perfectly well behaved with me, but in the new family would revert to all the complaints they were surrendered for. Our 3rd dog was a chronic run-away. A collar with your phone number embroidered on it and a microchip are great helps. We never were able to find her, kind strangers always found our number and called us. One time she asked a police officer for help getting home by approaching his cruiser and lying down by the front wheel. She was a great dog, she just had to have her spree every few months. Good luck! Yes, the phone info is very important. Lived in Houston, during hurricane Alicia. It was a Cat 5, in '83, and many houses lost their perimeter fences. I found 2 white Great Pyrenees in my un-fenced yard. They had numbers on their collars, and the owners were very happy to get them back. We are on Golden Retriever #6, over 45 years. The first 2 we had their whole lives. 3 thru 5 were "senior" rescues, so they were only with us 2-3 years each. When #5 died, we went back to the rescue people but were informed that they wouldn't let us have a "younger" dog because we don't have a fenced yard. So time passed, and I found our current dog, on the SPCA web site. He's a pure bred, and was "about a year old," in 2009. He was a runner too, and I think that's how he ended up with the SPCA. So now, 9 years later, he's slowed down quite a bit, as have I, but he's the best of the bunch, so far. Best of luck with your new dog! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Man’s best friend! The house seems empty if I come home and she’s just out at the groomers for a few hours. Have my son’s 12 week old puppy today plus my 9 year old Golden. All they want to do is rumble! Wild day! I’m the ringmaster at this circus. Best of luck with your new pal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 We tried fostering a dog for a while but the dog hated being alone and would howl for hours in early morning and that is when I go to sleep after working to 2 or 3 am. This one is supposed to be my daughter's pal and wife decided to get her one despite my misgivings about her being able to take care of him. She used to take Ivan for a walk and would get up to corner at end of block, time him to pole or tree and pull out gameboy and play until she decided to come home or one of us checked on her and she said she was just taking a break. First dog took over a couch by the front window, 2nd one loved sleeping in his crate and wondering what this dog will be like. My wife is already looking at reorganizing living room to make him his own space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Punching Bag Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 Zelda is at her new home. Rotten day weather wise here and I sat in car with her while mother and daughter went shopping for dog items. Zelda got really antsy in care so despite weather and bad foot I took her out of car and walked her at overhang of KMart store. She appears to be adjusting to her new home and I think for first time she had real bones to chew based on her reaction. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Mrs. Lew and I might get this pooch who has set up shop at my daughter's rented house. (No pets per landlord) We have 2 old cats and an old dog. I wanted to end the pet thing but the boss has other ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 18 hours ago, Limeaid said: Zelda is at her new home. Rotten day weather wise here and I sat in car with her while mother and daughter went shopping for dog items. Zelda got really antsy in care so despite weather and bad foot I took her out of car and walked her at overhang of KMart store. She appears to be adjusting to her new home and I think for first time she had real bones to chew based on her reaction. Beautiful shepherd!! I am glad that you are considering going to a trainer. A good trainer will do wonders for a dog. As you probably know, it will take about 4-6 weeks in a new home for the dog's true personality to appear. That is why the GSD rescue I volunteer for usually fosters at least a month or two. How long was this dog fostered? Best of luck with the new family member!! Please post lots of pictures!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 6 hours ago, LewPort71 said: Mrs. Lew and I might get this pooch who has set up shop at my daughter's rented house. (No pets per landlord) We have 2 old cats and an old dog. I wanted to end the pet thing but the boss has other ideas. Do it. After our friend Buddy past last year, we fostered a Springer Spaniel. Darn thing could jump as high as my shoulders. Too much energy for us. A family came from Michigan who adopted him. All is good as we are still in contact with them. Our next foster, Allie was our next foster. Black Lab/ Boxer. We adopted her. Separation issue but knows her commands and does them. Lover but a protector. We call her him (Buddy, had to break that habit). She experienced her first Bills game with me yelling. Got agitated. 3 qtr. we went for a walk. Pooped at OBD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 On 9/10/2018 at 3:26 PM, KRC said: Beautiful shepherd!! I am glad that you are considering going to a trainer. A good trainer will do wonders for a dog. As you probably know, it will take about 4-6 weeks in a new home for the dog's true personality to appear. That is why the GSD rescue I volunteer for usually fosters at least a month or two. How long was this dog fostered? Best of luck with the new family member!! Please post lots of pictures!! At least 6 weeks while she was recovering from surgery. We actually met the woman who fostered her at the shelter when we picked Zelda and she showed my daughter how to attach harness and how to walk her. I just tried to avoid having my bad foot stepped on something Zelda should sympathize with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 On 9/11/2018 at 6:28 PM, Limeaid said: At least 6 weeks while she was recovering from surgery. We actually met the woman who fostered her at the shelter when we picked Zelda and she showed my daughter how to attach harness and how to walk her. I just