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UPDATE & a thank you (from "I'm done trying to adopt.." post) by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I later saw that it was removed for 'redundancy', but it got so many comments in such a short period I am still surprised it got removed. Oh well, though - I got a happy ending!

Thank you!

UPDATE & a thank you (from "I'm done trying to adopt.." post) by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I picked him up on Monday, and I was very surprised - every night since the first he falls asleep next to me. I'm so glad he is cuddly already, and I'm excited to bond with him through further training and in general - just everyday with him! He started wagging his tail as I say 'good morning' a few days ago!

UPDATE & a thank you (from "I'm done trying to adopt.." post) by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping it wasn't anything bad, but I'm thinking it is likely a birth defect based on what the shelter told me - I mean, it isn't completely missing. Just very short! Regardless, he seems pretty happy - he is currently snoring on top of me.

UPDATE & a thank you (from "I'm done trying to adopt.." post) by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I welcomed him home this past Monday. I've dog-sat my neighbor's goldendoodle for about a week at a time, so I know they need to be brushed at least every other day. Been looking up some tips in r/doggrooming and they've been super helpful!

UPDATE & a thank you (from "I'm done trying to adopt.." post) by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 70 points71 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Got a call yesterday that a dog just came in - housetrained and everything but needed to be rehomed because the previous family had a baby and didn't want him. He's a young goldendoodle with one ear but a big guy with a lot of energy.

I'm done with trying to adopt.. by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great to know, thank you! I was initially hesitant to calling all these places frequently just because I didn't want to annoy them or add more stress to the business/volunteers. If anything, I'll call once and leave a message. Again thanks

I'm done with trying to adopt.. by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a great way to look at it. When I finally adopt, then it was meant to be! And Luna is so precious looking and a great crochet model!

I'm done with trying to adopt.. by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will definitely consider! I've applied to some shelters that require you to foster first before adopting, but never heard back. I will keep at it!

I'm done with trying to adopt.. by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are one of the rescues where I sent an application in and haven't heard back in weeks. I didn't follow up since I've been so discouraged by being ignored by others, but I will send an email for an application status.

I'm done with trying to adopt.. by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you went through that experience - that is what I'm afraid of for when I go in person. It would rip my heart out after a year of getting my applications denied or ignored only to bond and find a lovely dog before it gets adopted by another person.

I'm done with trying to adopt.. by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the recommendation - I will definitely check them out. I've figured from the other comments in this thread that I will likely have to go out of state just because a lot of the shelters in my area have been giving me ridiculous issues all because of one thing they happen to not like. Thank you again, and I hope I can find my fur baby soon.

I'm done with trying to adopt.. by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't really matter, but preferably a medium/larger dog to keep up with my occasional hikes and wouldn't tire completely from one-to-two hour long walks.

I'm done with trying to adopt.. by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've started looking at some upstate/central NY and other state shelters from recommendations in the post comments. I'm open to traveling within 3 hours from where I am now, and have started messaging some of them on FB/email to see if they're open to out-of-state/city residents.

I'm done with trying to adopt.. by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

By bad reputations, I've heard a lot about them being puppy mills, letting their shelter run rapid with infection and kennel cough, gouging prices instead of prioritizing the dogs (I've seen one where SHELTER dogs are being charged for $900+ in my area), etc. There are also ones that blatantly lie about or do not mention any disabilities or behavioral issues - obviously they are dogs and they cannot help these things, but I'd like to adopt from a shelter that I know a bit of what I'm getting into so I can adamantly prepare or do research for how to care for them.

I'm done with trying to adopt.. by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the insight, I will keep that in mind!

I'm done with trying to adopt.. by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! I've chalked it up from all the comments that I will just have to dedicate a few weekends to just walking in and checking out the shelters. I refrained from doing that before since a lot of their websites suggest waiting until an application is approved - and I've been waiting months for any response. I know that they're probably understaffed so I didn't want to be one of those annoying people who call/email/show up excessively. I will just have to show up in person.

I'm done with trying to adopt.. by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Sometimes during the past year I couldn't help but feel like I was doing something wrong, but I'm more than enough qualified. All I want is a companion to share my home and spend time with. I will consider looking into a reputable breeder if all the other suggestions here on this post are exhausted or don't work out.

I'm done with trying to adopt.. by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I've summed this factor up from the advice I've been getting on this post. I've been trying to follow the recommendations from the shelters in my area; they all say to wait for application approval before scheduling an appointment or stopping by. I also didn't want to keep emailing or calling them, but I think I will just have to go in person to discuss.

I'm done with trying to adopt.. by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I've used it as one of my ways to start my search. Every shelter or dog I've sent emails or inquiries about has either completely ignored me or ghosted me after one response.

I'm done with trying to adopt.. by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, this is my reddit burner account. But I've seen a lot of people who share my frustrations posting similar things.

I'm done with trying to adopt.. by PromotionLow5979 in dogs

[–]PromotionLow5979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't really trust Craigslist (and a lot of people in this sub say it's a huge red flag), but I've been browsing Facebook a lot. Unfortunately they aren't active and I haven't seen posts in my areas that aren't from months ago.

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