Really upset and fed up of rescues!

What's wrong with someone wanting a companion? OP has said she doesn't have panic attacks... And that there is a support network for when she can't have dog with her, and that there are places she can go.
she has also contacted far more than one rescue centre-and has said that due to her illness she cannot travel far.
If she goes to a reputable breeder and selects a breed that will suit her lifestyle I don't see what the problem is? She has tried to rescue, and unless tomorrow's get back to her/anyone on here can suggest a suitable one (I appreciate GRWE has been suggested I assume OP is looking into that) why should she not get a dog for months on end (or at all) in the hope that a rescue will 'decide' that she is suddenly suitable? It is not that they haven't got suitable dogs in.. It's that they will not rehome to her full stop as far as I can see...So they are highly unlikely to change their mind..
I fail to see why you dislike my 'attitude'-which is not 'get it NOW' as you stated, but that if all resuce alternatives have been exhausted and you feel you are a suitable dog owner, then yes, it is more than acceptable to go to a reputable breeder, who will offer back up if there are any problems and the OP should not feel like a lesser person for doing so.
 
I am PMSL at the assumption because the OP is struggling withr escues (where the dogs will be vet checked but unlikely to be screened by rescue for HD etc.) she will automatically be going out to the nearest puppy farm and grabbing the first one she sees...
 
Would you consider a lurcher? If so maybe try these:

http://mimsmum.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=needinghomes

Not sure of their exact rehoming policies but your situation sounds fine to me.

or try Lurcher Link. We fostered Rufus for them a few weeks back so there are occasionally dogs down this way or you can do what we did when we got our first one and just pick one on the site and go and pick it up from Yorkshire (somebody locally did the home check)!

http://www.lurcherlink.org/llink/forum/viewforum.php?f=4&sid=a5996eee5b12cd99df6cd45f51cb004f
 
SusieT said:
It is not that they haven't got suitable dogs in.. It's that they will not rehome to her full stop as far as I can see...So they are highly unlikely to change their mind...
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You are so wrong with this statement, Greyhound gap are a fantastic rescue and
very few dogs bounce back, they pride themselves with that.

You may have to wait BUT they will find the right dog for you and your circumstances.

No point in getting a dog that the new adopter wont cope with only to be sent back.
 
Brownmare said:
I have a revoltingly smelly whippet who has clearly eaten something rotten and is farting for England - you are welcome to him tonight :p :rolleyes:
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Hahah! :D

SusieT said:
I am PMSL at the assumption because the OP is struggling withr escues (where the dogs will be vet checked but unlikely to be screened by rescue for HD etc.) she will automatically be going out to the nearest puppy farm and grabbing the first one she sees...
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Damned if i do, damned if i dont it seems :rolleyes:

Everyone will find a problem, IMO which is the only one that matters to me, if ive given the rescue centres a fair chance im not going to hang around for months when i do need a dog asap. I need to start getting out and about again and i have no drive to every time i get knocked back by the rescues.
If it does come to a puppy it will come from a good breeder.

Also, i see new puppies on here practicly every week .. why dont they get slated for not going to a rescue??

I will try every avenue and thanks for the people that have posted helpful comments :D
 
Foxyfilly said:
As said previously, give Lisa at Gap a call or Kelli at GRWE, she's in hertfordshire
Neither are narrow minded and if its the right home for the dog then it will be a yes!

Good luck, sounds like a dog is just what you need.
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Kelli found me ickle Flickle - she is a lovely lady, and will definitely help :):)
 
montyforever said:
Hahah! :D



Damned if i do, damned if i dont it seems :rolleyes:

Everyone will find a problem, IMO which is the only one that matters to me, if ive given the rescue centres a fair chance im not going to hang around for months when i do need a dog asap. I need to start getting out and about again and i have no drive to every time i get knocked back by the rescues.
If it does come to a puppy it will come from a good breeder.

Also, i see new puppies on here practicly every week .. why dont they get slated for not going to a rescue??

I will try every avenue and thanks for the people that have posted helpful comments :D
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I don't have a problem with people getting dogs from resposible breeders at all but i feel like you will stumble at every block for that too.

What happens if you have to travel to get a puppy.

It can take months. Good breeders will sign you up for a pup before the parents are even bred than you have to wait for it to be born and old enough to come home.

Responsibly bred dogs cost much more than your average BYB dog.

It sounded to me like you were just going to go top your friend a get a cheap BYB puppy.
 
katielou_houston said:
It sounded to me like you were just going to go top your friend a get a cheap BYB puppy.
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Firstly yes is is waiting still but its not hanging around hoping that the rescue will get somthing suitable in, and when they have that many dogs and no suitable ones, what are the chances they will get one in that is suitable at all?!

