Rescue Dog
 

I was wondering if anyone had some insight.
My wife and I are looking to adopt a dog that is 10 - 15 pounds.
He must not be aggressive and must be house broken. It is necessary that the dog gets along with other dogs.
If anyone knows of someone looking for a loving family to provide a great home for such a dog, please reach out to us.

Thanks
Marc

PS: I have reached out to shelters and they do not get back to you
I do not want to join face book and have no intention of doing so.

We had pretty much the same requirements when we were looking for a rescue. I diligently checked rescue websites daily, especially Poodle and Pooch rescue. On the P&P website I finally saw a picture of a cutie that I just knew we had to adopt. It's been 3 years and he is absolutely the most precious pup we could ever ask for. Everyone that comes in contact with him falls in love with him. Best of luck with your search!

A small terrier breed fits your requirements exactly. I would visit the shelters in person if they're not getting back to you (which is kind of surprising!).

If you aren’t having any luck finding a dog that fits your needs, you might also want to check out dog rescue organizations. Full disclosure, I am a volunteer with Max’s Pet Connection which is a small dog rescue. Here is a link to their adoptable dogs web page.

Some things to know, at least as it pertains to Max’s rescue:

The dogs that enter Max’s come to the rescue in 1 of 3 ways: Owner surrender, rescued from a kill shelter, or as a stray. Owner surrenders are usually from the passing of an owner, or the owner moving into assisted living and the family not wishing to keep the dog.

The adoption fees are higher than those of a shelter. At Max’s, all dogs available for adoption are already spayed or neutered, microchipped and current on their vaccinations (the shelter adoption fees don’t always include spaying or neutering, but are required to be done as part of the adoption process and that fee would be paid by you. You would need to verify with the shelter)

The adoption fees for puppies and purebreds are typically higher than for adult dogs, older dogs or special needs dogs.

You would have one week with the dog and if it did not work out, most of your money would be returned. The rescue retains a portion of the adoption fee to cover the expense of having the returned dog health checked by their vet.

All dogs are kept in private homes by volunteers (the fosters are the backbone of the rescue) who assess the dogs behavior and work on housebreaking as needed.

Typically there is no guarantee that a dog is housebroken. Any dog could have an accident in a new home environment for any number of reasons, but the foster can give you an idea of what they have experienced.

The fosters can usually let you know about interactions with other dogs as many fosters have their own dogs or foster more than a single dog. They can’t always attest to children friendly or cat friendly, but will tell you if they know. Don’t be afraid to ask.

You will need to complete adoption paperwork and provide references. A home visit will also occur before a dog would be released to you.

Remember that a rescue is looking to put the dog into a forever home and looks to make the best match possible. Your heart might pull towards a dog that is just not a good fit, but this is where the big picture comes in and the rescue will ALWAYS do what is best for the dog.

I have personally fostered dogs, and have adopted my last 6 dogs through a rescue, and I always say that “rescue is my favorite breed”.

Please take a moment and read these
10 Commandments of a Dog Owner. The dog you adopt through a rescue most likely will not be trained as well as Lassie, but the joy they give you as you come out “on the other side“ is incalculable.

Good luck in your search.

Hello,
Good for you and good luck.
We looked online for our last two fur babies. = petfinder.com
It has links to shelters, and foster homes. You can sort by breed. Shows the profile for each available dog (cats too)

We got our first Villages' area pooch through the Sumter County Humane Society and the current one from Max's Pet Connection. Your Humane Society SPCA – Adopt. Donate. Volunteer, Save a Life!

I do not have a dog for you BUT, it seems most people in the villages want these tiny dogs. I more prefer something bigger. At least a dog that outweighs a thanksgiving turkey. My wife is a bit afraid of dogs. We went to visit my cousin who had a mastiff. The dog weighed about 160 and was a lap dog. It sat in my wife's lap. It outweighs her and she was sold.

There is no such thing as a perfect dog. It is a responsibility.

As a kid, we had a wirehair fox terrier. It was my dog and it was a great dog. As far as training, it was house broken. We took it to obedience classes. The dog was fine with other dogs etc etc etc. The teacher said there is no way you will train this dog. He was a great pet.

We at another time had a boarder collie mutt. My cousins were a wild bunch four of them that would take off in 7 different directions. My sister got stuck baby sitting that mob. My parents came to bail her out the dog, had a blast herding all of them-problem solved.

Exactly, I wouldn’t narrow your search to just a 15 lb dog. I have 80 lb boxers who think they’re 15 lbs. there are some wonder breeds and mutts who can be a great family member.

