rescue centres

[monkey100]

Hi, I have two dogs, whom i compete with in agility and would love to get another puppy, I was thinking about going to a rescue centre but have been told that I would not even be considered for a puppy as I work part time, is this normal. It seems such a shame because my dogs have a wonderful life, are walked for two hours every day go agility training twice a week, and competing in the summer months and enjoy there weekends away camping with us at the shows. I dont think I am mean having to leave my dogs to go to work, but now they have me wondering. Any views?

 

[Bossdog]

You sound a perfect candidate for a puppy, I personally think it's healthy for them to be left on their own for a little while every day, I would feel awful if I knew my dogs were pining for me when I wasn't there... instead they just sleep. Plus, with your two other dogs to play with (not to mention being knackered from all the fun!) I'm sure it would be fine, will grow up to be a well balanced dog IMO.

If they do have such rules, don't be put off, these centres are full to the rafters if the news is to be believed so it's got to worth a go and you cold be saving a poor puppies life.... just ask and see, let us know how you get on!

 

[CAYLA]

Our rescue would be over the moon to place a dog in an active agility home, and part time worker, even better

and other dogs, u are an ideal candidate

 

[KMW]

I adopted my kitten from the RSPCA and they allow people people who work part time to adopt, you may not be considered suitable for all dogs as some need to be around people all day. the fact you have other dogs helps as if the owner is not round they prefer it if there are other dogs around. I recently adopted a kitten from a rescue centre and it was a lot easier than I thought

 

[LynneB]

my dogs are also pampered and have me at home most of the time as I work from home and only have to go out to do 2/3 hour visits 4 times a week. They have always been happy. I was very disappointed when I called the Windsor annex of a very large and well known London dogs and cats home

to ask about a puppy. I think they would integrate better than an older dog - or at least a dog under 1 year who was still "puppyfied" in their behaviour towards other dogs.

I was asked if I crate train, depends on the dog I said (Bailey hated them). They said they recommend them fully. She then asked if I was out during the day and I told her as above. She said (rather condescendingly) you would not leave a 2 year old child and go out now would you. I said no, but I would not put a 2 year old child in a crate either. Needless to say I was turned down - due to the time I spent out of the house - even though the pup would have the other dogs at home. I have had a dog from batte - er - this dogs home for 10 years before and he was so happy!! So now I have gone and bought a puppy because they obviously wish to hold on to all of theirs

 

[Cop-Pop]

It depends on teh centres - there are some very strange ones round here. One refused to rehome a dog with my parents because they work full time. My dad works during the day, my mum works nights and my sister is at home all day looking after grandad...

 

[LynneB]

mad!!