Secondly my friend did not breed cheap BYB puppies, it was planned by 2 health tested dogs. She just had alot more puppies than expected! Most are already in homes.
 
montyforever said:
Firstly yes is is waiting still but its not hanging around hoping that the rescue will get somthing suitable in, and when they have that many dogs and no suitable ones, what are the chances they will get one in that is suitable at all?!
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That's a little defeatist! If you build up a good rapport with various rescues, they can alert you when they think something suitable has come in - worked fabulously for two of my friends! They said they categorically didn't want a working dog type...and now have the loveliest Springer :D Rescue knew exactly what kind of dog would suit them by that point so persuaded them to see their little lad and the rest is history :)
 
numptynovice said:
That's a little defeatist! If you build up a good rapport with various rescues, they can alert you when they think something suitable has come in - worked fabulously for two of my friends! They said they categorically didn't want a working dog type...and now have the loveliest Springer :D Rescue knew exactly what kind of dog would suit them by that point so persuaded them to see their little lad and the rest is history :)
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Ditto this, that is what GRWE did for me :) I enquired about a completely different dog to Flick, that wasnt suitable but Kelli contacted me as soon as Flick came in :)
 
CareyR said:
Ditto this, that is what GRWE did for me :) I enquired about a completely different dog to Flick, that wasnt suitable but Kelli contacted me as soon as Flick came in :)
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I have emailed them, and looked into all the other sites given :D Lets hope its all unnessciary! Keep your fingers crossed for me tomorrow! :D
 
Try www.lurcherlink.org fantastic forum and rehoming charity. All dogs will come from foster homes so aren't kennel sour. You get to see full updates and photos of the dogs during their rehab with the fosterers so get a really good idea if the dog will fit in to your life. The absolutely best thing about the charity is that if your circumstances change they will rehome the dog for you. Absolutely fantastic charity! They mainly rehome lurchers but do rehome greys and other breeds too. Have a look :) They're a lovely bunch :)

I apologise, if like me, you end up with 4...
 
m/fore-sorry, was under the impression they wouldn't home anyy dog to you.
If it is just that they have no suitable ones, I would definitely be waiting a good bit longer, if they are in principle happy to place a suitable dog with you.
Having just had a pup to stay, who barked, crapped, had diarhhoea, vomited and jumped up, I can promise for someone with anxiety, I reckon a young adult dog would be much easier!
 
SusieT said:
m/fore-sorry, was under the impression they wouldn't home anyy dog to you.
If it is just that they have no suitable ones, I would definitely be waiting a good bit longer, if they are in principle happy to place a suitable dog with you.
Having just had a pup to stay, who barked, crapped, had diarhhoea, vomited and jumped up, I can promise for someone with anxiety, I reckon a young adult dog would be much easier!
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Its a bit complicated :p They wont rehome with cats, apart from this one whos never raced :) And all the other rescues i mentioned dont have any cat friendly dogs in and were very unhelpful on the phone :mad:
 
Don't give up hope yet, the rescue may have just be concerned that the anxiety may mean you'll struggle to take the dog out, so its worth having a chat with them so they can see that you will cope and also have plenty of support.
I can understand its hard getting knock backs but there are plenty of greyhound rescues about to try at least and they all seem to vary on their homing policies (even the ones under the RGT). As you also have a cat to consider , they may not have suitable dogs available at the time you enquire so may have to keep checking back or go on a waiting list. I know some rescue don't have a stooge cat so won't take the risk homing any dog with cats and some just have the view that all ex-racers are non small animal safe. Some RGT branches would help by getting a cat friendly transferred from another branch for an adopter but not all are that helpful.

Was it Sittingbourne RGT you'd already tried?(RGT Branches) There is also Greyhoundhomer's Ockendon kennel not that far from croftsview and Buzz looks a possibility. Kerry Greyhounds also home nationally & cat test dogs.

I guess it depends on how your anxiety is effecting things but you may find a puppy more pressure if you are struggling to get out & about as there socialisation is more important than with an adult dog. I also suffer with anxiety problems so realise how frustrating it can be at times.
 
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By what you describe you sound like you could offer a good home, but don't forget staying with the dog 24/7 is not neccesarily the best thing you can do, that is the only part that I would discuss further with you, a dog needs a rotuie where by there are left for periods alone to prevent seperation issues, also if your routine changes are you likely to be out full time, or will someone still be popping ome for dinner or half day break?

