Unfortunately one of the top choices for people who probably shouldn’t have a dog at all.
The Animal Shelters Are Full...
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Many homeowners policies won't allow you to have a pit bull. And there are some towns and municipalities that won't allow them as well.
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I admire and respect this guy. He's coping with his own demons and he is giving these poor dogs a life and great care including health care. I've seen other videos from him.
I'd do this in a shelter out in the country but not this many at home.
He's just a better man than me...
I'd do this in a shelter out in the country but not this many at home.
He's just a better man than me...
look at that hat on that dog!! LOL.. that look on the dog's face is like "are you serious with this hat?!" too funny! love it!
Dogs sense fear. So if your afraid there afraid, they think your going to attack. No fear, no threat. I am the same way, most dogs like me, even the ones that aren't supposed to like anybody. I do know to steer clear if there not happy of course.
I have played that out many times but it’s the cat. Cats love me, no idea why. It’s a curse.
A very nice orange cat has been frequenting my backyard lately...because I've been feeding it. My indoor cat gets very antsy when it shows up. It breaks my heart a little, because I don't think my cat would accept another into the fold, and orange seems very benign and easy going. I haven't given up yet though...
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My lady friend lives with two dogs.. A 19 year old female Chihuahua who is a sweet elderly dog. Loves being rubbed and stroked in the dead cockroach position. She is also a grandma to a 4 year old American Bully, who is a great gentle dog after a 10 minute calming down period. Gets upset if I sit in her spot on the sofa.
Yep, had one of those at the start of covid. Very old, very frail looking thing showed up on the step. Neighbour said crotchety lady on the corner tossed him out. Declawed, definitely didn't belong outside. So started on the front porch, then moved him to the back screen porch after a couple weeks. Wife finally relented so moved indoors when it got too hot. Story is much longer but he was a sweet little guy. He got much better inside, but his kidneys were shot. With us just about 3 years.
The 1 dog never got to like him so they kept their distance.
Read some more on this guy. I found this article very heartwarming and making me very angry all at once. If you get really angry about people abusing dogs like I do, you might wish to skip it.
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I had always adopted rescues but in recent years the cost of adoption has skyrocketed in Connecticut. Last time I looked (a few years ago) it was over $600 to adopt an unneutered/unspayed dog. That was the cheapest. By the time you neuter/spay and do the first vet it was way over a grand. I like to help but this is getting ridiculous.
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Agreed.....crazy
I'm allergic to cats and it seems that somehow they know.I have played that out many times but it’s the cat. Cats love me, no idea why. It’s a curse.
Went to visit a coworker's family once and they had a cat that they nicknamed "Ghost" because the cat allegedly hated anyone not in the immediate household and would disappear - even if it was relatives visiting.
We were watching TV and all of a sudden I felt the need for Kleenex, and I look down to see that Ghost was sitting on the floor next to me.
I am OK with the money actually - I don't think shelters are getting rich. However when we first wanted a pet 10 years ago, we were not allowed to adopt. No vet reference, no adoption?? I grew up with pets as did the wife, but given our kids were little and I was gone all the time and hadn't had a pet in years. Those selling pets had no such rules.
We did adopt a very senior cat a few years ago. Well, he showed up and adopted us. He didn't ask for our papers either.
Your comment provides excellent perspective. My family has enjoyed many pets over the years, but at day's end we always remember they are animals. Comparisons to people - in word or deed - make me sick.
A few years ago I had a new supervisor at work who tried the obligatory "get-to-know-you" chat. She asked if I had kids, to which I replied, "Yes, two sons and a daughter." She replied, "Well I have three fur babies...two dogs and a cat." I cut her off right there and told her if we're to get along she should never, ever compare animals to actual children. Of course, she was single, about 40 years old, and quite round and homely. Enough said.
My wife volunteers at a local shelter for abused and neglected children. A few months ago her group was fundraising outside a local H-E-B with a sign that had the facility's name and a line about supporting foster care and adoption. Person after person came up with cash in hand and remarked how much they love "supporting the poor animals." When my wife told them the organization supports actual children, many snatched their money back in a huff. Sick.
Well, 20 years ago I adopted the best dog I ever had for $50. The next was $200. Then $300. Then $450. All spayed. Now they don't even come spayed and they want considerably more. And yes, all the references seem a bit intrusive. Though I can understand to some extent.
