Continuation of Sherri's Rehome Discussion!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I have been up since 5:30 am thinking about Sherri’s discussion about all of the recent rehoming discussions.   She is right in that we have to come up with some way to deal with these discussions.  As worried as I am about the dogs in question, I am equally as worried about the way these discussions divide our DK community.  We have had discussions on being nice that didn’t end up so nicely and plenty of arguments as to how a discussion was handled and how it could have been handled better.  Sometimes I agree.  Sometimes I don’t, but yesterday hit a nerve because I felt like I was nice.  I said please and thank you and still we were not nice enough.  Even some of the comments about what we should have done, we did do, and still the poster got upset and closed the discussion and everyone is in agreement that the real loser is going to be that dog.  The bottom line is however I think we handled it or didn't handle it, we didn't get through to that poster and so I do agree, we need a better way.

 

I am not here to re-hash that discussion, because honestly I am mad about it and in the long run, no one should care about that as much as we do about helping the next dog that appears in the next rehome discussion, and we all know there will be another dog soon.  There is absolutely no way to control a discussion like the one yesterday or the others before that because unless we send out a script to all of our members telling them to please not respond emotionally or negatively to anyone trying to rehome their dog for any old reason, someone is going to respond passionately and get someone else mad.  At first, the thing that upset me yesterday is that people who had not read the comments or offered any assistance to the poster were critical of those of us who did, but since those people are some of the ones I respect the most here on DK, I also know they care as much about these dogs as I do and even if we don't agree, they have a right to their opinion.   Trust me, when I say that is a hard one for me :) I also know there is a wide range of people on DK with varying opinions and sometimes we have to put aside our personal feelings to get something done for a dog that needs our help.  I also know that behind every comment is the need to help a dog.

 

It seemed to me that the majority of the responders to Sherri’s post felt like we hardly ever talk anyone out of rehoming their dogs once they post and we should just respond with the facts and keep emotions out of responses.  With that said, I think the discussions are right to be on the front page, but I think we need a link or something to refer the person to the DRC or IDog and after that, I hope the discussion gets closed so no further comments can be made. 

P.S. Please note: if you disagree with me I will close the discussion :)

[Lindsey Snide]

Thanks! He is adorable.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Snowee is still there. Is there any way we can help this dog?

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Maybe Camilla can find out what his status is, i.e. have there been many inquiries or applications for him, is there a potential adopter being considered, is he safe?

 

[Camilla and Darwin]

No potential adopters as far as I know. I was told they didn't think it was extremely likely that he would get adopted quickly, because he's shaved in back so people think he looks "mangy" also he is large. However, I can watch him and if it is coming time that he is in danger, I could let everyone know...

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Snowee is just soooo beautiful there MUST be someone who would love this dog.  Please keep us posted Camilla.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Camilla, is there any way you can try to find some private rescue groups in your area that might be willing to pull him?

[Camilla and Darwin]

The shelter is already in contact with multiple private rescues that pull dogs from them on a regular basis. I'm not sure what determines who is pulled and who isn't. I could ask them.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

It would depend on breed, in the case of breed specific rescue groups, also availability of a suitable foster home, and of course the adoptability of the dog itself: healthy, temperament, age, etc..

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Please keep us posted.  He is way too beautiful, I cannot imagine someone not adopting him asap.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

In rescue, as in real estate, location is everything.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Camilla, Thank you for helping! This dog is tugging at my heart strings and I can't stop thinking about him. I keep praying he gets adopted.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Snowee is not listed anymore as of tonight. I hope he got a great home!!  Plus, if you look at some of the other listings, it seems they keep some dogs for a very long time.