adopting a dog

dda · September 2008

Hello all!

I have been thinking about adopting a dog and am in the process of researching. I realize that there are many rescue organizations to choose from, as well as the ASPCA. I have found quite a bit of info on the organizations as well as the dogs they have, but a lot less on the ASPCA.

Has anyone adopted from the ASPCA before? Did you find that they were able to give you good info on the dog you were adopting (general behavior issues, getting along well with other animals, etc). Thoughts?

Thanks!

yankeefan · September 2008

There’s a new independent animal shelter in Windsor Terrace called Sean Casey Animal Rescue, which is quickly getting a terrific reputation….. Here’s their site www.nyanimalrescue.org ....And here’s a news report on them

calm head · September 2008

before you choose the dog, turn the dog onto his back and rub his belly. If he lays there for a long time, the dog is submissive to you and you will have an easier time training. If he fights it, it may be harder than you want because the dog doesn't like being submissive.

Shelters sometimes lie just to get you to take the dog. I adopted a "terrior mix" as North Shore put it. What did I know, he was 6 weeks old. I told them I lived in a studio and the dog can't grow to more than 30 lbs. They assured me he wouldn't. Well, some time later I had a 70lbs german sheperd (runt of the litter)

whynot_31 · September 2008

petfinder.com will give you the description of thousands of pets. ...many of whom have avoided the whole pound/aspca experience.

it may sound bad, but adopt one you are going to keep, not the dog who needs it most.

khuntiennang · September 2008

calm head wrote: before you choose the dog, turn the dog onto his back and rub his belly. If he lays there for a long time, the dog is submissive to you and you will have an easier time training. If he fights it, it may be harder than you want because the dog doesn't like being submissive.

does it work for older dogs too in this case?

modsquad · September 2008

KhuntienNang wrote: [quote=calm head]before you choose the dog, turn the dog onto his back and rub his belly. If he lays there for a long time, the dog is submissive to you and you will have an easier time training. If he fights it, it may be harder than you want because the dog doesn't like being submissive.

does it work for older dogs too in this case?

There is the possibility that the older dog is not being submissive but has actually passed away.

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