Bigger dogs
 

:bigbow:
I also prefer a bigger dog. My 81 pounder is a goofy active dog who loves everybody. When she barks, which is not very often, and a person I do not know was at my front door, her bark alone will tell them that you better think twice before entering. Yes, it does cost more to have a bigger dog, but I do love the bigger sizes. Bigger does not work for everyone though.

Thank you
 

First thank you for doing the right thing and trying to adopt. Although many dog breeds in general will fit the bill, each dog itself is a separate animal and may or may not adhere to its breed specifics. That being said we have had much luck with Bichon frize dogs they are non shed very friendly but can have a mind of their own like all other dogs. The males generally are much bigger going up to about 15 lb and the females can get the 10 to 12 pounds. They have good long lives but some of them can have diabetes as one of ours did. They are trainable not too excitable and will clearly stand up to a bigger dog. Please note they will always be dogs walking that are antisocial so you have to be careful with whatever breed you get, not that yours will be bad but that other dogs that do not know each other can snap and bark.
All three of my children have had dogs at one time or another and it really does add a lot to your lives. My wife is a dog sitter over in Pennbrooke Fairways . And we have had many dogs of all shapes and sizes and have seen energetic little furballs who want attention 24/7 but also I've seen larger 30-40 lb dogs we just want to sleep all day

My wife and I went to all the area shelters looking for a dog. After our dog just passed.
I just happened to be on CraigsList and saw a Jack Russell terrier for adoption.
This was a "meant to be" adoption. She has soooo many of the traits of our girl we had just lost. We just lover to death. And she is spoiled rotten.
:doggie::doggie::clap2:

We adopted from Max’s Pet Connections and couldn’t be happier with our little guy. He is a two year old seven pound Chihuahua. He is housebroken and crate trained. Our Velcro boy is only crated when we have to go somewhere that dogs are not permitted.
If you go through Max’s, be patient because their adoption procedures are pretty stringent. Their average adoption fee is around $325.00. If we were looking to adopt again, we would go there.

Very beautifully written. Thank you for your kindness to animals

You can also check with Cornerstone Hospice. They keep a list of people interested in adopting dogs and cats from their patients who are at the end of their life. Your kindness will allow the dog to stay with their owner until their death and provide the owner peace of mind that their best friend will be cared for when they go. Hospice cares for the dog until the owner dies and then releases it to people from their list, or to a rescue or animal shelter if no one will take the animal.

Adopting a dog
 

Go on adopt a pet (it’s part of petfinder), if you pay $10.00 you will be the first to get an alert when a small dog becomes available. Also, check out shelters in south Florida if you are willing to drive. Animal-aid.com, Tri-County Humane Society, Peggy Adams, Dogs and Cats Forever. All no kill and all have little dogs.

What a great idea. Such a caring program. Thanks for the post

Try Max's Pet Connection and Adopt a Pet.com. Both are online with pictures and info on adoptable dogs. I am sure you will find something on those sites.

I'm a dog volunteer at Your Humane Society/SPCA in Lake Panasoffkee and we currently have some smaller dogs. They don't last long when they're released from the quarantine area where they are now to be available for adoption. Your best bet is to stop by and talk to the adoption manager.

Help w/ rescue dog
 

Please have a look also on Facebook. Pet Matches for Villages and area. My wife manages the page. A bunch of dogs and cats have been placed through her page
Thanks
:doggie::doggie:

I got my rescue dog from you and have been very pleased. I liked the way you put the dig first. Great organization.

I agree with everything you said. I volunteer for Your Humane Society of Sumter County. There are a few dogs who are adopted and brought back within a week. One was a puppy (4 months) whose adoptive adult claimed he was not housebroken and when let out into the yard by himself, the puppy dug holes in the yard and ripped up flowers and shrubs. But he is a puppy! Of course he will not be trustworthy alone in the yard, and for sure he isn't housebroken.

Also, it takes time to adjust to a new home. My feeling is that a week is not long enough. Potential adopters of rescue dogs would do well to read the "3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months" rule of adopting a rescue. https://www.espanolahumane.org/wp-co...s-333-Rule.pdf

We've had two fullbreds, two rescues, and four or 5 fosters. The fullbreds from puppies were the easiest because they didn't have any behaviors that had to be corrected. They had plenty to learn, but it was on our terms.

Good luck with your search, but have open eyes.

Go to Forever Home in Tavares

finding your new family member
 

go to the shelters and look meet several dogs and see if they take a shine to you and vice versa. There are so many pets out there looking for a forever home. But don't sit in your house waiting for them to come to you. Seek and ye shall find.

Cockapoo or any dog poo is a precious looking, intelligent, family friendly and sharp as a whip. I vote for anything ……poo!

