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January 27 2017

After a day at an animal shelter just wanted to make a call out to anyone thinking of getting a pet. PLEASE look at shelters rather than pet shops or online as a very large portion of these animals come from puppy farms or people that don't desex cats and hope to make money from them. If you're after a pedigree please check for a reputable breeder as some try to pass as breeders but are puppy farm animals also. I have an awesome older dog, he was a rescue about to be dumped, he has been the love of my life from the moment he came to me at 6mo, loving, loyal, funny, happy, and cute for a 39kg boy. 🐶 He was the only thing I was ready to fight my ex for.... but didn't need to. I know from comments on other threads we have lots of animal lovers here in RHP land, if you have a funny or warm story to tell about a furry/hairy friend please do... Some words that touch me every time I read them..... He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. - Posted from rhpmobile

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  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Finn was adopted from K9 rescue centre (he ran away from his abusive home) and CiCi (she had been dumped on the street) from the Cat Haven. Pusscat xxx

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    I've been volunteering off & on for 30 years, love it but hate it all at the same time. I adopted a 12 yo cat last Sept, her previous mum went to a nursing home and couldn't take her, she's super cute and you'd never guess her age, she's getting used to living with a dog (she was scared at first but has slowly worked out she's safe) my dog has an inside teddy and as he's losing he's sight he has started finding it hard to work out where teddy is..... last weekend thought new puss was teddy and tried to pick her up and take her to bed, needless to say she wasn't happy 😾 - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Got a mastiff X ridgeback who was given up by his owner...got him for almost 8 years now... He was 2 yrs old when he came to us and had lots of issues...he is one of the kindest souls I have ever met...❤️ The other is a red nose pit bull from RSPSA we had her for 3 or so years now...also had issues and had been abused before... They are honest...sencere and loyal...and keep us honest too... You can lie to anyone else...you can never lie to your dog...lol

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    The offer was put this way... "this dog/cat is going to the pound if you don't take it". The dog passed at a ripe old age last year and the cat is still adding new scars regularly... not in the extreme he used to though. Peachy

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Three rescue dogs from the local animal shelter...the two small dogs who are seven years old,were only at the shelter for an hour before my daughter and I turned up..we were actually looking for a dog for her :), that was a year ago. The other dog is thirteen ,she came from the same shelter and was abused as a puppy. Q

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Was free. Not a rescue cat but not from a cat factory either. I would consider a rescue animal before any other option in the future. But I hope Bugalugs is with me for a long time to come. He drives me crazy sometimes but I love him so much. 😻

  • Mischeviouslad

    Mischeviouslad

    8 years ago

    Unfortunately.... there are no animal shelters specialising in tropical marine fish and corals. I used to volunteer at Monicas, taking my (younger then) daughter there to walk the dogs.We loved it

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Summer, I agree, nice to know people are aware and doing what they can. Thank you from 🐶😻and all other pets xo - Posted from rhpmobile

  • MsJonesy

    MsJonesy

    8 years ago

    Is currently nodding his head in agreement! This fur child is from a no kill shelter, handed in aged 3. Apparently he didn't get on with the other cats in the household; I suspect that is a load of hogwash and they decided they didn't want him anymore. He is a handsome, friendly, gregarious, loving, cuddle snatcher, and as noisy as hell - well he is Burmese! He waits at the front door for me when I get home, waits at the back door if I go outside to do anything, tucks me into bed at night then goes to have his supper before claiming the majority of the bed. If he knows you, he will greet you at the door and expect a pat and/or cuddle hello. And if you stay the night you can expect headbutts or forehead licks just to show he appreciated you coming to see him. A friend regularly has a bath at my place (she doesn't have one at home and adores them), they have a secret (not!) routine where he drinks from hand scoops of bath water, whilst precariously balancing on the bath edge. As he has always been an indoor cat (with an outoor enclosure to catch the rays and spy on birds), he is not particularly agile. Consequently the grace and poise we associate with cats can be sadly lacking when he falls off his climbing tower, or completely misjudges the leap to the couch.😂 Yes he is demanding, chatty, loud and occasionally annoying, but he is the kindest and the most friendly animal I have ever had - hands down beats the dogs, rabbits and assorted other cats who have been in my life.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    The dog came from a breeder after he was handed back by a couple who wanted to "trade up" to a more popular breed ! He's a cool little guy, we got him at 18 months. The two cats are brother and sister from cat haven. Took them a long time to settle but now they are just so smoochy. 😻

