Comments on: Giving away free dogs http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/02/18/giving-away-free-dogs/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:26:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/02/18/giving-away-free-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-140376 Lindsay Stordahl Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:21:11 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2619#comment-140376 Alice, Sounds like you do a great job re-homing the dogs. I would not take a "free" dog from someone unless it was up to date on shots and neutered/spayed. That's just me. I figure I am saving that person money just by taking the animal of his or her hands. Most people who are giving away free animals are irresponsible. They just are. They did not plan ahead or they got bored with the dog or the dog has "too much energy" or whatever it might be. The least that person could do for the dog is have it vaccinated and fixed. Alice,

Sounds like you do a great job re-homing the dogs.

I would not take a “free” dog from someone unless it was up to date on shots and neutered/spayed. That’s just me. I figure I am saving that person money just by taking the animal of his or her hands. Most people who are giving away free animals are irresponsible. They just are. They did not plan ahead or they got bored with the dog or the dog has “too much energy” or whatever it might be.

The least that person could do for the dog is have it vaccinated and fixed.

]]> By: Alice http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/02/18/giving-away-free-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-140374 Alice Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:59:57 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2619#comment-140374 What area do you live in so to make sure when i find homes for the dogs i rescue they do not ever go there.. I don't ask for anything from people who takes my dogs but to sit, talk with me, and I will take the dog on the final time to their home, stay awhile and watch, and the thing that is always told to them--if it does not work out you bring them back to me. I have only had one return when a home situation changed. He is now a permanent. He is to old to go through the changes. I rescue dogs and attempt to find them good homes. I don't ask for money because sometimes someone will want a dog but don't have the money to get them spayed.. they can keep the shots up to date. that is all the expense required and of course toys. One dog became a lap dog for this elderly woman and was her companion. She died before the dog and of course, the dog came back, but the dog grieved and died within a few months of her. She could not afford the vet bills and other things because of a fixed income but she gave that little dog so much love and he gave in returned. Not all people are like this, I wish they would be responsible for their actions. I have a pitt female now trying to find a home for. She is ready but because of her being a pitt i am very selective to where she will go. She may end up not going anywhere if I am not satisfied with what i hear and see. She has went through enough trauma in her lifetime. She was found wandering the streets with her throat cut. She has rewarded me time and time again. There are always 2 sides to the story but you have to weed out the free homes just like anything else. It is the responsibility of the person with the dog to make sure they go to a new home. Humans get choices an animal does not get that privilege. I agree with a lot of things but also disagree with some.. And yes, I may occasionally drive by the house or ask if I can come to visit occasionally. I dont just give, I follow up with it. I figure if you are getting her for free, then you will not mind my coming to check occasionally that first month or two. A dog can tell you many things by their actions with people. What area do you live in so to make sure when i find homes for the dogs i rescue they do not ever go there.. I don’t ask for anything from people who takes my dogs but to sit, talk with me, and I will take the dog on the final time to their home, stay awhile and watch, and the thing that is always told to them–if it does not work out you bring them back to me. I have only had one return when a home situation changed. He is now a permanent. He is to old to go through the changes. I rescue dogs and attempt to find them good homes. I don’t ask for money because sometimes someone will want a dog but don’t have the money to get them spayed.. they can keep the shots up to date. that is all the expense required and of course toys. One dog became a lap dog for this elderly woman and was her companion. She died before the dog and of course, the dog came back, but the dog grieved and died within a few months of her. She could not afford the vet bills and other things because of a fixed income but she gave that little dog so much love and he gave in returned. Not all people are like this, I wish they would be responsible for their actions. I have a pitt female now trying to find a home for. She is ready but because of her being a pitt i am very selective to where she will go. She may end up not going anywhere if I am not satisfied with what i hear and see. She has went through enough trauma in her lifetime. She was found wandering the streets with her throat cut. She has rewarded me time and time again. There are always 2 sides to the story but you have to weed out the free homes just like anything else. It is the responsibility of the person with the dog to make sure they go to a new home. Humans get choices an animal does not get that privilege. I agree with a lot of things but also disagree with some.. And yes, I may occasionally drive by the house or ask if I can come to visit occasionally. I dont just give, I follow up with it. I figure if you are getting her for free, then you will not mind my coming to check occasionally that first month or two. A dog can tell you many things by their actions with people.

