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LOOKING FOR A DOG OR PUPPY IN TIME FOR XMAS!!
I'm just going to say a prayer and hope that this is a ruse/troll.
shudder Gotta be a troll. |
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I'm just going to say a prayer and hope that this is a ruse/troll.
shudder Gotta be a troll. |
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I'm just going to say a prayer and hope that this is a ruse/troll.
shudder Gotta be a troll. |
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I don't know why you people are so bitter. FYI we had a female Rotty, that
had never been around kids before. She was a very nervous dog and had niped someone before. She was a RESCUED dog. We carefully selected a wonderful family that didn't have and were not planning on having kids. They were the perfect environment for her. If you believe that a dog is worth putting your own child in danger than I hope to God you have no children. I love Tasha very much but could not say that I trusted her 100% with a newborn baby. I apologize for posting: "If I would have known we would have found a temporary home. If by any chance the people that have Tasha, a 3 yr old Rotty, not fixed, see this message, and are looking to give her back or could find it in their hearts to let her come back to us, please contact us, we'll take her back. We gave her away in Jan 2003." I just miss her very much, but understand that it wouldn't be the best thing for her or us. As for getting my son a dog, I am carefully researching breeds to find the best match for us. After growing up with a dog myself, I can say that it was a great decision on my parents part. I learned a lot about life. All I want to do is offer my son the same opportunity. Of course we don't expect our son to care for the dog now but eventually, he will be able to take on more and more responsibility. So for all you people who are posting really nasty comments, about a situation that you know nothing about, maybe you should take a step back, or ask instead of assuming. Thank you and Season's Greetings Everyone! Jody Contois ----- Original Message ----- From: "Manadero" Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs.behavior Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 4:16 PM Subject: LOOKING FOR A DOG OR PUPPY IN TIME FOR XMAS!! From: URK-OFF (Leah) One of our posters had a problem dog and a problem pregnancy that forced her into bed rest. Yup, me too. However, all of my seven kept their home... even if things weren't ideal for awhile. This is the reason that all my local rescue friends think I am the very best person to respond to people, early on in a singleton pregnancy, that want to dump their dog cause it's too much trouble.. All I can say is that, if they feel they must dump their companion animal because they can't deal with a dog and a baby... Lord help them should they ever have any *real* problems with their child... Likewise, I always wonder about those that can't handle a dog and a pregnancy/baby. Will they call DFACS when they get pregnant again and say.. "Oh well, you know, this one is so messy, and well, we LOVE him, we REALLY DO, but it's just not fair to keep both, and the new one is smaller and cuter, and this one will *never* acclimate to having to share the attention.. It's much better if we dump him NOW. Can you get a social services worker here by six o clock this evening to pick him up? We have dinner reservations..." Sincerely hoping that this is a troll and not someone that is out there procreating and setting this kind of example for said offspring.... Robin Whose dogs and children are all multiples! |
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I don't know why you people are so bitter. FYI we had a female Rotty, that
had never been around kids before. She was a very nervous dog and had niped someone before. She was a RESCUED dog. We carefully selected a wonderful family that didn't have and were not planning on having kids. They were the perfect environment for her. If you believe that a dog is worth putting your own child in danger than I hope to God you have no children. I love Tasha very much but could not say that I trusted her 100% with a newborn baby. I apologize for posting: "If I would have known we would have found a temporary home. If by any chance the people that have Tasha, a 3 yr old Rotty, not fixed, see this message, and are looking to give her back or could find it in their hearts to let her come back to us, please contact us, we'll take her back. We gave her away in Jan 2003." I just miss her very much, but understand that it wouldn't be the best thing for her or us. As for getting my son a dog, I am carefully researching breeds to find the best match for us. After growing up with a dog myself, I can say that it was a great decision on my parents part. I learned a lot about life. All I want to do is offer my son the same opportunity. Of course we don't expect our son to care for the dog now but eventually, he will be able to take on more and more responsibility. So for all you people who are posting really nasty comments, about a situation that you know nothing about, maybe you should take a step back, or ask instead of assuming. Thank you and Season's Greetings Everyone! Jody Contois ----- Original Message ----- From: "Manadero" Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs.behavior Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 4:16 PM Subject: LOOKING FOR A DOG OR PUPPY IN TIME FOR XMAS!! From: URK-OFF (Leah) One of our posters had a problem dog and a problem pregnancy that forced her into bed rest. Yup, me too. However, all of my seven kept their home... even if things weren't ideal for awhile. This is the reason that all my local rescue friends think I am the very best person to respond to people, early on in a singleton pregnancy, that want to dump their dog cause it's too much trouble.. All I can say is that, if they feel they must dump their companion animal because they can't deal with a dog and a baby... Lord help them should they ever have any *real* problems with their child... Likewise, I always wonder about those that can't handle a dog and a pregnancy/baby. Will they call DFACS when they get pregnant again and say.. "Oh well, you know, this one is so messy, and well, we LOVE him, we REALLY DO, but it's just not fair to keep both, and the new one is smaller and cuter, and this one will *never* acclimate to having to share the attention.. It's much better if we dump him NOW. Can you get a social services worker here by six o clock this evening to pick him up? We have dinner reservations..." Sincerely hoping that this is a troll and not someone that is out there procreating and setting this kind of example for said offspring.... Robin Whose dogs and children are all multiples! |
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I don't know why you people are so bitter. FYI we had a female Rotty, that
had never been around kids before. She was a very nervous dog and had niped someone before. She was a RESCUED dog. We carefully selected a wonderful family that didn't have and were not planning on having kids. They were the perfect environment for her. If you believe that a dog is worth putting your own child in danger than I hope to God you have no children. I love Tasha very much but could not say that I trusted her 100% with a newborn baby. I apologize for posting: "If I would have known we would have found a temporary home. If by any chance the people that have Tasha, a 3 yr old Rotty, not fixed, see this message, and are looking to give her back or could find it in their hearts to let her come back to us, please contact us, we'll take her back. We gave her away in Jan 2003." I just miss her very much, but understand that it wouldn't be the best thing for her or us. As for getting my son a dog, I am carefully researching breeds to find the best match for us. After growing up with a dog myself, I can say that it was a great decision on my parents part. I learned a lot about life. All I want to do is offer my son the same opportunity. Of course we don't expect our son to care for the dog now but eventually, he will be able to take on more and more responsibility. So for all you people who are posting really nasty comments, about a situation that you know nothing about, maybe you should take a step back, or ask instead of assuming. Thank you and Season's Greetings Everyone! Jody Contois ----- Original Message ----- From: "Manadero" Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs.behavior Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 4:16 PM Subject: LOOKING FOR A DOG OR PUPPY IN TIME FOR XMAS!! From: URK-OFF (Leah) One of our posters had a problem dog and a problem pregnancy that forced her into bed rest. Yup, me too. However, all of my seven kept their home... even if things weren't ideal for awhile. This is the reason that all my local rescue friends think I am the very best person to respond to people, early on in a singleton pregnancy, that want to dump their dog cause it's too much trouble.. All I can say is that, if they feel they must dump their companion animal because they can't deal with a dog and a baby... Lord help them should they ever have any *real* problems with their child... Likewise, I always wonder about those that can't handle a dog and a pregnancy/baby. Will they call DFACS when they get pregnant again and say.. "Oh well, you know, this one is so messy, and well, we LOVE him, we REALLY DO, but it's just not fair to keep both, and the new one is smaller and cuter, and this one will *never* acclimate to having to share the attention.. It's much better if we dump him NOW. Can you get a social services worker here by six o clock this evening to pick him up? We have dinner reservations..." Sincerely hoping that this is a troll and not someone that is out there procreating and setting this kind of example for said offspring.... Robin Whose dogs and children are all multiples! |
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Kenneth Contois wrote: So for all you people who are posting really nasty comments, about a situation that you know nothing about, maybe you should take a step back, or ask instead of assuming. Thank you and Season's Greetings Everyone! Jody Contois A dog is a lifetime commitment. The fact that you had a rottie and did not commit to her is an issue. Your son is too young at this time to appreciate a dog and most likely it would not be good timing. A 5 year old child can much more appreciate a dog and take on a minimum amount of supervised responsibility. At 9 months old your son will not care about the dog. I think several years of researching breeds or mixes would be a good idea. At the very least wait until your son is at least 5-6. And next time you obtain a dog, please think it out all the way and commit to the dog for it's lifetime. Dogs are not something to throw away at a persons convience. They are living, feeling beings. Happy Holidays to you! Get your son an "Elmo" toy for now. He will appreciate that much more than any dog or puppy. Gwen |
