Shelters are often inundated with pet surrenders, and do not want to provide a simple outlet that takes away the obligation of responsible pet ownership. Therefore, they would prefer that people try hard to find a solution before resorting to surrendering their pet to a shelter. If you must find a new home for a pet, please try posting to our adoption portal before placing the burden on the shelter. Direct adoptions work well and allow everyone to share in the accountability of their community!
No-kill shelters do wonderful work, but as a result, are often inundated with pet surrenders. In the unfortunate scenario that you have to find a new home for your pet, please read through the rehoming solution and articles on this page before contacting the shelter.
Foster Care5average
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posted by Sarah,
on 2013-07-23 20:39:56
There is a big need for Foster homes for the animals waiting for their forever home.
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I recently became homeless with a pure bread German Shepard. I tried staying at a cheap long stay motel and my dog developed really bad separation anxiety. I took him to the vet and he was put on meds to sedate him. I tried a bunch of different things and he still barks and howls when I leave or barks at people he hears in the hallway etc.I don’t have money for a personal trainer and I am fearful of being kicked out because of his barking . I don’t know what to do I feel so trapped with nowhere to go.
In 2007 I found two kittens in my back yard left by their Mother. They were about 6 Months old. I started feeding them and before you know it the Winter set in and I let them stay in my outside screenhouse of which I put heat. I tried them inside my house first but they did not adapt well and were stressed out. So I let them stay outside my home all these years. I took them for shots and had them spayed. Both are Female. I have been feeding them and taking care of them ever since. Both are very healthy. Now I am moving to a place far away with no back yard. I need help from someone who could take these semi feral cats and save their lives. I am at my wits end on what to do. I tried all the shelters and no one will take them because the are feral. I can't just leave them in my yard when I move because they will starve. Does anyone know someone who can help me. Please I am desperate !!! I live in Monroe County. [email protected]
RE: PIT BULL, Attacked dog
DEAR JOAN,
There's no telling what that poor dog went thru b4 you had him. I had a Boston Terrier that I took in who shreaded my husbands leg, but only did so if I was around!
What I'd do is call an animal behaviorlist; namely a dog expert.
2nd, make sure he is neutered.
3rd, let him have a 'safe place' where no one bothers him, his own bed, toys.
4th, do not allow him on your bed.
A muzzle,but a humane one, may be required for now. If he is put down, have him tranquilized b4 the lethal injection.
It's very sad, pit bulls are loving dogs, but like other animals aren't given correct care.
I'm also the owner of an Egyptian Arabian horse, so called expert trainers were terrified of, well today we play fetch, I ride him a bit, he trusts me. But, I cannot imagine some guy out there having him; they brutalize horses who are one of the most docile, bears too, I met face to face, why are people so blood thirsty?
Anyway Joan, good luck but get some valid, professional advice, because whatever that dog went thru in the past; made him what he is today.
Hi my name is joan, i need help...My son girl friend has a pitbull she had about a year now he is two years old, she heard that this couple had this dog they deversed and they were going to put the dog to sleep nobody wanted him..so she and her mom took him in. didn't know anything about this dog only what the owners said.dog friendly,great with people,house trained, and what ever else they said to get rid of him..they found out the pit is not animal friendly at all not crazy over woman. he has never bitten anyone he just wont listen to her are her mom..now my son handles him he's fine..but is very hard headed he wants to do what he wants..very strong..he did attack a small dog next store..the dog ran over to him of the leash and he grabbed a hold of the small dog did some damage.. but the little dog is ok..he is a beautiful dog..he is 4/years old..my son's girl friend and her mother are affraid of him the mother wants to put him down..i would take him but i have a small pit,and i dont want her to have to deal with him...i think he needs a man and a lot of training ..i think he would be fine..please help..if you can thank you jh..