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/02/18/giving-away-free-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-101125 Lindsay Stordahl Sat, 29 Jan 2011 23:52:39 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2619#comment-101125 Thanks Carrie! Yeah, the main thing is finding the dog a good home, regardless of whether or not you are charging a re-homing fee and regardless of whether the new owner pays anything. I just don't like how people assume that the re-homing fee alone is going to weed out the irresponsible owners. Anyone can come up with $50, but not everyone can afford the long-term care of a dog or is willing to put in the money for that care. Thanks Carrie! Yeah, the main thing is finding the dog a good home, regardless of whether or not you are charging a re-homing fee and regardless of whether the new owner pays anything. I just don’t like how people assume that the re-homing fee alone is going to weed out the irresponsible owners. Anyone can come up with $50, but not everyone can afford the long-term care of a dog or is willing to put in the money for that care.

]]> By: Carrie http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/02/18/giving-away-free-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-100921 Carrie Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:35:24 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2619#comment-100921 I would put that rehoming fee to weed out those irresponsible people who jump at free but I believe people who cant go out and just buy a dog can still be good dog owners. I myself have never charged but I have paid to get dogs. I have my Chi I bought online, they said he was purebred but didn't send the papres with him. Oh well I have had him for almost 5 years and mutt or not he is my best friend. Allthough I had some neighbor who found a scotty puppy on the side of the road bring her to my house and dump her, I tried placing her in a shelter but she just growled at the lady which is weird because she is so friendly. I live in apartment and am disabled, I tried to find if someone was looking for her but no one claimed her. So I need to find a good home for her. I will need to inspect them and there place because I love dogs and am against Dog Abuse. I live in WA. state. Love your dog BTW I would put that rehoming fee to weed out those irresponsible people who jump at free but I believe people who cant go out and just buy a dog can still be good dog owners. I myself have never charged but I have paid to get dogs. I have my Chi I bought online, they said he was purebred but didn’t send the papres with him. Oh well I have had him for almost 5 years and mutt or not he is my best friend. Allthough I had some neighbor who found a scotty puppy on the side of the road bring her to my house and dump her, I tried placing her in a shelter but she just growled at the lady which is weird because she is so friendly. I live in apartment and am disabled, I tried to find if someone was looking for her but no one claimed her. So I need to find a good home for her. I will need to inspect them and there place because I love dogs and am against Dog Abuse. I live in WA. state. Love your dog BTW

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/02/18/giving-away-free-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-36704 Lindsay Stordahl Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:36:16 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2619#comment-36704 It is not easy to find a new home for a dog, let alone a GOOD home for the dog. I'm glad to hear you are doing it responsibly. I'm sure you've tried Craigslist and a classified ad in the paper, but if not you could try that. Dog rescues and shelters will also sometimes let individuals post their dogs for adoption on their web sites as a "courtesy" posting for free. It is not easy to find a new home for a dog, let alone a GOOD home for the dog. I’m glad to hear you are doing it responsibly. I’m sure you’ve tried Craigslist and a classified ad in the paper, but if not you could try that. Dog rescues and shelters will also sometimes let individuals post their dogs for adoption on their web sites as a “courtesy” posting for free.

