Tried giving a Rescue Dog a loving new home and have been told we're not allowed!!!

I'm pretty sure if I'd called they would have said no to me - I went in person and got Stinky Dog. He comes to work with me, but he does have to be alone sometimes, and I rent, and I only have a small garden, but they still let me have him, and this is one of the biggies I'm talking about.

One point to bear in mind is that some rescues will not be actually letting dogs go now until after Christmas - I found Henry at about this time of year but had to wait until the new year to pick him up.

If they meet you in person they can get a better idea of what you are like etc - over the phone it is hard to judge someone so they are more likely to play it by the numbers, if you see what I mean.
 
Wow - you have the ideal lifestyle for a dog!
What a real shame that there are rescue centres that can't see that.
Good luck in your search for a dog.
 
If you don't work how do they expect you to feed it or pay vets fees lol sounds like you have a lovely home. Apparantly my yo was refused rehoming a dog because her 70odd acres was to big and she should offer the dog a small enclosd garden lol
 
Again, echo others, try private/breed/smaller rescues and don't let one bad experience put you off.

Also, don't fall prey to the 'I want a dog NOW' thing - be prepared to wait for the right dog :)
 
We were told no because we lived in a flat, yet we don't work (young child and OH is a carer) and live on bottom floor with access to a large safe and secure communal garden.. This was from our local rescue centre. They said no before we even mentioned we didn't work!!!
 
When we went to look at dogs trust (it is our most local rescue) it was funny how many of the dogs we showed interest in were 'not suitable' for our situation. they actually said that some of the ads (on the website and posted AT the kennels) were incorrect and the information about the particular dogs was not accurate?! Hmm, okaaay.

We did find a lovely dog - after a couple of visits and we were 'allowed' her! Lol

We have always had rescues, I don't think i'd ever buy from a breeder - i just like my mongrels really! :-)
 
Sedgemoor Chaos said:
Thanks for the offer...

We would like a youngish dog, probably between pup and 3, Sex not important (well you'd say the same if you saw my OH!!!) LOL only joking!!!


If there are any breeds you can suggest, i'll have a mooch for a pooch online :)
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:eek: PMSL! Bad, bad!

I reckon any breed can be made to be accustomed to being left, but as a mental person who got two puppies together both times, why not think about two together?

Am off for a trawl.
 
GinnieRedwings said:
Unless you are a retired - but with the stamina to walk for 10 miles 4 times a day, have no children of any age, live in a castle with an 8 ft garden wall, then some of those rescues think their dogs are better off in kennels... :eek: :mad:
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So true!!

I have some friends who went to a well known rescue charity and expressed an interest in a young terrier there. They have a lovely house in the country, with a bit of land, (horses), she doesn't work and is at home all day, and they have a lovely friendly dog already. They were told they wouldn't be allowed him because they had chickens!! Even though the chickens are not only fenced off, but completely out of sight behind a hedge!

You couldn't ask for a better home for a dog. Absolutely bonkers! :confused:

I know my own dogs wouldn't suit 8 hours with only a loo break at lunchtime, but I'm sure there are plenty of dogs in rescue who would :(
 
I am not slagging off rescues, in fact, it's more aimed at posters who yell REHOME when they hear that owners work all day, but I have visited a few local ones and also the council pounds.

Not every rescue is like Cayla's, or like Many Tears with fosters...the ones I have visited are full to the rafters, the staff are stretched to breaking point, they are relying on volunteers to give the dogs a quick bimble up and down the road, the dogs which have issues are slamming themselves back and forth against the wall all day, not improving and the ones without issues are slowly developing them.
I hate to use the term, beggars can't be choosers, but I can't imagine dogs get any more stimulation in a lot of rescue kennels, than they would be getting at home in a house or in a dog run, where the owner has to work (and as mentioned, enable them to pay for vets bills, food, insurance etc)
 
Christmas_Crackers said:
I got two at the same time too (by accident). Sometimes double the trouble, others twice the fun :)
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Double trouble and fun: a mad mix!

Puppy said:
So true!!

I have some friends who went to a well known rescue charity and expressed an interest in a young terrier there. They have a lovely house in the country, with a bit of land, (horses), she doesn't work and is at home all day, and they have a lovely friendly dog already. They were told they wouldn't be allowed him because they had chickens!!
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Utterly mental: surely if people like this can't rescue, they will be so peed off that they will go off and get a puppy from somewhere and then we are creating the demand for puppies, thereby increasing the risks of the puppy being farmed etc (not that I'm saying your firend would buy a farmed puppy :eek:)

I think the rescues should pop round some 'normal' houses and see how the dogs are kept (ie happy, well-adjusted, possibly left for over 4 hours, faint, and not climbing the walls!)
 
Not all rescues are the same, we certainly are not, it actually put me off personally more than people working those who want a dog yesterday and are inpatient, these dogs are sure to be returned IMO, and it happens with our rescue alot, so def take your time to find the right dog and search a good few rescues.
 
Moragulous Mulled Wine said:
AGREE ^^^^^^^^^^^
What barsteward put the fipping link up!!!:eek::D





*stomps off to tell the 5 misfits already here to shove over as Ive got lurcherlink open!*
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Agreed, please can I have the brindle pup?

