Losing my shadehouse! (dog rescue)

[Dollythehun]

As are most white cats. I am so sorry, optimist. You've done what you can. What about posting on social media? As Cheri said, our pets need our love, not chains.

[Optimist]

Originally Posted by Dollythehun

As are most white cats. I am so sorry, optimist. You've done what you can. What about posting on social media? As Cheri said, our pets need our love, not chains.

Because, in a sense, it is not my business. I do not believe in interfering with other people's decisions. They are adults (a married couple) and need to learn to do things for themselves. I know they are very immature people because of the dog thing, and honestly, they have not even thanked us (entitled millinials) but really, I am not going to be their mother.

[Dollythehun]

I understand.

[greenpassion]

This was heartbreaking to read this. I can't fathom animal abuse of any kind. If I were there I'd take her, come back to Vermont and give her to a rescue. I know of a dog currently that is being abused on a daily basis, and I want to somehow steal it away to safety...

[Optimist]

Originally Posted by greenpassion

This was heartbreaking to read this. I can't fathom animal abuse of any kind. If I were there I'd take her, come back to Vermont and give her to a rescue. I know of a dog currently that is being abused on a daily basis, and I want to somehow steal it away to safety...

I totally understand. I am at the end of my pet-owning days. In 2 years I will be 60. I do not want any more animals. I really do not want any. And, legally, if they are the legal owners, they need to do something. As far As I can see, the dog has good housing (thanks to me,) water, and well, not a lot of human love, but legally animals are property and you need to give them shelter and food and some legal vetting that is it. It is a puppy and whines a lot, but most puppies do when they are left outside.

[greenpassion]

I will be 60 tomorrow. And I hear you about no more animals, although I have two dogs, which are both rescues. I say no more animals now but I have a feeling when Obie and Loki pass I will feel the need to have another dog...

[Optimist]

Originally Posted by greenpassion

I will be 60 tomorrow. And I hear you about no more animals, although I have two dogs, which are both rescues. I say no more animals now but I have a feeling when Obie and Loki pass I will feel the need to have another dog...

I am trying to become more able to leave the house on trips of over a few days without having to A, take dogs with me or B, get a pet-sitter. I do not feel particularly guilty about leaving a cat alone for a week (with plenty of food, water and litter box of course), but not a dog.

My 1st dog died this month, and although I loved him, I have this "one down, one to go" type thought going through my head. No, no more dogs.

Oh, I was a cat person all my life. When I was 46 or 47 I agreed to take a chihuahua puppy who was being "gotten rid of" (they did not care, just as long is it was out of their lives). That was my first dog. The next dog, I got to "keep him company" because I was really not a dog person, and thought a dog would be a better companion for him (that is my second dog). So all in all, I was kind of roped into the first one because I felt sorry for him. I think they have lived a good life, but I really have less emotional attachment to them than you might think. I like cats on the other hand-- but not too many cats. One is fine. I guess I am not a "pet" person. I tried and tried, but I can never be one of these people who has 5 dogs, 8 cats, 3 hamsters 11 chickens, 4 goats, 2 donkeys and an emu etcetera. I know many people do, and I like petting zoos, but not in my house.

[Johndick]

I need some advice regarding dog cage, what kind of dog cage will I need for my 5-year -old St. Bernard? I need to put him outside the house because there is no more space inside. I'm looking for other options like having this large dog cage which has a size of 54" L x 35" W x 45" H. What do you think of this cage?

[Optimist]

I think when you are at work or something he could be kept outside. After work, he should be with the family. Dogs are group animals (they run in packs). They are very family oriented. To kick one outside is to throw a 2-year-old child into a cage outside. They are very emotional, and yes, have the mental capacity of about a 2-year-old human. To keep one alone by itself because the family can no longer deal with it is cruel. Sorry to say that but your family is his family. It is like getting rid of your kid because you are tired of changing diapers.

Find a good trustworthy rescue and turn him over. There are "Big dog" and Breed specific rescues for dogs like St. Bernards all over the place. Please, Please, Please do not send him to the pound.

Do not be "that guy."

[Dollythehun]

Not that you asked me but I agree 100% with Optimist on this one. You are his tribe.