adoption application denied

[ssleighter]

We'll work with you down there in the sticks. LOL! We're used to driving in this big old state, but expect to do a bit of driving yourself as well during the process.

And thank goodness for cellular plans. No more LD bills for me.

 

[mmichaelson]

I would front all the costs to get another boxer baby, gas, whatever. I don't mind driving (my best friend lives 8 hours away, in Midland, after all, and my parents are 3 hours away) to meet potential fosters, and neither does Sam, we have friends and family in Houston, Austin and Dallas and have no problems finding an "aunt" or "uncle" for us to stay with and Sam to play with!



When the time comes, I'll find someone!!

 

[mmichaelson]

We'll work with you down there in the sticks. LOL! We're used to driving in this big old state, but expect to do a bit of driving yourself as well during the process.

And thank goodness for cellular plans. No more LD bills for me.

BTW- I am in LOVE with Petey on your website!!

 

[ladyluck_t]

I would front all the costs to get another boxer baby, gas, whatever. I don't mind driving (my best friend lives 8 hours away, in Midland, after all, and my parents are 3 hours away) to meet potential fosters, and neither does Sam, we have friends and family in Houston, Austin and Dallas and have no problems finding an "aunt" or "uncle" for us to stay with and Sam to play with!



When the time comes, I'll find someone!!

Wanna move to NM? How about cloning yourselves and sending them here? We sure could use a couple of new homes too!

 

[mmichaelson]

LOL - I would if I could. It's so sad some of the stories we hear every day. Sam is not just my dog - he's my baby boy (along with our kitties). I would do anything to make sure he was comfortable and happy (well, anything that didn't endanger his health). I would have a gazillion animals if I had the room and money.

 

[Doja's Mommy]

There is a SA boxer rescue you might consider.....

 

[Mollie_T]

Upset about adoption also...

I'm sorry for the hang-up with your adoption. I'm a little aggrevated myself about adopting. I sent an application to a rescue, all was good- corresponded with the very nice director via emails & then called to make an appointment to meet a few dogs (was even told they would bring the dogs I chose to my house to see how my Maggie reacted...) My call was never returned, this has upset me greatly because I'm not only looking for a "pet", I'm looking for a new addition to our family. I understand that rescues are busy, but I just think it was rude to get my hopes up & then not return emails or calls. I have since left another email, it's been over a week & nothing. Why would they say everything is a go & then drop you ??? Just needed to vent, sorry all =(

 

[Cami]

I am new to volunteering with a rescue in my state. I don't mean to imply that I have all the answers but I am learning the ropes pretty quickly. Rescues are SWAMPED! Answering machines, voicemails and e-mails are overflowing. Even getting to speak personally with another member of the rescue on the same day the call is made is virtually impossible. Some things happen at lightening speed, (getting a dog out of a kill shelter), and others (returning phone calls) happen only when time allows. We have nearly 100 volunteers with this particular rescue and many many more that help on an emergency basis. The majority of the volunteers have day jobs, yet still spend countess hours online weekly setting up home visits, going thru applications and just plain old reading the daily submissions of dogs needing in. It is never ending. Transports need to be arranged and completed, wellness visits to vets need to be done, references need to be checked and fostering is an ongoing thing. Alot of the foster people have multiple dogs in their home that they are taking care of either by nursing back to health, temperment testing, socializing or all of the above. The bottom line is, there are way too many dogs needing in and not enough people to take them. Seems everyone wants a puppy and they go very quickly but the senior dogs oftentimes end up staying in foster for the rest of their days. This problem keeps the available fosters full. Much more help is needed.

As far as adopting to a home that will keep dogs outside unattended all day, that would pretty much be deemed as a no. The kennel description seems good but what about an allergic reaction to a bee sting? Who is there to provide immediate medical assistance or to get the dog to a vet? Ohio is hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Both at their worst are unbearable, especially for a boxer. I am sure that you would provide much love and a happy home for any boxer that you brought into your life but as far as rescues are concerned they have to draw the line somewhere. Before I had a boxer I would never even consider using a crate for one. I thought it barbaric, putting an animal in a cage for any length of time. Now I know better and my girl was crate trained for 9 months at which time she gained her freedom and independence and has access to our entire home 24 hours a day.

I would suggest that you not give up on rescue (please), try again contacting the rescue with your concerns and or offer the dogs complete indoor time while you are away.

 

[Claudia807]

I would also suggest that people who have not even applied shouldn't assume that they will be declined for this reason or that reason. Don't assume - that's not fair.

Do rescues occasionally turn away folks that could have provided a great home? Probably. Do rescues turn away a heck of a lot more that would NOT have provided a good home? You bet. Imagine how exhausting it is, day after day, trying to review all of these applications to figure out who is a good egg and who is not. Some applicants may be good people who are just misguided when it comes to things like training, veterinary care, and yes, where the dog stays when no one is home. Can they be educated? Some, maybe. Will some do whatever they want no matter what anyone says? Yes.

Remember, the rescues are staffed by volunteers. All we want to do is help the dogs and get them into the best homes possible. We all do our best and we may make mistakes. We don't want the dog to be returned and we don't want to place the dog in a home that isn't a thousand times better than his/her last home. If we have even the slightest inkling that a home may not provide what we think the dogs need, we will always err on the side of doing what we think is best for the dogs.

 

[KonaKoffe]

I would also suggest that people who have not even applied shouldn't assume that they will be declined for this reason or that reason. Don't assume - that's not fair.

Ok for my education and to be fair. Since you might be the closest boxer rescue, I always thought my folks,who are retired in WI, should look into a rescue boxer since they would want to adopt a calmer older boxer, which I heard are hard to place. However we have always been concerned that because they live on a piece of property (100 acres) that is not fenced in they would be rejected. All their other boxers, tho indoor dogs, have eventually had the run of the property if they wanted.

Also do you allow adoptees to crate the dogs for 10 hrs/day?