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Dog Rescue Advice

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by: cador Active Indicator LED Icon 10 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Dec 12, '13 8:14pm  
I've read several posts on here about lost/found dogs where members were talking about rescue places for dogs (can't find them now), and if I remember correctly, there's a member that is involved in rescue.My niece has a sweet dog that they can't handle any more and I need to find a home for. I believe I can do a classified ad (where are the rules for class ads, I've looked every where) but if that doesn't work, any advice? I do not want her taking it to the pound.   4951
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pharlap Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 10 years ago   Dec 12, '13 9:25pm  
If she puts it up in a classified ad, make sure she is VERY careful about who she gives it to.  She can ask for a "re-homing" fee, but not "sell" it.  The re-homing fee usually keeps bad people from getting the dog.  But, if it is a kind that can be used as a bait dog, or be sold....be very careful.  That is how a lot of really bad people get their dogs.  They look on line for "free" dogs.  A lot of rescue groups can/will help your daughter out if she is willing to foster the dog until it is adopted.  That way, it will get exposure to potential adopters, and she will have the peace of mind knowing it will go to a good home.  Emoticon  I do want you to know that if she does take it to the pound as a stray...they will most likely put it down right away - as soon as the "stray hold" is up (which is usually around 3 days).The local area animal rescue groups are Twyla's Friends, V.A.P.: Volunteers for Animal Protection.  Those are the ones I know of.  How old is it?  What kind is it?  Male/female?  Neutered/Spayed?  It really will help if it has all of its shots and is already fixed too.  GOOD LUCK!!! 4951
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cador Active Indicator LED Icon 10 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Dec 12, '13 10:16pm  
If she puts it up in a classified ad, make sure she is VERY careful about who she gives it to.  She can ask for a "re-homing" fee, but not "sell" it.  The re-homing fee usually keeps bad people from getting the dog.  But, if it is a kind that can be used as a bait dog, or be sold....be very careful.  That is how a lot of really bad people get their dogs.  They look on line for "free" dogs.  A lot of rescue groups can/will help your daughter out if she is willing to foster the dog until it is adopted.  That way, it will get exposure to potential adopters, and she will have the peace of mind knowing it will go to a good home.  Emoticon  I do want you to know that if she does take it to the pound as a stray...they will most likely put it down right away - as soon as the "stray hold" is up (which is usually around 3 days).The local area animal rescue groups are Twyla's Friends, V.A.P.: Volunteers for Animal Protection.  Those are the ones I know of.  How old is it?  What kind is it?  Male/female?  Neutered/Spayed?  It really will help if it has all of its shots and is already fixed too.  GOOD LUCK!!!
 
@pharlap: Thank you so much for the info, we are just looking for a good home for Sugar, not sell it. If no one here is interested, I'll check into the rescue groups you listed, I will not let it go to the pound.He's almost 3, 1/2 Border Collie 1/2 Australian Shepard, he is Neutered, and has all his shots, and is on heart worm preventative. He's been well taken care of, but needs a yard to play in.I listed him in the classifieds  www.kingwood.com/cla ssifieds/view_detail s.php?classified_lis ting_id=230475& again!
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lola Active Indicator LED Icon 17
~ 10 years ago   Dec 12, '13 10:36pm  
The dog has no value? Take @pharlap's advice and ask for a re homing fee. Do a home check. Neuter the dog. Google Texas Litter Control for low cost neuter. It's the responsible thing to do. And don't let them get another pet. 4951
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cador Active Indicator LED Icon 10 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Dec 12, '13 10:42pm  
The dog has no value? Take @pharlap's advice and ask for a re homing fee. Do a home check. Neuter the dog. Google Texas Litter Control for low cost neuter. It's the responsible thing to do. And don't let them get another pet.
 
@lola: He is neutered (stated in my post), he's been well taken care of. I'll put a homing fee in the ad to keep the bad people from getting him to sell, not too sure how much value he has, but of course, finding him a good home is the priority.
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hardzep Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 10 years ago   Dec 12, '13 11:27pm  
Don't put less than 75.00 for Adoption Fee.  Have the people who are adopting him give you the number of their vet and you can call and see if they take care of the animals they might already have.  Get phone numbers, email, physical address (check it out to make sure it is correct) and write down their vehicle plate number. 4951
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~ 10 years ago   Dec 13, '13 12:08am  
Yes its a good idea to always check with their vet.  It tells the real story.  You don't want to give your precious dog that has been well taken care of to someone that does not even use a vet. 4951
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Okiedokie Active Indicator LED Icon 11
~ 10 years ago   Dec 13, '13 7:25am  
Personally, if you want to ensure that the dog has a great home, I would contact Twylas.  It would be great if the pup could stay where it is at while attempting to find a home.  Tywlas will do a home check to make sure the dog goes to a loving home.  There is a 2 week trial period for potential adopters just to make sure it is a proper fit.  I would love to take any and all dogs but our house is full and DH has said if another animal comes in, one has to go. 4951
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~ 10 years ago   Dec 13, '13 7:31am  
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Okiedokie Active Indicator LED Icon 11
~ 10 years ago   Dec 13, '13 7:43am  
your niece should never be allowed to own another animal
 
@mm4731: You have the Kahones(Sp?) to write what everyone is thinking Emoticon
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lola Active Indicator LED Icon 17
~ 10 years ago   Dec 13, '13 8:05pm  
What happened to the ad? 4951
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hardzep Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 10 years ago   Dec 13, '13 9:20pm  
What happened to the ad?
 
@lola: My guess is someone said,  I'll take it and it was a done deal.   Sad, that was one pretty dog and I liked the look in its eyes.
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lola Active Indicator LED Icon 17
~ 10 years ago   Dec 13, '13 9:23pm  
I sent someone the link.  Maybe it was them?  If so, it is a good home.
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calliecat Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 10 years ago   Dec 13, '13 11:53pm  
That certainly was odd!  At least they could have told us what happened with the dog! 4951
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~ 10 years ago   Dec 14, '13 2:41am  
Goodness; so we don't know what happened.  I was about to say that I would foster the pup.  We already have a border and so know what their needs are. 
 
Help; did someone already take this dog?  4951
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cador Active Indicator LED Icon 10 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Dec 14, '13 11:22am  
I jumped the gun somewhat, they are keeping Sugar. Thx for all the good advice!!!! 4951
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