Dog adoption
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Dog adoption
My boyfriend and I are interested in adopting a dog or puppy. But with so many different agencies out there, I was wondering if anyone has recommendations to ones they have used and loved!
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Re: Dog adoption
Paws It Forward Dog Rescue
Woofer Rescue Okanagan
Both are on Facebook, you can look through their pages to get a sense of what they are about before contacting them.
Ive also heard that the Penticton poundkeeper is highly regarded and goes out of her way to adopt out unclaimed dogs. Maybe you could contact her as well?
Woofer Rescue Okanagan
Both are on Facebook, you can look through their pages to get a sense of what they are about before contacting them.
Ive also heard that the Penticton poundkeeper is highly regarded and goes out of her way to adopt out unclaimed dogs. Maybe you could contact her as well?
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Re: Dog adoption
Before you adopt your dog:
Do you already own your home, or are you prepared for finding it difficult to secure a rental for the next 10-15 years?
Do you have approx. $150/mo to care for this dog (incl food and a 'regular vet visits' fund)? and
Should it need emergency care, can you come up with $1000-$1500 in one day?
and...
Are you prepared to deal with around 275 pounds of poop every year? That's a 5lb bag-o-poo every week.
Will you diligently pick up after your beloved poop machine? People are becoming much less tolerant of the messes left behind: http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/16 ... y-headache
Too many people get all warm/fuzzy/eager to have that dog, but they underestimate the work that really goes into having one.
Do you already own your home, or are you prepared for finding it difficult to secure a rental for the next 10-15 years?
Do you have approx. $150/mo to care for this dog (incl food and a 'regular vet visits' fund)? and
Should it need emergency care, can you come up with $1000-$1500 in one day?
and...
Are you prepared to deal with around 275 pounds of poop every year? That's a 5lb bag-o-poo every week.
Will you diligently pick up after your beloved poop machine? People are becoming much less tolerant of the messes left behind: http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/16 ... y-headache
Too many people get all warm/fuzzy/eager to have that dog, but they underestimate the work that really goes into having one.
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Insanity is hereditary, you get it from your kids.
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Re: Dog adoption
Bunnyhop wrote:Paws It Forward Dog Rescue
Woofer Rescue Okanagan
Both are on Facebook, you can look through their pages to get a sense of what they are about before contacting them.
Ive also heard that the Penticton poundkeeper is highly regarded and goes out of her way to adopt out unclaimed dogs. Maybe you could contact her as well?
I haven't heard of Woofer Rescue before, I'll have to check them out. Thanks for the recommendations!
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Re: Dog adoption
kgcayenne wrote:
Should it need emergency care, can you come up with $1000-$1500 in one day?
We just spent $6000.00 on a knee operation for our dog. It can be pricey.
My Wife asked me if I knew what her favorite flower was?
Apparently "Robin Hood All Purpose" was the wrong answer!
Apparently "Robin Hood All Purpose" was the wrong answer!
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Re: Dog adoption
But worth it, right Sudsy?
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Re: Dog adoption
oneh2obabe wrote:But worth it, right Sudsy?
Yup, but told the Wife she better not hurt her knee!
My Wife asked me if I knew what her favorite flower was?
Apparently "Robin Hood All Purpose" was the wrong answer!
Apparently "Robin Hood All Purpose" was the wrong answer!
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Re: Dog adoption
I absolutely recommend Paws It Forward :) We are trialing a dog from there right now (have adopted form them before) and she's amazing!
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Re: Dog adoption
Sige wrote:I absolutely recommend Paws It Forward :) We are trialing a dog from there right now (have adopted form them before) and she's amazing!
I have heard such great things about Paws It Forward! Good luck with your new dog!
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Re: Dog adoption
I am happy to say that not only did we adopt her, we also adopted another one a couple of weeks ago :)
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Re: Dog adoption
Are you prepared to deal with around 275 pounds of poop every year? That's a 5lb bag-o-poo every week.
Ummmmmmmm, that's only 260 which is totally doable.
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We just spent $6000.00 on a knee operation for our dog. It can be pricey.
But he must have really "kneeded" it, right?
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Re: Dog adoption
Whatwhat; not being a smarty here but take kgcayennes post seriously. Those are real numbers and real potential roadblocks.
Don't know your situation but there are so many sad stories of pets who have had to be surrendered for some of the reasons she posts.
Dogs are a forever commitment but so worth it.
Cats are just stupid. Kidding!!!!! I'm Kidding!!!.
Really happy that you are looking at a rescue though.
Like in Bsuds case, don't let it be knee jerk reaction cuz that costs 6k.
Don't know your situation but there are so many sad stories of pets who have had to be surrendered for some of the reasons she posts.
Dogs are a forever commitment but so worth it.
Cats are just stupid. Kidding!!!!! I'm Kidding!!!.
Really happy that you are looking at a rescue though.
Like in Bsuds case, don't let it be knee jerk reaction cuz that costs 6k.
Praise the lord and pass the ammunition
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Re: Dog adoption
Oh shush! I rounded down from 5.288461538461538.
It is interesting, cat litter (well at least by the frequency with which I change ours) comes in at 16.5 lbs a week, and that's just the clean litter, I'm guessing at least 3lbs per cat per week in waste!
What we do for our furry companions.
It is interesting, cat litter (well at least by the frequency with which I change ours) comes in at 16.5 lbs a week, and that's just the clean litter, I'm guessing at least 3lbs per cat per week in waste!
What we do for our furry companions.
"without knowledge, he multiplies mere words."
Insanity is hereditary, you get it from your kids.
Insanity is hereditary, you get it from your kids.