A new dog rescue :)

[bell]

Well I got a dog rescue Saturday. He looks like he is a maltese poodle mix? But his ears stand like a schnauzer. His hair was horrible, so I put a muzzle on him (did not know how he would react to the shaver). Cut his hair all off. He does look better now and not all yellow (since he is white). Hopefully I will get him into the vet today he really needs it, just by cleaning him up I noticed about 3 things that need medication of some sort. He also had a tick that have been on him about 2 weeks . I forgot the before pics but I do have pics of him now . That I can post this evening, he is a really cute dog. Hopefully he will get a good report from the vet.

 

[TillyChinchilla]

You've added three dogs since you've joined here, but are considering giving up your chins because of lack of time? :err:

 

[alli713]

..was thinking the same thing...

 

[bell]

Chinchillas and dogs are totally different animals. I can not let my chins out in my room while I sleep (maybe I should do that and let them burn down the house). I can not go on long walks with them. (maybe I should try is that your suggestion?). Maybe I should let them live in their cages without any human contact except food/water and cage cleanings? Or how about me putting them outside and letting them run free? I have had chinchillas for a long time probably 8-9 years, I was a member on the other site.

So do not tell me about the care of chinchillas because I know how to take care of them. I asked the question on here about rehomeing them because I have never rehomed a chinchilla. I did breed my chinchillas but I kept all the babies so they would not end up like Peaches a rescue chinchilla I got.

So how long have you all had chinchillas?

 

[ABBY W.]

Whoa guys! No one needs to get nasty here. We are all entitled to make our own decisions about which and how many pets to keep. So long as our animals are cared for properly no one has the right to question those decisions. What is right for one person may not be for another. By the same token, I don't believe anyone was saying that you are not caring for your chinchillas properly, only questioning the consistency of saying you don't have time for one set of pets while simultaneously acquiring another. However, what you choose to do with your animals, and which animals you keep and for what reasons is solely up to you, and we should all respect your decisions.

 

[Jenn]

I agree that dogs and chinchillas are very different in their needs and care, etc. I did not see your post on rehoming your chins, but it is your decision whether you want to continue caring for them or not. I just think people get concerned for the well-being of chins because they can have a difficult time readjusting to a different environment.

Dogs certainly need to be rescued as well. You've given them a second chance at a good life, and hopefully you'll be able to care for them for their lifetime.

 

[alli713]

Guess my opinion then just differs from some people on here ) I don't see animals as disposable. I keep my animals, they didn't choose to have me as an owner, I chose to bring them into my home, so I made a commitment to their care. And I don't think it matters how long I or anyone else has owned chins. So I'm not sure why that was brought up? Chins can live to 20 years and I plan on keeping my girls until they die.
Not having time to care for a chin just doesn't seem like a really great reason to rehome chins. A health issue where you feasibly can't care for them, yes.
Why do you think so many animals end up in shelters? Because people "just don't have time" or loose interest.

I don't think anyone ever accused you of not caring for the chins correctly, so no need to get defensive about that..

And, I don't think anyone was nasty, for that matter either. Just posting opinions, it's a public board, if you don't want other people to post what they think, then you shouldn't post about things that may make some upset.

 

[bell]

Oh and if anyone cares his vet visit went great. I did get alot of medicine for him but all the problems are cureable. I also went ahead and had them do a full blood panel since he is a stray (they will call tommrow and let me know about that). He still has to stay in quartine for 10 days (the vet said to do that)

This post is actually about a rescue dog. Who had probably 100 fleas on him (he only weighs 12 pounds). He also had a tick, has a yeast infection all on his stomach, it is raw flacky, his eye is swollen, and itchy which was caused by the fleas. He had long smelly hair, long nails. Yeast infections in both ears. Maybe I should of just left him the way he was, in pain an misery. But I did not I have compasion for my pets and animals in general. That is why I posted about rehomeing them instead of just listing them in our local traders paper.

You've added three dogs since you've joined here, but are considering giving up your chins because of lack of time? :err:

I have not added three dogs, this site was not up till January. I actually have only added him since January

 

[ABBY W.]

Good, I am glad he is going to be ok! It's nice that you are able to give him a good home. I hate thinking about how many dogs are out there without anyone to help them.

Alli, you might want to be more careful when you choose your words. You can say the same thing without being offensive most of the time. For instance, I can tell you that the idea that someone re-homing their animals is treating their animals as "disposable" is kind of obnoxious. There are many reasons why a person should have to re-home a pet. The fact that someone would take the time to ensure that animal finds a good home where they are well-loved demonstrates their care for the animal, not their disregard. Assuming that someone does not take their obligation seriously because they are making a decision you would not make yourself is rather narrow-minded and presumptuous. You don't know the cirumstances of that person's life or what brought them to their decision. We all have to make the best decisions we can for our own unique circumstances and personalities. As long as someone is not abusing or neglecting their pets you should not judge because they make different decisions than you would. You would not want someone taking that view of your life, and making uninformed assessments of your decisions, so please try not to do that to others.