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Kenneth Contois wrote: So for all you people who are posting really nasty comments, about a situation that you know nothing about, maybe you should take a step back, or ask instead of assuming. Thank you and Season's Greetings Everyone! Jody Contois A dog is a lifetime commitment. The fact that you had a rottie and did not commit to her is an issue. Your son is too young at this time to appreciate a dog and most likely it would not be good timing. A 5 year old child can much more appreciate a dog and take on a minimum amount of supervised responsibility. At 9 months old your son will not care about the dog. I think several years of researching breeds or mixes would be a good idea. At the very least wait until your son is at least 5-6. And next time you obtain a dog, please think it out all the way and commit to the dog for it's lifetime. Dogs are not something to throw away at a persons convience. They are living, feeling beings. Happy Holidays to you! Get your son an "Elmo" toy for now. He will appreciate that much more than any dog or puppy. Gwen |
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Kenneth Contois wrote: So for all you people who are posting really nasty comments, about a situation that you know nothing about, maybe you should take a step back, or ask instead of assuming. Thank you and Season's Greetings Everyone! Jody Contois A dog is a lifetime commitment. The fact that you had a rottie and did not commit to her is an issue. Your son is too young at this time to appreciate a dog and most likely it would not be good timing. A 5 year old child can much more appreciate a dog and take on a minimum amount of supervised responsibility. At 9 months old your son will not care about the dog. I think several years of researching breeds or mixes would be a good idea. At the very least wait until your son is at least 5-6. And next time you obtain a dog, please think it out all the way and commit to the dog for it's lifetime. Dogs are not something to throw away at a persons convience. They are living, feeling beings. Happy Holidays to you! Get your son an "Elmo" toy for now. He will appreciate that much more than any dog or puppy. Gwen |
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She was a RESCUED dog. Tasha, a 3 yr old Rotty, not
fixed, A rescued dog, who the organization didn't spay or require you to spay? And you didn't bother spaying her before you placed her? I just miss her very much, but understand that it wouldn't be the best thing for her or us. No, it wouldn't be. Giving up on a living thing is sad, but having second thoughts a year later is no way fair to the dog. As for getting my son a dog, I am carefully researching breeds to find the best match for us. After growing up with a dog myself, I can say that it was a great decision on my parents part. I learned a lot about life. All I want to do is offer my son the same opportunity. I think what others are pointing out, is that getting a PUPPY with a 9 month old is a lot of mayhem and many breeders wouldn't consider such a thing. Having an existing, well behaved dog before you have children, or after they are more mobile and independent is very different. Of course we don't expect our son to care for the dog now but eventually, he will be able to take on more and more responsibility. Well, let's face it - responsibility won't be for several YEARS. So for all you people who are posting really nasty comments, about a situation that you know nothing about, maybe you should take a step back, or ask instead of assuming. Christmas is one of the worst times for a new puppy, especially with a fledgeling toddler in the house. If you really want a puppy (for you, for your child, whatever), spring/summer is a much better time for so many reasons, not the least of which that you don't have to bundle up a child every time you need to TAKE the puppy outside (ok - I'm assuming you live someplace where it gets cold, since you're in Canada). Got that really gross diaper off? Puppy asks to go out! How fast CAN you dress a child in a snowsuit before the puppy pees on the floor? You can't leave the baby inside alone and you can't just send a puppy out if you want to get it housebroken. IF an adult dog is to your liking, there are probably many that would be a good match. With your history, don't expect a rescue or shelter to approve you easily though - you've given up one dog, intact, and that just doesn't sit well, no matter how you look at it. Janet Boss Best Friends Dog Obedience "Nice Manners for the Family Pet" Voted "Best of Baltimore 2001" - Baltimore Magazine www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com |
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