Baloo's family wants to rescue ...
I am coming to you all for tips, advice and any general info you want to throw at me about bringing in a rescue. I will contact the rescue person for our area soon... but I was just mainly wanting the low down on how it all works. Kind of more food for thought-- We are not wanting to jump in headfirst and not be the best home for a sheepie. So .... tips, advice, tales, experiences, things you wish you had thought of/known, words of wisdom... give it all to me!!! Can I ask questions? Like how do you *know* when it is the right one to get along with your family.... is there ever a thing as a seemless transition? Will the rescue work with us to find the right sheepie for our home-- only because I know that my heart will want to take in any and all I run into... but that is not the best for baloo. He deserves to get a great sibling to hang with, not one that pulled mommy's heartstrings. And we have a Cat. Donny has been here lots longer than Baloo. He doesn't mind dogs. I need a dog that doesn't mind him.... My brain is working overtime on this subject. soo many thoughts running thru my head. But we want another sheepie. We want to rescue and not get a little pup. Scott thinks towards the end of summer would be best because I plan to travel some in June and maybe a wedding in July... AAAGHHH... someone tell me to RELAX!!  |
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That's awesome to hear! Can't wait to hear what you guys decide, the pics, and the updates!!! 
May I suggest these 
http://forum.oes.org/viewtopic.php?t=23707 |
| I would look for one that lived with a family and cats. It will be easier to find now with our economy. So many people have to give up their animals due to loss of their homes.
It is harder to take one in with any issues. I have a special needs girl (mentally) and my guys get along ok for the most part. I just try to do special things with Nigel as he loves everybody. It isn't the easiest situation, but I was probably the last stop for my girl. Also, if you get a rescue who is not a pup, be prepared that it can take up to a year for them to be fully settled. It is not always that way though. I hope you find the perfect brother/sister for Baloo. |
| Your New York rescue person is a nice lady with lots of breed experience. She'll hook you up right! |
| I totally agree with Jill. The NY rescue contact is a knowledgeable OES breeder and exhibitor and has done rescue for many years. She's also a wonderful person. Please discuss your concerns with her soon. She'll put you at ease and there will be a lot less to be stressed about.
Even if you've decided not to adopt for a few months, don't be afraid to put in an adoption application now. This can put you at the top of the rescue's list when a suitable dog becomes available. Any home visits or vet references can be checked out in advance. If a really great dog comes into rescue a bit early, you won't miss out on the chance to adopt him. 
Trust the rescue person to decide what dog is NOT right for you. It's easy to fall in love with a photo on Petfinder. When it says "no young kids" or "no cats", believe it. Usually these are the reasons that the dog had to leave its former home. If you choose not to adopt a particular dog for any reason, you're always free to pass on that one and wait for another. Most OES rescues have good working relationships with each other. If a dog that seems perfect for you is in another area, two rescues may work together to get the dog placed in the best home. Most rescues do charge a fee that helps cover spay/neuters, vaccinations and grooming. Usually the costs are more than the adoption fees. Rescues need to charge more than municipal shelters since they don't rely on tax dollars to operate. Good luck in your search for a new friend for Baloo and a new member of your family. 
Nita Midwest OES Rescue |
| Okay.... I sent Madeline an email. Now just waiting to hear all the details I need to get this ball rolling.
Thanks guys. |
| Can I ask questions? Like how do you *know* when it is the right one to get along with your family.... is there ever a thing as a seemless transition? Will the rescue work with us to find the right sheepie for our home?
My experience was what I would call "Seamless". With the leadership of Jill and Nita it worked out exceptionally well for Tess and Us. I geuss it has alot to do with how willing you are to accept what is presented as far as behavioral issues and the determination, patience and stamina you are willing to give to get it right. The more you give, the more you get back. Tess was a car chasing, furniture jumping, terrible on a leash when walking dog. Somewhat unruly with an aversion to closed doors and and a real fear of confinement. She was 15 months, housebroken with all shots up to date and in good health. Long story short, with obedience training, patience and leadership she is no longer any of those things and is now the love of our lives. There are plenty of fabulous sheep dogs to be rescued and if you really want it, you can get this done. I say go for it whole heartedly; it is one of the most rewarding decisions we or you will ever make. Check her out in this herding instinct test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwADj-K5mx8 . Tess get's it done. She's the bomb baby!!! Ricardo & Rose (His Navy Wife) |
| I saw Madeline today. We were doing a rescue. She is a wonderful lady and has a great sense of where a dog should go. Good luck and remember it takes time to find a great fit! |
| I guess we got lucky when we decided to rescue. We got Garfunkel within the same month. He was a total freak when we got him. NO manners, not house broken, painfully thin, shy of men and did I mention NO manners. He was 2.6 yrs old.
