Re: OT. Got our Rhodesian Rescue

KateChopin · ‎04-03-2010

So glad to hear---we loved the one we fostered. He was a gem, and now lives in a great home.

K9buddy · ‎03-09-2010

Congrats on adopting a rescue. What's her name???

feline groovy · ‎07-29-2014

Hooray!

Hugs to you and your sweet girbaby. 8)

HomebodyinMichigan · ‎11-26-2010

Congrats and bless you for being a rescue mamma! I had a Rhodie named Cobie as a neighbor for a couple years, and he was so sweet! I rescued a dachsy last fall, and he's been a true joy for us, though is still having the potty problems too. We're being patient, and working on it! Good luck with everything! :-)

Love the Au and Ag · ‎06-29-2010

Best of luck. Rescues make great pets.

My brother has a Rhodesian mix that was a rescue. She is a rather large dog about 100 pounds. She had been running in a coyote pack and was caught in a trap. ""Rosie"" has come a long way and is a great pet. She doesn't like to let my brother out of her sight but she is friendly to all people. She can't be trusted around cats because they are sure that what she had been living off when wild but she is great with other dogs and people.

I have a friend who has had at least 4 pure bred Rhodesians over the years from the RRR. They have all been great pets.

emmysmom · ‎06-22-2010

So happy for you and your new little girl!

Don't cry for a man who's left you--the next one may fall for your smile.
-- Mae West

F1wild · ‎11-30-2011

On 8/24/2014 periwinklerocket said: Just wanted to let you ladies know since I had asked about the breed a few weeks ago. We have been working with RR Rescue for a few months now. Just picked up our girl yesterday. She is so sweet and pretty obedient. Had never been potty trained. But so far so good. Thank you for all your responses.

Congratulations on becoming a new parent and super for being a rescue mom. You were so smart doing your homework first.

Alpha_Mare01 · ‎08-14-2013

Congratulations and best wishes with your *new* girl!

I don't understand why people, when they hear the word "rescue", automatically think that the dogs are mixed breeds.

Every breed recognized by the AKC has a Parent Club--the Club for the specific breed only and those clubs rescue, whether it's done by the Parent Club members themselves or referred to groups that are approved by the Parent Club.

If people like a particular breed of dog but don't have the money to purchase a well-bred one from a reputable breeder -or- they don't want to go through the puppy phases of initial training, etc.. they can look to that breed's Parent Club and contact their rescue. Sure there are adoption fees involved and a screening process but these rescue dogs have usually been in foster care and the foster family knows each dog inside and out in order to make a good match for dog and adoption family.