I am thisclose to adopting a dog.
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05/08/2007
Melody "Mighty Mouse" S. says:
I almost adopt a dog every day, but I've really fallen in love with this doberman mix, and I'm one phone call away from contacting the adoption place.
This is not a good idea because:
1) One of my cats will probably eat the dog.
2) I can't really afford a dog at this point in my life.
And yet, I am still really wanting to adopt this dog.
SOMEONE TALK ME OUT OF IT!!!
05/08/2007
fran d. says:
i would find irresponsible of you to adopt a pet that you can't take care of financially and will destabilize the surroundings of your current pet melody. please don't do it. find a friend instead to do it. all pets need a home but they also need a financially and emotionally stable home.
love you girl. i know it's hard.
05/08/2007
Jenn L. says:
i agree with frantastic. trust me, you never know when unexpected vet bills might show up. Try and sell your buds on adopting this angel :)
05/08/2007
jodi h. says:
I have an 18 yr old cat and she is amazing, but when I see dogs at pet stores in those little cages or worse those dogs at a pet adoption needing homes I am very tempted. I always end up resisting because I don't want my cat upset and I am not one to just stick a dog outside.I would say since you have cats that may eat (haha) the dog and are feeling like it maybe a bit of financial burden that you pass on it. Maybe you cando what Fran said and find a friend to adopt the dobie and you can be the volunteer dogsitter/walker
05/08/2007
Melody "Mighty Mouse" S. says:
Yeah, I know, you're right. I'm such a sucker for animals. If I had my druthers, I'd have 17 dogs, some goats, some sheep, and an elephant by now.
Dammit, I need to win the lottery.
05/08/2007
fran d. says:
personally, i'd like to have a ranch filled with german shepperds, llamas and ostriches.....and i'd ride my ostrich everyday all around the ranch while the dogs followed close behind.....
and before you ask, yes, i'd be wearing a cowboy hat while riding....
05/08/2007
Melody "Mighty Mouse" S. says:
Fran, when I get my Rescue Farm, you are SO being my farmhand. Especially if you have the cowboy hat.
05/08/2007
fran d. says:
so long as i get an ostrich to ride on.....then yes, i accept!
05/08/2007
Cidne "The ALPHA BITCH queen" W. says:
I want another puppy too! I'm gonna wait until I move and when my dog is about 5 years old. I'm going to try to not end up being the 'dog lady" with a yard full of dogs. But it sounds good in theory.
I'd have all german shepherds too, Fran
05/08/2007
fran d. says:
german shepperds rule......pickle notwithstanding.....although, most times i think of her as a mini-german shepperd....i mean, look at her coat?!
05/08/2007
Melissa A. says:
Go buy some shoes, you will feel better and be over the dog thing. While it's really admirable of you to do a rescue, you have pretty much talked yourself out of it. Listen to yourself.....
There are so many people that aren't as enlightened as you, people who just get a dog without really understanding the consequences of it. I know we want what we want and all of that, but you can't always get it. Just think how much happier you will be with a pet when you are in the right financial space to do it. You won't have to worry and will just enjoy your new baby.
05/08/2007
Daryl "I'm just the guy that does the thing" I. says:
Melody, rather than adopt a dog, maybe you can find a local animal rescue group where you can do volunteer work. Or your local shelter might need some volunteers who can walk the dogs or just get them socialized in general. That way, you can work with dogs without having to own one!
05/08/2007
Trisha L. says:
I agree with Daryl--volunteering is the way to go. I don't have the time/money to care for a dog either, even though I lovelovelove dogs, so I volunteered with a shelter and later a rescue group. Paadena has one of the best shelters btw, and you get to play with the dogs as much as you want.
05/08/2007
Vance H. says:
As a former rescue home myself, getting pets (even abused ones) to love each other isn't hard... though it is eventful at first. But if your financials aren't up to snuff for the task, forget it.
05/08/2007
Melody "Mighty Mouse" S. says:
Actually, recently one of my clients has been asking me to babysit her dogs just about every week, and now there's another person who wants me to take care of her dog, so I guess I have some dogs by proxy at the moment. And a third job, I guess!
I can't help it though-- I absolutely adore all dogs, but there's just something about this particular dog that is really drawing me in. But no, I can't do it. Boo. :(
I think about volunteering at a shelter all the time. The problem is, I'd probably take half the dogs home with me. Could be a dangerous situation.
05/08/2007
Robert "Gay Guerrilla Gardener" H. says:
A doberman mix would have a very undpredictable temperament. The breed isn't exactly known for 'good behavior'. Just learn to love it - from a distance and stick to your cats for now.
05/08/2007
Trisha L. says:
I think a dog's temperament is more dependent on how they're raised and treated (more so than its breed).
05/08/2007
Robert "Gay Guerrilla Gardener" H. says:
"I think a dog's temperament is more dependent on how they're raised and treated (more so than its breed)."
That's true to a point. But even a well raised Pitbull or German Sheperd is more likely to bite than say a Poodle or Labrador. Specific breeds were bred for specific temperaments. As much as I like pitbulls, I would never have a young child play with a pit bull or doberman, that's courting tragedy.
05/08/2007
Vance H. says:
That's a bit more a preference thing than advice pertinent to the information given, as well.
05/08/2007
Melody "Mighty Mouse" S. says:
I dunno; I grew up with Dobes and Rottweillers, and they've always been the sweetest, gentlest dogs. Then again, you never can be sure-- just like with people, I guess.
05/08/2007
Cidne "The ALPHA BITCH queen" W. says:
"...But even a well raised Pitbull or German Sheperd is more likely to bite than say a Poodle or Labrador..."
I agree Robert! When my dog is unsupervised, she is in her crate. When she is out her crate most of the day...I watch her every move and correct her at each infraction. She listens well and has a good temperament, but I would not trust her with kids alone right now and she does behave agressively when warrented. Protection of the pack/herd is a hard-wired part of her breeding.
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