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alysmom
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Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

I'm new and don't know the rules.

I have a 10 year old beagle that I can no longer keep. i am looking for a good family to adopt and I am desperate. She has all her shots is purebred, spayed, housebroken and very active, healthy and friendly. Please help! My husband wants to bring her to the pound but I don't want to do that, she is a really great dog and loves to cuddle.

Posted 4/23/07 4:48 PM
 
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

uh oh........

Posted 4/23/07 5:06 PM
 

MsMBV
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

Please do not bring your dog to the pound. All of the municiple shelters or "pounds" are kill shelters.Chat Icon

Posted 4/23/07 5:10 PM
 

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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

Posted by azoodie

uh oh........



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Posted 4/23/07 5:24 PM
 

reggie
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

Posted by MsMBV

Please do not bring your dog to the pound. All of the municiple shelters or "pounds" are kill shelters.Chat Icon




IF you bring your beagle to a pound, he will be pts in a matter of minutes(he is a senior dog and they go before you can say "two thumbs up with a twist and a kiss".

Posted 4/23/07 5:26 PM
 

karacg
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

Oh my please please do whatever you have to but NO POUND!!

I will ask around....Chat Icon

Posted 4/23/07 6:12 PM
 

lucyloo
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

Why can't you keep him?

Posted 4/23/07 8:12 PM
 

Jesaroo
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

how long have you had him??? i hope not all 10 years if youre wanting to all of a sudden get rid of him.

is there a reason?

if you need to truly get rid of him please do not go to the pound. even if it means putting an ad up on craigslist. just not the pound.

also, any pics??

Posted 4/24/07 9:47 AM
 

Shanti
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

Please, please, please do not bring your dog to the pound. Have you considered a rescue?

Here is some info:
Beagle rescue

Posted 4/24/07 10:46 AM
 

alysmom
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

I have contacted them and they said they can't take any more dogs.

Posted 4/24/07 12:47 PM
 

alysmom
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

I have had her 4 years. It was not a sudden decision to give her away. It was a long time coming.
She needs a new home because she needs more attention than we can give her. We have a baby in the house now and with working full time there is not much time for her. She gets into everything looking for attention and ruins everything you leave around (which I will disclose to anyone that may want to adopt her). She is just looking for attention and I think would stop these behaviors if she had people around more but I am at my wits end with her. She is not a bad dog though. She loves people and loved to cuddle.
If you know anyone please contact me. I'm not a horrible person I love animals and would never open the door to let her go or anything like that. But dh is much less patient with her than I am am and is getting more frustrated with her everyday.

Posted 4/24/07 12:55 PM
 

lmnscc
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

Look, you may be doing this for 'the right reason' in your mind, but when you get an animal, it is for the life of that animal, not just when something (someone in this case) comes along and trumpts your attention. Tons of people have been in your shoes (new Mom, works full time), but they don't think to get rid of their animal. I'm not saying you are a bad person, but you are about to make a bad decision.
How can you after having this dog, who I'm sure gave you unconditional love right from moment one, give her away after 4 years?????? How is she seriously not a huge part of your heart? That's just crazy. Of course the dog will get into things if you aren't giving her attention. I'm sure you could make it work. It angers me to no end when people just get rid of their dog because it gets a bit hectic.

Message edited 4/24/2007 1:55:16 PM.

Posted 4/24/07 1:54 PM
 

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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

This is so sadChat Icon

Posted 4/24/07 1:55 PM
 

KGools
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

Good luck to you. I hope you're able to find her a wonderful and loving home.

Posted 4/24/07 1:57 PM
 

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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

The dog does deserve the love and attention that you arent giving him. You can try posting ads, and spreading the word. But please do not take your dog to the pound. That would be a horribe horrible thing to do.

I wish the dog good luck.

Posted 4/24/07 1:59 PM
 

july06bride
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

If it is an attention thing, can you hire a dog walker/dog sitter to come take the dog out every day and play with her?

Have you thought about enrolling her in doggie daycare? Maybe a few days a week? it might be expensive, but that comes with owning a dog...they are a huge responsibility.

I will keep my ears open for anyone looking for a dog, but please don't bring her to the pound and please consider other options before you give her up...