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Adopted my boy from our local shelter when he was 8 weeks old. He's 12 now and still going strong. He's helped to get me through some rough times and I love him to bits. I would never buy from a pet shop or breeder.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    ...fourteen puppies in twelve months. Loving them, teaching them manners and letting them go to their forever homes. Now we do the same with kittens. Our foster fail fur baby was found on a rubbish pile next to a dead sibling...she survived after two hourly feeds and cuddles. Highly recommend fostering and adoption rather than puppy farms.

  • On_Safari

    On_Safari

    8 years ago

    It's been surprising how many real estate agents have told me to get rid of them, so I've started telling them to dump one of their kids and I'll dump mine. Evie rules the house, boxes with you, fetches her alfoil ball, plays chasey and has to be in EVERYTHING. She's tiny with huge ears and a pixie face. Always manages to get herself between us in bed at night and has the dog terrified of her. Rabbit is undersocialised and whilst a perfect gentleman (he waits for the cat to catch up when we go for walks eventhough she's a bitch to him) he's got abandonment issues and we're thinking about getting him a puppy. Have always had BIG DOGS, the cat is a new adventure and so far loving them both. To any Realtors reading this if your clients only want small dogs maybe you should stipulate small pet allowed so you aren't wasting anyone's time.

  • social_suicide

    social_suicide

    8 years ago

    How much is the average cost of a rescue dog?

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    We have a rescues Boeder Collie from BCRA. He is just our best baby. We also rescue and rehome abandoned cats and kittens. We FedEx and vaccinate before rehoming at our own expense. I believe sometimes they make better friends than humans do. The joy our fur kids bring into our lives is priceless. - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Bloody txt prediction. That should be desex and vaccinate. - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    ...bosses at my house that came from a nearby RSPCA. One is an older liver coloured GSP that is lazier than I am and the other is a jet black staffy that bowls over all my guests until he's in their lap and they are rubbing his head. Both are pure breed and both are my bestest pals. They share a big doggie bed at night and only grumble when they need a late night snack. Dogs are like their owners I guess. Best ...CM

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    We have a pet human too.Me.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    S_S cost differs between shelters but a dog is probably around $350 & cats around $150, seniors are often free. They are fully vet checked, vaccinated, microchipped and temprement tested. - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Quoting 'libbylou2' We have a rescues Boeder Collie from BCRA. He is just our best baby. We also rescue and rehome abandoned cats and kittens. We FedEx and vaccinate before rehoming at our own expense. I believe sometimes they make better friends than humans do. The joy our fur kids bring into our lives is priceless. - Posted from rhpmobile My favourite dog of all time was my Border Collie he was my workmate. We ran two thousand breeding ewes together, just the two of us.When I retired from farming I found a good home for him a nice old couple on a small holding with a reputation for looking after their dogs. I cried like a baby when they took him away

  • MadhattersCat

    MadhattersCat

    8 years ago

    Our first two family pets were the most neurotic Siamese cats - they lived forever. My older brother then had a small stint sheering. As is the want of silly young men, he bought a Red Cloud Kelpie. To this day one of my favorite pets, but it did not belong in a city home. Chased everything and ended up under a car at about 5. Since then I have had some magnificent pets from shelters. I have always found that if you walk in with the right feeling about how you connect with pets then take your time and they will choose you. I have had a couple of stray cats do the same. They know the home they want.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    My two cats and dog are all my foster-fails (I was fostering them but then decided to adopt them myself). Pet shops, gumtree/Facebook etc are not the way to go. Even free cats and kittens are a bad idea, and is actually illegal in WA. - Posted from rhpmobile