Now, one year later, he's up to 75lbs(too much of a good thing), housebroken, still shy of "some" men and a few manners  . We are working on that. He's still a freak, but a much loved and spoiled freak.
Hopefully you will get a dog with few problems, or workable problems. It takes time for them to settle in. You are strangers to them and with time you and they will learn to trust each other. |
wendy58 wrote: I would look for one that lived with a family and cats. It will be easier to find now with our economy. So many people have to give up their animals due to loss of their homes.
I heard that euthansia has increased due to the economy. So incredibly sad. |
Talmasca wrote: wendy58 wrote: I would look for one that lived with a family and cats. It will be easier to find now with our economy. So many people have to give up their animals due to loss of their homes. I heard that euthansia has increased due to the economy. So incredibly sad. where did you hear that? I haven't seen anything. WHen we got our humane society OES years ago - he walked in peed on the piano and that was the extent of his adjustment. and this was a dog that has not been an indoor dog andhad been chained outside. I had a petstore puppy and an rehomed poodle at the time. I expected no issues and I got none - don't overthink it. |
| My husband heard about this article "Pet ownership rising in Hawaii despite the faltering economy" and A vet student I know told me about this post.
Status: Pre-Veterinary Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Euthanasia due to economy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SDN Members don't see this ad.Today, there was an article in our newspaper here in Hawaii stating that due to the economy situation, people have been bringing in their pets to the local humane society to be put up for adoption. But since there is no one wanting to adopt these poor animals, they are being euthanized. Has anyone out there having this type of situation in your area? |
| Thanks, I could only find that posting when I did a goggle. I couldn't locate an article anywhere.
I suspect there would be an upswing in dogs being turned in when people lose their homes or jobs etc. but i have yet to see a report of a significant increase in euthanasia of adoptable dogs. of course there aren't a lot of reliable statistics in any case. |
| Yeah our local humane society is full of great dogs. She stated there has been an upswing of dogs turned in and reports of cruelty due to the bad weather and people not taking care of their dogs. |
| Saw this online.
http://www.27east.com/story_detail.cfm?id=189968 |
Talmasca wrote: Yeah our local humane society is full of great dogs. She stated there has been an upswing of dogs turned in and reports of cruelty due to the bad weather and people not taking care of their dogs.
there always is a seasonal upswing - I assume this wicked winter hasn't helped |
| Betsy Bambrick, supervisor of East Hampton Town Animal Control, said the number of dogs surrendered to Animal Control jumped from four in 2007 to 21 in 2008.
I assume the shelter does more than handle owner turn ins because they seemed to be raising a lot of money to handle this many dogs - of course like a lot of shelters they are full of cats. I didn't notice them mention any euthanasia numbers so I searched the shelter site and found this: While it is upsetting to see animals being admitted to ARF for financial reasons, we are delighted to report there has been an increase in the number of people coming to the Adoption Center to find a pet. the article goes on to say they had a record number of adoptions in 2008 (276 dogs over 450 cats). they are a no kill shelter. The Hawaii issue is complicated - not like people can drive in from a neighboring state to adopt and they do have to control all popluations - I assume feral cats could cause a havoc there. edited: I actually just also found this article which says euthanasia in Hawaii is down: http://www.starbulletin.com/news/petohana/20090122_Pet_ownership_rising_in_Hawaii_despite_the_faltering_economy.html in it they claim Oahu's euthanasia of healthy adoptable pets is less than 2% - and that includes all those cats (yes Hawaii has a feral cat problem as I suspected - HUGE!!) |
| I would echo talking to the OES rescue group. Make sure you know what you your limits and communicate them and let the timing work itself out.
We were interested in getting a dog but had some other issues creep up with OES #1 and OES #2 came available. We met the rescue dog and let the resuce meet our existing sheepie and both got along well. We moved on the rescure and could not be happier. We are 4 months into the rescue and I had to calculate it - it seems like Jaspers been here longer - but in a good way. Jasper has helped Sheepie # 1 - a/k/a Miley be more confident. She shows him she is boss and we encouraged becasue she neeeded a confidence lift. We wanted a friend for Miley and we got that and then some. Jasper and Miley want to be together. When separated - they look for the other. Jasper had just added to the family and we could not be happier. He gets tons of affection and enriches our lives. I just wish the same for your and your family. |
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