Where in the UK are you? We have a lot of rescues here too, many specialize in specific breeds, while many others take in any dog that is needy. We just can't keep up with the amount of dogs that are constantly being bred though private pet owners and the Puppy Mills, thus we have a very sad and high euth rate. The key here is for people to spay/neuter and stop breeding so many dogs. The pitbulls and the chis are on the top of the list. It is totally out of hand. There is always advertising on TV and radio, and the web asking people to rescue dogs from shelters. We also have people who network for the shelter dogs to the public and to rescue groups to pull them from the shelters. So we are trying. It's hard to make the general public believe that so many animals are being destroyed. When I make that statement to people and tell them to look at Petfinders.com and see the numbers for all breeds they always seem shocked, and can't believe that those statistics are for real. Then I give them a link to a web site that list most of the shelters state wide and tell them to start adding it up and you will see just how serious it is. The east coast is known for all the bully dogs in the shelters, while the west coast and midwest states have most of the chis and toy breeds.
Peggy & The Girls -------Original Message------- From: jules Date: 4/2/2012 3:25:11 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: Rescues It seems to me that the rescue centres here have mainly medium sized dogs, particularly staffordshire bull terriers. There are also lots of the smaller jack russell terriers, but few pedigree smaller dogs. There are a few other pedigree dogs, and lots of cross breeds. We have a lot of programmes here on tv about animal rescue, RSPCA, and animal hospital. A good education for the public. I often meet older people who would love to have a little dog but feel they cannot give it the exercise they might need, so I always point out that chihuahuas do not need a lot of exercise. One older lady I spoke with found her blood pressure dropped considerably after taking on a little dog! We have a 'PAT' dog at Age Concern where I work sometimes. I'm thinking of taking one of mine along when he has had the proper training! Jules xx --- In [email protected], Pam Dean <muffinsbabies@...> wrote: > > Yes our county shelters do that bait and switch too. If you look on their site at their "adoptable dogs" they are all the big or aggressive breeds. But a trick I found is they are also have a category for "lost and stray dogs". There you will find all types and sizes..but they list them all on hold. That is where I found Tino. They are supposed to keep them on that list for seven days for owner recovery, then list them on the adoptable dogs:. But they give the little ones to the rescue groups and they never make it to the adoptable dog list. So unless you know about the hold list you never do see the littles or get a chance to adopt them, > > > > ________________________________ > From: Peggy & The Girls phrpg5@... > To: [email protected] > Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 2:47 PM > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Rescues > > >  >                                                      >  >  > Not having a fenced yard for people who rent is another dumb rule, especially for such a small dog. I can understand the aggressive breed issue and small children for any tiny breed. >  > Our dumb shelters here will adopt out to anyone too. $100.00 unspayed/un-neutered, only get a rabies shot. They say they will give back $75.00 if you can prove that the dog was spayed/neutered within 30 days. Well they lie, it's been 5 years and I still haven't gotten my money back. All you need is a drivers license and fill out the form, pay the fee, and walk out the door with an unspayed/un-neutered dog. If you don't show proof that you had got the dog fixed, then every year they bill you $35.00 to renew the town dog license. It the dog is fixed then the > yearly license is $3.00. So dumb, since people move all the time with there dogs and they sure don't tell the town. But I have to say, here it is rare to see a dog or packs roaming the streets, like they do in some other states. It's a law and all dogs must be leashed when out in public. Most of the dogs in our shelters are surrenders, although for the past couple of years due to the economy there has been an increase in abandoned dogs and usually they are the pitties. The city shelters are a different story and worse, and have a very high kill rate. >  > We are always loaded with pitties. The shelters refuses to work with rescues. They only list the bully and large breeds on petfinders, rarely do they list the small breeds unless it is a real senior and they know they are going to kill it anyway. Truth is, they do the same thing that most public kill shelters do, they only list the death row dogs on Petfinders. Advocates have been trying for years to get the kill shelters to change there policies. >  > Peggy & The Girls >  >  >  >  >  >  >  >  > -------Original Message------- >  > From: Pam Dean > Date: 3/31/2012 10:26:49 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] New here >  > Yes..Some of these rescues are very anal to say the least. That is why you will see the same dogs on the adoption list for months and months. Defeating their own purpose with their bureacracy..But the fenced yards, no children, or aggressive breed dogs are three of their bible rules for chihuahuas. > Now the county shelters have absolutely no rules around here. You give your name etc and walk out with a dog.    No other info needed. I got a wonderful little chi recently from the county shelter for $45.00..neutered, shots, heartworm test, etc.                > > > > ________________________________ > From: Peggy & The Girls phrpg5@... > To: [email protected] > Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 11:00 PM > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] New here > > >  > That is one rule of some of the rescues which is ridiculous. If the dog that you want to adopt is already spayed/neutered, than what is the point of turning down a good adopter since they can't breed the adopted dog to begin with......dumb rule! >  >  >  >  >  > -------Original Message------- >  > From: My Gmail > Date: 3/30/2012 10:19:53 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] New here >   > Also, I did try to adopt a couple years ago and was turned down because I had intact dogs (because I show) and because I had a large breed dog. > > Sent from Carey's iPhone > > On Mar 30, 2012, at 8:59 PM, Peggy & The Girls phrpg5@... wrote: > > > Welcome to the group! With 15,809 Chihuahua's in shelters and rescues on Petfinders....Why not adopt?!! With that many chis needing homes, I am sure you will find a couple of sweeties. >  >  > <RESCUE~2.GIF> >  >       Peggy & The Girls >  >  >  >  >  >  >  > -------Original Message------- >  > From: Carey Smith > Date: 3/30/2012 8:33:37 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Chihuahuas] New here >   > Hi, I'm new here. I've got 2 Chis-- Fajita who is 16 1/2, (I got her at 7 weeks of age), and Isabella who is 4 years old (got her at 3 months old). Isabella is AKC & UKC pointed but I haven't shown her in the past couple years. I'm looking to get another chi baby or 2, We just love them. Our other dog is an 11 month old Cane Corso. I've worked in vet medicine for 22+ years, and have a keen interest in canine nutrition and holistic care, as well as minimal vaccination. Thanks for having me. > > -- > Carey > > > >  >  > > >  >
