Post by: Shannon on July 08, 2014, 11:14:46 PM
Post by: bobcat on July 08, 2014, 11:24:53 PM
Post by: BONE COLLECTOR on July 09, 2014, 12:07:47 AM
Post by: Shannon on July 09, 2014, 06:52:52 AM
Post by: Shannon on July 10, 2014, 04:56:04 PM
Post by: BONE COLLECTOR on July 10, 2014, 05:51:33 PM
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Post by: hollymaster on July 10, 2014, 06:30:08 PM
Post by: Shannon on July 10, 2014, 09:37:06 PM
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Post by: BONE COLLECTOR on July 14, 2014, 07:28:05 PM
Post by: Hittm_good on July 16, 2014, 11:46:14 AM
Post by: bobcat on July 16, 2014, 11:50:25 AM
Post by: X-Force on July 16, 2014, 11:55:05 AM
So they don't just let you take a dog home if you want it?
No dealing with HS is a pain. :twocents:
http://www.skagithumane.com/ (http://www.skagithumane.com/)
Post by: runamuk on July 16, 2014, 12:00:35 PM
So they don't just let you take a dog home if you want it?every shelter is different some its aesy as walk in sign papers pay money and leave. Others you apply and go through a vetting process often agreeing to not use the animal for hunting or herding or anything it was bred for and to promise to always keep it indoors and some even require you feed specific brands of food. Highly variable there is no standard really in shelters/humane societies/rescue groups.
that said nice looking dog and good luck hope it works out.
Post by: bobcat on July 16, 2014, 12:05:53 PM
So I wonder if this particular shelter doesn't want this HUNTING dog to hunt? ???
Post by: addicted on July 16, 2014, 12:06:57 PM
Post by: runamuk on July 16, 2014, 12:15:12 PM
That's ridiculous. I'd think they'd want the dog to go to any home, it's better than sitting in a shelter and then eventually being put down.
So I wonder if this particular shelter doesn't want this HUNTING dog to hunt? ???
Animal shelters/animal non profits have become huge business going so far as to import dogs from foreign countries and sell...err adopt them for 300-600 fees. Mind blowing really how variable it is. Usually the private ones are no kill unless its a big black dog those are hardest to find homes for. The city or county operated shelters often have the easiest process because they dont have the funding the private groups do. And they are charged with handling strays run aways and delinquent dogs. I tried to get the dogcatcher job here when they were hiring thought it might be interesting.
Purebreds often get pulled from shelters into private homes until permanent homes can be found I was one of those homes for years. I took difficult placements mostly chow chows, but also had many other breeds over the years. Its a tough world to be in and not get jaded.
Post by: MarkyMark on July 16, 2014, 12:53:40 PM
Post by: bobcat on July 16, 2014, 01:07:16 PM
Post by: AspenBud on July 16, 2014, 02:26:18 PM
Needless to say they got out of the rescue business and started breeding their own dogs. The buyers are more committed.
There is a reason some places are as crazy about vetting as they are, some of it is because of the HSUS minded folks, but others are just sick of having animals returned because people decided they didn't want them anymore, it undermines everything they try to do. :bash:
Sorry for the rant.
Post by: Hittm_good on July 16, 2014, 08:28:40 PM
Post by: Shannon on July 16, 2014, 10:12:10 PM
Post by: BONE COLLECTOR on July 17, 2014, 01:35:01 AM
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Post by: runamuk on July 24, 2014, 08:30:15 PM
Post by: lamrith on July 24, 2014, 08:57:34 PM
The Skagit humane society is sincerely looking for good homes although at times I think they are a little over zealous. I don't think telling them you are adopting a hunting dog to hunt would be an issue with them. Thats my opinion though. They do screen pretty carefully though. What Aspenbud says is exactly what happens. Someone brought a dog in a few weeks back after having him for several years. They said they didn't have time to spend with him anymore. They noticed the dog limping. After a day it didn't get any better. Guess what? Blown ACL. Pretty sad you would abandon your buddy of 3 years because he hurt his leg. Lots of dandies out there.
Wow what a worthless animal owner that person was. Those surgeries are not cheap, but if you honestly care for your animal and it is not just a "tool" to dispose of, you man up and get it fixed. That dog gave it's all for the owner, to the point it hurt itself. My dog just today underwent double knee surgery, I could have funded an AZ elk hunt for what we spent, but she is part of the family, and family is what matters.
And on a better note, glad to hear that the shelter dog found a good home AND Bone Collecter got his pup. Grats to all!! :IBCOOL: :tup: