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vicky1125
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
while i agree that certain situations may arise and a pet will need to be rehomed, my problem is that most people dont do enough research when taking on a pet. nor do they consider how their lives might change with the new addition or possibly when having kids.
when i was younger, my grandmother's friends daughter had to rehome thier poddle because she had given birth to her second child. my parents were in the process of looking for a dog for me and took him immediately. months later the original couple wanted the dog back because their first daughter missed him. my parents said no. mostly because i had already fallen in love with him and also because they didnt feel it was right to keep bouncing him from house to house. what would happen if they again decided they didnt want him?
a lot of people dont do their research on the particular breed that they get. our boston i didnt have a choice on because DH had him for 2 years before we even met but when we decided to also get a yorkie i did extensive research on the breed. and while i know that when we eventually have kids our yorkie is probably going to be extrememly jealous i could never think of rehoming him (even if he would go to my parents house). if there is an extreme case like my child has allergies then that might be different.
there are a lot of people out there who are not devoted to their pets. people who give up on them way too quickly. people who think they're disposable. and those are the people that make me sick.
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zoe282
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
Your right...it is great when there is a good story and the dog/cat ends up in a great home...but that doesn't defend the fact that the person had to give it away in the first place! If more pet owners were responsible.. then there wouldn't be so many dogs getting euthenized every day....
Yes some people try hard to find another good home...but there are more people who just say forget it and drop them off at a shelter...and those are the animals that get punished for their owner not thinking things through before getting an animal...
Does it work out sometimes? Yes! My MIL's dog is a rescue that she took in when someone was neglecting it...now it has a great home and she is thankful for the dog...but the dog had to go through some sad times being neglected before it got to my MIL...
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| Posted 11/5/09 11:40 AM |
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Beth
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
so much for another point of view.....
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| Posted 11/5/09 1:00 PM |
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greenfreak
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
Posted by Beth
so much for another point of view.....
What's the matter? You posted your point of view and so did we. Nothing wrong with that.
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| Posted 11/5/09 1:34 PM |
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babyonthebrain
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
Posted by Beth
I have to say it saddens me to see some many pets in need of a new home
but as a rehomed pet owner- I see it more as an oppertunity to find a better home for your pet
maybe I am an opitimist
but I never ever had a pet before taking in my cat- at the age of 7
and we ended up being a perfect match
I also had the oppertunity to rehome a pet that was left in my care when her orginal owners lost their apartment and then vanished
she ended up in a fantastic situation with a lovely older couple in NYC that just wanted to spoil her
maybe engery would be better spent trying to find more suitable homes then rehashing the you never should have got a pet in the first place arugement
just an idea...I don't think people just take in pets to give them away- but things happen and in my case I am so glad that Pokey's orginal owner could no longer care for him
Very nicely put! A very intelligent post! Very refresing!
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| Posted 11/5/09 7:53 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
Posted by Beth
so much for another point of view.....
Yeah..this thread kind of turned into the other one
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| Posted 11/5/09 8:17 PM |
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leese
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
Here is why I am so passionate about rescue groups.
This is Sarge on his first day with us:
Sarge (formerly known as Taz) came into our life in February of 08. My DH and I wanted an English Bulldog, but the heartstings were pulled towards rescuing a dog.
In December of 07, we submitted an application with an English Bully rescue group. They are very selective - and are very concerned with how the DOG will be in your home -- they want the perfect fit. In February, Sarge came into their rescue network and had some socialization issues with other dogs - not all - but certain dogs. They asked if we would foster him (after our thorough background, house, interview check) since we did not have another dog. He's a 3 year old pure-bred English Bully.
Three days into coming into our home, we realized that Sarge was not doing well -- he was regurgitating his food and we spent from February to the beginning of June bringing him to various vets to get a diagnosis.
We helped him tremendously by giving him water out of a bottle (the one on the crate), feeding him on the second stair (with his hind legs on the ground) and giving him puppy food to gain weight.
Finally with the help of a drug called Reglan, Sarge kept his food down and slowly gaining weight. He went from 41 pounds to 46 pounds. He has megaesphogus, but they believe it is congential and with our management, he has been free of regurgiating. He now weighs a whopping 55 pounds (but maybe more).
Now Sarge, a year and a half later, is literally the light of my life and I am so glad his previous owner made the right choice to seek someone to take care of him the way he needs. As I have said, and will continue to say, rehoming is not always a bad thing.
I am not "one person." I am one of MANY who have made this choice.
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| Posted 11/5/09 8:35 PM |
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Beth
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
Posted by Mssissy
Posted by Beth
so much for another point of view.....
Yeah..this thread kind of turned into the other one
yep....not what I was hoping for
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| Posted 11/5/09 8:42 PM |
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Beth
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
Posted by leese
Now Sarge, a year and a half later, is literally the light of my life and I am so glad his previous owner made the right choice to seek someone to take care of him the way he needs. As I have said, and will continue to say, rehoming is not always a bad thing.