Posted 4/24/07 2:13 PM
 

alysmom
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

Posted by lmnscc

Look, you may be doing this for 'the right reason' in your mind, but when you get an animal, it is for the life of that animal, not just when something (someone in this case) comes along and trumpts your attention. Tons of people have been in your shoes (new Mom, works full time), but they don't think to get rid of their animal. I'm not saying you are a bad person, but you are about to make a bad decision.
How can you after having this dog, who I'm sure gave you unconditional love right from moment one, give her away after 4 years?????? How is she seriously not a huge part of your heart? That's just crazy. Of course the dog will get into things if you aren't giving her attention. I'm sure you could make it work. It angers me to no end when people just get rid of their dog because it gets a bit hectic.





Well, I can say my child is more important that my dog. She is not a person, she is a dog. If you don't have a child maybe you don't understand that. And when she is trying to rip the socks off my baby's feet (trying to play) it makes me upset. I have been trying my best to find a good home for her for a long time now. Do you think it is fair to her? To be alone all the time up to 11 hours a day then when we are home it's all about bathing and feeding the baby? That is not fair to the dog either which is why she would be better with another family also. I did not come here to be judged but instead to find a home for my dog.

Posted 4/24/07 2:49 PM
 

MsMBV
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

Please understand that although you are trying to do the "right thing" there is a huge community of animal rescue & anti-abuse participants who frequent this site & particularly this board. Although you are absolutely right in that your child is a priority, we, as a community, are faced every day with seeing good dogs get put to sleep every day unnecessarily because Life at home changed & the dog was no longer a welcomed part of the family. Also, many of us do not see our pets as "just a dog" - even if we have children or not.

For the problems you mentioned there are solutions out there. Behaviours are bound to change when a new baby is introduced, however they do take patience and time, and sometimes additional money and professional training. In retrospect I am sure you would have loved to have known about some things that can help the dog acclimatize to a new baby coming home, but now that your child is home there are still things you can do to include your pup in your growing family. Since it seems like there is no room left for patience with your pet, I truly hope you can find a home for your dog where maybe a little more time & effort will be spent. Please try to do some research & see if there is not a no-kill shelter or organization that can help you. I hate to be blunt, but if you go to a municiple/kill shelter, your dog will be at the top of a Put-to-sleep list given its age, and especially if you let the shelter know that the dog has recently be destructive or aggressive toward your infant.

Judgements are not made out of hate, but rather in an effort to educate and help your pup.

Good Luck.

Posted 4/24/07 3:39 PM
 

karacg
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

Posted by MsMBV

Judgements are not made out of hate, but rather in an effort to educate and help your pup.



So true.

We are expecting a baby the end of May. I have a puppy who has been doted on since we got him in December. I have a private trainer coming in to work with him now, so that when the baby comes I will not have to be worried about Scout being disobedient. Also the trainer will comeback after the baby is born to help them both aclimate.

I recommend trying a trainer before getting rid of your dog -- old dogs CAN learn new tricks!!

www.muttmanners.com

But, if you really just don't want the pup anymore, please wait until you find a loving home for him. Chat Icon

Posted 4/24/07 3:52 PM
 

alysmom
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

Posted by MsMBV

Please understand that although you are trying to do the "right thing" there is a huge community of animal rescue & anti-abuse participants who frequent this site & particularly this board. Although you are absolutely right in that your child is a priority, we, as a community, are faced every day with seeing good dogs get put to sleep every day unnecessarily because Life at home changed & the dog was no longer a welcomed part of the family. Also, many of us do not see our pets as "just a dog" - even if we have children or not.

For the problems you mentioned there are solutions out there. Behaviours are bound to change when a new baby is introduced, however they do take patience and time, and sometimes additional money and professional training. In retrospect I am sure you would have loved to have known about some things that can help the dog acclimatize to a new baby coming home, but now that your child is home there are still things you can do to include your pup in your growing family. Since it seems like there is no room left for patience with your pet, I truly hope you can find a home for your dog where maybe a little more time & effort will be spent. Please try to do some research & see if there is not a no-kill shelter or organization that can help you. I hate to be blunt, but if you go to a municiple/kill shelter, your dog will be at the top of a Put-to-sleep list given its age, and especially if you let the shelter know that the dog has recently be destructive or aggressive toward your infant.