By the same token, Bell, I understand your frustration. Really, I don't think anyone is trying to be attacking. A little less sarcasm would be helpful. Someone else's disagreement with your decisions doesn't mean you should go on a rant about how uncaring other people are. No one ever suggested that you leave the dog "in pain and misery".

 

[tunes]

There is an edit button for a reason Bell - feel free to use it next time. You were well within your limits for time.

Abby W - Please don't self-police the threads. There's a warn button - use it. If the mods or admins feel there is a reason to step in, they will.

 

[ABBY W.]

I apologize Tunes. It's just frustrating to see people fight when they basically are the same in their love for animals. If people would just be a little more careful with their words a lot of this could be avoided. I will try not to "self-police" though.

 

[bell]

ABBY W , thank you for careing about sparkie . Also thank you on your post about my decisions.

 

[alli713]

Alli, you might want to be more careful when you choose your words. You can say the same thing without being offensive most of the time. For instance, I can tell you that the idea that someone re-homing their animals is treating their animals as "disposable" is kind of obnoxious. There are many reasons why a person should have to re-home a pet. The fact that someone would take the time to ensure that animal finds a good home where they are well-loved demonstrates their care for the animal, not their disregard. Assuming that someone does not take their obligation seriously because they are making a decision you would not make yourself is rather narrow-minded and presumptuous. You don't know the cirumstances of that person's life or what brought them to their decision. We all have to make the best decisions we can for our own unique circumstances and personalities. As long as someone is not abusing or neglecting their pets you should not judge because they make different decisions than you would. You would not want someone taking that view of your life, and making uninformed assessments of your decisions, so please try not to do that to others.

Okay, well I guess I just don't see how a chinchilla is any less of a pet deserving of time than a dog? If you don't have time for a chinchilla, how do you have time for a dog?

You can have your opinion on the matter, as I can have mine. I'm sure that I am not the only person who thinks that getting rid of an animal is viewing them as disposable.
So, I would appreciate not being called narrow minded. My opinion on the matter is just as valid as yours is.

To the OP, I never said that you should have left the dog in the condition it was in. I just don't see why a dog is more deserving of your time than the chins who you have owned longer than the dog?

Not meaning to start a fight, geez, for those on this board who've met me, they'd know that I'd be the last one to be confrontational.

 

[bell]

I have had dogs for 17 years, and no not them. I have only had chins 8-9 years.

I do not see them as disposable. Alot of people on here have rehomed chins

 

[AnnShh]

I have had dogs for 17 years, and no not them. I have only had chins 8-9 years.

I do not see them as disposable. Alot of people on here have rehomed chins

So I still don't understand how that matters? If you have time to take your dog on "long walks", one would think you would have time to take your chins out for a short play time.

They are your animals, therefore you can do whatever you want... but the argument that chins take up more time than dogs do is not very legitimate.

 

[bell]

I can take the dogs on walks with me because "I am walking". Not because I have them to take on long walks. Maybe tommrow whenever I decide to go on a walk I should put one of the chinchillas on a leash and take them for a walk?

 

[bell]

I asked it to be closed why is it still open? I thought you had to stay on topic? Dogs to Chins? This is in the dog section, I asked about rehomeing them in the chin section.

 

[tunes]

That's life Bell. Sometimes you hear stuff you don't want to hear on an open forum. The mods and admins don't rush to close a thread just because you don't like what's being said.

If gets out of hand, we'll deal with it. But we don't do it because you demanded it of us.

 

[Jenn]

My guess is that Bell's passion lies towards dogs and not chins. I have a passion for all animals and could never consider getting rid of any of them. I'm even passionate about the strays I care for. But not all people share the same passion. It's unfortunate for the chins, it's hard on them to be moved around, and hopefully this time they'll find some forever homes with people that are truely passionate for them. Maybe Bell tried out chins and realized they aren't her calling?

I guess I can see both sides of the argument. I would just hope that Bell really takes into consideration the lifespan of any future pets and gives them a loving home for a lifetime.

Bell, for what it is worth, I am happy to hear that you rescued a dog that really needed a loving home. Not only that, you took the dog to the vet, got a thorough check up and are proceeding to get this dog on the road to good health. There are so many abandoned and mistreated dogs, and they really need people to give them a chance. I would love to see a picture of your new dog - I don't know if you got any before pictures, but before and after would be neat to see.

 

[Illini_Girl]

I agree with Jenn I would LOVE to see before and after pictures if you have any.