Your opinions on rescues.

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Hi, I recently had a chat with someone who runs a rescue and would like your opinions please.

Firstly I was told we shouldn't consider a staffy as my wife and I have no experience of the breed even though I have had Dobermans,Boxers & weimaraner.

Secondly we live in a small village and the persons opinion was that the locals would not like one in the area even though you hardly ever see dogs and when you do they are on leads.

Thirdly this person can only walk theirs and they have had 30 years of experience in the early morning and late at night as to avoid other dogs as staffies are bread to fight and at some point they will attack other dogs and you can't get that out of them.

Fourthly we work shortish hours and I was told they cannot be left alone as they will become destructive.

I was also told to avoid general rescues as these people don't know the breed.

I want honest opinions, after that conversation I was left thinking I can understand why its so difficult to get people to rehome staffies and it felt like I was talking to someone who is against the breed to the point it was like you would read in the papers.

I had a friend who had a staffy and it was one of the best dogs I've met.

He's a bit thin at the moment so needs building up. Quite nervous about the homecheck on Friday

Battersea Dogs Home is one of the largest and successful rescue centres in the country, and they have no problems with homing Staffies with first time dog owners, and they give lots of back up support too. I do think that they like owners to have access to a garden, and not be out at work all day.

Anne

Glad you found a dog to share your lives with! Noodles is such a great name for a staffy cross! Can't wait to see photos.

Dave wrote:Good post starling89 , if you read through it you will see I had a very similar kind of negative conversation with what we believe is the same person (obviously without naming them) Personally think she is a crazy mad woman that wants to keep all the staffys to herself > >

Takes all kinds and we can see generally that this is not the case

Hi Dave I get were your coming from and I think B would be upset if she read this, we mustnt forget that some of the dogs coming into rescue have been through the worst cruelty imaginable or they need extra care and training. B makes them a promice that she will only home them in a forever loving home and there days will be happy ones You would be suprised by the amount of rescues that get brought back when owners realise some of the breed traits arise as they settle into the new homes and especially when other dogs and pets share the household.
The work she does within rescue is tireless if ever you go to any north west show she will be there with raising money for rescue on her stall selling raffel tickets ect she is a lovely lady but will not put her beloved dogs at risk.
She has done the rescue for many many years and has a great success rate in matching dogs with potential owners but she will only rehome to multiple households if you have many years experience with the breed.
Not saying that you or anyone on here isnt Ive had the conversation with her myself and she told me to come back in a few years she is very harsh but her heart is in the right place and her love of the breed unconditional

gem wrote:

Dave wrote:Good post starling89 , if you read through it you will see I had a very similar kind of negative conversation with what we believe is the same person (obviously without naming them) Personally think she is a crazy mad woman that wants to keep all the staffys to herself > >

Takes all kinds and we can see generally that this is not the case

Hi Dave I get were your coming from and I think B would be upset if she read this, we mustnt forget that some of the dogs coming into rescue have been through the worst cruelty imaginable or they need extra care and training. B makes them a promice that she will only home them in a forever loving home and there days will be happy ones You would be suprised by the amount of rescues that get brought back when owners realise some of the breed traits arise as they settle into the new homes and especially when other dogs and pets share the household.
The work she does within rescue is tireless if ever you go to any north west show she will be there with raising money for rescue on her stall selling raffel tickets ect she is a lovely lady but will not put her beloved dogs at risk.
She has done the rescue for many many years and has a great success rate in matching dogs with potential owners but she will only rehome to multiple households if you have many years experience with the breed.
Not saying that you or anyone on here isnt Ive had the conversation with her myself and she told me to come back in a few years she is very harsh but her heart is in the right place and her love of the breed unconditional

Well ok Gem you may have a different experience to me but I will stand by my words and she has to learn to be a little less harsh and more understanding rather than just making judgements over a phone call. OK maybe these action s have prevented a few staffs being mishomed but I daresay there have been equally as many if not a lot more that have missed out on the great home they could have had

Good luck with the home check tomorrow, I'm sure all will be fine. Do you have some questions to ask too ??

Thanks Kathy, home check got moved to Tuesday just gone and all went well so hopefully pick him up on Saturday.

Brilliant news

We're quite excited

Heysham wrote:We're quite excited

And you have a good right to be , have you been out and done all your shopping

Cameras charged I hope

ohhhh how exciting, well done on the home check, I bet you cant wait until the weekend

Just doing shopping list for tomorrow, been to dunelm tonight and bought 2 teddy bear throws for the settees so he can snuggle up.

Heysham wrote:Just doing shopping list for tomorrow, been to dunelm tonight and bought 2 teddy bear throws for the settees so he can snuggle up.

Sofa snuggles, tick

http://forum.rescuehelpersunite.co.uk/showthread.php?t=31484

There's some pics of him when first rescued on above link

Heysham wrote:http://forum.rescuehelpersunite.co.uk/showthread.php?t=31484

There's some pics of him when first rescued on above link

Good grief, he's beautiful! And been in rescue for nearly a year?
Poor dog! I hope he come home soon, and settle into his forever home

Thanks Sarah, I'm trying to find food for him at the moment, His foster mum had him on Dr john silver and tinned food and she said he did well on it but I can't find it in local pet shops so looking further a field

Heysham wrote:Thanks Sarah, I'm trying to find food for him at the moment, His foster mum had him on Dr john silver and tinned food and she said he did well on it but I can't find it in local pet shops so looking further a field

This food is available on line, check the link below to compare prices at different places, some with free delivery which may be helpful. Had a quick look and doesn't appear to get great reviews, but you cant always go by that I guess.

http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=dr+john+silver+dog+food&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=fflb&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=11190543337453312383&sa=X&ei=OeqcUN66FIWY1AX5u4DwBg&ved=0CFUQ8wIwAg

Love the shot of Noodles lounging on the sofa, getting in some much needed practice by the looks

Hi Kathy, Dr Johns is not what I would choose to feed, hopefully I will gradually be able to change him over to a good food. I don't want to unsettle him to much all of a sudden.

Kathy did you read the full post? Its hard to believe he's been in kennels so long, I guess it could be his age.

Have you picked up Noodles yet ???

Hows it going ..

Just read the link you posted , he sounds brilliant and looks like a little star , don't forget to keep us updated

He's gorgeous the picture of him lounging on the couch is brilliant. Boxer x Staff, my two favourite breeds. Must update us with pics!

Hi picked him up today today girl at kennels had tears in her eyes when we went for him, pulls hard on his lead but improving and he's been to my mum & dads to meet them and everyone loves him. Sally my wife says he keeps looking at us as much to say is this for real am i actually staying. After about 10mins in each house he just lays down but keeps a eye on us all the time.

so don't be rude and lets have some pics

congrats by the way

Me or Noodles Dave?

Ahhh, hope it all goes well for you Paul, hope he settles in well.

Thank you Kathy, he has rather strong wind at the moment

Mint or ginger would be good for clearing up a bit of wind. If you can hold of some ginger chews these are great for upset tummies too and available from a health food store:

Ok i'll have a look

kathytake2 wrote:Mint or ginger would be good for clearing up a bit of wind. If you can hold of some ginger chews these are great for upset tummies too and available from a health food store:

These are not specifically for dogs but we do give a little piece to Rocky when needed.

Thanks Kathy will try some, might have to try some myself but I haven't got wind.