So, you have to have a fenced in yard to adopt a dog?

[Anonymous]

No wonder so many people go to breeders. I'm tired of all the rescue rules.

[Anonymous]

Dear Op,

Rescues have rules because they know from experience that people adopt the dog and then find out how much time, work and money they are so they bring them back. Do you know how hard this is on the animal? How difficult do you think it would be to find a home for a dog that has been brought back a few times?

Look, we need to have rules so that rescues weed out the people who are not serious. It is the best for the animals. By all means go to a breeder but, the good ones will also have some rules too. After all, you get to know each animal wouldn't you want to give it to the best home?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dear Op,

Rescues have rules because they know from experience that people adopt the dog and then find out how much time, work and money they are so they bring them back. Do you know how hard this is on the animal? How difficult do you think it would be to find a home for a dog that has been brought back a few times?

Look, we need to have rules so that rescues weed out the people who are not serious. It is the best for the animals. By all means go to a breeder but, the good ones will also have some rules too. After all, you get to know each animal wouldn't you want to give it to the best home?

It's a rule that cuts out an awful lot of families. And that's just one of the myriad rules they have. I'm a longtime dog owner and know what it takes.

Whatever. It's one more dog that will sit in a cage without a home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dear Op,

Rescues have rules because they know from experience that people adopt the dog and then find out how much time, work and money they are so they bring them back. Do you know how hard this is on the animal? How difficult do you think it would be to find a home for a dog that has been brought back a few times?

Look, we need to have rules so that rescues weed out the people who are not serious. It is the best for the animals. By all means go to a breeder but, the good ones will also have some rules too. After all, you get to know each animal wouldn't you want to give it to the best home?

It's a rule that cuts out an awful lot of families. And that's just one of the myriad rules they have. I'm a longtime dog owner and know what it takes.

Whatever. It's one more dog that will sit in a cage without a home.

So it is ok for the people to bring back the dog when it doesn't work out? There are lots of people willing to do what it takes to adopt a rescue dog. If it isn't for you, fine. But, don't go complaining about the rules because you don't like them. They are there for a reason. Would you say the same for adopting a child? I had to find homes for cats and believe me when you care for an animal you want them to go to a loving home and there needs to be standards. Sorry if you don't like it but, I think you are 100 percent wrong on this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dear Op,

Rescues have rules because they know from experience that people adopt the dog and then find out how much time, work and money they are so they bring them back. Do you know how hard this is on the animal? How difficult do you think it would be to find a home for a dog that has been brought back a few times?

Look, we need to have rules so that rescues weed out the people who are not serious. It is the best for the animals. By all means go to a breeder but, the good ones will also have some rules too. After all, you get to know each animal wouldn't you want to give it to the best home?

Haha. Lots of these rules are designed to cur down on the number of potential adopters. Why? Because rescues don't like people and don't think anyone can do a good job of having a pet.

We got our rescue lab from the shelter. So much better.

[Anonymous]

This isn't true. Plenty of people in apartments adopt dogs from rescues (including my family).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dear Op,

Rescues have rules because they know from experience that people adopt the dog and then find out how much time, work and money they are so they bring them back. Do you know how hard this is on the animal? How difficult do you think it would be to find a home for a dog that has been brought back a few times?

Look, we need to have rules so that rescues weed out the people who are not serious. It is the best for the animals. By all means go to a breeder but, the good ones will also have some rules too. After all, you get to know each animal wouldn't you want to give it to the best home?

It's a rule that cuts out an awful lot of families. And that's just one of the myriad rules they have. I'm a longtime dog owner and know what it takes.

Whatever. It's one more dog that will sit in a cage without a home.

So it is ok for the people to bring back the dog when it doesn't work out? There are lots of people willing to do what it takes to adopt a rescue dog. If it isn't for you, fine. But, don't go complaining about the rules because you don't like them. They are there for a reason. Would you say the same for adopting a child? I had to find homes for cats and believe me when you care for an animal you want them to go to a loving home and there needs to be standards. Sorry if you don't like it but, I think you are 100 percent wrong on this.

Putting in a fence for 15 grand is a ridiculous requirement. And adopting a child and adopting a dog are not remotely comparable.

So much for the whole "don't shop, adopt" spiel.

[Anonymous]

OP I'm with you. We're looking for a puppy but the whole interview/house visit/'check in with your vet to make sure you're a responsible pet owner' didn't sit well with me. Whole thing is very aggravating. I know they mean well , though.

I was all ready to get a kitten and asked the rescue people if my daughter could hold the one she wanted. They wouldn't even let us do that without filling out all the adoption papers first.

[Anonymous]

Oh my god. I cannot imagine why people get so upset when there are requirements from rescues for a dog.

Why is a fence important? Because rescues know from experience that in a great many cases, dogs will either run away or get tied up all day in no fence homes.

These recuses work with dogs who have been abandoned, mistreated, lost, and worse.

To reduce the chance of the dog being returned, some guidelines are in place.

You can shop for a dog OP if it makes you feel better, and it is ABSOLUTELY OKAY for you to not want to put in a fence just to get a dog.

But don't get yourself all butt hurt, offended, and righteous over perfectly reasonable requirements.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dear Op,

Rescues have rules because they know from experience that people adopt the dog and then find out how much time, work and money they are so they bring them back. Do you know how hard this is on the animal? How difficult do you think it would be to find a home for a dog that has been brought back a few times?

Look, we need to have rules so that rescues weed out the people who are not serious. It is the best for the animals. By all means go to a breeder but, the good ones will also have some rules too. After all, you get to know each animal wouldn't you want to give it to the best home?

