For pet adopters - need advice....

betty423 · ‎05-17-2010

We have always adopted our pets. We currently have one dog and are want to adopt another. We have foster referrals as well as one from our vet. The problem is we moved into a new house that does not have a completely fenced yard (our old house did when we adopted our current dog). We've contacted three groups about three different dogs and we were told we could not be considered because of the yard. My husband thinks we should give up and buy a puppy from a breeder. I honestly would rather give a home to a dog that is waiting for a family through no fault of his/her own. Anyone else have this experience? Any suggestions (we can't get a fence; our property is very big and we could not afford it right now).

Betty

kittymomNC · ‎08-09-2012

I would wholeheartedly suggest you keep trying to adopt. You can be a good adoptive family with or without a fence, and there are so many dogs that desperately need a home. Do the shelters refuse to allow you to adopt because of the fence, or is it dog rescue groups, ??

Please keep trying - there is a wonderful dog out there somewhere who needs you! ${#emotions_dlg.sad}$

ivanatrump · ‎06-26-2014

Our yard is not fenced in and had no trouble adopting a dog.

betty423 · ‎05-17-2010

We've been contacting rescue groups. I'm not sure there is a shelter nearby but it's a great thought. Thanks!

I want to hold out to adopt. We've had wonderful family pets through adoption.

Betty

pattypeep · ‎06-06-2011

Perhaps you could build a run or just a small fenced in area?

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea-Robert A. Heinlein

betty423 · ‎05-17-2010

On 8/5/2014 ivanatrump said:
Our yard is not fenced in and had no trouble adopting a dog.

Lucky you! I wish we were having the same experience Fingers crossed.

Betty

jewelfool · ‎03-10-2010

Go to overstock.com and they have a site to match people with animals that need a home in your area. Just put your zip in and the mile radius you want to search and if you want the breed you are looking for and the site will pull up those animals in need of a home in your surrounding area. They may not give you the problems you are having. It's really neat...I saw it on a commercial last night and tried it.

kittyfan · ‎03-09-2010

I have adopted a number of rescues over the years. The last gal I don't think they even asked if I had a fence---it was a shelter rescue (overcrowded).

Mama Mia · ‎03-10-2010

You need a rescue dog, and also, just fence a part of your yard, not the whole yard.

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"Cats are like potato chips, you can never have just one".

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

My wife is on the board of directors of a 5 state Boxer Rescue Organization and while they prefer their prospective adoptive parents to have a fenced yard, it is not a requirement. None of their dogs are adopted to anyone without first making at least 1 or 2 in-home visits with the dog wanting to be adopted.

The foster or the person in charge of making these decision goes along on some of these visits. The last place I bought get any pet would be from a breeder. Many of the Boxer Rescues for this organization come from breeders in Kansas and Missouri. Not pups but worn out mothers or fathers and it makes me sick.

It takes a lot of work to introduce these poor animals to what should be normal for them, and that is love and care, none of which was done by any of their breeders.

Do you have a state Human Society? If so, I know ours does not require fenced in yards to be able to adopt(save)their dogs or cats.

hckynut(john)