]]> By: Diana Moore http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/02/18/giving-away-free-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-36539 Diana Moore Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:10:51 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2619#comment-36539 Just read the comments and I have to say that giving away a dog is not that easy. I offered a re-homing fee to anyone who could give my large mix breed a good home. All I wanted is someone who had time to love and play with the dog and maybe a nice big yard. I offered a $100.00 reward with food and toys etc. NO ONE WANTS THIS DOG. Oh I did get one taker who lived in the country, but when I took the dog to him it was not safe. He lived in a very small travel trailor with a wife and 2 little kids. There was no fence and semi trucks speeding down the road. To top things off he kept hitting the 2yr old boy in the back of the head and the dog did not like him. That was a no go. Anyway, it is not so easy to find a new home for a lonley dog. Oh, he has all shots, chipped, license, wormed. Just read the comments and I have to say that giving away a dog is not that easy. I offered a re-homing fee to anyone who could give my large mix breed a good home. All I wanted is someone who had time to love and play with the dog and maybe a nice big yard. I offered a $100.00 reward with food and toys etc. NO ONE WANTS THIS DOG. Oh I did get one taker who lived in the country, but when I took the dog to him it was not safe. He lived in a very small travel trailor with a wife and 2 little kids. There was no fence and semi trucks speeding down the road. To top things off he kept hitting the 2yr old boy in the back of the head and the dog did not like him. That was a no go. Anyway, it is not so easy to find a new home for a lonley dog. Oh, he has all shots, chipped, license, wormed.

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/02/18/giving-away-free-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-35984 Lindsay Stordahl Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:06:45 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2619#comment-35984 That is the case with a lot of people. If I were giving away a dog, I would just make sure it was going to the right family by doing an interview, a home visit, checking references, etc. I may or may not charge an adoption fee. I did not pay anything for my dog and he has the best home (in my opinion, of course). I guess it just depends on each situation. I don't think someone deserves a $100 re-homing fee just because they failed to spay or neuter their dog and then ended up with pups. They should be paying ME to take the dog (the expense) off of their hands. I will be the one stuck paying vet bills for that animal - vaccinations, de-worming, heartworm medication, spaying or neutering, etc. That is the case with a lot of people. If I were giving away a dog, I would just make sure it was going to the right family by doing an interview, a home visit, checking references, etc. I may or may not charge an adoption fee.

I did not pay anything for my dog and he has the best home (in my opinion, of course). I guess it just depends on each situation. I don’t think someone deserves a $100 re-homing fee just because they failed to spay or neuter their dog and then ended up with pups. They should be paying ME to take the dog (the expense) off of their hands. I will be the one stuck paying vet bills for that animal – vaccinations, de-worming, heartworm medication, spaying or neutering, etc.

]]> By: katy http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/02/18/giving-away-free-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-35866 katy Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:42:34 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2619#comment-35866 My grandfather was a veterinarian back in the 40's. He'd often get dogs to place. He always charged at least $1. He said that the new owner will value the animal more if they paid something for it. My grandfather was a veterinarian back in the 40′s. He’d often get dogs to place. He always charged at least $1. He said that the new owner will value the animal more if they paid something for it.

]]> By: Angela http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/02/18/giving-away-free-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-35196 Angela Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:23:40 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2619#comment-35196 I need to give away my dog by today. I lost my job and cant afford him and the neighbors are complaing to the association where i live. He is a 4 year old adult large neutered beagle. He friendly and good with my kids and other kids so please help me find a place that takes dogs in and wont kill them. im in the los angeles county area. thank you and have a great day. I need to give away my dog by today. I lost my job and cant afford him and the neighbors are complaing to the association where i live. He is a 4 year old adult large neutered beagle. He friendly and good with my kids and other kids so please help me find a place that takes dogs in and wont kill them. im in the los angeles county area. thank you and have a great day.

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/02/18/giving-away-free-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-26239 Lindsay Stordahl Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:37:13 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2619#comment-26239 It sounds like you are doing the right thing by finding the dog a new home. When an animal is that stressful for you, it is not worth it to keep it. I agree that the humans should come first. I only hope that you take the time to find the dog a good home. That is definitely your responsibility, and since you love him, I know you will do this for him. I'm sorry to hear it did not work out for you to keep him. It sounds like you are doing the right thing by finding the dog a new home. When an animal is that stressful for you, it is not worth it to keep it. I agree that the humans should come first. I only hope that you take the time to find the dog a good home. That is definitely your responsibility, and since you love him, I know you will do this for him. I’m sorry to hear it did not work out for you to keep him.

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