  • On_Safari

    On_Safari

    8 years ago

    And you're stupid to think any different.... they just don't have the time nor the resources for EVERY ANIMAL and if they don't pass the temperament testing within a day then sadly that animal is destroyed. Same if once they're vet checked and don't fit a particular "normal" demographic ie Big Dog or Breed known for certain traits that may have a hernia or something that could be fixed they destroy them too. Staggering statistics show that most animals destroyed are 2yo and under around 250,000 dogs and cats that the RSPCA can report on and God knows how many more are disposed of inhumanely/privately. The ones that are rehomed are the lucky ones.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Quoting 'Kisskiss80' My two cats and dog are all my foster-fails (I was fostering them but then decided to adopt them myself). Pet shops, gumtree/Facebook etc are not the way to go. Even free cats and kittens are a bad idea, and is actually illegal in WA. - Posted from rhpmobile Pet Stock here displays cats and kittens from the local rescues, people can go in check them out before contacting the rescue to adopt them. All pet stores should do this.And Kisskiss hooray for fostering and foster-failing.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Animals end up in shelters/pounds due to many reasons, from neglect to lack of desexing, lost or unwanted animals, excess numbers from industry (eg racing) etc. I concur with the OP that reputable breeders are fine. They do have a role to play in society, not so much with designer dogs, but especially with breed specific use (eg working dogs), and continuing traditional long established breeds. If you are a responsible pet owner then there should not be an issue with having a purebred dog/cat/horse, as while you are not rescuing an animal, by being responsible you are helping avoid any future problems. So at risk of getting shot down anyway I can say I am the proud owner of a purebred Cardigan Welsh Corgi (the Queen has Pembroke Welsh Corgis). He was microchipped and desexed as soon as required, as I wanted a general life companion. I researched for two years prior as to the right breed/temperament/needs for my particular living situation. Needless to say, he is my world, and while he was a puppy, I was lucky enough to be able to take him to work, which meant I was with him literally 24/7. I also wanted the experience of raising him from a puppy. He is now over 6 years old, I expect (hope) to have him another 6 to 8 years. If I still haven't a human partner by then, I will almost certainly get another dog. But now that I have a dog and have had the experience and companion I was seeking, I will be more inclined and prepared to take on a rescue animal. As most loving dog owners will understand, I would probably be utterly inconsolable if/when I lose him, perhaps to a lesser extent with other surrounding support, but there have certainly been times when life was already low and losing him at those times would have destroyed me. As for rhp, I've obviously tended to meet people who are pet/dog owners themselves, or at least appreciate them the same. Obviously a longer term arrangement wouldn't work otherwise. I understand the argument for rescuing animals first, but as there are also children in need of love and care, I wonder why this is not applied to rescuing (adopting) humans/children first? There are reasons for wanting your own child (of course) and not adopting, just as there are reasons for wanting your own unique pet and not rescuing. I just don't get the demonisation by some, of people that get their own pure puppy/dog of choice.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    HAART is a non-profit... 100% no kill shelter for people in Perth. Put your support where it is most needed. Each to their own... Speaking as a Perthite Country, I don't see it as a demonisation of people that get their own puppy/kitten Country... but more of the puppy farms that are so prolific these days as well as fact that cats are now supposed to be desexed if the owner doesn't have a breeding licence. So looking at it simplistically, it is only pure breeds that are on offer. At that point, it becomes a very expensive excercise. Besides my personal experience, which I won't share here because it makes me cry, Pure breeds all come with their own health weaknesses. My lil sister has been trying to catch 4wk or so old kittens near her home after their 'feral?' mother disappeared so they can be rehomed. People in my suburb trap cats, we have a lot of bush around our suburbia. It's time for more responsible pet ownership and if the new laws make a difference to the number of rescues, I for one will be over the moon. Peachy, just my jumbled thoughts, :-)

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Seeing the costs listed above for rescues, it was not much more for my purebred dog than it was for buying a rescue dog, so I didn't see cost as much of an issue, not in my case anyway. There are more expensive pure breeds. Purebreeds do sometimes have health issues but is it normally the ones bred for stylised appearances (pug noses may have breathing issues, giant dogs may have arthritic/joint problems etc) and not those bred for practicality and work. Although I'm not sure a cross/mutt is necessarily better off, it would depend on their physiology. As for mine, Corgis are traditionally cattle dogs in England, where their low height helps them avoid being kicked by the cattle. I have noticed herding behaviour when playing with my own dog :) Obviously being England the double coat is helpful with the weather, and if kept at a healthy weight (which is often rare, obesity in dogs is as common a problem as in humans) can be just as active as other farm dogs used here. With Corgis they are not supposed to jump down from heights, that can lead to increased hip/leg issues due to their stature.