It's a rule that cuts out an awful lot of families. And that's just one of the myriad rules they have. I'm a longtime dog owner and know what it takes.

Whatever. It's one more dog that will sit in a cage without a home.

So it is ok for the people to bring back the dog when it doesn't work out? There are lots of people willing to do what it takes to adopt a rescue dog. If it isn't for you, fine. But, don't go complaining about the rules because you don't like them. They are there for a reason. Would you say the same for adopting a child? I had to find homes for cats and believe me when you care for an animal you want them to go to a loving home and there needs to be standards. Sorry if you don't like it but, I think you are 100 percent wrong on this.

Putting in a fence for 15 grand is a ridiculous requirement. And adopting a child and adopting a dog are not remotely comparable.

So much for the whole "don't shop, adopt" spiel.

I don't know what you want me to say. There are lots of rules for everything. If you don't like this rule for whatever reason than don't adopt. But, just because you might be a good owner without a fence how are they supposed to know this? They are going on experience. Also, I know the kid example was totally correct but, I was trying to get you to see my point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP I'm with you. We're looking for a puppy but the whole interview/house visit/'check in with your vet to make sure you're a responsible pet owner' didn't sit well with me. Whole thing is very aggravating. I know they mean well , though.

I was all ready to get a kitten and asked the rescue people if my daughter could hold the one she wanted. They wouldn't even let us do that without filling out all the adoption papers first.

This is it. They DO mean well. And if you are a responsible dog owner, brush it off. They have never met you and given their experience, they have no reason to trust you just because you say so. Think about all the HORRIBLE situations these people have seen and WHY they do it that way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh my god. I cannot imagine why people get so upset when there are requirements from rescues for a dog.

Why is a fence important? Because rescues know from experience that in a great many cases, dogs will either run away or get tied up all day in no fence homes.

These recuses work with dogs who have been abandoned, mistreated, lost, and worse.

To reduce the chance of the dog being returned, some guidelines are in place.

You can shop for a dog OP if it makes you feel better, and it is ABSOLUTELY OKAY for you to not want to put in a fence just to get a dog.

But don't get yourself all butt hurt, offended, and righteous over perfectly reasonable requirements.

You must have no children, a yard with a fence, a stable job, no job because someone must be home at all times, etc.

These are not reasonable requirements. Families with kids, often small children, want pets. They may not have a fence, but they do have love. And in most households, dogs are fine napping during the day while people are at work and school.

[Anonymous]

I have a rescue dog that I did not get through a rescue org. I agree that they are too strict and I won't use one for my next dog either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh my god. I cannot imagine why people get so upset when there are requirements from rescues for a dog.

Why is a fence important? Because rescues know from experience that in a great many cases, dogs will either run away or get tied up all day in no fence homes.

These recuses work with dogs who have been abandoned, mistreated, lost, and worse.

To reduce the chance of the dog being returned, some guidelines are in place.

You can shop for a dog OP if it makes you feel better, and it is ABSOLUTELY OKAY for you to not want to put in a fence just to get a dog.

But don't get yourself all butt hurt, offended, and righteous over perfectly reasonable requirements.

You must have no children, a yard with a fence, a stable job, no job because someone must be home at all times, etc.

These are not reasonable requirements. Families with kids, often small children, want pets. They may not have a fence, but they do have love. And in most households, dogs are fine napping during the day while people are at work and school.

I do have a fenced yard, a kid, and a full time job. I have adopted three dogs from three different rescues and have never been denied. I have been given 'tude on occasion, but have always left with a dog after the home visit.

One time I lived in a one bedroom apartment and still got the dog. I can almost guarantee that if you have been rejected, it is because you were demonstrating the same obstinance you are here.

Or you were not willing, rightfully so, to put in a fence (but an unfenced yard is historically problematic).

Or you said the dog would be left home alone for 9 hours, which yeah, means you shouldn't have a dog, sorry.

Again, your right to not use a rescue but you sound ridiculous thinking they should somehow glean you are better than all the other losers who lost or dumped their dogs. Outside of a crystal ball, the best these rescues can do is look at patterns, and see if you fit one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dear Op,

Rescues have rules because they know from experience that people adopt the dog and then find out how much time, work and money they are so they bring them back. Do you know how hard this is on the animal? How difficult do you think it would be to find a home for a dog that has been brought back a few times?

Look, we need to have rules so that rescues weed out the people who are not serious. It is the best for the animals. By all means go to a breeder but, the good ones will also have some rules too. After all, you get to know each animal wouldn't you want to give it to the best home?

It's a rule that cuts out an awful lot of families. And that's just one of the myriad rules they have. I'm a longtime dog owner and know what it takes.

Whatever. It's one more dog that will sit in a cage without a home.

So it is ok for the people to bring back the dog when it doesn't work out? There are lots of people willing to do what it takes to adopt a rescue dog. If it isn't for you, fine. But, don't go complaining about the rules because you don't like them. They are there for a reason. Would you say the same for adopting a child? I had to find homes for cats and believe me when you care for an animal you want them to go to a loving home and there needs to be standards. Sorry if you don't like it but, I think you are 100 percent wrong on this.

Putting in a fence for 15 grand is a ridiculous requirement. And adopting a child and adopting a dog are not remotely comparable.

So much for the whole "don't shop, adopt" spiel.

I don't know what you want me to say. There are lots of rules for everything. If you don't like this rule for whatever reason than don't adopt. But, just because you might be a good owner without a fence how are they supposed to know this? They are going on experience. Also, I know the kid example was totally correct but, I was trying to get you to see my point.

Then they can sit there with 100 dogs in their shelters, wondering why everyone is going to breeders instead.