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Dohnut wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2020 5:59 pm

RedO wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:44 am

Dohnut wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:07 am

Of course Battersea dogs home has been around for years but the fashion, for want of a better word is more recent. I have a friend who has a Spanish rescue dog. Never heard of that even a few years ago. I’m not talking about the existence of such things, more the trend, accelerated by TV celebs and shows increasing popularity.

The reason why I would now but not them is simple. 10 years ago I had young grandchildren and wanted to be as sure as I could the dog was more likely to be child safe. Labs have a great reputation and our experience shows just how good and patient they are. It’s hard to know for sure how a rescue dog would react. A simple, sensible precaution.

Now the kids are grown up this is no longer an issue.

Rescuing dogs is a fashion/trend? Mate, not all rescue dogs are snarling, savage Staffies with a thirst for children's blood. I understand why people go to these greedy breeders - it's the easy way, you get to choose the nice new shiny puppy, you even get to choose when it arrives. Convenience.

But dog ownership shouldn't be about convenience. That's why so many people who go into it with your sort of attitude end up farming them off to rescue centres.

Not very nice comment about people with my attitude farming dogs out.

To consider what dogs are appropriate around children is very sensible. Google it for a list. It’s there for a reason. You may also want to read about rescue dogs around children and the uncertainty of how they may react.

RedO wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:33 pm

Dohnut wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2020 5:59 pm

RedO wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:44 am

Rescuing dogs is a fashion/trend? Mate, not all rescue dogs are snarling, savage Staffies with a thirst for children's blood. I understand why people go to these greedy breeders - it's the easy way, you get to choose the nice new shiny puppy, you even get to choose when it arrives. Convenience.

But dog ownership shouldn't be about convenience. That's why so many people who go into it with your sort of attitude end up farming them off to rescue centres.

Not very nice comment about people with my attitude farming dogs out.

To consider what dogs are appropriate around children is very sensible. Google it for a list. It’s there for a reason. You may also want to read about rescue dogs around children and the uncertainty of how they may react.

Lots of people do it, the rescue centres are packed to the rafters

But also, you haven’t got kids.

RedO wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:33 pm

Dohnut wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2020 5:59 pm

RedO wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:44 am

Rescuing dogs is a fashion/trend? Mate, not all rescue dogs are snarling, savage Staffies with a thirst for children's blood. I understand why people go to these greedy breeders - it's the easy way, you get to choose the nice new shiny puppy, you even get to choose when it arrives. Convenience.

But dog ownership shouldn't be about convenience. That's why so many people who go into it with your sort of attitude end up farming them off to rescue centres.

Not very nice comment about people with my attitude farming dogs out.

To consider what dogs are appropriate around children is very sensible. Google it for a list. It’s there for a reason. You may also want to read about rescue dogs around children and the uncertainty of how they may react.

Lots of people do it, the rescue centres are packed to the rafters

But also, you haven’t got kids.

Disoriented wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:34 am

RedO wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:33 pm

Dohnut wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2020 5:59 pm

Not very nice comment about people with my attitude farming dogs out.

To consider what dogs are appropriate around children is very sensible. Google it for a list. It’s there for a reason. You may also want to read about rescue dogs around children and the uncertainty of how they may react.

Lots of people do it, the rescue centres are packed to the rafters

But also, you haven’t got kids.

https://www.rspca.org.uk/findapet/rehomeapet

It’s not hard to find how to do it.
Not sure about any ‘uncertainty’ as stated above.

Dohnut wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:13 am

Disoriented wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:34 am

RedO wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:33 pm

Lots of people do it, the rescue centres are packed to the rafters

But also, you haven’t got kids.

https://www.rspca.org.uk/findapet/rehomeapet

It’s not hard to find how to do it.
Not sure about any ‘uncertainty’ as stated above.

Did you actually read that site? It says they may not choose to Re-home a dog with a young family. What I have been saying all along, now confirmed by the RSPCA. If you’re going to provide evidence, read it first or it makes yo look a real clown.

Dohnut wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:09 am

RedO wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:33 pm

Dohnut wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2020 5:59 pm

Not very nice comment about people with my attitude farming dogs out.

To consider what dogs are appropriate around children is very sensible. Google it for a list. It’s there for a reason. You may also want to read about rescue dogs around children and the uncertainty of how they may react.

Lots of people do it, the rescue centres are packed to the rafters

But also, you haven’t got kids.

Sorry to appear disrespectful but the stupidity of this is mind-blowing. I had young grandchildren that would be in frequent contact with the dog. The haven’t got kids comment is really silly. I care about my grandchildren too.

As for the safety aspect it’s all on the web. Plenty of it there. Care needs to be taken. Comments like “ before you bring a rescue dog into your home consider the age and maturity of children” and “it’s not uncommon for dogs to be content in a shelter but become testy in a new home” also some shelters recommend “waiting for children to become older before adopting a rescue dog”

I understand the mentality of a few of you wanting to have a dig at me but please, stop being so stupid about it.