  • 225Special

    225Special

    8 years ago

    We got our dog for free from a friend that was getting on with life after the passing of his wife. He is an awesome boy, but has an inoperable tumor so his days are numbered. Will be a sad day when he goes to the vet's for the last time.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Really? You are raising memories for me, allow me to share. I tried to breed Siamese in my 20s, my Queen had a stillborn in her first litter of 2 kittens and then passed away during her second pregnancy. I had the support of her breeder during this time, so she was old enough and I gave her plenty of time after the first breeding before trying again. :'-( I paid hundreds of $ for my Black Russian cat in my 30s. Poor thing always had one of his inner lids partially visible, that cost a ton to look at. The hip replacement before he turned 1, yes that's right, more $ plus a future limited life. Though the thing that got to him most was the Uterine Feline Syndrome. Regular daily tablets became monthly visits to the vet for a needle became a final visit to the vet after kidney failure had him so he couldn't even stand. It's the love I had for him that hurts the most. So my experiences and thinking from what I have read over the years is that cross breeds do tend to have hardier dispositions. We'll see how we go with current kitty who is a Burmese x. Mind you, I still don't hold it against anyone wanting a pure breed, that's their choice. I'm more clearly outlining why I support caring for needy creatures for so many different reasons. Peachy

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    And considering they include sterilisation, micro-chipping, and vaccinations as well as whatever efforts have put in to making a palatable pet...Bargain. It was a lot more expensive for us to get the one x breed we bought from a store about 10 years ago because our lil girl wanted a puppy, and he was priced down because he was an older pup. He's showing his age already being quite a big dog and having a long spine which is one of his breeds issues, lol. Yeah, so I take your point about x breeds. Do remember some rescues of course are kittens and pups still as I touched on above. Peachy

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    I think it's great you spent time researching breeds and found one that suited you. I don't and don't think most animal lovers have an issue with people getting/wanting pedigrees (I've owned two pedigree Birman cats) They can have health issues for lots of reasons, bad breeding, human intervention in the designer look to just general weight & size. My push for shelter animals is a push against puppy farming. Our governments are slow at acting on animal welfare. A pup from a pet shop which are usually either puppy farm or person out for cash can cost well over a shelter price and will in most cases be a mixed breed. Cost - I think is relevant to our individual circumstances. I love all animals and think we owe them all a great deal.... they teach us so much. As a footnote - I have been sponsoring an Orang in England for 9 years and got to meet him, Gordon, when I was there in 2014. I cried I was soooo happy. - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Thanks for sharing, the loss of our pets is heartbreaking but for me the thought of never having felt that love is much worse. - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    My kelpies have all been rescue dogs of a sort, for the princely sum of zero. Our last one and current one both came from cattle farm with a purebred kelpie line, neither of them were going to be working dogs so they were possibly saved from high velocity lead interactions. I am always amazed at the cost of pet store dogs - you'd think they were a hard to get breed from a show lineage, instead it's a cockashnoodlelabralsation.. mutt for short. I can't go to the shelters, I went once and it was just super sad and I wanted to take the whole lot home.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    I agree that I would not want to have missed those moments of some of the greatest love in my lifetime. Peachy

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Don't forget there are rescues for specific breeds, particularly breeds that people find get too big or are too independent. Of course there are breeds that don't have specific rescues and some people want to know their dog has a healthy lineage, nothing at all wrong with going to a good breeder who doesn't over breed their dogs.