tried to avoid having my bad foot stepped on something Zelda should sympathize with. Beautiful dog! good luck with Zelda and may she bring your family much love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 She was quiet first few days (shock of new home) but now has developed a barking habit barking anytime she hears a strange noise. Today it got worse with her barking at my wife when she came in after work and then at me when I came downstairs to go to work. My wife said not to worry because she was wagging her tail but never saw a dog react like that to someone she knows (I was petting her earlier in day). My daughter's ride never came today so Zelda had a lot of bonding time with my daughter but on Friday Zelda will be home alone on house with me until I go to my physical therapy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I LOVE dogs, but yappy is an issue. With time you can deal with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 Issue will be when I go back to work full time and I am working to 3-4 am in morning and my daughter leaves between 8 and 9 am. We did dog sitting for a friend's dog and every day he was waking me up as soon as no one was around. It did not matter if he was inside or outside. Eventually we needed to get a muzzle for him to wear until I got up from sleep but that solution is good for no one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 10:36 PM, Limeaid said: Issue will be when I go back to work full time and I am working to 3-4 am in morning and my daughter leaves between 8 and 9 am. We did dog sitting for a friend's dog and every day he was waking me up as soon as no one was around. It did not matter if he was inside or outside. Eventually we needed to get a muzzle for him to wear until I got up from sleep but that solution is good for no one. Sounds as though it will be helpful for you guys to work with a trainer. Is the daughter willing to take dog for a good walk or run before leaving, and are you willing for the dog to be in the room where you're sleeping? Both usually helpful. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 On 9/5/2018 at 2:33 PM, Keukasmallies said: Reminds me of a girl I knew.... You knew a girl who laid in front of police cruisers to get a lift home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 3 hours ago, DC Tom said: You knew a girl who laid in front of police cruisers to get a lift home? Was she an idiot? ....or a genius? or, just a weirdo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keukasmallies Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 18 hours ago, DC Tom said: You knew a girl who laid in front of police cruisers to get a lift home? More like I knew/know a girl who would do anything to get what she wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanners Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 i disagree with rescue dogs, unless you do your research. I think this whole rescue dog thing is just perpetuating the problem. Spade and Neuter! Adopting them is just adding to the problem. Pay the money to a responsible breeder, or don't think you deserve a dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Kevi Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Sanners said: i disagree with rescue dogs, unless you do your research. I think this whole rescue dog thing is just perpetuating the problem. Spade and Neuter! Adopting them is just adding to the problem. Pay the money to a responsible breeder, or don't think you deserve a dog. What a terrible take this is. Not because I disagree but just because it's simply not true. If you "do your research", you would know that breeders are the ones perpetuating a problem and adopting solves a problem only solved otherwise by mass euthanasia. Also, adopting REQUIRES a spay or neuter. The line about using a breeder or you don't deserve one? Wow thats preposterous. Really, do some research. You don't have to tell us, or even admit it to anyone, but you would benefit from it. Edited September 16, 2018 by Shotgunner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanners Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 On 9/15/2018 at 10:59 PM, Shotgunner said: What a terrible take this is. Not because I disagree but just because it's simply not true. If you "do your research", you would know that breeders are the ones perpetuating a problem and adopting solves a problem only solved otherwise by mass euthanasia. Also, adopting REQUIRES a spay or neuter. The line about using a breeder or you don't deserve one? Wow thats preposterous. Really, do some research. You don't have to tell us, or even admit it to anyone, but you would benefit from it. I may not have explained myself well. What breeds are commonly at the shelter? Also, does anyone adopt dogs that are old or with needs? It is simply perpetuating breeding programs and their corresponding issues, when people are so proud to get a dog from a shelter. How many Pit Bulls do we need adopting? I am all for people taking on dogs that need help, like those that are dropped off due to a death of their providers or strays. All I ever see, is too many puppies and 80% are Pits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 On 9/14/2018 at 6:49 PM, Hapless Bills Fan said: Sounds as though it will be helpful for you guys to work with a trainer. Is the daughter willing to take dog for a good walk or run before leaving, and are you willing for the dog to be in the room where you're sleeping? Both usually helpful. Good luck! Trainer schedule was very busy and only time he had was from 3-5 PM on Sunday. My wife is terrible with directions and the time was terrible if I wanted to watch the game but family came first so went with wife to trainer. Beautiful facility. Effectively the top half of a very long barn with floor sort of like stadiums and lots of space and tools for training. I did not want to get involved since my daughter is the one who she should bind too. He ran her through a lot of exercises, told her to get a different type of leash than which shelter provided and gave her some useful references. My daughter