My breaking heart

[Bailey's Mom]

I'm thinking also that there could be reasons they could not keep the dog, like seniors going into a home and no family to take them.. that would be so very hard on everyone. I do hope that someone adopts this poor fellow.. is this a no-kill shelter? I hope so..

where I live, there is a cat shelter that gives senior cats to senior citizens and pays for their food and vet bills.

We had to sign a contract stating that we would return the dog back to the rescue not try to adopt him out ourselves when we got Bailey. I believe it was the same for Katy although since it was our second time around they spent less time on the rules.

I am truly grateful for the people who understood that they were NOT suited to caring for Bailey and Katy and surrendered them. We got Bailey at 4months and it took Katy's owners 2 years to realize they were not suitable to be with her. I look at the difference between how well they have adjusted am can only say better the person who gave up early than the one who has made this poor girl so distrustful of humans.

I too look at the listings even though we do not have any more room "in the inn" so to speak. Most of the older dogs that are there reference illness or death as the primary cause of surrender. We are working on an estate plan and it is one of the things I do want to contact the rescue about again to find out what the current rules are regarding placement for the dogs in our will.

 

[danisgoat]

We are working on an estate plan and it is one of the things I do want to contact the rescue about again to find out what the current rules are regarding placement for the dogs in our will.

That is very wise of you.

My mom is a dog lover and is thinking of getting a third setter (and Vinca lives with them). I keep telling her she needs to make sure that we approve of all new dogs that she brings into the house She kind of snarls and barks at me (yes, she is a dog person) since she is only 65 years young Of course, I would take her dogs if something happened that they could not care for them, but that would definitely increase our canine population

 

[Emmasmom]

With my two, the breeder gets first choice at them. Other than that, I have two nieces who would gladly take them.

 

[Calliesmom]

Check with the rescue I have seen on some rescue sites if you provide a senior dog with a home they will still take care of continued health care. It wouldn't hurt to ask. Tell them your circumstance. Better to have the poor pup in a stable home than somewhere in limbo. Shame on those owners.

that's what I was going to suggest- knowing the dog would have a great home would perhaps allow the rescue to cut you a break

 

[LadyMcBeth]

There is some wise advice here.....I pray he gets adopted soon, but I will keep checking. After I get settled in my new place (still cleaning), starting to move some stuff tomorrow, but the last owner was a dog person (judging by the dog hair!!) and also a smoker, so I will be washing down the walls some...I will check with the adoption agency....

I really don't know much about the circumstances of how Clancy came to Austin Sheltie rescue, other than he was surrendered because of a move. He looks like such a happy guy.

I believe they are a no-kill program.

Beth

 

[Bailey's Mom]

My husband and I were talking about this again last night as we get ready for the appointment with the attorney. Thankfully we are not at retirement age, but we could be in a car tomorrow and disaster could strike. Without a plan our shelties could be in trouble.

One of the issues we discussed is we do have family that would love to have the dogs. By the time we do die they may be in a position to support the dogs. Right now they are not. Having the Sheltie Rescue as part of our estate planning ensures that there will be money put aside to provide for their placement and for the rescue to help the family determine if they are "ready" to take on the responsibilty of the dogs. By then the dogs we have may still be with us or we may have other shelties. The important thing is the end up with people who can love and support them. I don't want them dumped on a shelter that will not give them as good a chance as the rescue will provide.

 

[marymrumfelt]

I'm from Austin too! That's awful someone could surrender their dog after having it so long.