I'm trying to adopt a rescue dog, what should I do? should I go to the adoption event?

Try a regular animal shelter for one, instead. They usually don't have restrictions. But rescues are like human adoption agencies. They get to decide who gets what, and there's really nothing you can do about it. It's not really a good idea to have a young dog in an apartment because of the small space and the younger the animal, the more exercise it needs. Never adopt a dog without meeting it too. Rescues put 'the best part' of the dog on Petfinder, not the entire animal. But to answer your question, I would drive out there. They won't accept you for the dog if you live in an apartment.

Often times restrictions are there for a reason. The rescue or shelter wants what's safest and best for an individual animal, they don't want the animal injured/abused/neglected or returned to them. That being said if they feel a particular dog is not right for YOUR situation they have every right to say "no". So do responsible breeders.

It's not illegal to deny an adoption (for any reason), and often times it saves a dog's life. Too many irresponsible individuals out there.....

If they aren't returning your messages and you're intent on that dog, then GO to the adoption event. Make a day of it. Talk to them in person and get them to verbally clarify their rules on yards and apartments/condos, as well as the dog in question. It could be a simple case of mis-communication or someone typed up the advertisement on Petfinder wrong (it happens).

If they feel the dog is not suitable for you, ask them why - they just might make sense!

Good breeders do not advertise on Wal-Mart bulletin boards FYI - you would have likely paid top dollar for a shelter quality animal (IE a pup from untested, unproven, pet quality parents.)

Just beceause you were rejected ONCE does not mean you should stop looking for a dog in a rescue. People get way too sensitive about rescues/shelters if they're rejected. It happens. If may be you didn't qualify in another area, but they said your living situation would not work instead of telling you the truth so as not to hurt your feelings.

If a rescue doesn't think you are a fit for the dog, then they have every right to reject your application.

If you really want the dog, go to the event. Explain your situation face to face, they can't ignore you when you're right in front of them.

Why the hell would it be "illegal" for rescues/shelters ro be "restrictive?" What a silly idea!

Just like YOU have the right to be picky, so does the RESCUE! It goes both ways, it's not a one way street, you know. The rescue wants the best home possible for the dog.

They know the dog. You dont.

If they do not think he would do well in a condo (or apartment.....same thing, except you own a condo), then why would you argue with them?

Look for a different dog. Better yet, ask them if they have a dog that would be happy in an apartment.

Rescues are the organizations that put their time, effort and money on the line to save these dogs. Who, exactly, do you think SHOULD decide what home would be best for them?

It's better to put the dog down than to send it to a life of misery. Not many dogs are suitable for living in an apartment. It would have to be a zero-barker, for one thing. So few breeds of dogs are like this.

It would have to be small, so that it can use a litter box.

It would have to be the type of dog that loafs around when it is not out exercising.

It is really hard to keep an apartment dog happy. Perhaps you should reexamine your reasonings for wanting a dog, rather than a cat. By all means, go along to the pet day and have a chat with them. They have probably not replied to your emails because they have already given you their last word and they don't want to enter into an email war with you.

Why would it be illegal for them to want the dogs who have been rescued to go to a selective home? They don't want to end back up with the dog again.

When you live in an apartment that is going to be way down the list of potential homes for most dogs only because dogs need alot of space to run ect. Living in an apartment block with neighbors so close also means there is more chance the dog won't be able to stay there forever in case it is a little noisy and annoys the neighbors.

Are there any rescues in your county? Just because they aren't big named doesn't mean they aren't there. Try searching the internet or facebook (if you have it) and see.

I found 6 rescues in my area that weren't listed in the phone book.

We were looking at getting another dog but I so desperately wanted a rescue dog, but there just weren't any that fit with what our family needed at the time. So we decided to foster dogs instead.

It is so rewarding, more so I think thank saving a rescue dog.

At the moment we have a little guy who was picked up by animal control because he was being attacked by a big dog. He had a punctured lung, broken ribs and was a little emaciated.

The rescue paid for him to get all fixed up at the vet and now he's recovering with us. I can't describe the feeling I have felt with this little guy seeing him be so sick when we got him to now being back to a 'normal' dog. It's sad when they leave but I know with their strict guidelines that all my fosters go to a great home.

Please don't give up on rescue dogs, they are the most amazing animals with so much love to give.

Maybe this dog that you wanted wasn't meant to be. Wait a little while and one will come along.

Most rescues will have bigger dogs, because these dogs are the one's who aren't so cute anymore when they grow up or are more known to be escape artists.

She ought to easily have self assurance that rubbish. i've got no longer had any authentic issues. The rescue we've been given Sammy from...we've been going to undertake yet another dogs from them, yet they pronounced Sammy could be a greater effectual tournament for out Toy Poodle. They have been acceptable. Edit. dogs Fox Wolf. lots of the time the defend does not have any history info on the animals. in addition they are no longer breed experts. purchasers ought to consistently study breeds till now procuring. That became into your mum and dad' fault. no longer the defend's fault. Shelters are additionally independent floor, so oftentimes situations territorial canines do no longer teach their authentic hues there, so the defend does not understand they are dogs aggressive. Your pom schipperke mutt became into in basic terms a puppy, and that they had no theory of it being scared around infants.

You could go to the adoption event, and maybe take a picture of your living room to show it's size, and the yard where the dog will be exercising. Maybe if they can see the living arrangements for the dog, it might help change their minds. It can't hurt to try.