Anonymous
Post 02/23/2023 09:17     Subject: Why is it so hard to adopt a dog in the DC area?
just posted and realized this thread was started in 2018! But the FX Cty adoptable list is current.
Anonymous
Post 02/23/2023 09:07     Subject: Re:Why is it so hard to adopt a dog in the DC area?
Anonymous wrote:OP, here. I am looking for a 2-4 year old (40-60 lbs). While we are open to a mix, I would prefer it to favor the sporting group with short hair. Think, English Pointer, Weimaraner, Vizsla.


How'd you come up with that list? Weimaraners were very different than pointers we've known. Never had personal interaction with Vizla. Fairfax County- 31 dogs. Only 4 appear non pit or mix- 2 german shephards, 1 husky, 1 beagle. Might be nice https://www.petango.com/Adopt/Dog-Siberian-Husky-51941118
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2023 20:33     Subject: Why is it so hard to adopt a dog in the DC area?
Anonymous wrote:I worked with racing greyhound adoptions org. for decades. I have seen so many times. People go into finding homes start off wanting to do the right thing ending being self righteous. I’ve adopted many abused greys and shelter dogs but what I see now it has gone overboard. A better way would let people go and pick out a dog. Dogs choose us. Adopting any dog you’ve never met is the recipe for a disaster. If there is no strong bond things go badly. The best would be requiring new owners attend prep class going into detail on what a dog owner needs to do. That will weed out some. Dogs are the best thing for so many people. Being treated like a criminal to get a dog isn’t good for anybody or any dog. This is a bad trend.


I think the prep class prior to adoption is a great idea!
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2023 20:03     Subject: Why is it so hard to adopt a dog in the DC area?
I worked with racing greyhound adoptions org. for decades. I have seen so many times. People go into finding homes start off wanting to do the right thing ending being self righteous. I’ve adopted many abused greys and shelter dogs but what I see now it has gone overboard. A better way would let people go and pick out a dog. Dogs choose us. Adopting any dog you’ve never met is the recipe for a disaster. If there is no strong bond things go badly. The best would be requiring new owners attend prep class going into detail on what a dog owner needs to do. That will weed out some. Dogs are the best thing for so many people. Being treated like a criminal to get a dog isn’t good for anybody or any dog. This is a bad trend.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2023 19:53     Subject: Re:Why is it so hard to adopt a dog in the DC area?
Anonymous wrote:A good rescue will make it difficult to weed out people who just want a dog to abuse it or other nefarious purposes. Having a dog is a large commitment--this will be one of the easiest parts of the process. If this is turning you off then maybe you're not ready to have a dog.