Rescues are a Hassle

You'd think a couple that has a Corgi and wants to rescue another wouldn't have an issue trying to get a Corgi, but we are. I feel like I am trying to secure a Federal grant...

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Permalink Reply by Waldorf & Statler on March 9, 2009 at 8:27pm

Mosesbotbol,

My fiance and I have been experiencing the same exact issues and responses in trying to find another corgi pal for our corgi. In fact, we've been told in not-so-many-words that we're not fit dog parents by one rescue because we work and don't have a yard at the moment. We actually experienced them wanting to adopt out to a family who had never had a dog, much less a corgi before rather than us. As frustrating as it is, I'm at least relieved to know it's not just us. Best of luck in finding the right rescue!

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Permalink Reply by Corgibyassociation on March 16, 2009 at 9:57am

Mosesbotbol,

I had the same problem last year when I was looking for a dog (I wasn't quite settled on breeds at the time.) I was turned down by the animal shelters in my area and the rescues because my boyfriend's dog isn't neutered. I didn't see why that would eliminate me as generally dogs from the shelters and rescues are altered or they put it in the contract that you must alter them. I preferred to have a dog that wasn't terribly young and was altered so that I didn't have to be the paranoid mom.

Ultimately, after deciding the breed I wanted--and the researching for the breeder, I ended up getting Freya. I don't regret it, but I'm tired of hearing about animal control refusing to let me adopt a dog because of my boyfriend's dog and complaining about having to put animals down (I work with the animal control but not the same department.)

I suppose if we get another dog, I may try another shelter--the problem with that shelter is they kill animals within the first two weeks they get there--and well, I'd hate for them to die and they didn't update their page and I called too late.

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Permalink Reply by Ann on March 25, 2009 at 6:52pm

I just wanted to update everyone about my applications for adoption. A corgi rescue finally contacted me with a possible match!!! Granted it took about 7 months but I am still so excited to hear back. So for you guys who submitted applications just hang in there...

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Permalink Reply by Lauren + Winston on March 25, 2009 at 9:16pm

woohoo ! :)

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Permalink Reply by Tracey on March 25, 2009 at 10:07pm

I agree it was very frustrating trying to go through a rescue, every time we saw a dog we liked it was gone that same day! We went ahead and chose to get Baxter from a breeder but we were willing to get an older dog as long as he/she was kid friendly. It took so long that we just didnt want to wait anymore.

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Permalink Reply by Donna J. Williams on June 24, 2009 at 1:30pm

Dear Mosesbotbol - I am going to be fostering a rescue starting this weekend - he's a 6 year old male, needs to be neutered, info will be available through Phillypaws.org - probably early next week. If you think you might be interested, maybe we can arrange some kind of transport for the baby to get to you? Let me know.
Donna

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Permalink Reply by Beauty and the Beast on June 24, 2009 at 3:00pm

Look for breeders in your area. Sometimes they have adult dogs that have been returned for whateve reason. Responsible breeders will always take their dogs back. You might get lucky. Also call local shelters and let them know that you're looking for a corgi. You never know, not all of them end up in a breed rescue group. Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Stephanie Starkey on May 18, 2012 at 5:27pm

My rescue experience was amazing. I've actually been a volunteer at the local humane society for years but the time never matched when I could take a dog and they had a corgi. We live in Indiana and the rescue we worked with is in Ohio. We submitted our application in October (same month we were married) and received a phone call about LeeLoo in November (the day after signing on a house). They were very informative and her foster and I exchanged phone calls leading up to the big day in December. We were still in an apartment-no yard! We both worked full time. We expressed our remedy to these issues by saying we would come home everyday and walk her at lunch (and we stuck to it!) Their biggest concern was how informed I was on the breed. They don't want to someone who thinks they are cute and cuddly. They want someone who knows they're stubbornness on stubby legs. I've been in love with the breed for a decade so it was a no brainer!

The foster even met us half way in Kentucky when the day came. It was an amazing experience adopting an adult dog. They believed her to be four at the time. She's everything I could of dreamed of and more.

That being said, the humane society part of me knows that true animal fosters/rescues/societies want nothing but the best for each dog. If they know the dog has a problem and you're not a fit, you're not a fit. Soooo many people want puppies. To me, you love the breed or you just want a puppy. I didn't bat an eye to adopting a 4 year old over weight chunk. We knew we would give her the best life and she's now a happy and loving pet. She's a great addition to our family and I wouldn't change a thing.