I know years ago there were dogs everywhere that people were getting rid of but seems finding a dog for the kids has become a challenge. Partial to lab/golden retrievers but they are scooped up as fast as they are on the adoption sites.
I know years ago there were dogs everywhere that people were getting rid of but seems finding a dog for the kids has become a challenge. Partial to lab/golden retrievers but they are scooped up as fast as they are on the adoption sites.
If you don't want a pit mix or BSD (black shelter dog) then your options are quite limited. Beagles are horrible creatures (yes, I had one) so you see some of those, but try finding an Irish Setter.
Is there a local pound/shelter?
Found a 6 month old pup for Dad and an 8 week old puppy for the wife and I at our local place. Took us watching as religiously as some people watch online auctions
https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/residents/animals-and-pets/pet-adoption/adopt-a-dog-or-cat
There are also seasons for animals. I think I remember the people at the shelter saying that come November the kittens just stop coming in. By January or February they are all adopted and then they don't see anymore for another couple months. Not sure what the season for puppies is though. I do know that anything younger than a year goes almost immediately, at least around here.
People are home more now. It is a good time for potty training a puppy. Demand for puppies is through the roof. Keep searching and be ready to act.
I have several friends looking out for me as well. Most of the shelters around here have pit pups or older dogs. I'd love to rescue a lab mix
Start following/liking rescues in a 3/4 state radius. Ask local veterinarians, follow breed-specific pages even if they're not rescue pages, etc.
Can confirm. We bought this little guy home a few months ago, and all of his litter mates were already spoken for. Also agree that, around here at least, if you don't want a pit bull, or a dog that looks like a pit bull, your shelter choices are very limited. Good luck in your search!
We have fewer in my Husky Rescue Group than I can ever remember. Fewer getting put down as well which is good.
Most of the ones we have left are Senior Dogs 8 years and older and they need good homes too.
In reply to Snowdoggie :
I think that group has a satellite here in Ohio—they too are low on Huskies.
Source: My wife is looking for a 1-5 year old Husky
In reply to ebelements :
We actually do have a few younger ones. You might want to check the site.
Puppies, bicycle repair parts, free weights, hiking boots ... all are tough to come by these days!
Kayaks, RC toys as well.
We got our Golden from a breeder in TN (Bristol): https://jayceegraegoldenretrievers.com/
She's usually got a litter every couple of months. Give her a ring!
Maybe you're using the wrong search tags? Rescue is now a proper breed.
I've liked about 6 localish shelters now on Bookface and have tons of dog and cat food ads now. Hopefully one will pop up, the kids are driving me nuts. And with school most likely going the click option it will give plenty of time to house break them.
Wait till next year when everyone's cute pandemic puppies have turned into dogs they realize they don't want to deal with
We didn't find a lot of puppies when looking as well. We decided to reach out to some rescues and visit the local shelter often as it sounded like they had high turnover, especially with smaller dogs. We happened to be there when they brought over an unclaimed lost dog, and now she's here sleeping in my office.
You might have to drive a bit. Two of my friends just adopted puppies from a foster house in PA that came from a rescue in TX.
Rescues can be a ton of work, annoying bad habits etc. But can also be very rewarding to dogs to keep.
In reply to JesseWolfe :
When I was growing up, there was on old lady that lived in the end row home by my Moms house in Baltimore. She had 3 adopted greyhounds (retired racers as I assume most are) that were the coolest dogs. They'd do laps around her fenced in yard, then come inside and plop themselves on her couch for the rest of the day, as you have pictured. They were such cool dogs, and made surprisingly good pets in a small area. I was told they were used to being in their small crates for years, and actually liked the confines of the house.
JesseWolfe said:Rescues can be a ton of work, annoying bad habits etc. But can also be very rewarding to dogs to keep.
Why do you have a deer sleeping in your house ?!? (Kidding ..... )
There are always lots of adoptable Coonhounds available, unfortunately even in this day and age hunting dogs still get used and abused and then dumped as soon as they're no longer convenient. It takes a special kind of person to love Hounds, if you're used to Labs/Goldens they are not that. But I don't think I'll ever have a different kind of dog again.
I would also urge you to consider an older or even senior dog, I know the little puppy thing is cool and wonderful but there are tons of older puppers out there who are amazing and need love. Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary
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