That's really sad...

**Izzy0906** · 03-26-2008, 01:57 PM

I'm looking to adopt a puppy or young dog from a shelter/rescue group. I have raised several dogs from puppies, DBF works from home so is there all day long, I have a dog friend weimarainer and have the ability to profive for another dog. well I found the perfect dog for us. But when I went to apply I find out that they don't adopt to anyone that works full time (ok, DBF home so ok there), they don't adopt to anyone who has never raised a puppy (ok there), they don't adopt to anyone who doesn't have a privacy fence (Ok there, have 6 foot privacy fencing) and they don't adopt to anyone who has a child under 8, regardless of waht dog you are looking to adopt. I have a 5 year old who is wonderful with puppies. Gentle, caring, never pulls jumps etc.. They said that even if the puppy/dog is child friendly they refuse to adopt to anyone with a kid under 8. That to me is so sad. This young dog or another in their rescue could have a happy healthy home with us but instead, because I have a 5 year old and not an 8 year old, they refuse to adopt to me. Just wanted to vent.

**YankeeMom** · 03-26-2008, 02:06 PM

Our SPCA is the same way. I understand the reasoning behind it, but I wish they would do it on a case by case basis.

Then you add that they charge almost $200 to adopt a 'mutt' that probably has some issues to work on (more for puppies), it's no wonder they are overrun with animals.....

**mombottoo** · 03-26-2008, 02:08 PM

((((Jen)))) I know exactly what you mean!!! We tried to adopt a puppy 4 years ago, before we got Daisy. Filled out the ap & waited to hear from the agency (site said about 2 wks)...didn't hear anything and ended up adopting Daisy from a private party. One week after we adopted Daisy the shelter called...told them so sorry, but we already adopted a different dog.

You have to wonder about some of the rules and requirements...

**Rosebush3** · 03-26-2008, 02:46 PM

It sounds as though there are more restrictions placed on adopting a pet than a child. A privacy fence? Come on, that's crazy. It is no wonder pet shelters are full to overflowing and the animals are put to death often times. Because one hasn't raised a puppy beforehand? I remember bringing my firstborn home from the hospital thinking.. omg, they're letting me bring home a BABY! I never had a baby before

I guess I wont be able to adopt a puppy though. No privacy fence, never raised a puppy and youngest child is six.

**tbs727** · 03-26-2008, 02:59 PM

Yeah, if you're frusterated with adopting a puppy, you wouldn't even imagine the hoops we've had to jump through to adopt a child. It's insanity! Oh well, it's worth it. I'm sorry you're frusterated. I can understand their reasoning, but that doesn't make it any better for you. Could you find a puppy from an individual giving them away in the paper?

**Izzy0906** · 03-26-2008, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by tbs727

Yeah, if you're frusterated with adopting a puppy, you wouldn't even imagine the hoops we've had to jump through to adopt a child. It's insanity! Oh well, it's worth it. I'm sorry you're frusterated. I can understand their reasoning, but that doesn't make it any better for you. Could you find a puppy from an individual giving them away in the paper?

I'm sure I can. We just saw a commercial about adopting and talked alot about helping a shelter/rescue dog. This puppy is only 8 weeks old and it's sitting in a shelter. I'll probably get one from an individual but it's just sad that I can't help a shelter dog because my daughter is 5.

**mom2bobsarah** · 03-26-2008, 04:10 PM

I know its wrong but, you could always fib and say that you do not have a child or that she is almost 8. Just a thought.

**tbs727** · 03-26-2008, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by Izzy0906

I'm sure I can. We just saw a commercial about adopting and talked alot about helping a shelter/rescue dog. This puppy is only 8 weeks old and it's sitting in a shelter. I'll probably get one from an individual but it's just sad that I can't help a shelter dog because my daughter is 5.

I understand what you mean. If you were able to adopt from a shelter you would be opening up a space for another needy animal.

**julieb** · 03-26-2008, 04:29 PM

I think I would fib and tell them my kid was 8. DO they do a home inspection??

I do think they should look at if from a case by case basis. Not all people or dogs are the same.

**FrugalWitch** · 03-26-2008, 04:32 PM

I understand your feelings. The last time DH and I tried to adopt an adult cat from a shelter the total cost would have been $320. I just do not have that amount of money at hand.

We got all 7 of our cats free, as strays or through our veterinarians office. Try your vet's office, they may know of a dog in need of a good home.

**Michelle68** · 03-26-2008, 04:59 PM

We have adopted two cats from an animal shelter here and , although I know they are a bit strict about who adopts and ask a lot of questions, it seems that the shelter you were looking to adopt from is a bit over the top with requirements. We adopted outr dog from someone who was giving her away in the newspaper and even though she wasn't from a shelter, I still consider her a rescue pet. It sounds like it might be a good idea to go that route since the animal shelter near you makes it so prohibitive to adopt. I'm sorry you weren't able to adopt the puppy you had your heart set on.

--Michelle

**nancycg56** · 03-26-2008, 05:08 PM

I gave up trying to adopt from a rescue group years ago ~ waaaaaaayyyy too many hoops to go through. It's unfortunate because DH and I adopt special needs dogs and the rescue groups are missing out on a loving family that is willing to take on the expense of a dog with medical problems.

OTOH, our animal control is very easy to adopt from ~ our latest JRT came from there along with his heartworms. It's $40 to adopt unaltered and $20 to adopt altered and when the unaltereds are fixed, you get $20 back. The city's humane society will help with the cost of spay/neuter, too. They also offered some money to help with his heartworm treatment but I didn't take it since we can afford it I'd rather leave it for someone who can't.

I understand the rescue groups thinking but I think they need to try to get the animals in loving homes instead of foster homes as soon as they can.

**Bloo** · 03-26-2008, 05:09 PM

that is really too bad

the rules were probably written by a lawyer-

the shelters are likely afraid of getting sued, the sad part is i am sure there are people who WOULD sue the shelter if something happened.

i hope you find another puppy soon!

**cissylu** · 03-26-2008, 06:26 PM

this is so sad! I`m so sorry you didn`t get to get the one you wanted.

**mikandmari** · 03-27-2008, 07:45 AM

Honestly, how many people would qualify to adopt? No one with a full time job? That is ridiculous!

I volunteered with some rescue groups in the past. Most of the people I met were impossible to get along with. They justify their attitudes by talking about how many irresponsible people they deal with, who just dump their pets when their interests fade. Although I understand this, I wish they would remember that a pet home doesn't have to be "perfect" to be loving and safe. Dealing with some irresponsible owners doesn't give you the right to be nasty to everyone.

The last straw was when I was caring for a malnourished German Shepherd dog who wanted to attack my cats. I set him up comfortably in my garage, and had a kennel run for him in the back yard. I had about 10 people ripping me apart on a German Shepherd rescue board because I wouldn't bring him into my house and lock my cats in the basement!

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