Judgements are not made out of hate, but rather in an effort to educate and help your pup.

Good Luck.




Thanks MsMBV. I did not mean to imply that dogs are nothing but animals. I do know how they are family members and become like children...until I had a child and she has become top priority.

I have called a trainer but they wanted $175 just for the consultation, I can't imagine what the actual training would cost!. We cannot afford that at all. I can't get her to listen for sh**. She does what she wants when she wants and if I try to make her do something lately (like get off the bed eor example) she will growl and snap at me or dh. I think I would loose my mind on her if she bit the baby. It's a million reasons and I feel terrible that I'm giving up on her.

I just don't know what else to do, we have been taking her for walks but it doesn't help. I found one family to take her a few months back and told them if they did not want her to please bring her back to me. Within 24 hours she was back. She would not stay off the furniture and tried to bite my friend's dh.
I may sound mean but really I don't know what to do at this point.

Posted 4/24/07 4:03 PM
 

lucyloo
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

I'm sorry but when you adopt or buy a dog you just have to deal with the financial responsibility also. That includes paying $175 for a trainer if that is what needs to be done. If you had a dog that was well behaved and needed a medical procedure costing $175 would you pay for it?

ETA: I don't think you've done all that you can if you won't take the dog to a trainer.

Message edited 4/24/2007 4:33:38 PM.

Posted 4/24/07 4:32 PM
 

alysmom
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

Posted by dita

I'm sorry but when you adopt or buy a dog you just have to deal with the financial responsibility also. That includes paying $175 for a trainer if that is what needs to be done. If you had a dog that was well behaved and needed a medical procedure costing $175 would you pay for it?

ETA: I don't think you've done all that you can if you won't take the dog to a trainer.






Nevermind, forget it.
I'll figure something out.
FYI, I am not forced to keep a pet if I don't want to and all the guilt trips in the world won't change my mind. I am trying to find a good home but that is apparently not good enough.
Thanks.

Posted 4/24/07 4:39 PM
 

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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

I just keep reading this and thinking that this is a dog that needs more exercise than it is getting. You said that you have tried walks, so maybe I am totally wrong. I think that you are at a point where a mid-day walk is necessary and I hope that your dog gets that.

Now--if you just know deep down that you have to get rid of your dog, consider asking your vet if he/she knows of a home looking for a dog. Sometimes they take in dogs and sometimes they know of families that had a dog die and may be ready for another one.

Posted 4/24/07 5:07 PM
 

july06bride
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

Posted by alysmom

Posted by dita

I'm sorry but when you adopt or buy a dog you just have to deal with the financial responsibility also. That includes paying $175 for a trainer if that is what needs to be done. If you had a dog that was well behaved and needed a medical procedure costing $175 would you pay for it?

ETA: I don't think you've done all that you can if you won't take the dog to a trainer.






Nevermind, forget it.
I'll figure something out.
FYI, I am not forced to keep a pet if I don't want to and all the guilt trips in the world won't change my mind. I am trying to find a good home but that is apparently not good enough.
Thanks.



I don't think posters are trying to guilt you in to keeping your dog-but sometimes out of desperation we do things we might regret- and I think posters are just trying to offer up some suggestions, some things you might not have thought of, I hope that you either try some of the options available and or find a puppy a nice home (not a pound where he will most likely be put downChat Icon )

Posted 4/24/07 5:23 PM
 

Jesaroo
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Re: Can i post here about a dog for adoption?

if you got this dog four years ago and she is 10, i can only imagine how many homes she has had before you. this poor thing now is being handed to another home? this is just very upsetting to me.

i understand your baby comes first. i do.
you sya you dont have time, but that is why you need to make time. If you had another baby you would have to make time, so it isnt impossible imo. at least i would.

i pray this dog gets whats in its best interest whether that be a more loving & understanding owner who she has known for the past 4 years of her life... or a new home that will HOPEFULLY be her forever home.

Message edited 4/24/2007 5:53:30 PM.

Posted 4/24/07 5:52 PM
 
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