samboy Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 Hi gang. Phoned a local rescue kennels yesterday they said come and see us and we will assess you and tell you what dog you can have. I don't think so. Will be looking elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 Why would you not expect them to assess you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 They like to make sure you and where you live is suitable for the type/temperament/size of dog you wish to have, think once they have assessed you they will suggest suitable dogs, I don't think they restrict you to a dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 hour ago, samboy said: we will assess you and tell you what dog you can have. I don't think so. Will be looking elsewhere. So, they take in dogs from broken homes/people who can't cope, and you're seriously expecting them to just hand over said poor mutts to anyone who turns up? Don't think they would last long as a charity if they did that! Would you donate your hard-earned to an outfit that operated like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted August 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 Point taken and digested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 hour ago, samboy said: Point taken and digested. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob85 Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 I had this as well years ago, I was happy to be assessed and they interviewed me, firstly they didn't think I could look after a dog as I worked 36 hours a week and then when I let slip about wanting a potential shooting companion who would be receiving better training than a lot of other pets she went mental about how they couldn't give a dog to someone so cruel and who would likely be beating the dog into submission. I have since had damn all to do with rescue centres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted August 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 I never made myself quite clear. I don't mind being assessed but i took umbrage at them saying they would sort out a dog that would suit me best. If i wanted a Mastiff i don't want to come home with a Yorkshire terrier. I've had 21 dogs over the years so i know a little bit about them. And i've looked after them all as they should be looked after. So if they want to come to my house and check it out that is no problem but i'm not being fobbed off with something they just want to get rid of. One rescue site even asked if i was prepared to take a sick dog on. No i'm not, would you ?. I respect the comments made above but i hope this clears my earlier comment up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 On 08/08/2023 at 21:45, samboy said: I never made myself quite clear. I don't mind being assessed but i took umbrage at them saying they would sort out a dog that would suit me best. If i wanted a Mastiff i don't want to come home with a Yorkshire terrier. I've had 21 dogs over the years so i know a little bit about them. And i've looked after them all as they should be looked after. So if they want to come to my house and check it out that is no problem but i'm not being fobbed off with something they just want to get rid of. One rescue site even asked if i was prepared to take a sick dog on. No i'm not, would you ?. I respect the comments made above but i hope this clears my earlier comment up. Absolutely, but as much as they might deem a dog suitable for you, you also will have your own peramiters. Don't forget, there assessment is probably set to make it idiot proof. It has to be because they probably get all sorts of idiots come for dogs who shouldn't even own a gold fish. Once they've met you and can gauge your not a idiot, I'm sure you'll have a pick of any dog you want. Don't take it personally as they currently don't know you from Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 Are you looking for a working dog? If so you would be better contacting Battersea, Black Retriever cross, and gundog specific rehoming sites as they do rehome dogs to working homes. Cheers. Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted August 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 49 minutes ago, Aled said: Are you looking for a working dog? If so you would be better contacting Battersea, Black Retriever cross, and gundog specific rehoming sites as they do rehome dogs to working homes. Cheers. Aled No just looking for a little companion. My dog working days are over as i'm an old boy now and my BeddyxWhippet is 14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garjo Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 if your looking for a spaniel try Spaniel Aid, they regularly have cockers, springers and occasional crosses. Dogs of all ages, working and show dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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