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pnwmom

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16. The same problem occurs with local shelters.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Thu Jul 17, 2025, 07:32 PM

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We've had several dogs own us over the decades, but they haven't come from a shelter. The shelters required a fenced in yard, but we only have an unfenced acre.

Instead, we take our dogs outside ourselves, including on long hikes most days. That's not good enough for the shelters, but breeders have been happy to sell to us.

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Does anyone know why it's hard to adopt dogs from sites like Petfinder? [View all] Wicked Blue Thursday OP

I think this underscores the value of supporting your local shelter--even if that 'cute' little dog/cat is not hlthe2b Thursday #1

Strongly agree! SheltieLover Thursday #11

The same problem occurs with local shelters. pnwmom Thursday #16

I've not dealt with shelters that required that--except when it was a very large, active dog accustomed hlthe2b Thursday #17

i suggest the local animal shelter. ret5hd Thursday #2

Thanks, I have checked available dogs at shelters all over NJ Wicked Blue Thursday #5

Try Second Chance Rescue The Wizard Thursday #13

Volunteers: sometimes overworked/under staffed and not all the paper work gets handled. Attilatheblond Thursday #3

I was looking for a specific breed Keepthesoulalive Thursday #4

Good to know Wicked Blue Thursday #6

Once I found the breed rescue Keepthesoulalive Thursday #8

I guess we will have to keep looking Wicked Blue Thursday #9

Those are people you don't need to deal with Keepthesoulalive Thursday #12

I have had such good luck always meeting my dogs in person before adopting them, and avoided Mike 03 Thursday #7

Thank you Wicked Blue Thursday #10

So glad you are ready to open your hearts & home to a new pupper! SheltieLover Thursday #14

Best advice I've seen all day. Thank you SheltieLover. JMCKUSICK Thursday #15

Wow do I ever hear you Wicked Blue! CountAllVotes Friday #18

Good luck with your search Wicked Blue Friday #19

I wish I had an answer for that CountAllVotes Friday #21

I have found that a lot of pet rescue groups in my area don't have their own websites; they link to Petfinder. MIButterfly Friday #20