Looking to Adopt a Dog

[Coach]

Hey Cp

I am looking to adopt a puppy/young dog (preferably male). I am 23 years old and just finishing school with a steady job lined up. I live in a townhouse in the NW that is surrounded by parks ( a couple off leash areas are very close as well). I live with two other people in their early 20's both of whom have experience rasing dogs and other pets. I own the house so there will be no conflict with a landlord. The house has a small front yard, but as mentioned there are parks all around. There is one within a 30 second walk and an off-leash area not even a 5 minute walk.

Since there is 3 of us, all on relatively separate scehdules, there aren't many times when there isn't at least one of us home. We also have an array of friends that live in the area who could be called in case one of us couldn't be there or an emergency. To be clear we would not be "sharing" the dog, he would be mine. Although my roommates are very excited at the prospect of having a puppy/dog around and look forward to helping me care for it. I have wanted a dog all my life but it was never feasible for my family to have one as we didn't have the time necessary to take care of it. I now feel like I have the resources to properly care for a dog. I just want to give a dog a loving home so if you know anyone who has an abundance of puppies refer them to me!

Thanks!

MattyC


EDIT: WOW not even close to the right forum. I was concerned when I thought I was putting it in the OT forum. Mods please move where necessary.

[DropIt]

Now it is kind of related

[Freeway]

Abbotsford's mascot is a hawk. His name is HAWKEY.

Yep.

[Reaper]

Now does everyone see what happens when you allow people to adopt human children? Eventually, they want to adopt a dog and then our whole society goes in the crapper!

[flambers]

Would recommend for you to contact a local Calgary group that adopt dogs.

Such as...

Calgary Humane Society
ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation)
PAWS (pawsitivematch)


All of them have websites.... check out the dogs/puppies if you like one... fill out an online application.

Other key question, is what breed of dog are you looking for.... (some are really high energy ...size of the dog ... etc...)

[Russic]

We got ours at Heaven Can Wait in High River http://www.heavencanwait.ca/adoptdogs.aspx

I realize it's the other end of the world from you, but super nice folks. They run a kennel, so our lab returns there once or twice a year and they barely even complain when he tries to eat the other dogs (he's such a scamp).

[Burninator]

Here are some links to places in the city where you can adopt a dog from.

City of Calgary Animal Services
Calgary Humane Society
Animal Rescue Foundation
Alberta Animal Rescue Crew
Misty Creek Dog Rescue
Pawsitive Match
Little Mutts Rescue

I would also do as much research as possible. Obedience training is a must. These are good books to read.
http://www.amazon.com/BEFORE-AFTER-G...=1VCVY93D71EIR
http://www.amazon.com/The-Power-Posi...sr=1-1-catcorr

We rescued this guy earlier this year. He was 6ish months and we think he is a Dachshund mix.

[Kybosh]

From experience, you'll need to lay down some serious ground rules with your roomies. It's great that they're excited about a dog, but they also need to be ok with following your directions. Dogs need a consistently clear message and that might get tough with so many people.

[Gozer]

Pitbulls For Life is another rescue in Calgary.

[flambers]

Originally Posted by Burninator

Here are some links to places in the city where you can adopt a dog from.

City of Calgary Animal Services
Calgary Humane Society
Animal Rescue Foundation
Alberta Animal Rescue Crew
Misty Creek Dog Rescue
Pawsitive Match
Little Mutts Rescue

I would also do as much research as possible. Obedience training is a must. These are good books to read.
http://www.amazon.com/BEFORE-AFTER-G...=1VCVY93D71EIR
http://www.amazon.com/The-Power-Posi...sr=1-1-catcorr

We rescued this guy earlier this year. He was 6ish months and we think he is a Dachshund mix.

Great info... we trained our dogs at "Super Dog Spectrum" in Calgary.

http://www.superdogspectrum.ca/

One is them is on a Flyball team... lots of fun.

Other is ready to compete in Agility

First courses were "recall", Puppy related courses etc....

[Regulator75]

Morley approves of this thread.
He was rescued from the Calgary Humane society.


Handsome Morley by Witty nickname, on Flickr

[Zevo]

Do you have a properly fenced yard? Parks close by are great for exercise but you will also need to let the dog out to do his business several times a day. A fenced yard is a must for the responsible dog owner.

[Sliver]

Can you still get dogs debarked? You should look at that, too, because nothing is ruder to the people around you than a barking dog.

[flambers]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Can you still get dogs debarked? You should look at that, too, because nothing is ruder to the people around you than a barking dog.

Or train the dog // Owner... Training is lots of fun......

Don't Debark a dog......

[Sliver]

A small percentage of dog owners have a properly trained dog, yet 100% of dog owners claim to have a properly trained dog. Debarking is foolproof.

[Zevo]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Can you still get dogs debarked? You should look at that, too, because nothing is ruder to the people around you than a barking dog.

Ya, don't really agree with the debarking but he has a point about barking dogs being annoying, in a townhouse especially. There are breeds that bark more than others and some that bark less than others. It would be worthwhile to do some research about breeds before you get one.

[flambers]

Originally Posted by Sliver

A small percentage of dog owners have a properly trained dog, yet 100% of dog owners claim to have a properly trained dog. Debarking is foolproof.

My family and myself are a foster home for one of the local adoption groups... If one of the applicates told us they were going to debark the dog.... That person would be rejected every time.

Sure there are bad owners.... debarking the dog only solves a few of the problems... There probably are other issues as well....

[Zevo]

Originally Posted by Sliver

A small percentage of dog owners have a properly trained dog, yet 100% of dog owners claim to have a properly trained dog. Debarking is foolproof.

Just like people in general, some dog owners are a-holes. Doesn't mean the OP can't be a responsible dog owner and exercise and train his dog properly. Debarking is the lazy(and cruel) way out.

[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by Sliver

A small percentage of dog owners have a properly trained dog, yet 100% of dog owners claim to have a properly trained dog. Debarking is foolproof.

Actually, it's not 100% foolproof. The dog's vocal chords can grow back over time. Plus, the dog will still bark after it's been "debarked", it's actually almost more annoying.

[Old Yeller]

Originally Posted by Sliver

A small percentage of dog owners have a properly trained dog, yet 100% of dog owners claim to have a properly trained dog. Debarking is foolproof.

Horrible mentality to have.