I have transported a dog funnily enough all the way down to kent, so the distance is not an issues, my only worry is people seem desperate to get a dog asap then when a problem no matter how small arises they want out asap, (thats hard when the dog is now 6 hours away)
We do have greys in, in particular a very small dainty bitch that would suit your needs, but I would need to arrange you a home check and look into the possibilities of getting the dog down, and obs if you cannot travel you would fin it hard meeting the dog before hand.
I also reomed a lurcher on lurcher link and the lady travelled 4 hours to collect him and another 6 hours to collect her saluki.
I also had amy transported to Carey, and she had never met her before:eek::D
 
OP I don't know how bad your anxiety is but presumably, as you'll need to leave the house to walk your dog when you get him, you are ok to get out and about.
Would it be an option to fill some of your time by volunteering to help out a rescue with walking etc for now. That way you would be busy and making links with rescues which may help you in future.
There was a rescue asking for volunteers on gumtree in Kent, I don't know anything about them though so do some checks if you are interested.
 
wipeout said:
OP I don't know how bad your anxiety is but presumably, as you'll need to leave the house to walk your dog when you get him, you are ok to get out and about.
Would it be an option to fill some of your time by volunteering to help out a rescue with walking etc for now. That way you would be busy and making links with rescues which may help you in future.
There was a rescue asking for volunteers on gumtree in Kent, I don't know anything about them though so do some checks if you are interested.
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Great idea - kills two birds so to speak :)

Also think Smokie ^ looks a sweetheart!
 
Whatever happen (and i do hope it is the Grey) a dog will be the best thing for you, he will act as a threapy dog.

I am a strong believer in rescue dogs but any dog for you will be a bonus....Grey's however are fantastic!!!! CareyR - 2Greys back me up!!!! lol
 
Sammii819 said:
Whatever happen (and i do hope it is the Grey) a dog will be the best thing for you, he will act as a threapy dog.

I am a strong believer in rescue dogs but any dog for you will be a bonus....Grey's however are fantastic!!!! CareyR - 2Greys back me up!!!! lol
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As if there was ever any doubt about that - they are THE best breed :D

Who could resist this little lot:

http://www.grwe.com/homingWelfare_dogsForHoming.asp

:)
 
I agree with Cayla too on importance of training the dog to cope being alone early on, otherwise you could end up in a bad cycle together with you getting more anxious about going out because the dog doesn't cope well without you. Also hopefully you will improve in the future to be able to get a job/go to college etc so perhaps getting a dog that needs company maybe ok now but might cause you difficulty in future.

Of course Sammi, i think Grey's are great, I find there very calming round the house with them sleeping so much and like that they generally cope with a short walk if that's all you can manage the odd day without any negative effect. I'm not sure i could cope now with a more active dog tbh, my friend has JRT's and they seem very busy in comparison. Its quite social owning a greyhound, we often get stopped by people who want to stroke them or ask questions and there are also organised walks & shows, meet & greets to get involved with, which i didn't realise when we adopted.
 
Me and Ben are going throught same hun. And I think hes about to give up and go down the puppy route. Basically he works on a farm but dog goes with him. Rescues dont want dogs left at home but because dog will meet people and dogs during the day (even though other peoples dogs tend to sleep at the back of the workshop away from the public) they wont rehome to him. Its just too much of a pain. And then we found one met him and home check and dog went back to original owner as she could have him back. Grrrrrrrrr! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
 
2Greys said:
Of course Sammi, i think Grey's are great, I find there very calming round the house with them sleeping so much and like that they generally cope with a short walk if that's all you can manage the odd day without any negative effect. I'm not sure i could cope now with a more active dog tbh, my friend has JRT's and they seem very busy in comparison. Its quite social owning a greyhound, we often get stopped by people who want to stroke them or ask questions and there are also organised walks & shows, meet & greets to get involved with, which i didn't realise when we adopted.
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2Greys

I get that as well, people just stopping and wanting a stroke. never known it with other dogs we have had in the past.
 
Have either of you grey owners ever done a meet and greet for Gap? They are brilliant fun and usually held at PAH stores countrywide. I took my Beddy x one year (okay he's not a grey...but he's friendly and likes attention!!) and he got so many pressies bought by kind people I made him give them to the rescue instead!!! If you get a chance do go and help out at one, it's a lovely day and you'll get to meet other grey owners too!! :D Oh and with the added bonus of raising money for a wonderful rescue!!
 
CaveCanem said:
You've still only been looking for a couple of weeks and the perfect dog won't be on your doorstep overnight, the best comes to those who wait!
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So very true. We waited 3 years for a new arrival and thank Cod we did. She is everything and more than we could have wished for, though Tessa will never be forgotten, Mills is wonderful!.

Ok, gushing over.....I'll send you TT! I have taught him to retrieve, recall and sit. You get used to the odd looks while walking him!
 
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