I hate the Humane Society

[masondoggy]

I know it can be frustrating and intrusive being checked out so much, but you have to look at it from their point of view as well.

I can only speak for the pug rescue group here because I’ve worked with them in the past. When they take in a dog with medical problems, they incur the costs. They also take a lot of time to assess behavior. Many times they actually lose a lot of money taking these dogs in. So handing the dog over to someone who is unwilling or unable to take the responsibility of pet ownership/vet bills/housetraining, etc. just to have that person turn around and bring the dog back only adds to the problem.

I’m not saying that pet adoptions should be as rigorous as child adoptions, but they should definitely not be handed out to anyone who happens to think they’re ready for a dog. Certain breeds have quirks that people think they can deal with, but then find out they can’t once they’re home.

Pugs, for example (since that’s what I have ) shed A LOT all year round. They are also like having a 2 year old in the house because they CONTSTANTLY want attention. They are also notoriously difficult to housetrain. People hear things like that and think that it’s no big deal, but if you’re not ready for a full-time responsibility, it just won’t work.

OK, I’m off the soap box now. I just adore dogs!!!

God bless,

Trish

I can understand their POV and I’m glad that people care enough to go the extra mile. But there’s just got to be some kind of middle ground here. When it feels like your being put on trial as a pet owner, it turns away a lot of potentially excellent, loving pet lovers.

 

[TrishaW]

I can understand their POV and I’m glad that people care enough to go the extra mile. But there’s just got to be some kind of middle ground here. When it feels like your being put on trial as a pet owner, it turns away a lot of potentially excellent, loving pet lovers.

Oh, I definitely agree with that. As someone with horrendous credit, I can vouch that my children and my pets do not suffer because of it. If need be, I go without so that they can go with, if you get my point.

God bless!

Trish

 

[masondoggy]

Oh, I definitely agree with that. As someone with horrendous credit, I can vouch that my children and my pets do not suffer because of it. If need be, I go without so that they can go with, if you get my point.

God bless!

Trish

I hear ya. Although I don’t care if I had an 800 credit score, I still wouldn’t let someone pull my credit to get a dog. None of their business.

The thing that bothers me so much is that most of those organizations would not approve me based on what happened with Mason (if I were honest enough to tell them up front). Something that was completely beyond my control and that DH and I did everything we could to keep that dog and do the right thing by him. But there are too many judgemental people in charge of those “approval” processes. To them, I shouldn’t have another dog.

 

[TrishaW]

I hear ya. Although I don’t care if I had an 800 credit score, I still wouldn’t let someone pull my credit to get a dog. None of their business.

The thing that bothers me so much is that most of those organizations would not approve me based on what happened with Mason (if I were honest enough to tell them up front). Something that was completely beyond my control and that DH and I did everything we could to keep that dog and do the right thing by him. But there are too many judgemental people in charge of those “approval” processes. To them, I shouldn’t have another dog.

Once again, I agree. You certainly did everything you could, and you definitely shouldn’t be punished for something beyond your control.

You’re right, there really should be a middle ground.

God bless!

Trish

 

[Giannawannabe]

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For the puropse of putting these creatures in a good loving forever home, they are very strict when it comes for placement.
Those volunteers have seen many animals either returned or neglected because once fluffy came home, daddy was not welcoming.

Think of this as an adpotion agency, and the agency works in the best interest of the adoptee based on the evidence they have in front of them.
Next, get the supplies you will need (collar, lease, training book and pet carrier). When you go back to the humane society, bring your letter and your supplies with you. This assures those people that you are prepared to take on the responsibility of being “forever” families to a new pet, or two

I just wanted to clarify that I was commenting on kage ar’s post here when I said I was a “teeny weeny” defensive about referring to animals as being as adopted. “forever family”, “adoptee”, “think of the shelter as an adoption agency”,calling the owner “daddy” etc. These are terms very common to those of us who have adopted children. I love my dog and cat and all of the dogs and cats that I have ever owned. Although I think most people on this thread would be in agreement that animals and children are vastly different, there are many in society who do not agree. Please see carolmarie’s post #3 as to what I’m referring to. I don’t mean to highjack, netmil(name removed by moderator)! Just wanted to explain myself further. It’s just something that’s bothered me, and maybe I took the wrong opportunity to express my opinion on the matter.

Can’t wait to hear all about your new pets!

 

[cheeto1]

I asked if that puppy was up for adoption and she ignored me.
a gentleman was washing the floors and we asked him if the puppy was going to be available. He said yes!

After being told by the staff that they would take the card, another woman gave me a paper to fill out and said, cash only.
She said that because I called my husband and they weren’t sure I convinced him, he would have to come in THEN they wanted proof that I had my cats neutered. From 1999! In another city!
I even volunteered to pay the fee if they would hold the puppy. No go.

The story sounds a little fishy. It sounds like they have
someone else in mind that they want to give the puppy to,
but that technically, it’s still available. I would call about
the puppy every day to see if it’s still available. Remember,
if they say “be there by 3pm” to everyone, then no one else
who works will probably be able to get there any earlier than
Saturday either. And if God wants you to get the puppy,
he’ll still be there. Wait – it’s Saturday now, and past 3pm.
Did you get the puppy? If you didn’t check, check Monday.
He might still be there!

