• Suddenly unable to log into your ZooVille account? This might be the reason why: CLICK HERE!

Rescue Animals

hot_knot

hot_knot

Tourist
Hi all.
Having recently lost my little buddy, the inevitable decision will come as to how l replace him. This simple answer for me is l can't as he was like most, special.

However whilst still raw from his loss, l miss the companionship badly. My reason to get up and about and motivate.

Both my last two dogs were rescue and whilst both had their issues, l managed them really well and gave them wonderful lives. The pleasure they gave me was immeasurable and we were seldom apart.
So l just wondered what members thoughts are on rescue versus pup?

I'm not sure l could do puppy now as it's many years since l did and l have a hectic schedule. I could however at some point offer a rescue a lovely home if the right doggie came along.

Your thoughts please ?
 
Depending on where you live.
In Germany we have this horrible trend of having all our shelters packed with dogs from other countries. It produces a market over in Romania and co to produce more dogs....
I would always buy a dog from a reputable breeder.
Maybe you could check if any reputable breeder has a sub adult/adult dog to give a home to. Some breeders want stud dogs to be placed with people close to their home.
 
FTM_DogLover said:
Depending on where you live.
In Germany we have this horrible trend of having all our shelters packed with dogs from other countries. It produces a market over in Romania and co to produce more dogs....
I would always buy a dog from a reputable breeder.
Maybe you could check if any reputable breeder has a sub adult/adult dog to give a home to. Some breeders want stud dogs to be placed with people close to their home.
Click to expand...
If you have the funds.
You can't expect everyone to earn enough to afford a dog from a reputable breeder.
My dad bought my dog for 2300 Euro's when he was a puppy.
In the shelter, you can get one for less than 500.
 
One of my boys was a rescue and although it took a few years to get him back from the trauma he endured he was very affectionate and loving
 
SarahNL said:
If you have the funds.
You can't expect everyone to earn enough to afford a dog from a reputable breeder.
My dad bought my dog for 2300 Euro's when he was a puppy.
In the shelter, you can get one for less than 500.
Click to expand...
If you can't afford the initial cost, how do you expect to pay for sudden vet bills, allergy medication, or even decent food? If you can't afford the 2300€ to pay for the dog, you should not be getting one.
 
Two of my four dogs were rescues, and one I've had since a puppy. Both of my rescues are just the most amazing dogs. One had both physical and psychological scars from abuse, and the other had lived her entire life on a concrete floor indoors, to the point where when she was surrendered and saw the outdoors for literally the first time, she didn't know how to walk on grass. Now if you met either of them, you'd never know what they'd been through.

It took a lot of time and effort, and being very in tune to their needs and emotional states, but it's truly wonderful to see what they've become and I would do it 100x again. I love all of my dogs, but those two and I share a very special bond
 
Story time! Only tangentially related but mildly humorous, so I’m gonna share it and you can’t stop me.
My current dog, loving guy and has unending love energy. Not quite what I expected when I brought home a nine year old dog, I was expecting more of a couch potato.
Turns out, at his first vet checkup they told me with teeth as clean and nice as his he couldn’t be more than three! 😳
After a change in mindset we have bonded closer than I’ve ever been with a dog. He truly is the thing that keeps me going. So I also offer my condolences for the dog that has passed, you can never replace them but you can do your best to ensure there legacy is kept alive by rehoming other dogs in need! ❤️
 
My current dog I rescued from this family that was abusive and would not feeding when I first got him I was able to take both hands and touch fingertips around his belly and it always cower down but after 2 months of really high protein food and some love he's now starting to look healthy and wants to actively play
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top