Comments on: Adopting a Rescue Dog: The First Seven Days From Shelter to Home

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:41:27 +0000

LOL—you need to UP the ante on EVERYTHING–that being said-nothing more wonderful then giving a “furever” home to one or more fur babies….there is much truth in the car magnet “WHO RESCUED WHO”

By: Narolin Acosta

Narolin Acosta — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:51:37 +0000

I am really interested in adopting a little puppy I really would like to know how I could do that. Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon.

ADMIN – Hi Narolin,

I would start by thinking about what kind of dog would be most compatible with your lifestyle and for whom you could provide a good home. Then I would get in contact with some local shelters or local breed associations that can help you locate a pup.

By: Holly Crocker

Holly Crocker — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:40:57 +0000

Great information thank you!

By: Ginn Moore-Bradley

Ginn Moore-Bradley — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:45:28 +0000

Karen,
Diane Ellis referred me to you about surrendering a pug. My mother-in-law has a 2 yr old male pug that she can’t keep. His name is Oscar, he’s up to date on all of his shots and he’s been neutered. We would like to surrender Oscar this week if possible. Diane said that she would foster Oscar until he is adopted. Please call me at 316-0630 if you have any questions. I appreciate your help.

Ginny

By: Kayla

Kayla — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:27:43 +0000

Useful e-book. Be aware there’s a typo on training costs! Not $35. Probably at least $350/year. Los Angeles Trainer/ behaviorist cost $55-$175/hour for a private session and over $100 for a six week course. Dog needed obedience and agility classes. Even after reading a handfull of books, the need for a trainer was urgent and immediate since we didn’t have prior dog training experience and he was a high energy puppy.

ADMIN – Hi Kayla,

Thanks for the feeback. Glad you liked the book. The $35 is the average amount dog owners spend on training per year. We agree with you that the figure is low. We think most dog owners would be better served spending a lot more (time and money) on training, particularly in the early years. As you mentioned the cost of training varies tremendously, from more expensive private sessions, to less expensive group sessions. Note that some dog clubs run free or very inexpensive group training sessions.

By: Donna Loveall

Donna Loveall — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:54:19 +0000

Our little shelter dog we called mixed bred we found in the dog book as miniture doverman pincher. Glad I didn’t know would have been afraid to adopt her with my two cats. However, they get along great and she is so sweet. At first she didn’t like my husband much, now she follows him everywhere. We have a big yard all fenced for her to run in so she gets plenty of exercise. I was afraid of training her since we are getting up in age. I just turned 67 so felt I would possissiblely have 12 years left. But felt she may not be adopted since she wasn’t a puppy. She has learned to go outside to do her business. She has already won us over she is so affectionate.

By: Bonnie Paiva

Bonnie Paiva — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:10:36 +0000

Great book! I think the cost of “training” should be closer to $350 than $35. Classes are expensive, but worth every penny for both dog and owner.

By: Cara Long

Cara Long — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:05:24 +0000

Thank you for your efforts for so many animals. Your book is a wonderful resource for adoptive parents. Thanks again for all the love. .
Cara

Admin – Hi Cara

Thank you, we appreciate the support.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:08:29 +0000

Great information! We just adopted our first shelter dog; a puppy that was dropped off for being “wild and out of control”. It ends up that she just needed some consistent training and a lot of exercise and she is now making a really good pet for our family. I wish more people would realize that dogs need to be properly trained and if they aren’t willing to do it, they shouldn’t get a dog.

Admin – Rachel

Good for you, adopting a dog that simply needed the right home. And I agree, it takes the right person and the right training. Pets require some commitment.

By: www.ToyBreedRescue.org

www.ToyBreedRescue.org — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:15:09 +0000

Great Book- very helpful information- wish everyone would read before adopting OR before purchasing a dog! May keep some dogs out of the shelters! Thank you-
Southern Shih Tzu and Toy Breed Rescue- AL