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[Wolfy]

OMG people at some rescues are frickin communists.. I can't get a golden retriever because my German Shepard is being given to the cops.. and then i asked for a reason from the person... YOU READY? Because you may take the dog and dump it in a trash dump.. :oops: WTF? I dont abuse animals.. Now its time to call Shar-Pei (sp?) rescue.. :evilbat:

[Sharpeigirl]

[quote] Now its time to call Shar-Pei (sp?) rescue..
[/quote] :-?

Did you research the Shar-pei before calling? They're not for everyone. So know what your getting into

[Guest Mutts4Me]

Rescue people can be very picky, and sometimes they're downright obnoxious (we were turned down for the adoption of two kittens a few years ago because we didn't have enough room in our 3 bedroom ranch to accomadate two cats - we now have 4, plus a dog, and no one seems cramped). But they do what they think is in the best interest of the animals.

I don't know why the rescue person would think that you'd dump the dog, but I don't know the whole story, either. I do know that your other dog was being physically absued by your neighbors, so I don't understand why you'd want to get another dog to put in that situation?

I also know you live in an apartment from your other thread, so maybe you shouldn't be looking into a large dog that gets put outside so much. If you really want a dog, look into a smaller dog that would make a good indoor pet.

If you can't keep a dog safely, and you "can't live without a dog," maybe you should consider volunteering at your local shelter, where you can play with the dogs and take them for walks a few days a week, but you wouldn't have to worry about housing them and keeping them safe from your neighbors.

[kendalyn]

Well you are only 14 according to your other post. That alone is a good reason not to adopt the dog out to you.

What do your parents say about all this?

[Annushka]

:evil: I'm 14 also but i know dogs better than most grown-ups! And I'm also TOO YOUNG to have a dog?!?! That's the age discrimination! :evil:

[kendalyn]

My point is that at 14 most kids are not financially secure enough to adequately care for a dog unless the parents are going to provide monetary support. That is why I asked how supportive Wolfy's parents are. It makes a big difference.

What if the dog gets sick? What if he/she has a chronic disease that requires ongoing treatment? Dogs need shots every year, a license that also costs money, and food. It is pretty hard to find a job at 14 and in reality he/she shouldn't be focusing on that anyway.

[imported_nea]

[quote] I'm 14 also but i know dogs better than most grown-ups! And I'm also TOO YOUNG to have a dog?!?! That's the age discrimination! [/quote]

[quote name='kendalyn']My point is that at 14 most kids are not financially secure enough to adequately care for a dog unless the parents are going to provide monetary support. That is why I asked how supportive Wolfy's parents are. It makes a big difference.

What if the dog gets sick? What if he/she has a chronic disease that requires ongoing treatment? Dogs need shots every year, a license that also costs money, and food. It is pretty hard to find a job at 14 and in reality he/she shouldn't be focusing on that anyway.[/quote]

At 14 there are also only like 4-5 years untill college... and what is going to happen to the dog then if you don't have your parents support?

But thinking someone knows how to take care of a dog at that age just because of that age is WRONG!!! :evil: