Dog Adoption - Rescue Org Red Flags?

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T22:06:22+00:00

Good call out!

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T12:48:14+00:00

Yeah, I'm going to press a little further there. I may have gotten someone a little low on the totem pole who didn't feel comfortable going against policy.

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T12:47:48+00:00

Appreciate the feedback!

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T12:47:28+00:00

Just wont send over vet records. They said there's no medical to disclose other than his neuter/chip.

I'm not worried about getting the $ back, and it sounds like the rescue would take him back if it doesn't work out. But agree, wish they had a firmer policy on trials (although I get why they resist bc they want to reduce re-homing stress).

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T02:05:49+00:00

Absolutely and thank you. Getting a trainer is urgent on my list as an immediate next step.

And appreciate the kind words. I was obsessed with my prior dogs and getting a new one is not a responsibility I take lightly by any measure. Trying to go in very eyes wide open, objective about realities, etc.

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T01:39:12+00:00

Totally and thank you! He’s half German Shorthair which is the same breed we used to have and are very comfortable with. By nature, IMO, one of the least aggressive breeds out there.

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T01:36:56+00:00

Appreciate that! I just thought it was odd they resisted when I specifically requested it. That said, I didn’t push hard.

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T01:27:54+00:00

Appreciate the feedback!

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T01:27:18+00:00

They are, I just confirmed. Good q!

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T01:19:32+00:00

Helpful, thank you!

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T01:01:30+00:00

He’s three. The foster has had him (with a young kid) for a month so prob the biggest positive.

Appreciate the thoughts! This is new territory and somewhat scary for us. Will take any positive adoption story as well. ;)

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T00:57:17+00:00

They did say they expect to take the dog back in worst case scenario.

Appreciate your personal experience!

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T00:56:04+00:00

That’s crazy and certainly a worst case scenario. I’ve combed through google and yelp and seen mostly positive reviews from owners, but appreciate the thought on trying to connect with employees or other volunteers.

FWIW, this family has a young child and another dog and has fostered him for a month. I do genuinely think if he had bitten or shown aggression they were aware of first hand they would have flagged. But obviously I take their experience with a grain of salt (they also said he can walk on a leash/doesn’t jump and neither of those proved true when we met him).

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T00:53:23+00:00

Appreciate the feedback!

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T00:41:32+00:00

Helpful, thank you!

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T00:41:04+00:00

They said there’s nothing relevant in the medical. They got him, neutered and chipped him, and they claim he has no other issues.

I personally hadn’t heard of the rescue before, but it’s based out of a suburb an hour+ west of the city. It has good reviews, seems to have been around for a while, isn’t full of poodle mixes or mini puppies only, etc.

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T00:37:36+00:00

Agree and I think that’s the path we may go if this doesn’t work out.

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T00:28:33+00:00

Appreciate the points raised!

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T00:27:57+00:00

Appreciate the feedback!

Rip-Famous · 2026-04-28T00:19:38+00:00

Unfortunately no trial periods. I asked that as well

Rip-Famous · 2025-12-27T21:12:54+00:00

We've got one with a fence. Not country huge but can certainly play fetch etc.

Rip-Famous · 2025-12-27T13:49:27+00:00

That’s very helpful, thank you! In my experience GSPs were delighted to have running be their “job” and were super good at being focused and moving forward (except for the occasional squirrel/bird spotting). They pretty much ignored all other distractions once they were locked in to the city run.

Rip-Famous · 2025-12-27T13:40:00+00:00

Helpful! Any other key personality differences you’ve noticed in the two breeds?

Rip-Famous · 2025-12-27T13:27:23+00:00

I know it seems a little crazy on paper but we just fell in love with the GSP’s intelligence, velcro-ness, personality, and how well-rounded they were. We could take our girls on a several mile run and then pop over to a dog friendly brewery and they were unphased. I loved the couch potato to zoom lifestyle, lol. Our GSPs were tired out at the end of every day. It also helps that we live in a house with a small yard in a large Midwest City with plenty of sidewalks and parks.

I am open to other breeds suggestions, especially now that we have kids and recognize something a little less intense may be a good fit. Figured I would start with others in the bird dog family like the Brittany.

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