Home Requirements for Rescuing a Sheepie
I currently live in a condo with which shares common grounds with the other residents in the community. I hope to move to a place with a yard within a year or two but for now it's the condo. |
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| I believe most rescues will only place with fenced in yards, or definitely prefer them. If you have alot of experience with Sheepdogs or similar breeds they might be willing to place a dog with you.
I live in a townhouse without a fenced in yard...so I know there is "extra" work involved when you don't have a yard. You can't just let them out to pee...you have to put their leash on, find shoes and in the winter get your coat/scarf/gloves/boots on too. You either need long walks or a safe place to exercise off leash. My dog is from a breeder, but I can see why rescues would hesitate in placing a dog in a home without a safe yard...I'm sure the "rate of returns" increases dramatically when people don't realize the work involved. |
| I think every local rescue organization has their own guidelines for what constitutes a good home and also for a particular dog. I'm sure those who are in rescue will chime in. Don't be discouraged!
We were initially told that we weren't a good fit because we lived in a condo and worked away from home. However, just another state over was a rescue who didn't think this would be a problem. After getting to know me over numerous long distance phone calls, we drove to get Annie who is a breeder rehome (not rescue persay). Taking her for a few short walks each day proved to be much better for Annie than the backyards she hung out it. Within the first few months she lost some much needed weight and we were able to get her spayed. The vet had said she was much too heavy and he couldn't do surgery until we got her down to a healthy weight. Annie was 6 yrs old when she came to us and will live our her life with a wonderful loving family that treats her like the Queen that she is. In addition, she has an annoying little brother (not rescue) who came from the same breeder. Although she wouldn't tell you to your face, I think she secretly likes him most of the time  |
| Most rescues have a fenced yard requirement, including NEOESR, but we don't have a fenced yard and have had two rescues from NEOESR.
Our dogs have always gone for a minimum of 3 walks per day. Two long and one short. You can take that to mean anything you like. |
| I was very interested in taking in a rescue. I was told
I was not a good fit, and one of the reasons was because I have a small child. I was later asked, by the same rescue, to take in a dog to foster and possibly adopt. In fact the person at the rescue repeatedly asked. Go for it, you just never know what could come along. Check out some of the rescue sites - you might be able to get a feel for what they are looking for in a rescue family. Shellie |
| I help out with rescue and a lot of it depends on the person as well as the home. If a home is 'perfect' with a big fenced yard and all the 'extra' doggy goods, but the owners are never home, it's obviously not a good choice. HOwever, there are homes without fenced yards but with very active and responsible people who are willing to go the extra mile. It just depends on lifestyle as the rest. |
VTHockeyRef wrote: What are some of the home requirements for rescuing a sheepie?
I currently live in a condo with which shares common grounds with the other residents in the community. I hope to move to a place with a yard within a year or two but for now it's the condo. I live in a townhouse, no yard and Patch is a rescue. We walk quite a bit -but on days like today with rain and more rain, i'd love to have a fenced yard. If i had a fenced yard i probably have another sheepdog too, my dog just loves other dogs. We also go to the dog park for exercise. |
| It's good to hear from folks who have rescued and have a similar living situation that I do. Both my girlfriend and I are active people and won't have any issue with walking the dog several times a day. Well the cold can get rough but I have done it before.
How is the home check done normally? I know this is a general question as it differs between rescues. When I rescued my cats it was several phone interviews because the rescue was too far away to send someone to my place. |
VTHockeyRef wrote: It's good to hear from folks who have rescued and have a similar living situation that I do. Both my girlfriend and I are active people and won't have any issue with walking the dog several times a day. Well the cold can get rough but I have done it before.
How is the home check done normally? I know this is a general question as it differs between rescues. When I rescued my cats it was several phone interviews because the rescue was too far away to send someone to my place. I had a telephone interview and my vet was interviewed by the rescue. I do not have a fence and very small backyard so I walk Patch several times in the morning and then several times late afternoon and night. When it is freezing out or warm as a spring day, there is no choice - she has to be walked. And, actually, its good for me too. But, there are some rainy nasty days i'd give anything to open that back door and let her out. |
VTHockeyRef wrote: How is the home check done normally? I know this is a general question as it differs between rescues. When I rescued my cats it was several phone interviews because the rescue was too far away to send someone to my place. Some rescues don't do them, but those that do will either have one of their volunteers go to your place, or get a volunteer from another group that is local go. I am just outside Toronto Ontario and arranged for a home check in Vermont for a dog once. A rescue group in that state had someone do it for me. Basically it is to verify everything you said on the application....some people are not very truthful. We had one lady confirm she had a large, high fence. Our volunteer went and confirmed that, yes, there was a large high fence.... but there was no gate! I always bring a dog with me to visits, to see how the resident pets react, and also to see how the folks interact with my dog. I did one a couple months ago and Bosley put his head through thier screen door! |
Bosley's mom wrote: I did one a couple months ago and Bosley put his head through thier screen door!
That is too funny. I have one inquisitive cat and another scaredy cat. I have a feeling it will be entertaining to watch. They already have experience with my friends dogs and thankfully everything was peaceful, so I'll keep my fingers crossed. |
| Good luck with your plan to rescue a sheepdog!
Here are some helpful links from NEOESR-- http://www.neoesr.org/neoesr.htm Go to the documents section--- Home visit checklist-- http://www.neoesr.org/HomeVisitCheck.htm And don't forget a transport vehicle-they love to ride!
http://www.oesfriends.co.uk/Mini |
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