I am not "one person." I am one of MANY who have made this choice.
that sums up how I feel...I don't know where pokey would be today if he was still "Mr. Twigs"
he ended up having crystals a year ago and I spent a fortune saving him and keeping him on RX food...I am not sure his orginal owner would have done this for him
we even have a post today about a rehomed cat!
we Pokey came to me- he was skinny, matted, smelled like smoke and was afraid of everyone but me- now he is a completely different cat - for the better- and I don't think I would have made it thru a very difficult time in my life with out him!
thank g-d for second chances!!!!!
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| Posted 11/5/09 8:50 PM |
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leese
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
Posted by Beth
Posted by leese
Now Sarge, a year and a half later, is literally the light of my life and I am so glad his previous owner made the right choice to seek someone to take care of him the way he needs. As I have said, and will continue to say, rehoming is not always a bad thing.
I am not "one person." I am one of MANY who have made this choice.
that sums up how I feel...I don't know where pokey would be today if he was still "Mr. Twigs"
he ended up having crystals a year ago and I spent a fortune saving him and keeping him on RX food...I am not sure his orginal owner would have done this for him
we even have a post today about a rehomed cat!
we Pokey came to me- he was skinny, matted, smelled like smoke and was afraid of everyone but me- now he is a completely different cat - for the better- and I don't think I would have made it thru a very difficult time in my life with out him!
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thank g-d for second chances!!!!!
That is FOR SURE!!!! Thank you for sharing your story!
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| Posted 11/5/09 8:55 PM |
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greenfreak
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
Posted by Beth
Posted by Mssissy
Posted by Beth
so much for another point of view.....
Yeah..this thread kind of turned into the other one
yep....not what I was hoping for
We're not allowed to respond on your thread unless it's what you want to read?
I thought you posted another thread to provoke more discussion. If all you wanted was for responses that agreed with yours, you probably should have asked for people to share their happy ending rescue stories. Lorax did something like that and it had the desired affect.
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| Posted 11/5/09 8:58 PM |
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leese
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
Posted by greenfreak
Posted by Beth
Posted by Mssissy
Posted by Beth
so much for another point of view.....
Yeah..this thread kind of turned into the other one
yep....not what I was hoping for
We're not allowed to respond on your thread unless it's what you want to read?
I thought you posted another thread to provoke more discussion. If all you wanted was for responses that agreed with yours, you probably should have asked for people to share their happy ending rescue stories. Lorax did something like that and it had the desired affect.
I agree, I like hearing different sides, etc.
But you know what does bother me? When I tell my story and the first thing written is "well, you are just one person." Sure I am. But my state-specific, breed-specific rescue has placed TONS of dogs in the right way. It kinda takes away from the message I am trying to communicate when thats the first thing written after.... KWIM?
And of course this isn't to you in particular but maybe that's what Beth is getting at.
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| Posted 11/5/09 9:09 PM |
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Beth
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
Posted by greenfreak
Posted by Beth
Posted by Mssissy
Posted by Beth
so much for another point of view.....
Yeah..this thread kind of turned into the other one
yep....not what I was hoping for
We're not allowed to respond on your thread unless it's what you want to read?
I thought you posted another thread to provoke more discussion. If all you wanted was for responses that agreed with yours, you probably should have asked for people to share their happy ending rescue stories. Lorax did something like that and it had the desired affect.
I didn't say that
I guess I should have said "Share you rehomed pet story" b/c that is more of the direction I hoped this would take
I wanted to show another point of view- like the title suggested - not dicuss the same thing as the other thread
I guess I just don't see how the other thread helps anything
and maybe in the future a struggling pet owner wont come here for help- and then pet will end up in a shelter or worse- when a new home could have been found....just my opinion and I sure others agree...
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| Posted 11/5/09 9:11 PM |
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Beth
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
Posted by leese
But you know what does bother me? When I tell my story and the first thing written is "well, you are just one person." Sure I am. But my state-specific, breed-specific rescue has placed TONS of dogs in the right way. It kinda takes away from the message I am trying to communicate when thats the first thing written after.... KWIM?
And of course this isn't to you in particular but maybe that's what Beth is getting at.
yep- you hit the nail on the head...we are so on the same page today
I found that very discourging...here we are sharing - and it's like we are 1 in a million- but we are not
pet get rehomed every day- including today! yay for lipglossjunky
I spent 3 months looking for a home for peanut- I couldn't have given up- like her owners did when they left her with me
but I kept going and posting until I got the call...and I am so thankful that she was left with me even though it was stressful on me and my pets- instead of on the side of the road- which would have happend if I didn't take her in
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| Posted 11/5/09 9:15 PM |
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greenfreak
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
Posted by Beth
I didn't say that
I guess I should have said "Share you rehomed pet story" b/c that is more of the direction I hoped this would take
I wanted to show another point of view- like the title suggested - not dicuss the same thing as the other thread
I guess I just don't see how the other thread helps anything
and maybe in the future a struggling pet owner wont come here for help- and then pet will end up in a shelter or worse- when a new home could have been found....just my opinion and I sure others agree...
