Hi from Texas!

[Greenepony]

I live almost 30 miles from San Antonio! How picky was the Austin rescue? The site looked good, but I've breed rescue horror stories, so I'm kind of leery.

We had a great experience with ASR. We were living in a typical Texas apartment at the time so no fenced yard but we were willing to get plenty of leashed exercise, we knew the breed (chatty cathys, sometimes neurotic, sheds everywhere, etc), our pool was fenced, and we didn't live in a mobile home (that does seem to be a sticking point.) I don't think there is a local ASR rep near you, what they did for us since there wasn't a person in Waco was sending a local Sheltie breeder to check us out.

 

[Arztwolf]

We had a great experience with ASR. We were living in a typical Texas apartment at the time so no fenced yard but we were willing to get plenty of leashed exercise, we knew the breed (chatty cathys, sometimes neurotic, sheds everywhere, etc), our pool was fenced, and we didn't live in a mobile home (that does seem to be a sticking point.) I don't think there is a local ASR rep near you, what they did for us since there wasn't a person in Waco was sending a local Sheltie breeder to check us out.

The trailer part might be an issue. I live in a 1960s trailer that was converted into a regular house. I don't think its still considered a trailer though.

It might help my case that I have a 3 acre fenced in pasture that doubles as a dog park.

 

[Greenepony]

The trailer part might be an issue. I live in a 1960s trailer that was converted into a regular house. I don't think its still considered a trailer though.

It might help my case that I have a 3 acre fenced in pasture that doubles as a dog park.

I think if it's permanent it should be okay? I think they were just concerned about the dangers that can be presented to the dogs.

 

[trini]

Hopefully they will do a home check rather than out of hand negate what they might still classify as trailer....the fenced pasture for play is a big plus.

One of the absolute best adoptions I ever approved was with a middle aged couple who lived in a standard trailer in the typical fairly crowded trailer park...although the park had a good reputation. However, because many rescues (the one I was fostering for included) are very hesitant to place dogs in trailer parks, I went to the home/trailer visit fully prepared to give a thumbs down to the living situation. After seeing how happy and well kept their other sheltie was and the love, care and pride they took in their pets (1 kitty and 1 other sheltie) and their trailer home...and getting an excellent recommendation for them from their vet, I OK'd the adoption. I never regretted it...they keep in touch on a regular basis and gave that little sheltie rescue gal a truly wonderful life until they had to let her go at 13 when her kidneys were in failure.

Trini

 

[Jess041]

I am good friends with one of the ASR founders. I'm not sure what part she plays now, but I will see her in 2 weeks. I can relay any questions or concerns you might have.

 

[Arztwolf]

Hopefully they will do a home check rather than out of hand negate what they might still classify as trailer....the fenced pasture for play is a big plus.

One of the absolute best adoptions I ever approved was with a middle aged couple who lived in a standard trailer in the typical fairly crowded trailer park...although the park had a good reputation. However, because many rescues (the one I was fostering for included) are very hesitant to place dogs in trailer parks, I went to the home/trailer visit fully prepared to give a thumbs down to the living situation. After seeing how happy and well kept their other sheltie was and the love, care and pride they took in their pets (1 kitty and 1 other sheltie) and their trailer home...and getting an excellent recommendation for them from their vet, I OK'd the adoption. I never regretted it...they keep in touch on a regular basis and gave that little sheltie rescue gal a truly wonderful life until they had to let her go at 13 when her kidneys were in failure.

Trini

I wish all rescues where like yours. I volunteer at a no-kill shelter that is the complete opposite. They don't have enough people to do home visits, so the make blanket statements (not in the written contract, some they pull out of thin air), like "Dogs should not be in apartments.".

I am good friends with one of the ASR founders. I'm not sure what part she plays now, but I will see her in 2 weeks. I can relay any questions or concerns you might have.

Thank you.
I am in the process of having to re home a dog. The dog in question became dangerous to keep around cats. She attempted to kill an indoor cat she grew up with and seceded in killing a feral in the back yard (we had just let her out and a cat ran into the yard). She will be most likely going to a person who works from home and has no other pets. Will that automatically disqualify me from adopting? She is the only dog I have ever re homed.

Does she happen to know any trainers in the San Antonio area who are familiar with sheltie/herding breed behaviors? In case I adopt a dog not from the rescue and something comes up. The only trainer I know is good with bully breeds and terriers, but she has no experience with herding breeds.