  • PurePeony

    PurePeony

    8 years ago

    It was one magical night a few years ago when I arrived home close to midnight after a hard day at work to see the moon illuminate a silvery silhouette of a little cat sitting along the corridor right outside the door to my apartment. I couldn't believe my eyes then cause I had been wishing for a pet cat because I've had cats in my life for years and I had migrated to Australia alone and was sorely missing feline companionship. The kitten ran away and put some distance between us as I approached. I hurriedly went indoors and found a can of tuna for the little kitty. He only approached the plate when I closed the door. He started turning up every night and eventually, he placed one tentative little paw at the entrance of my apartment and walked in. Over the next few years, we became friends. He transformed from a skittish little kitty to a lap cat. Unfortunately, he loved being outdoors and would yowl and stalk me until he's let out. I hardly see him during the warm months but in Winter, he's always around his human hot water bottle. :P He has several favourite sleeping spots around my place but when it gets cold, he has a lovely plush throw at one end of my bed. He's been trying to sneak his way up to my chest or onto my pillow but he gets promptly told off and he'd quickly slink back to his corner and show his displeasure by showing me his posterior end. :P It's been eight years now and whilst I would've preferred him to be an indoor cat, I kinda feel bad thinking that he'll be stuck indoors in my tiny apartment when I'm at work. There isn't even a balcony here so it really isn't fair to keep him imprisoned. He's been going around charming other ladies in the street and possibly earning himself a snack or two... or three. The flirt! LOL!!! I love him to bits and only wish that one day, I can move to a larger apartment with a generous balcony so that he can become a proper indoor cat. Hopefully, the call of the wild disappears with age. I've always had indoor cats and he's the first stubborn one that loves to be outdoors too much. It stresses me out when I don't see him for up to two weeks at a stretch but then he'll turn up again and things would be hunky dory again. Men with pets and who take good care of them are sexier, ceteris paribus. I loved reading all your stories about your furbabies.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    I rescued a joey when its mother was speared by local aboriginals when I was working in Arnhem land. The little "pinky" had no hair but he survived on a milk dropper and a pillow slip, fed every 4 hours. Later he ran around the yard and ate grass. I had a Gordon setter and they became great mates. When we went fishing, they both went over the side when we anchored up and swam ashore. The setter protected us from the crocs (when we slept on the beach) and the wallaby from the sea eagles. When I left the Territory I took him to Cairns in an airline bag; noone suspected anything till he shitted in the bag and the smell spread throughout the cabin. On arrival, i left him on a property where he continued to invade the kitchen from time to time. Some years later, he arrived at the kitchen with a joey in the pouch. Clearly, he was a she. The young one joined the mob and still visits the home of the proxy owners. I still have a (new) Gordon and she keeps snakes and rats out of the house and loves our rescue cat, who arrived after Cyclone Yasi. Noone knows where he came from but some years later he is part of the family.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Both my cat and dog are rescues, and I volunteered at a shelter for several years. My dog cost me $199 and is a mix of things, couldn't ask for a more loyal, gentle, goofy big guy! I see so many people I know spending up big for designer breeds, only to have to fork out for surgeries like eyelid entropsion or soft palate etc. having a certain 'breed' (even though it may be a cross bred) is so important to them, and often not chosen to best suit their situation and lifestyle. A good shelter will determine if a pet is suited to you and your family. Adopt don't shop! - Posted from rhpmobile

  • Minx99

    Minx99

    8 years ago

    The greatest dog, who just so happens to be a purebred Neapolitan Mastiff, 50kg, and cost me 650$ from the RSPCA. She'd had two ops whilst there so I thought that reasonable. Funny.. Any guy I meet who is wary of her, is usually not a good match for me.. I do like the dominant breeds ;) - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Both from shelters at 8 weeks and 8 months. 12 years later, wouldn't change it for the world. There for every up and down in life over that time. Two most favourite girls in my life 😉 - Posted from rhpmobile

  • Katkat

    Katkat

    8 years ago

    I had 3 before 2 from a breeder the other I adopted from gumtree felt sorry for him being shackled the whole day in the backyard both of my pom males have passed away only 1 female left now. It's heartbreaking loosing a pet I don't know if I will again may be when I get older to keep me company. - Posted from rhpmobile

