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Looking to Adopt
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on July 18, 2008
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Hello momma's out there, well it has been awhile since I posted something on here but you mom's out there seem to always know the right answers or places to go. I have...
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- i know someone that is in pug rescue that just took in a few pug puppies for a puppy mill, they will be ready for homes in a few weeks... however, i would really reco...
- If you're not going to breed or show the dogs, does it really have to be full-blooded? There are so many mixed breeds and mutts out there that are adorable. Operat...
- There is a momma on here with some puppies, but they are mixed (dachshund / pekingese). My family adopted one and his is so cute. PM me and I can give your her infor...
Should We Adopt a Dog?
Asked by M.S. from Cleveland
on September 11, 2010
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My husband has really been pushing me to adopt a dog lately, and I'm not exactly in agreement with him. He says that we are depriving our children (ages 7 and 4) of t...
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- The short answer, from reading your post, is no. Not if you can't come to an agreement that this is what you both want, independent of what the kids want. Because it...
- If you aren't on board, don't do it! You may wind up resenting your dog and your husband when you assume the extra responsibilities that come with a dog you didn't wa...
- I got my first dog when I was 6 or 7. I've always had a dog as long as I had a place to keep them. We had always started out with a puppy until our last two dogs. ...
My Daughter and Dogs
Asked by B.R. from Boise
on August 13, 2008
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Hello,
My daughter loves dogs, but my husband does not care for them at all. How do we get past this? Eventually Evangeline will have a dog.
What do you recommend?
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- Hi B., I have the same problem and have had many unpleasant arguments with my husband about having the dog. We did get a dog when my son was 5 and they are the best ...
- I agree with Crista H. I am not a "pet person" but I have friends who are. For me, having two kids is hard enough, but my husband isn't home most of the time. (he's cu...
- I recommend that you repect your husband. I don't do dogs either and let my husband talk me into one, now two and they are big dogs to boot. I hate it. I resent them a...
Attempt to Adopt a Small Dog
Asked by J.G. from Knoxville
on November 6, 2007
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After studying many breeds of dogs and comparing their temperments / personalities / grooming needs / etc., we decided a small, non-shedding dog would best suit our fa...
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- We just got a Bishone Frise. He is about 16 weeks old now and is GREAT with our 4 children ranging from 3 years to 9 years! I reccommend this breed if you are going to...
- You might want to try looking into a medium sized dog. There are a lot of reasons why small dogs arent adopted to families with small children. And biting isnt the onl...
- I used to work in rescue with pugs and we were very cautious adopting them out. I have a maltese and first off there is shedding to her not near as bad as a pug but t...
How Do You Name Your Dogs?
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on July 8, 2011
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We just got two dogs (EEK!!) Yes, I know the responsibilities and we've got it all covered. We don't travel too often, but when we do my parents have a big fenced in y...
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- My Dad's name is Bob, so when we got a dalmatian, we named her Bob's Marley. A few years later we got another dalmatian and his name was Bob's Dylan. Our next dog was...
- Huck and Finn (Huckleberry and Finnigan for long names). Our first rescue dog was already named Winnie (the "Pooch"). Love our literary references!
- One little beagle (dumped dog) was named Kelsey - not sure where the kids picked that up, but they liked it for her. The shepherd mix gotten from the Humane Society...
Where Can You Adopt Pets in the Dfw Area?
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on November 4, 2008
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Our dog that we had for almost 12 years recently passed away unfortunately and I really miss having a dog around. Growing up I always had dogs and my kids have also l...
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- Hi and Sorry for your loss I know you can go into craigslist.com you can find a dog that needs a good home. Good luck!!
- My friend volunteers for Golden Retriever rescue and they have all sorts of ages. He and his wife currently have 3 adopted dogs through this process. This breed is ver...
- definately operation kindness and petfinder. We got our most recent dog through petfinder at our local animal shelter and were very lucky-he's house trained, walks on...
Boy Dogs Vs. Girls Dogs
Asked by A.L. from Detroit
on July 9, 2010
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I am getting a dog for me & the kids and the obvious questions comes up, do you want a boy or girl? I had a boy growing up, but I had a girl when older, have had other...
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- I have had both and prefer female over male dogs. Females do seem more 'protective' than males no matter what breed I have had. Males (even after being 'fixed') seem...
- My mother had always told me that girl dogs were easier to housebreak so I have had mostly girl dogs. One girl dog was never really housetrained...and I had one boy wh...
- I think what matters most, is the personality of the specific dog you choose. Does the dog fit in with your lifestyle? Can you commit to taking it on a walk everyday a...
What Age Is a Good Age for a Family to Adopt a Dog.
Asked by D.F. from New York
on December 28, 2010
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I live in a pet friendly apartment. My son is just about 24 months old and I am a HUGE animal lover. I would really love to adopt a small dog (we can afford it financi...
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- It does't matter the age of the child. It is your responsibility to care for the family pet. Two year old kids are not mature, by the way
- As a professional dog trainer (and a mom with two kids and a dog!), I would say that it can definitely work with a small child and a dog. HOWEVER, you need to make...
- I vote for waiting a little while longer. We are huge animal lovers too & have had our dog for 8 years - she predates all 3 of our kiddos. That being said, I have had ...
Good Family Dogs
Asked by G.W. from Dallas
on November 15, 2009
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Does anyone know of any good kid-friendly dogs? We were looking at the Beagle, Cockerspaniels, and Wheaton terriers. I two little ones under the age of 3. Any suggesti...
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- Hi G., I would recommend either the Beagle or the Wheaton Terrier but it also depends on the kids are taught to treat the dog. The dog has to learn manners but so do...
- I will say, that if you are not a current dog owner, adding one to your family at this stage is going to be a hard task. Puppies require alot of work and attention. Po...
- I would not get a cockerspaniel with small kids. They are very hyper and jump alot. My step daughters grandparents have one and it knocks her down, and she is 9. Beagl...
Moving, Cannot Take Dogs
Asked by C.K. from San Antonio
on July 8, 2011
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I have two Black & Tan Coonhounds. We adopted them from a rescue organization last September, so I've only had them 10 months. We will be moving soon for my husband'...
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- You should try to call once a day at different times to see when they are available... you owe it to those animals you took in saying you'd care for them to bring them...
- I'll never get this really. How many times should you contact them?? How about 50. Call the pet store and see if they are familiar with the organization and might h...
- My neighbor has two, I am going to contact her! I know hers are from a rescue and so is her Aunts. Oh NO! I just noticed you are in TX. I used to only get these lo...
