Results: Our Rescue Dog Experience (Part 1 of 3)
Published on 03/16/2024
When we were ready to adopt a new rescue dog three years ago, we were unable to find a suitable breed at the local Humane Society Shelter because they were housing mostly pit bulls and pit mixes - which are not allowed in our apartment building. We moved our search to online options.
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1.
There were many rescue groups online, but not many were receptive to giving dogs to potential owners who live in apartments and don't have a fenced-in yard. How do you feel about that?
It's in the best interests of the dog.
24%
527 votes
It sounds reasonable.
17%
383 votes
I'm indifferent.
13%
275 votes
I think it is unnecessarily restrictive.
12%
260 votes
I think it's unfair to potential loving dog owners.
18%
396 votes
N/A
16%
359 votes
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After completing 4 pages of paperwork detailing our background, intentions, and why we wanted a dog, we were approved by a rescue organization and got the contact information for the foster mom of the dog we were interested in. Tammy had dozens of dogs on her farm. She said the 18-month dog we were interested in was undisciplined, and would be "too much dog" for us; and suggested we adopt his mother. (Not pictured.) HYPOTHETICALLY, how would you react to that?
I would look for a dog elsewhere.
17%
380 votes
I would question her judgment and pursue the dog I wanted.
19%
428 votes
I would respect her knowledge of her foster dogs, and ask about the mother.
28%
615 votes
I would offer to adopt the mother dog without further discussion.
6%
126 votes
Other
4%
90 votes
N/A
26%
561 votes
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3.
Tammy described the mother as a 3-year old, 45-pound Plott hound/Australian cattle dog mix, who was house-trained, quiet, and "eager to please". But she had been passed by for adoption for a few years because of her crippling anxiety. (People want a dog that runs to them with a wagging tail, not one that shies away and cowers in fear.) Hypothetically, if you were you looking for a dog, would you give the mother a chance?
Yes
38%
833 votes
Unsure
26%
565 votes
No
5%
120 votes
N/A
22%
486 votes
I would want to, but would be too intimidated.
9%
196 votes
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When I shared it would be hard to get to her farm, Tammy immediately offered to drive the hour it would take to bring the dog to our home. Of course, that gave her the chance to check out how well our home would accommodate the dog. What do you think of her offer?
It was kind and generous.
37%
809 votes
She was literally willing to go the extra mile to find a good home for the dog.
40%
880 votes
It was a savvy way to learn more about potential dog owners.
21%
456 votes
It's all part of the service.
8%
183 votes
Boy, she was really eager to get rid of that dog.
6%
129 votes
That's nothing special.
2%
53 votes
N/A
22%
478 votes
COMMENTS