Big Whine ahead

[wannabmama]

@wickedcandy that's so frustrating! I've had situations with rescues that are similar. I get that they want great homes for the animals but sometimes the standards are just ridiculous. I've been rejected numerous times and, to be honest, I don't know many animals that have it better than living with me. I'm so sorry l, but I'd keep trying, there will be a situation that works out. I have found that shelters often have fewer restrictions, though sometimes the trade off is that you don't know as much about the dog. That said, the greatest dog I've ever had is one of my current ones, and I found him at a rural kill shelter in the middle of nowhere.
The right friend is out there and I hope you find him/her!

[gabride2010]

I'm sorry @wickedcandy! I'm agree with wannabmama...keep trying. You will find the right pet.

Have you checked out the ads on Craigslist? I have seen a lot of ads on there for free (or low-cost) pets. Big hugs!

[mikaela20]

That's very frustrating. What's the reason you are getting outright No's though? Because they know the dogs really well, sometimes they have restrictions that differ from dog to dog ie if you have dogs,cats and the dog you want needs to be in a home as the single pet or if a breed or dog is more likely a bolter, they will need a closed backyard etc. You could also check out your local shelters.

[Deleted]

I said this on another thread but I recommend Craigslist. Both of my babies are from Craigslist. I like getting animals from there more than shelters because I want to prevent them from going to a bad home since people are trying to get rid of them urgently and they're cheap or free.

[ironbaby]

I am so sorry, @wickedcandy. That just plain sucks.

Cat rescues down here can be strict, but not nearly as strict as what you've referenced. We got our pup from a county shelter, and they didn't ask any questions. All we had to do was sign stating we would have her spayed at 6 months, and I could bring her back there to have it done. i hope you can find a pup soon.

[Ray]

Sept 8, 2015 6:23:37 GMT -5 @wickedcandy said:

feel free to ignore, I know I tend to whine a lot here,


I can't even adopt a goddamn dog... I feel like I'm back to square one with being CLNBC. We went to one rescue that the keep the dogs on a big farm, and there were 2 dogs that we were interested in, one we got told no outright & the second one, there were other families interested, so we are on the waitlist for that one.

So I filled out an application to another rescue that I have liked on FB, an I got an outright NO.

I can't have kids & I just want to add some more love to my house.... 

That sucks @wickedcandy I'm sorry I will echo pp don't give up! Try kijiji or local 24/7 yard sale sites I see puppies on there all the time for relatively cheap. FX for you!

[titania]

I'm so sorry. We tried for a very long time to get a dog and we were always told no because we live in an apartment. It was super frustrating. We eventually found our girl at an adoption event that was a foster to adopt. We were able to foster her for two weeks before we officially adopted her and both we and the organization could see if it was a good fit. I knew in two days this was our dog, but the fostering situation I think helped assure the organization that she was going to a good home (even if we had no yard). Is there any way you could foster through a local organization?

[juliayadda]

Sept 8, 2015 7:09:02 GMT -5 @wickedcandy said:

Sept 8, 2015 6:43:34 GMT -5 @rutherily said:

I said this on another thread but I recommend Craigslist. Both of my babies are from Craigslist. I like getting animals from there more than shelters because I want to prevent them from going to a bad home since people are trying to get rid of them urgently and they're cheap or free.

I've checked craigslist,and I dont know if it's because I'm in Canada, or looking in the wrong section, but I haven't seen any.

@wickedcandy, Try petfinder. It will list all the rescue dogs in the area. Avoid Craigslist, Kijiji, as there are going to be a lot of backyard breeders and puppy mill puppies. 

Is there a specific breed you are looking for? Have you checked out the SPCA/Humane Society in your area? 

Have the rescues given you reasons for saying no? Some breeds are more difficult, and have specific needs. 

[juliayadda]

Sept 8, 2015 7:16:51 GMT -5 @wickedcandy said:

Sept 8, 2015 6:38:42 GMT -5 mikaela20 said:

That's very frustrating. What's the reason you are getting outright No's though? Because they know the dogs really well, sometimes they have restrictions that differ from dog to dog ie if you have dogs,cats and the dog you want needs to be in a home as the single pet or if a breed or dog is more likely a bolter, they will need a closed backyard etc. You could also check out your local shelters.

With one, we apparently had a few strikes, no fenced backyard, never had a dog before, and apparently we wouldn't be giving the dog enough exercise... I was honest and said we wanted a low energy dog due to my arthritis, that during the week, a quick walk in the am, then a half hr walk in the evenings and during the day, either my DH or mom would take the dog for a walk.

