Considering new sheltie- look into your rescue.
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Poedogruns
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We also looked at a local rescue when our 13 year old collie past away at Christmastime for a sheltie. No fence, but responsible dog owners for 15 plus years at the residence with no fence. So yeah, still disappointed, but we got Stella from a breeder who was willing to consider our individual situation.
I do wish more Sheltie Rescues, and rescues in general, would evaluate potential adopters on a case-by-case basis.
I've been turned down so many times, even though I have trained and competed my dogs in obedience, agility, and herding, simply because my yard isn't fenced. It's very frustrating.
I finally adopted Bela through Sheltie Rescue of Georgia, who actually sent someone out to interview us and look at our yard, and let me explain how I planned to handle potty outings. They made an exception in my case, and I have my sweet Bela.
I know not every rescue has the time or resources to do home visits. But if a potential adopter has references from other rescue groups, multiple veterinarians, trainers, and boarding kennels, some exception should be made about a stupid fence.
(Oh, and by the way, I've NEVER had a runaway or lost dog in 20+ years of owning dogs!)
I've been turned down so many times, even though I have trained and competed my dogs in obedience, agility, and herding, simply because my yard isn't fenced. It's very frustrating.
I finally adopted Bela through Sheltie Rescue of Georgia, who actually sent someone out to interview us and look at our yard, and let me explain how I planned to handle potty outings. They made an exception in my case, and I have my sweet Bela.
I know not every rescue has the time or resources to do home visits. But if a potential adopter has references from other rescue groups, multiple veterinarians, trainers, and boarding kennels, some exception should be made about a stupid fence.
(Oh, and by the way, I've NEVER had a runaway or lost dog in 20+ years of owning dogs!)
You can add Mid Florida Sheltie Rescue to the list of rescurers that are willing to work with people without fences. Again, not all dogs are suitable for leash only and we will be glad to work with you and find a dog that can go leash only. Most of our dogs that are able to be adopted for non fenced homes are the adults. We do find that people won't except anything in age over puppy to two years old. This is NOT suitable for a non fenced yard.... Keep in mind that rescuers have been doing their work for many years and know what is best for a particular dog. After all, it's about the DOG'S welfare not the adopter's wishes......though we do try to match as many wishes as we can.
SheltieChe
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congrats! Are you getting boy or girl pup?
Chris
Premium Member
Wonderful news -- I'm so happy for you! That is one lucky puppy!
so happy for you !!! and you do know we want tons of puppy pics
copper5228
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Congrats!! CISR is a wonderful rescue group!!!
sclevenger
Forums Regular
I second this, we attempted rescues first too....children, no fence, rent, work hours(normal working days: hunny 6am-2:30pm Myself 9:30am-6pm). It was ridiculous, so we gave up and researched breeders, found a great one that talked to us, worked with us!
Its always been ridiculous I think, when we tried to rescue a cat a few years back, aside from the children we ran into the same thing. Biggest thing was that our dog wasn't neutered yet...he was around 7-8 months old, the vet advised that with his diabetes and kidney infection it could be extremely dangerous to neuter him at that time, and wanted to wait till he was a year old. The rescue completely shut us down after that. That kitty was with the rescue another year before I quit keeping track. :-(. We could have gave him a great home!