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Old May 9th 05, 11:19 PM
Debbie S
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From Kay of PacNW Border Collie rescue:

Two of the busiest rescuers in the Pacific Northwest United States are
calling it quits.

We have both been doing rescue for over 10 years and realize that
despite numerous education attempts, people just don't get the fact that
there is a huge Border Collie overpopulation problem. We have gotten to
the point where breeders are turning over partial or even entire litters
to rescue because nobody wants them (not BYB dogs either-good working
lines.) We have dozens of dogs on our waiting lists because we can't
place the fosters we have fast enough. For our sanity, we need to take a
break.
In most cases, we are the only thing between these dogs and euthanasia.
Border Collies rarely pass shelter temperament tests, even if they are
solid, wonderful dogs outside of that terrifying environment.

When we close the door to these shelters and the dozens of individual
owners who call us every month, many nice Border Collies will be lost.

Of course, we know that we cannot save them all, especially with all the
new breeding going on because of the popularity of Border Collies for
sport and as pets. However, if we could recruit some new foster
volunteers, as least the most promising dogs will have a chance for a
happy ending.

EVERYONE who cares about Border Collies must get involved in some
capacity.

It does not do to say "I am too busy." Nobody actively competing in
agility is as busy as I am and I can do it (and still have time for
myself.) Most of our foster dogs are easy to take care of-they crate
well and integrate into the family scene quickly. We can provide food,
crates and other equipment if needed. All it takes is a few mintues a
day of one-on-one training to get a dog to the point where it is ready
for adoption (most come in with no real problems anyway and can usually
go up for adoption right away.) Heck, a lot of our foster volunteers say
they've found their dream dog through this program (nothing like being
able to try a dog with no obligation to keep it!)

It doesn't wash to say "I have litters on the ground and can't risk
disease." Any ethical breeder should be heavily involved in rescue,
right? Being involved doesn't have to mean physical fostering of dogs.
It can also mean helping with education and fundraising and maybe even
donating money or supplies now and then.

Saying "I don't live in the Pacific Northwest," doesn't get you off the
hook either. Rescue is in a crisis everywhere in the US. Britain and
Australia are reporting terrible over-breeding problems-per capita,
maybe even worse than ours.

I don't expect to get a big response to this post. In fact, fellow
rescuers and humane workers bet it will be completely ignored because
people don't want to feel guilty that they are not willing to
inconvenience themselves a little to help these poor little dogs who
work so hard for us.

I don't want to believe that. This is not a fluffy, feel-good message
because the situation is really dire for these animals. How can we feel
good about promoting a breed when we know that such a large percentage
of the dogs are in improper homes or dying in shelters?

If you have bothered to read this far, take it as a challenge to make a
difference in even one homeless dog's life. You might find that it makes
you feel a lot better about yourself.

If you have any trouble locating a rescuer near you, let me know and I
will direct you to one! Thanks for helping to save a life!!

Kay Gaeta
Working Dog Rescue,
Penner Institute for Animal Welfare,
Pacific Northwest Border Collie Rescue
Oregon, USA
http://www.pnwbcrescue.org/

The two women quitting are the two that I foster for. We are desperate
for help. Please, BC people, quit making excuses for why you 'can't'
help, and find ways that you _can. I'm one of the people that evaluates
dogs at shelters, and frequently I am the last resort for those dogs.
Quite frankly, I'm damned tired of looking into a dog's eyes and having
to walk away, knowing I was that dog's last chance at life. If you
TRULY care about dogs, Borer Collies in particular, quit making excuses
and STEP UP.

Debbie

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Old May 10th 05, 12:47 AM
bethgsd
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Debbie wrote:

The two women quitting are the two that I foster for. We are desperate

for help. Please, BC people, quit making excuses for why you 'can't'
help, and find ways that you _can. I'm one of the people that
evaluates
dogs at shelters, and frequently I am the last resort for those dogs.
Quite frankly, I'm damned tired of looking into a dog's eyes and having

to walk away, knowing I was that dog's last chance at life. If you
TRULY care about dogs, Borer Collies in particular, quit making excuses

and STEP UP.

Debbie,
Are any of the border collie registries helping at all? Or is it a
"not my problem, I only sell to fill in the blank homes" type of thing?
Beth

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Old May 10th 05, 02:57 AM
Christy
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"Debbie S" wrote in message
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We have gotten to
the point where breeders are turning over partial or even entire litters
to rescue because nobody wants them (not BYB dogs either-good working
lines.)


That's appalling. Good "working lines" or not, turning puppies over to
rescue is a bright and shining hallmark of the worst kind of BYB.

Christy


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Old May 10th 05, 04:08 PM
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Diane said in rec.pets.dogs.breeds:

Personally I can't cope with the emotion so I work on the
education/prevention end of things. Anything that keeps me
away from direct contact with the dogs ar risk. Otherwise
I might be a "collector" which is not helpful to the dogs.


I tread the middle path. When I have room, I offer daycare
space for socialisation of others' foster dogs. Even though
these dogs go home at night, I must admit that I've been sorely
tempted to keep one or two.

--
--Matt. Rocky's a Dog.
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Old May 10th 05, 04:54 PM
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On 10 May 2005 15:08:28 GMT Rocky whittled these words:
Diane said in rec.pets.dogs.breeds:


Personally I can't cope with the emotion so I work on the
education/prevention end of things. Anything that keeps me
away from direct contact with the dogs ar risk. Otherwise
I might be a "collector" which is not helpful to the dogs.


I tread the middle path. When I have room, I offer daycare
space for socialisation of others' foster dogs. Even though
these dogs go home at night, I must admit that I've been sorely
tempted to keep one or two.


I wish I could manage to do that more often. Intellectually I can make it
all make sense, but emotonally it usually doesn't work for me. Once a dog
enters my care it is forever my responsiblity. I have a hard time keeping
it in a rational scope. I try to know my limits so I don't do stupid
things.


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