Amen great post. You can find everything in one place. I got my two fur babies recently through Petfinder.com.... it covers all pet rescues within the mileage you are willing to look/travel. Rescue don't shop.... best way to go, they provided medical, shots, micro chips, spay or nuder ... go for it... and happy furever. I might add both were well adjusted, potty and people friendly... non aggressive to my other cat... all bonded fast.

............and they don't shed!!

What a wonderful thing to do for a hospice patient & the fur baby.
Kudos!

Rescue Dog
 

You could also contact Peter at Justin Bartlett Animal hospital in Royal Palm Beach, super nice people , non profit facility! 561-795-9999

There's currently a puppy... a Jack Russell mix little boy that's available at Furkids.com in Ocala, wonderful rescue.

Unless people have had a puppy before and know what to expect I would not recommend getting a puppy as an older adult. Puppies are full of energy, need a lot of exercise and bite everybody and everything while they are teething. They require an abundance of patience.

yep, BEST site for finding that right companion :coolsmiley:

rescue
 

call karly, polk county, fl shelter deputy sheriff, she will help you find the a perfect dog for you like she did for me, john skalet, siesta key

Be sure to match your dog breed and age choice with your abilities. Last winter I took care of a 12 pound papillon and a 35 pound shelty for three months. They were wonderful dogs, but every day they begged to go to the Springdale dog park on Belle Meade that has wonderful shady off-leash sand roads. (I call it Squirrel World because it has so many squirrels.) There they chased squirrels and ran for two miles while I walked fast to keep up. But I know other shelties that barely walk, much less run. Some 12-15 pound dogs love running, while other breeds barely toddle. If you can’t walk that fast or that far, get a breed or age that suits your speed. Some are lap dogs that hate exercise.

Also—dare I mention this without giving offense?—there are lists that rate dog breed intelligence. Some breeds, such as poodles, papillons, and shelties, are among the most intelligent, but they are also more likely to get bored around the house. Other little breeds are so dumb that they look like they just awoke from general anesthesia as they toddle around. Granted, that’s part of why they are cute, but if you want a dog that will chase squirrels and go for fast walks with you, don’t get one of those. Some dogs are beautiful and intelligent, but can’t run for two miles—for example, dachshunds. If you want a companion for a fast walk, don’t get one. If you want a really slow stroll with lots of stops, maybe.

Also, there are different levels of housebroken. My papillon was a delightful dog, but if it got yelled at it might lose bladder control, and it decided that some areas of my carpet were irresistible places to pee. In three months it destroyed my carpet. The pee somehow dissolved the carpet pad. Other dogs never do that. Yet when I got it I was told it was fully housebroken. If that happens in your home, can you get down on your hands and knees and clean it up?

Dog
 

I have a nice Snoopy dog you might like. He's all those qualities you mentioned and you don't have to pick up his poop. The only drawback is that he's a stuffed animal.

Dog rescue
 

The Recreation Department in conjunction with the YOUR Humane Society SPCA will be hosting local pet information and adoptions days the 3rd Friday of each month at various recreation center pavilions. Please call Paradise Recreation Center at 352-753-0637 for specific dates & locations.

Shelters all have on line applications. You can also call for an appointment or try going in to visit and meet and greet. The house broken is difficult to confirm. The dogs are not in an environment that leads to this but better luck with bit older dogs.
I would physically make the rounds of the larger 3-4 surrounding shelters

Humane Society of Lake County Event Sunday
 

Thank you SO much for wanting to adopt a pup! Rescues are the best!!

Humane Society of Lake County is having an event this Sunday, and they will have dogs there that need homes. It's from 11-4pm at Ferran Park in Eustis.

You can also go to petfinder.com and look at pups in the area as a lot of shelters and rescues post available pups on that website.
Urgent Need for Pet Adoption - Find Dogs & Cats & More | Petfinder

Pet Alliance of Orlando, the one that burned down last month, they moved their pets to the Sanford location.
Adopt a Pet at the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando

― Rescue Me! ― Adopt Dogs, Cats and More ―

I'm involved with a breed specific rescue. Rescue organizations that are able to take the time to learn about the individual dog and their needs will be the most successful in finding you a good match. Their focus is on making successful matches the first time.

The dog may be larger than you first thought you might like. There really isn't much difference between a 15 pound dog and a 25 pound dog. But, there can be a huge difference in temperment. So, don't discriminate on size. You want a good friend match.

Find a good rescue organization, get approved for their adoption system and then wait for your friend to appear. It may take a little time. But, it will happen. Until then, you could volunteer to be a foster family. Foster families are always needed. Be warned that foster failures are common and you may end up with an unexpected new friend.

Check out Petfinders on the internet. All dogs are rescues.
 

All the dogs are rescues.