Wanted...Rescue

Don't know if you saw it but there is a tri bitch in Cleveland ,Tennessee shelter looking for a home that Danny's Mommy put up mistakenly as Cleveland Ohio. Thought you might be interested.

 

Don't know if this intersts you or not,but I have a connection for a rescue in NJ. They have worked the last two years feaverishly on a hoarding situation. The last of the dogs have been held as evidence,and have just been released to Julie.
She is looking for prospective homes. Many of these shelties are so beautiful,abeit have been in a hoarding situation previously. But could be something you may or (may not) want ot inquire about.
If you like,PM me and I can put you in touch with Julie.

 

There's bi-black Sheltie at the Animal Shelter in Gwinnett County (N. of Atl.). I can't tell from the pictures if it's a purebred or not. Here's another at a rescue in Gwinnett. He's purebred but, older.

 

I wonder if the bi-black got adopted. I checked the site just now & don't see anything but Australian Shepherds. My son is near Gwinnett County & is coming home for Christmas. Wonder if I could con him into bringing me one? The one in rescue looks sweet too & should be gorgeous when his fur grows back.

 

Most rescues don't call back to tell you they will never place a dog with you. They don't want an argument in case the applicant disagrees. But just so you know their reasoning, I would call them back and ask the reason. If one rescue denies you others might too for the same reason. That way you know what you're up against.

No rescue would talk to me because I don't have a fence and I do anti-body titers on my dogs instead of yearly vaccinations. More and more vets are taking the advice of the vet schools and not doing vaccines every year. Unfortunately, many rescues haven't caught up with the new guidelines

 

Wow, in my opinion it is both odd and disrespectful of the rescues to do that.

I know great people volunteer their time and more for rescues and appreciate that. However, if someone hands in an application and gets a home-visit, the rescues should follow through and take the time to let the person know they are not accepted. They should mention what the person can change in order to adopt a dog or simply explain why they believe a rescue may not be in their best interest. The rescues may be missing out on good homes for dogs who need them and may be missing out on a chance to educate an owner who is not ready for a rescue.

This could further prevent another dog from ending up in rescue if this is really a home not suitable for a dog that ends up getting one anyways from another source, such as a puppy-mill, then needing to re-home him afterwards!

Sorry for this little ''opinion-spur'', I just found it odd.

I'm sorry you had to go through this but am happy it turned out best for you Trip. As they say, everything happens for a reason. Beignet is lucky to have found a great home . (Love love love the name).