Please Be Aware! (-USA-)

[Claudia807]

I'll be honest and say that your post was a little confusing. The only thing I can really tell you is that the liability (for a rescue) of placing a dog in a daycare situation is so high that I feel sort of woozy just thinking about it. If a rescue is telling you "we don't have a match for you right now," this may just be a polite way of saying, "we think you're a nice person but we don't feel comfortable placing a dog in your home." Also, if you've come across as being ultra-concerned about wanting a young dog with no issues, the rescue may have the impression that you are very likely to return any dog that doesn't meet your expectations (rather than working with the dog).

I dunno, I'm just guessing.

Rescue isn't the right path for everyone, and maybe that is the case here, although you are to be commended for looking into it as a possibility.

[rico]

Howdy, If possible would someone please explain why using a doggie door and a crate would rule someone out from being able to adopt? I've always used a doggie door and a crate has always been invaluable, especially at night and when traveling. If a direct answer isn't possible, would you be able to steer me towards a different thread? Thanks for your time. SP

[courtney323]

Howdy, If possible would someone please explain why using a doggie door and a crate would rule someone out from being able to adopt?

I think you are mislead, as rescue agencies definitely promote (and often require!) that you use a crate.

Doggie doors on the other hand, can be very unsafe. This allows your dog to freely go in and out of your house while you are gone (possibly digging under or jumping over the fence). It also increases the risk of injury or death, when you are unable to supervise them in your yard.

Hope this helps

[Dieselsmom]

"We did go for a period of time in our group where the "powers that be" decided that they wouldn't adopt to anyone that worked out of their home, crated their dogs EVER, had certain breeds of dogs, or had a doggie door."

I too would like to know why you would deny to a person that has crated their dogs.

[courtney323]

I too would like to know why you would deny to a person that has crated their dogs.

Well, the person who posted this was not involved with Boxer Rescue (she stated that she volunteered for a Pug Rescue). In addition to this, her post was made over 1 1/2 years ago....

I do not know of any Boxer Rescue that would deny a person that crate trained (properly).

[rico]

Thank you Courtney323, it does help. SP