The other rescue, we met 2 dogs, they said no to one because of the breeds eyes (pekeines) and the other dog had other families interested, that had backyards..

I would look into Dachshund or Chihuahua rescues. You may have to drive a bit to get to one, but they tend to need less walking, and do not need to free run in the back yard. 

[TheEleventhHour]

Hugs @wickedcandy. That sucks so much. I'm sorry. I hope you can get a yes from someone somewhere soon!

[ohinvrtedworld]

That is beyond frustrating. There are totally low-energy dogs out there who would be perfect for you. Shih-tzus are some of the chillest dogs I ever have who don't need to run around barely at all to be content.

T&Ps that you find the friend you were meant to have! I hope you find him/her soon!

[jwinct]

I'm so sorry. That stinks.

Do you have any shelters around you that you could go visit? DH and I adopted our first dog, a Boston Terrier, from a no-kill shelter an hour and a half drive from where we lived. We lived in a condo at the time, so we didn't have a fenced in backyard. We just had to show proof that we owned versus rented (if we did rent, we would have had to provide proof that they allow dogs).

Good luck. I hope you find the perfect pup.

[penguin129]

I'm so sorry you aren't able to get a pet. I hope you find the right pet soon. Sending many hugs your way.

[flojo973]

Sorry @wickedcandy, that's so frustrating. Have you tried reaching out to individual that foster pups?

[mikaela20]

Sept 8, 2015 7:16:51 GMT -5 @wickedcandy said:

Sept 8, 2015 6:38:42 GMT -5 mikaela20 said:

That's very frustrating. What's the reason you are getting outright No's though? Because they know the dogs really well, sometimes they have restrictions that differ from dog to dog ie if you have dogs,cats and the dog you want needs to be in a home as the single pet or if a breed or dog is more likely a bolter, they will need a closed backyard etc. You could also check out your local shelters.

With one, we apparently had a few strikes, no fenced backyard, never had a dog before, and apparently we wouldn't be giving the dog enough exercise... I was honest and said we wanted a low energy dog due to my arthritis, that during the week, a quick walk in the am, then a half hr walk in the evenings and during the day, either my DH or mom would take the dog for a walk.

The other rescue, we met 2 dogs, they said no to one because of the breeds eyes (pekeines) and the other dog had other families interested, that had backyards..

Ah man, it must be so frustrating. Are you also considering older dogs? They tend to have less energy or have a need for longer walks or running in a backyard. Keep looking, you will find a good fit. I would keep looking at breeds to fit your lifestyle and scope out your local shelters and search on pet finder. It takes alot of time but worth it in the end. Hope you find one soon!

[hoopoe]

Hi, lurking here, but @wickedcandy, I wanted to suggest looking into adopting a greyhound from some of the greyhound rescue groups. I don't know if that's a possibility in Canada or not though?

In my experience, greyhounds are excellent dogs for apartments and are low-energy, needing just a short walk a day. It would be nice to give them an opportunity once a week or so to let them run, like at a dog park or something similar. But, honestly, they are more like cats. My parents had one for a long time and it was the sweetest, most relaxed dog. If I lived in an apartment and couldn't walk the dog much, a greyhound would be my go-to dog.

Good luck, and don't give up. Your dog will find you.

[jwinct]

Sept 8, 2015 10:30:39 GMT -5 hoopoe said:

Hi, lurking here, but @wickedcandy, I wanted to suggest looking into adopting a greyhound from some of the greyhound rescue groups. I don't know if that's a possibility in Canada or not though?

In my experience, greyhounds are excellent dogs for apartments and are low-energy, needing just a short walk a day. It would be nice to give them an opportunity once a week or so to let them run, like at a dog park or something similar. But, honestly, they are more like cats. My parents had one for a long time and it was the sweetest, most relaxed dog. If I lived in an apartment and couldn't walk the dog much, a greyhound would be my go-to dog.

Good luck, and don't give up. Your dog will find you.

This is a great suggestion. My parents rescued a greyhound and she was the sweetest, most gentle, chill dog I have ever met. And they really don't make much noise at all - bonus!

[youdontsay]

Ugh I'm sorry to hear this, sending you hugs

[emilie]

Hugs @wickedcandy. There are a lot of dogs out there who need homes - I'm sure someone will come to their senses and let you adopt one soon!