LittleMate wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 12:33 pm 2 puppies, £5200. The best investment I ever made and the wife loves them.

RedO wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:16 pm

Dohnut wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:09 am

RedO wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:33 pm

Lots of people do it, the rescue centres are packed to the rafters

But also, you haven’t got kids.

Sorry to appear disrespectful but the stupidity of this is mind-blowing. I had young grandchildren that would be in frequent contact with the dog. The haven’t got kids comment is really silly. I care about my grandchildren too.

As for the safety aspect it’s all on the web. Plenty of it there. Care needs to be taken. Comments like “ before you bring a rescue dog into your home consider the age and maturity of children” and “it’s not uncommon for dogs to be content in a shelter but become testy in a new home” also some shelters recommend “waiting for children to become older before adopting a rescue dog”

I understand the mentality of a few of you wanting to have a dig at me but please, stop being so stupid about it.

Stop making out all rescue dogs have baggage. It’s embarrassing. Some obviously do. Some don’t. Just explain your situation and you’ll be put in touch with the right dog at the right time.

Dunners wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2020 3:02 pm Er, hang on, anyone happen to know what Prez Biz's dog was called?

Stamford O wrote: ↑Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:35 pm Was looking today out of interest for Labradors and golden retrievers.prices have trebled in a year.thieving breeders or should that be bleeders

RedO wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:16 pm

Dohnut wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:09 am

RedO wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:33 pm

Lots of people do it, the rescue centres are packed to the rafters

But also, you haven’t got kids.

Sorry to appear disrespectful but the stupidity of this is mind-blowing. I had young grandchildren that would be in frequent contact with the dog. The haven’t got kids comment is really silly. I care about my grandchildren too.

As for the safety aspect it’s all on the web. Plenty of it there. Care needs to be taken. Comments like “ before you bring a rescue dog into your home consider the age and maturity of children” and “it’s not uncommon for dogs to be content in a shelter but become testy in a new home” also some shelters recommend “waiting for children to become older before adopting a rescue dog”

I understand the mentality of a few of you wanting to have a dig at me but please, stop being so stupid about it.

Stop making out all rescue dogs have baggage. It’s embarrassing. Some obviously do. Some don’t. Just explain your situation and you’ll be put in touch with the right dog at the right time.

Oiram wrote: ↑Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:40 am

Stamford O wrote: ↑Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:35 pm Was looking today out of interest for Labradors and golden retrievers.prices have trebled in a year.thieving breeders or should that be bleeders

Please consider a rescue, great opportunity to hit breeders where it hurts and adopt a homeless pet.

RedO wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2020 2:43 pm You stated that you couldn't home a rescue dog 10 years ago because your children had children of their own. Your words.

That's nonsense. You could have homed a rescue dog 10 years ago, you simply chose not to because it's more convenient to cough up a few quid and pick the pup you want and take delivery of it at a time that suits. Although I don't agree with your decision, I understand it. Just don't lie about it.

Disoriented wrote: ↑Sat Jul 18, 2020 1:18 pm

RedO wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:16 pm

Dohnut wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:09 am

Sorry to appear disrespectful but the stupidity of this is mind-blowing. I had young grandchildren that would be in frequent contact with the dog. The haven’t got kids comment is really silly. I care about my grandchildren too.

As for the safety aspect it’s all on the web. Plenty of it there. Care needs to be taken. Comments like “ before you bring a rescue dog into your home consider the age and maturity of children” and “it’s not uncommon for dogs to be content in a shelter but become testy in a new home” also some shelters recommend “waiting for children to become older before adopting a rescue dog”

I understand the mentality of a few of you wanting to have a dig at me but please, stop being so stupid about it.

Stop making out all rescue dogs have baggage. It’s embarrassing. Some obviously do. Some don’t. Just explain your situation and you’ll be put in touch with the right dog at the right time.

Clearly it is some potential owners who have baggage, then try to blame their deficiencies on poor canines.

Pathetic.

RedO wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2020 3:04 pm

Dunners wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2020 3:02 pm Er, hang on, anyone happen to know what Prez Biz's dog was called?

It was Trigger and anyone who says otherwise is just stirring. Pathetic.

Stamford O wrote: ↑Sat Jul 18, 2020 4:14 pm Blimey.wish I had keep my thoughts to myself.

RedO wrote: ↑Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:23 pm What am I wrong about? If you want to rescue a dog into a home with kids, you can. That’s from the rspca. But you might have to be patient.

You just chose not to but won’t admit it. Pathetic.

Stamford O wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2020 7:33 am

LittleMate wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 12:33 pm 2 puppies, £5200. The best investment I ever made and the wife loves them.

I meant the furry kind with a wet nose