 

[netmilsmom]

The story sounds a little fishy. It sounds like they have
someone else in mind that they want to give the puppy to,
but that technically, it’s still available. I would call about
the puppy every day to see if it’s still available. Remember,
if they say “be there by 3pm” to everyone, then no one else
who works will probably be able to get there any earlier than
Saturday either. And if God wants you to get the puppy,
he’ll still be there. Wait – it’s Saturday now, and past 3pm.
Did you get the puppy? If you didn’t check, check Monday.
He might still be there!

I just want everyone who was so kind here to know that when my hubby went back today, the workers said the puppy was, “long gone.”

I pray that this little pup got a loving home. As loving as we would have been. God knows where the pup should be.

 

[DiZent]

I’ve had many cats in my lifetime - got most of for free as kittens, but have “adopted” 3 of them - one from the county shelter, and 2 from the SPCA. The SPCA required an application, and proof that any pets currently living in the home were spayed or neutered. I was told the application could take 2-7 days, and that they would call any other adults in the home to make sure it was OK with them. We had picked out a beautiful white cat - 3 yr old male - and they would hold him pending approval. We left him there, and before we even got all the way home, they called me back and said we were approved, so I went back & picked him up. They had called my DH, to make sure it was OK with him. My experience was over all positive, and I wouldn’t hesitate to go back there again.

 

[KittyKat]

Have you looked at which groups bring animals to Petsmart? I like to volunteer with a local shelter and we take dogs there on Saturdays. I know a lot of people are turned off because the animals live in a shelter and we don’t do foster homes in our group.

 

[netmilsmom]

Have you looked at which groups bring animals to Petsmart? I like to volunteer with a local shelter and we take dogs there on Saturdays. I know a lot of people are turned off because the animals live in a shelter and we don’t do foster homes in our group.

Now since we have gotten over this, Petsmart is where we will probably go.

I’m going to alert the people that we are looking for a toy breed mix and pray about it.

God will provide a dog, the right dog. And hopefully we are the right family.

 

[masondoggy]

Now since we have gotten over this, Petsmart is where we will probably go.

I’m going to alert the people that we are looking for a toy breed mix and pray about it.

God will provide a dog, the right dog. And hopefully we are the right family.

Have you tried petfinder.com? That is a great site!

I found my dog off one of the private listings on that site. But they also list dogs available through your local shelters or rescue groups. You can see pics and short descriptions.

 

[AngelRose81]

Our Humane Society here in Jackson, TN is great from my experience with them. We adopted a kitten from them 5 years ago and it was just me & my DH. (Our other kitten we rescued from our parking lot in downtown 2years ago.) They did require that we get him neutered within so much time and that we send them proof but that and everything else was explained beforehand. I think it is just how each humane society runs itself and some can be bad and some can be good.
I have also volunteered with the Humane Society several times and they do have a hard time and some have to close because they don’t get enough donations. Here in Jackson we have two (one that was a different type but still run by the Humane Society). Both are full and can’t accept many more animals and they are lacking funding but they are doing the best they can. At least most licensed humane societies don’t euthanize the animals if they aren’t adopted within a week (even if someone has said they want that particular animal) which is what another local shelter does here.

All in all I think the Humane Society as a whole does a great job. We have to remember that just because a cat or a dog cannot speak they can still hurt (physically and mentally in my personal opinion) and its great that there are decent places that can help them. I’m a contributing member to the Human Society nationally and to our local shelter so unless they do something that I totally don’t agree with, I will continue to be. We shouldn’t let the poor animals suffer because we don’t like the way one or two people act.

 

[AngelRose81]

Now since we have gotten over this, Petsmart is where we will probably go.

I’m going to alert the people that we are looking for a toy breed mix and pray about it.

God will provide a dog, the right dog. And hopefully we are the right family.

Just a side note but I the animals at Petsmart come from local Humane societies and that the proceeds from each sale goes back to that Humane society. At least that is what is marked on their cages at the one in my town.

 

[Giannawannabe]

I sent you a PM, netmil(name removed by moderator)!

 

[Celeste88]

I’ve been a volunteer at animal shelters for the past 6 years. The animals shelters are doing a great service, finding homes for homeless animals. Many of these animals are unwanted, dumped off by the shelters’ doors or in parks, forest preserves or even on roads. Some of them are starving, pregnant, flea ridden or sick. The lucky ones will not be put down and will eventually find homes. My shelter has found homes for over 650 pets last year and this year we hope to break that record. Our fees ($110) include housing, neuter/spay, vet check ups, administration work, food and socialization (usually by volunteers) Some of the pets are there for months before adoption so the fee is not that large when you think of the expenses.
As much as I love the animals, particularly the cats, I have never adopted a shelter pet. My 3 cats are all rescue cats. The(no kill) shelter animals are the lucky ones, they are safe and have food. The strays are the ones in need of help. I’ve trapped, fixed, vaccinated, etc. all my cats, they are all strays and they have worked out beautifully so far. There is nothing more gratifying than to rescue a hissing spitting stray cat and a few months later he turns into a sweet purry lap cat.

 

[tnbella7]

Here in Nashville we have a great no-kill shelter for both cats and dogs called Happy Tales. Once again, they get a lot of business because the Humane Society makes you go through all kinds of hoops. Above and beyond what you would think are reasonable.

Regardless, another option that crossed my mind is Craigslist (www.craigslist.com) . I always see cats and dogs and birds, etc. on there. Some are strays found and listed by a poster, some are posters are moving. It’s a great resource.