OP it might be worth trying the breed specific rescues, and (I haven't said this please note) perhaps be slightly economical with the truth . The rescue I home check for is happy to home to people who leave a dog for a maximum of 4 hours, but sometimes it is more, it is up to the individual home checker to assess the situation. As others have said imho it is far preferable for a dog to be in a home even if left for a few hours than in a kennel for months on end.
 
In ways I have to say I agree with the rescue centre. Your previous dog obviously never knew anything different but rescue dogs need a lot of attention or they pine and begin to destroy things... however they shouldn't just say "no you arn't a match" and generalise it. They should come out to visit you and see your home and look at realistically you are telling the truth that you will be home at lunch times etc :(

Good luck with your doggy search :)
 
not read all the replys, but this is why rescue homes are full! my friend ( nice family home, someone in all day, lives in the country, kids, horses and a few acres) was not allowed a cocker spaniel as she didn't have six foot fences round her garden.

yet they let a relative ( through marriage) have a dog, as she had a new house with nice new fences, wealthy and looked it, after six months the dog was chained up outside as it was messy, then the neighbours complained about it barking all the time and it was given away, so he had 3 homes in less than a year.

we need rescue centres, but they need to be realistic, people do work, have lives, other commitments and can still offer a good home to a dog
 
Can I suggest that all of you who are so indignant about the appauling way rescues are run actually get off your bums and volunteer some time and MAYBE you'll see the real truth about what it's like? Maybe the rescue have had experience in people rehoming dogs then returning them because the dog isn't coping with being left so long???? Maybe they don't have the volunteers to do through and proper home checks so have to rely on blanket rules? Maybe the OP isn't being completely honest that she will be going home at lunchtime and the rescue have no way of confirming this information so err on the side of caution.

Hey I might be wrong ...I've only been working and volunteering with rescues for 20+ years and really haven't seen the worst of man kind and I'm sure all you armchair critics have much more fantastic ways a rescue should be run.

My rescue does rehome to working families, IF the dog is suitable...but I guess ringing round small rescues and actually doing some leg work in order to ensure the dog suits you is just too much trouble for some.

I'm sure you can all sprout stories of people turned down for rescue dogs...ever occur to you that those people ARE actually unsuitable as owners and the rescue has done the right thing for the animal? No?
 
CG, not everyone is criticising rescues here and you do make some fair points. It is very easy for people to sit and pick fault, but until you try to do the job it's hard to get an idea of how hard it really is.
 
Brownmare said:
I am starting to get really angry now having heard this so many times. These rescues should take each individual home on its merits and not lay down blanket rules and then complain they are overflowing :mad:

I think you will find that the smaller rescues are far more flexible in their attitudes towards working owners. Good luck in your search and don't give up on rescues yet x
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I found that too, BrownMare when looking for friends: If you dont mind a younger dog, there are several organisations and I know of at least two people who've got them-this is the website I know of, http://www.pupsneedinghomes.co.uk -they dont just have Pups by the way. (Friend got the most lovely terrier cross from them, she works!) Can find out the other one if you need it. I know the rehomers have to be careful, but really!

Oh yes, and your local vets; the nurses often know of animals needing rehoming and notices can be seen on their boards. Might be worth looking.
 
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CG I can understand your anger but as I said I do volunteer for a rescue, and I still feel that sometimes , particularly the bigger national rescues, impose blanket bans on certain types of home without further consideration. You raise some valid points, and people do have to be prepared to spend time, and talk to the rescues rather than just wanting the first dog you see. I homechecked for someone who has going to keep the dog outside in a kennel and run, which is dead against the rescues homing policy. However the dog they had was an ex security dog, with a few issues, and the prospective new owner was an ex police dog handler. I did a follow up check a few weeks later and it really was a match made in heaven, yet without them talking to the rescue they probably wouldn't have got past the first form .
 
CAYLA said:
Not all rescues are the same, we certainly are not, it actually put me off personally more than people working those who want a dog yesterday and are inpatient, these dogs are sure to be returned IMO, and it happens with our rescue alot, so def take your time to find the right dog and search a good few rescues.
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Absolutely, take your time but register an interest with the breed rescues of breeds you like. You may be surprised what comes up.

I would have no problem homing a, past baby puppy age, dog to someone who works but can get home at lunchtime.
I prefer a secure area but nothing is set in stone.

The want it now brigade cause all rescues problems as they are often enablers of poor breeding practices.
 
I know everyone wasn't joining in the rescue bashing and without people like you guys most rescues wouldn't survive and believe me even an hour of someone's time is appreciated! We have an old chap who comes up to walk the dogs for us, bless his heart he can't hold on so we have to pick the quiet lazy one's but even though he spends more time chatting to us and making brew's he still makes the effort for us and it is invaluable.
 
Have not read whole thread so apologise if this has been said.

I know, at times, re-homing centres criteria leaves people speechless and how they home their animals is beyond me. In this instance, to fulfil their criteria could you have arrangements in place for a dog walker/lover to give your dog a run whilst you are at work. If this makes them happy for you to home it is your judgement whether you keep the arrangement up.

Good luck in your search and don't give up.
 
Keep looking I always think if you are turned down its for a reason, probable the right dog for you isnt there, and is just around the corner, keep looking and the right one will come along!
Just had a quick look on gumtree and found ?
http://manchester.gumtree.com/manchester/99/69478499.html
or Labrador rescue, I think they close adopting between this weekend and start of january.
 
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