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| Faransgirl |
Posted - Jun 06 2010 : 7:08:50 PM
I am just going to ask for advise and vent a little bit. My father recently became very ill. He and his wife have moved in with his brother leaving their two little dogs for me. Normally I would just keep them an not think any more about it. However, my husband has been unemployed for over a year now and we already have two horses, a great dane, a lab, a border collie and four cats.
Dad's dogs are very small a cute but they annoy my husband something terrible. One is a white male poodle that will drive you crazy bringing you the ball all day and I mean all day. The other is a chihuahua/schnauzer mix the is just barely 2 years old. They are both house trained if you pay close attention to them but my hubby is use to big dogs and he knows their routine. So we occasionally have accidents in the house.
My daughter is looking for a home but we would like for them to go together. Lots of people want the poodle until they find out he is fixed and they can't use him for breeding which I am very glad for.
We have been looking for a home for more than two months. I am very concerned. Any suggestions?
Farmgirl Sister 572
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| Faransgirl |
Posted - Jun 08 2010 : 8:26:24 PM
Yes to all that has been said. Except the part about Dad and his Wife helping out. Things have gone very badly and "she, the wife" is being a problem. My husband never has liked pets but my kids and I do. He is stretched to his limits right now with too many. If he was working it wouldn't be a problem because the food would not be an issue and he wouldn't be here all day long being annoyed by them. It does get crowded in the den with all the dogs laying around and you can't sit on our sofa without a cat being behind your head. We are very very careful about keeping the house clean with them so there is as little hair as possible around, the yard has to be cleaned up daily and the litter boxes done daily. Plus the gnats from the birds etc. Then to top it all off the two little dogs brought in fleas so now we are fighting those. We believe that the flea problem has been taken care of at this time.
here is the craigslist link: http://houston.craigslist.org/pet/1778447210.html
I would love for these two cutties to go to a loving home and they are great for older folks.
Farmgirl Sister 572
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Jun 08 2010 : 07:58:51 AM
Well, in placing advertisements, I'm hoping that you've put a small fee to adopt them. Especially on Craig's List...not to be a total downer, but that's where laboratories get their dogs to experiment on (around here, anyway--news did an expose several months back).
Look...they're your dad's dogs--and though it's not an ideal situation, (please don't be offended) I think your husband should be a bit more understanding. As far as having extra mouths to feed, there is help out there, and pet food pantry's are a great option if you can find them. Now, it also wouldn't hurt to ask your father (and his wife) for a little cash to keep them--you are, actually, providing shelter and care, so it's only fair. It doesn't cost that much to feed two smaller dogs, so they should be able to help you out since you were kind enough to take them.
I've worked in the shelter/rescue area for many years, and this economy is very difficult on adoptions and rescues. They're simply filled to the brim, and noone is taking a chance on adoption.
A great avenue to check out is Petfinder.com. There is a "classified" section where you can post your dogs (and again, I'd place them with a small fee). This is a great tool for placing, because pet "wanters" post their "needs" and pet "givers" can cross reference these posts. You simply have to devote a little time to communication through email.
Frankly, I'm glad it's a turnoff to people that the poodle is fixed. We have enough backyard breeders turning out dogs for profit...Responsible pet ownership is the way to go!
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| msdoolittle |
Posted - Jun 08 2010 : 07:49:31 AM
Wow, I figured small poodles would be easier to place. Then again, so many dogs have issues which some people don't want to deal with AND so many people are in a financial crunch right now. I think it's a great idea to post @ vet's offices...I would also suggest talking to the staff as well. They may know of someone specifically who would be interested. :0)
If you will send me a link to your Craigslist ad, I will pass on the word up here, too.
I know that horses are a dime a dozen here. People are just giving them away!
FarmGirl #1390
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| Faransgirl |
Posted - Jun 08 2010 : 07:29:55 AM
Thank you everyone for your suggestions. We did try the Poodle Rescue in Houston and the one in Dallas where my daughter lives but they have a waiting list for small poodles. They said not to hold our breath waiting for a spot because they are having trouble adopting out. I figured that though because I use to work for a rescue for horses and they are totally overwhelmed and can't find any new homes or foster's. I would love to keep them but my husband just hates them. They are a bit annoying but with time they could be trained out of that. Thanks again for your help I will put up notices in the vet's office and the local pet stores. We have an ad on craigs' list and I am asking everyone.
Farmgirl Sister 572
When manure happens just say "WOO HOO Fertilizer". |
| babysmama |
Posted - Jun 07 2010 : 4:55:13 PM
I suggest putting a sign up at your local vet's office or at least letting your vet know. Sometimes when someone has to put a beloved pet down they talk about getting another one, so the vet could mention this to them...or anyone else they know. Good luck!
-Elizabeth |
| msdoolittle |
Posted - Jun 07 2010 : 06:07:00 AM
Beth,
There is a big poodle rescue in Houston. I have never been to it to see how everything is kept, but I know that they specialize in poodles, and occasionally take in other breeds. I love poodles myself :0)
It can be really hard to find dogs a home, and even more difficult to find them a home together. I hope that you find them a great home!
FarmGirl #1390
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jun 07 2010 : 05:46:35 AM
Beth, I wish I had some suggestions for you but don't I just wish you luck in finding a good home for them soon. There is that one person out there for them and you will find them.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Jun 07 2010 : 03:56:26 AM
Beth, look around for a pet food pantry in your area. We have a couple here and I know that they have been spreading around the country. It is like a food pantry but for pets. This will help you feed them until you find them a home. Also look around for some rescue groups maybe they can help you place the dogs in another home.
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| 1badmamawolf |
Posted - Jun 06 2010 : 8:00:25 PM
So many people are abandoning their pets due to the economy (its still not an excuse), lost jobs, lost homes, etc. They figure that dumping them is better than taking them to the shelter, I know its hard, but if you can not keep them, and you can not find them a good home, then sending them to heaven might be your only choice. I will keep you all in my prayers, that your DH gets work and you find the dogs a forever home, good luck.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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