  • Cassy_74

    Cassy_74

    8 years ago

    I had this discussion with my daughter earlier today about our cat. My gorgeous boy was adopted from the cat haven, he was already 12 months old and was given up because his former owners bought a puppy and didn't want him anymore. To cut a long story short 6 years later I still have him and he is just an awesome cat just not when he brings a mouse inside at 2am in the morning and loses it. My daughter was diagnosed with suffering from anxiety from 10 years old, when she has a meltdown he is there by her side and just eases her, the best form cure. My Father passed away last year and that lil guy was my lil rock. As I see it the people that gave him up totally lost out, but we gained a beautiful funny loving cat that we couldn't imagine our lives without.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Hello allI certainly agree with the post. I have saved many animals from immature euthanasia. Uncontrolled/backyard breeding/puppy farming is one of the causes. People needs to know the facts before buying the puppy. Every breed of dog is unique and comes with lot good and bad points. Every puppy is as cute as a 1-4 year old baby. Every grown up puppy turns into a different personality. It is the responsibility of the breeder to make a good check on the buyer. Many backyard breeders don't even do the first vaccination and they handover the puppies to buyer and these few buyers never vaccinate the puppies end result------parvo is circulating in our pet community and many puppies have died from parvo.Many people get into big dogs like Rotty, Mastiff, Bull Arab, German shepherd, Great Dane even if they don't have resources to look after these large breed dog who are always expansive.I am really not sure how much I should write here. I will certainly request each and everyone to make a very informed decision before buying a puppy. Adult dog can get many problems and treatment can be very expansive. Also dog need lot of time and attention from owner. If you are too busy and you are a party animal then better not to have a dog. These dogs deals with separation anxiety and behavioural problems. For professional reasons I cant write much but I will request everyone to plan well before you buy a dog.I own 2 Tibetan Mastiff and 15 other pets in my house. It is lot of work but my pets give me real love and happiness every day. IF ANYONE NEED SOME ADVISE BEFORE BUYING A PET PLEASE FEEL FREE TO WRITE ME. I CAN GIVE YOU ROUGH IDEAS ABOUT BREED AND HEALTH ISSUE. ALWAYS BUY PUPPIES FROM TRUSTWORTHY BREEDER.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Harry and Esme but I'm ashamed to say they were bought from a pet store. They are brother and sister and they are Labrador/Poodles aka Labradoodles. At the time we had a daughter with severe asthma and were looking for a dog with nil/minimal shedding. I felt sorry for them so I bought them both. They are amazing! Thenkids have been really rough with them at times and they take it (although I intervene quickly). They have cost as a fortune in grooming and sometimes look more like sheep than dogs. Harry loves to jump in the pool, but when he has a full coat the wool soaks up the water and he sinks! I used to own a Hydrobath business with a friend. He rang it full time and I worked it part time. I loved spending time with all of the dogs, and fell in love with certain breeds. But I will only ever get rescue animals in future. Puppy farming makes me sick to my stomach. The punishment for animal cruelty in this country is woeful. I admire anyone who volunteers in shelters and rescue centres. I personally am too much of a softy to do it. I would be in tears all the time. CT - you mentioned adopting animal attitudes vs adopting kids. I'm going a little off too but adopting a child in this country is nearly impossible. Tens of thousands of people are desperate to adopt and only a few hundred children each year Australian born and overseas are allowed. And it's an extremely expensive and invasive process. On that topic - there should be stricter guidelines when it comes to the availability of purchasing animals for pets. I remember when 101 Dalamations came out years ago, everyone rushed to buy a spotty puppy. The pounds and shelters were overloaded with Dalmatians as the people buying them didn't research the breed - their personality, the ease of training etc. And it really upsets me when I hear of someone buying a pet, not being able to afford the possible costs that come with it. They aren't accessories but living creatures with feelings and needs. Massive heart swell reading this post today! You guys rock!

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    Anyone would think I was typing with paws ;)

  • RHP

    RHP User

    8 years ago

    I have a pitbull " with pedigree" and patterdale terrier. I have had patterdale near 10 years, fox hunting dogs. I only give dogs to hunters, pig/fox hunters. And so i only buy dogs from proven hunting parents. My goal in life is to have large acres of land and rescue pitbull type dogs that are dumped, no kill shelter and they can live till they death with me. If pitbull too aggressive toward human or dogs they can stay with me. - Posted from rhpmobile