does not run and I have expressed her issues in thread. She has special needs and getting her to do anything requiring work is a lot of effort which I cannot be doing when trying to sleep and I cannot walk with her with the dog like my wife does in evening. I have very bad sleeping issues which is my wife has put up night curtains blocking as much possible light as possible and no she cannot be in our bedroom for she would whine for attention defeating purpose as well as is a shedder despite daily brushing. She is doing okay outside but right now she does not have full access to yard and is leashed. She has already tangled her leash around and around a plant in side yard and was not smart enough to know how to reverse course to nuntaggle herself. She likes to bark at squirrels but cannot seem to tell difference between squirrels in our yard or on fence between our yards and neighbor and those in other yards. Our side yard is not really a yard but is a driveway going all the way side of house and into back because previous owner fixed cars as well as did a lot of other jobs. Our backyard has my wife's gardens, decks and lots of places she could get in trouble. My wife wants more covered space and I thought a metal carport but having trouble finding one which will fit. Virginia has been getting a lot of rain and frankly in my opinion a dog house is fine for short term but not on days it may be drizzling all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Sanners said: I may not have explained myself well. What breeds are commonly at the shelter? Also, does anyone adopt dogs that are old or with needs? It is simply perpetuating breeding programs and their corresponding issues, when people are so proud to get a dog from a shelter. How many Pit Bulls do we need adopting? I am all for people taking on dogs that need help, like those that are dropped off due to a death of their providers or strays. All I ever see, is too many puppies and 80% are Pits. I looked at volunteering at the Humane Society here. A guy on my college hoops board is a Board Member for a huge facility in Ohio. We both saw about the same thing.....north of 80% of dogs in shelters are Pits. I admit I don’t trust them, despite how sweet many are. It seems to be part owner, part how they were raised, and maybe part breeding. But for some reason, they take up most cages in the facility. Very sad, in many ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 My wife asked by a friend if she wanted a 8 or 9 month german shepherd! A friend of a friend's daughter bought her a dog for her birthday and then they discovered they cannot have pets and from experience shepherds are not an animal you can keep in an apartment for they are rarely quiet. I can see my wife thinking about it and if she had been asked before we got Zelda she probably would have said yes but fortunately she realizes that puppies (although I think 8 or 9 month is out of cute puppy stage) require a lot of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 What do You call a dog with no legs? Cigarette. He won't come when You call, but You can always take him out for a drag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Limeaid said: My wife asked by a friend if she wanted a 8 or 9 month german shepherd! A friend of a friend's daughter bought her a dog for her birthday and then they discovered they cannot have pets and from experience shepherds are not an animal you can keep in an apartment for they are rarely quiet. I can see my wife thinking about it and if she had been asked before we got Zelda she probably would have said yes but fortunately she realizes that puppies (although I think 8 or 9 month is out of cute puppy stage) require a lot of work. good thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Krentist Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 4 hours ago, Limeaid said: My wife asked by a friend if she wanted a 8 or 9 month german shepherd! A friend of a friend's daughter bought her a dog for her birthday and then they discovered they cannot have pets and from experience shepherds are not an animal you can keep in an apartment for they are rarely quiet. I can see my wife thinking about it and if she had been asked before we got Zelda she probably would have said yes but fortunately she realizes that puppies (although I think 8 or 9 month is out of cute puppy stage) require a lot of work. I hope the birthday gift was planned and not a surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 13 hours ago, Dr Krentist said: I hope the birthday gift was planned and not a surprise. No it wasn't. I feel sorry for the dog but right now we can barely handle our new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Limeaid said: No it wasn't. I feel sorry for the dog but right now we can barely handle our new one. One is enough at present it is foolish to give living creatures as surprise gifts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 6 hours ago, row_33 said: One is enough at present it is foolish to give living creatures as surprise gifts I certainly wouldn't and neither would any of my family members. I found it ironic she was offered a shepherd after we adopted one. Maybe the person asking thought they were like cats where an additional cat does not seem as much as an effort from what I have seen from cat owners who adopt additional ones very easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 15 hours ago, Limeaid said: I certainly wouldn't and neither would any of my family members. I found it ironic she was offered a shepherd after we adopted one. Maybe the person asking thought they were like cats where an additional cat does not seem as much as an effort from what I have seen from cat owners who adopt additional ones very easily. Somw kind of social effect dictates that when you announce you just got a cat or dog then people tell you about a dozen opportunities you just missed to get one. you never hear about these chances if you don’t say you got a new dog or cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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