DRC Question

[Amy, Kokomo & Killian]

There is a listing that says the doodle is being fostered in CA but Montclair, NJ is listed below the pup's name..what is the significance of Montclair, NJ?

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Amy, The other thing I wanted to add is, I don't know if you have tried to rescue before, but sometimes it can be a long process. Karen knows better than me, but many times there are multiple applicants for one dog and it seems like you keep applying and not getting a dog. Don't give up. I tried to rescue in my town through a local organization for a specific dog and they would not consider me because I did not have a fenced in yard. I went round and round with the woman..explained I was home all day, walked my dog minimum two times a day, and they said no. Meanwhile, that dog languished in a kennel for a long time. I knew I could give that dog a great home, but I did not get him. Now, I do have two dogs and a fence and it does make my life easier, but should not have stopped me from rescuing. Just my opinion. Meanwhile, I hope everything works out for you.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Good points Laurie.

 

I can't rescue from DRC due to no fence either!!!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

I did  not  have a fence. I had a few fosters for DRC

However, it is a CHALLENGE.  My fosters were double and triple leashed.  One got out of a Martingale and a Harness in 2 seconds flat.  When the DRC  suggests that you have a fence, it is for YOUR best interests also.  Just think of how you would feel if a frightened dog got loose--then of course, just think of the poor frightened dog who is loose.    At the time, I was not working full-time and could dedicate a lot of time walking the dogs. 

The list goes on and on for good reasons to have a fence, but it is possible to foster without one.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

The DRC does not require a fenced yard for most adult homes. It's always preferred, but not required, and many DRC dogs have been adopted by wonderful fenceless people. It may also depend on the particular dog, and the particular adopter's situation.

Many DRC fosters do not have fenced yards.

When I adopted Jackdoodle, his adoption requirements included a fenced yard. This was not the case for every dog they had, but it was a requirement for him, and I imagine for all large young sporting breeds. My yard was not yet fenced, although I did have plans and an estimate. But it was January in Chicago, lol. I had to give them a $250 fence deposit on top of his adoption fee. I also had to give them a $150 training deposit. When the fence was installed, they came out to inspect it and gave back my deposit. When we finished a basic obedience class, I faxed them a copy of his certificate, and they sent back my deposit. 

 It did not matter that I could prove I had successfully cared for and lived with my own dogs for almost thirty years. It did not matter that I had impeccable references from veterinarians, trainers, groomers, and the head of the German Shepherd rescue group for which I volunteered. It did not matter that I was sure I could give this dog a better home than anyone else could. They were only concerned about making sure that JD never had to go through another rehoming again, and were trying to do everything they could to stack the deck in his favor. I didn't resent these rules, I was grateful for them, because it showed me that they were truly looking out for his best interests. And look what a good job they did. :) 

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I am so glad it worked out for you and Jack. Jack is so lucky someone was willing to do all that to get such a special dog. The agency I was trying to get a dog from was not the DRC, but a local agency and I knew too I could give that dog a good home. The lady said since I had another dog and no fence, it would be too hard with two dogs. I am sure she had her reasons and felt like she was doing right by that dog, but it upset me at the time. In the end, it all worked out and I found our Vern and he is a total love. Oh, and I did decide we needed a fence shortly after Vern came home:)

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

You didn't get that dog for a reason...so you could find Vern!

Vern was definitely worth waiting for!

Laurie, I was turned down for another dog, a smaller grey poodle mix, just before I got Jack. It was down to me and one other home, and the other home was chosen because they already had another dog, and the rescue felt that the dog I had applied for would be happier with another dog in the house. At the time, it seemed so unfair...these other people already had a dog and I had none!

But that same day, the other rescue called me and said a dog had just come in that they thought might be a good match for me...a big labradoodle.  And the rest is history.

How lucky am I that I didn't get that little dog? I wouldn't have JD.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Once again, the right dog found the right person. It happened to both of us!!

[Cindy M, Zachary & the Frenchies]

Zoey my second frenchie is a rehome from a reputable breeder. Before I decided to go that route, I tried for 3 months to adopt through the 2 major French bulldog adoption groups. I have a 6 foot fenced yard but FBs can't spend any amount of time outside  so that is pretty much a non-starter although it was usually a requiremet. It was beyond difficult and I am an experienced bulldog owner. They were looking for stay at home moms, they wanted to wait until they had sometimes 30-50 applications for a single dog to make selections, meanwhile the dogs have been in foster care, sometimes for over a year. I was ready for an additional dog - my dog was ready for a companion - I wasn't willing to wait months. I understand the need to insure that the dogs go to their last homes, but I also think that the foster home parents become quite attached to the dogs and sometimes have trouble letting go. My sister had less difficulty adopting her children!!

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If you truly want to adopt, try Carolina Poodle Rescue and get an older dog.

Older dogs are so grateful and it is another option.

I got Andy through DRC, but he was over 10 years old and DRC would not have had the resources to pay for all the additional care an older dog entails, so he would have to be under the purview of Carolina Poodle Rescue or I could adopt him.

Since I fell in love with this unkept, multi-year stray, he stayed with us and it is a decision I would not change..

Carolina Poodle rescue is inundated with dogs, right now (Not all Poodles and Doodles), that desperately need homes.

Try filling out their app too.