You read every post in these threads and think there was nothing of merit in it at all? That's disappointing. I've tried to make good points today, give information from my experience, and not get out of hand or insulting. I was trying to get people to look at a bigger picture than one person trying to find a home for one dog.
I suppose there's no use in repeating myself, I've said what I think and tried to help. I always do. I think the people who might get use out of what I said heard it, I have to hope at least.
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| Posted 11/5/09 9:46 PM |
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maymama
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
amen. we took in an 8 yr. old rat terrier last november. i am SO thankful that her previous owners gave her up, she was abused and neglected. It is a MIRACLE that they decided to rehome her.
if the animal isnt being treated right, give it a new HOME, give it a better life. I applaud people for rehomeing their aniamls that they cant take care of, rather then reglecting!   
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| Posted 11/6/09 5:03 PM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
Aren't all adopted pets rehomed pets?
My cat Phoebe was someone's pet and was left on the doorstop of the vet's office when she had kittens. Now she lives with us and is a very happy kitty.
We just adopted a 4-year old dog yesterday who was obviously someone's pet at some point.
So yes, I am thankful I could "rehome" these two, but I am sad that there were circumstances that led to their situations, and that these circumstances happen to millions of pets each year - and the majority of them do not find loving homes.
So while all of us who have taken in an abandoned pet are so happy that they now live with us, it doesn't make it right when someone (for less than extenuating circumstances) decides to get rid of any animal. It doesn't make it right that some people decide to buy a puppy or kitten just because it is cute, and don't think about what being a pet owner will actually be like. It doesn't make it right when that puppy or kitten is no longer tiny and cute and now that person doesn't want the responsibility.
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| Posted 11/6/09 5:25 PM |
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leese
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
Posted by SweetTooth
Aren't all adopted pets rehomed pets?
My cat Phoebe was someone's pet and was left on the doorstop of the vet's office when she had kittens. Now she lives with us and is a very happy kitty.
We just adopted a 4-year old dog yesterday who was obviously someone's pet at some point.
So yes, I am thankful I could "rehome" these two, but I am sad that there were circumstances that led to their situations, and that these circumstances happen to millions of pets each year - and the majority of them do not find loving homes.
So while all of us who have taken in an abandoned pet are so happy that they now live with us, it doesn't make it right when someone (for less than extenuating circumstances) decides to get rid of any animal. It doesn't make it right that some people decide to buy a puppy or kitten just because it is cute, and don't think about what being a pet owner will actually be like. It doesn't make it right when that puppy or kitten is no longer tiny and cute and now that person doesn't want the responsibility.
You are right. It doesn't make it right. But in my opinion, it isn't also right to post (right after someone shares their experience to provide a different view) that "you are just ONE person" and totally negate everything that person did for a dog.
Am I one person? Sure I am. And so are you. And so is Beth... and so on and so on. But those have worked out and I want others to do the same. Same goal here.
I just wish we could educate (like the sticky on top of this board does) and then try to HELP when we can when someone is looking for alternatives.
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| Posted 11/6/09 10:04 PM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
Yay! Great pov!
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| Posted 11/7/09 5:45 AM |
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
I didn't read all of the replies but our Dog Jack actually belonged to someone I worked with. She adopted him, he couldn't keep him but she was a renter and needed to move to a place that didn't allow pets. Jack has become such an essential part of our family in the 7 years we've had him, I can't imagine life without him. My "co-worker" became one of my best friends, we stayed connected even after she changed jobs because of Jack and we have been great friends for years. She has two pugs now and lives in a home she owns.
Sometimes timing just isn't right for people and pets, and sometimes a change even if its heartbreaking works out for the best.
This past weekend I traded my beloved rooster(one of Sunny's babies) for a tiny hen. It was sad but both birds are happier with their new homes.
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| Posted 11/7/09 5:28 PM |
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Beth
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Re: Rehomed pets...another point of view
Posted by KellyFG
I didn't read all of the replies but our Dog Jack actually belonged to someone I worked with. She adopted him, he couldn't keep him but she was a renter and needed to move to a place that didn't allow pets. Jack has become such an essential part of our family in the 7 years we've had him, I can't imagine life without him. My "co-worker" became one of my best friends, we stayed connected even after she changed jobs because of Jack and we have been great friends for years. She has two pugs now and lives in a home she owns.
Sometimes timing just isn't right for people and pets, and sometimes a change even if its heartbreaking works out for the best.
This past weekend I traded my beloved rooster(one of Sunny's babies) for a tiny hen. It was sad but both birds are happier with their new homes.
thanks for sharing Kelly and you are so right- sometimes the timing just isn't right and change is better for both the pet and the person
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