rescue/re homing protocol is there a norm?
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Permalink Reply by Sam Tsang on
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Hi Melissa, rescues are not created equal, every rescue do things a little differently, keep in mind that most rescues are volunteers with no pay, they are often understaff and overwhelm. Most volunteers have full time day jobs and rescue in their spare time, yes, a lot of them are not the best communicator in the world but they do this purely from the heart. It doesn't make it okay, but it gives you a good idea which rescue truly deserve your support.
There are usually a lot of applicants, but matching the best home with the right dog is not an easy task. Remember their #1 priority is the dog, if the dog is in a good foster home and not in any danger, they should take their time in reviewing applicants and do home visits. Imagine you need to give up Franklin to another family, you will do the same and make triple sure that the best home is chosen. My advise is be supportive, offer your help and leave them do their job, don't take it personally, it is always about the dog. Good luck!
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Permalink Reply by Melissa and Franklin! on
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I think the reason I am getting frustrated is bc this isn't a normal "rescue" situation. The person I am in contact with actually owns the dog. She used to show and was in an accident and can no longer show, so is re-homing her dogs. Not sure how she was able to list on petfinder, but she did. I am just getting frustrated because as her dog, she should be able to give me details about his personality and if he'd fit well with Franklin. But when she responds to my questions they are so vague it's almost like she doesn't even know the dog! In the 3 e-mails I have gotten from her all I can gather is he was originally from a breeder in Arkansas and the breeder knows he is being re-homed, the lady can no longer show due to an accident so is re-homing her dogs, and that he has an "attitude" occasionally. When I asked about his attitude, she relayed one situation where it sounds like he was herding a big white fluffy dog, but when asked she won't elaborate on if this is a common behavior or only happened once with this dog. She advertised him as friendly and getting along with all dogs and kids, but then all her dogs have that exact same description. I have tried calling but get no call back. Guess I will just have to try to be more patient! :-)
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Permalink Reply by Yuki & Ellie on
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Vague answers and no call backs are raising some flags for me. Are you sure she was showing these dogs? If you're certain that she owns the dogs, then perhaps her injuries from the accident are making it difficult for her to communicate often? Medications can do funky things...
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good point about the meds. I do know she shows (I googled her name :-P). She shows another herding breed and not corgis, so I don't know (or particularly care) about the show status of the corgis. Thanks for the different point of view, I'm going to hang on to the meds thing!
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Permalink Reply by Beth on
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We got our cat from a rescue (not a shelter) as a kitten. We filled out an application. Within days they started calling our references. There were 12 applicants for the cat (!!!) They were in touch with us regularly, let us know that we were tentatively their first choice pending the talks with our references and vets. Things moved quicker than I thought.
The flip side to that is that they were in a hurry to move her because they said while she was there, no one was applying for any of the other cats so they wanted her gone (pure white cat, blue eyes and pink ears and very outgoing/friendly + young made her a favorite).
This was a bigger rescue, but it was all volunteers.
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Has there been any indication at all as to whether or not you're in their top choices for the dog? I had applied to adopt a few corgi mixes a few years ago (and ended up with Yuki, instead) and the process usually took at least a week each time I applied at each of the rescues. It always ended in a "no" for me (because my daughter was only 1 year old) but maybe they can at least let you know if you're in the running for him/her or not.
Personally, I'd keep looking around to see if there are any other corgis that interest you. You don't have to apply, but it would at least give you some options if you get turned down.
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thanks. I have been continuing to look. I accidentally ran across this guy on accident and just HAD to have him. I'm trying not to focus too much on this. I have decided if I am turned down, I'm going to contact all the cardigan breeders in my area and get on waiting lists for adult dogs, while I also continue to look in rescues. I've been looking for over a year and have only applied for 2 dogs in that time. Both dogs were adopted within hours of being posted on petfinder. I just really don't want a puppy so it makes the search for my 2nd dog much harder
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I hear you on that one. I love my Ellie-girl, but she has given me the puppy experience and I can say that I don't care to repeat it. ;) It's great knowing that I have helped to shape who she is, but it's far more work. I think all future dogs will be adopted/rescued as adults.
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Permalink Reply by Jane on
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If you're interested in a cardigan you could try contacting Kim at Coedwig. All the breeders in that area are pretty involved with one another and I'm sure they could help you find an adult dog. Coedwig is one of the really well known breeders and in my experience she's really good about responding to emails in a timely manner.
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Thank you Jane. I actually e-mailed ALL the cardigan breeders listed on the Cardigan Club of America's webpage for Calfornia and Oregon/Idaho/Washington. Lol. I am ideally looking for a blue merle knowing that odds of a blue merle adult male meeting my personality wants will be quite rare. Turns out, there is a breeder about 6 hours from me that has an adult male blue merle (has A LOT of brown on him though) who sounds like a great match! Seems meant to be! He is an AKC champion and obedience champion and has several Coedwig dogs in his pedigree. I am talking with the current owner about the finer details and will probably go meet him this weekend. Best part is, they are somewhat close, so if it doesn't work out they are more than happy to take him back with a full refund and I won't have to attempt any crazy travel arrangements. My biggest fear (and why it has taken me this long to get my 2nd dog) is that Franklin will become very unhappy/depressed with the addition of a 2nd dog. I have been looking for over a year for a good match for him. Crossing my fingers I finally found one!
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Aw, I hope it works out (either with the cardi or the pemmie!) I, too, would love a blue merle cardigan some day. That someday will be faaaar in the future, though. And, and it goes without saying but I'll say it anyway: Post pictures when you get your furry new friend!
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Here is one picture they sent me of him. There is one BIG concern though, he has never seen a cat and I have 2. Crossing my fingers it will work out!
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