Sad Tale of a Corgi Puppy

[MissGambler'sMommy]

CorgiMom: The Humane Societies here only adopt out animals that have been altered, young or old, they correct the situation. If they are very young, they have to keep them until the right age to correct. That's why the adoption fee is so high out here.

[Chip's Mom]

MGM

That is a wonderful idea - I wonder if we could write one up and ask Michael to post it.

[corgimom]

MGM,

I think our Humane Society should up the fee to at least $250 extra (plus the adoption fee)for the younger animals, under 6 months, not fixed. Most people would then have it done because they would want their $250 back, (versus the $100 which I feel is too low)

[sweetlychee]

I don't understand the mindset of that man. If he gets a puppy home, why does he leave it outside? Where is the care and concern?

Unless he abuses the animal or cause harm, there is no way to call for help. I wish the dog luck.

[milles2]

OK, so I don't have an honest face! Last weekend I took my recycling out to our landfill, dogs in car. On the way home I had stops to make and Tuck was acting like he had to go potty. So I pulled off to the side of the road, snapped his leash on him, and took him for a walk near the car (poop bag in hand).

A woman in a car drivng by slows down, rolls her window down, and says " I certainly hope you aren't abandoning that beautiful dog"...

I laughed! Said something like "Hardly", she looked really mad and drove off.

I got thinking about it and good for her! For all she knew I could have been just dropping him out in the country.

[corgimom]

She probably thought that you may be doing that, but I still that was rude of her. She must not have noticed the poop bag because who would carry one with them if they intended to abandon the dog.

I think my response to her would have been "why, do I look suspicious?"

I wonder if she drove back after you had left to check?

[Michael Romanos]

Its funny that while a few naieve and ignorant people keep their single or twosome Corgis outside and don't let them foot it inside the house, in reasonable to good weather, I'm often "shovelling' Taylor outside for the benefits of the fresh air and grass and trees and the stream. A Corgi can spend far too much time inside the house and it is for Taylor's well being that he should be outside on occasions otherwise the only time he would be on the outside is for walks and the like.

[glencorgi]

Originally Posted by MissGambler'sMommy

Do you guys know how businesses have "Mission Statements", well I think that GOCORGI should have one, and it should be focused on education.

GoCorgi does have a mission statement of sorts - I believe it is "publicize, promote and market corgis" so there is a Pembroke on every porch and a Cardigan on every couch."

MGM, there are a number of corgi forums that have been doing what has been done in this thread and many others for years and years. GC is just the new kid on the block and it, well the conscientious and responsible owners here, are doing a superb job on the education forefront. As far as being the definitive place to go for corgi information, there's just not the resource of experience across the board in all aspects of corgi related issues for that. And no it isn't going to draw those type members either. This has been discussed in the early days of the forum.

I've been the Public Education Coordinator for the local kennel club. I've done classroom programs, breed education booths at dog related events and rescue booths. My focus when I do the latter is not adoption, but rather education and IF adoption comes about because of that, wonderful.

A few observations from one in the trenches.

Rescue Ranch - when you when the lottery Jessica, make sure you have enough money to hire staff. While the animals may be safe from euthanasia, one also has to remember the quality of life issue for the animals. Also be wary of the "no-kill" moniker. The county adjoining mine humane society is a "no-kill." The county shelter/pound is basically an animal control type. They do the best they can and have been wonderful to work with about any corgis they might get. The humane society only accepts animals that are "adoptable" any with major medical issues or behavioral problems are taken to the local shelter/pound for euthanasia. This humane society feels wonderful about themselves, give themselves all kinds of pats on the back because they aren't like that awful county shelter which euthanizes animals on a regular basis. They're smug and sanctimonious and humane, but guess which group has my respect? Another consideration is what are you going to do with an animal that tries to remove your fingers when you pick up bits of dropped food and try to place it back in its bowl? How humane is the only human contact a dog has is the when a human sets a bowl of food or water into a run with a wire pole, any further interaction would result in a dog bite.

Christmas adoptions - while there is the warm fuzzy of a Norman Rockwell Christmas card associated with this; it is not the best time of year for pets to go to new homes in most cases. I don't do Christmas adoptions as a general rule and if someone is looking for a rescue as a Christmas present, well it isn't going to happen. (I don't do adoptions as presents either.) This a major impulse time for getting pets and come January thru March, the shelters and rescue see the results of those impulses. Kids go back to school, puppy grows and is no longer the cute little ball of fur it was, it isn't housetrained .... the list goes on.

Education wise, one person at a time and if they reach one person and that person reaches another ... well you get the picture.

Debbie

[Fluffypants]

Originally Posted by glencorgi

Rescue Ranch - when you when the lottery Jessica, make sure you have enough money to hire staff. While the animals may be safe from euthanasia, one also has to remember the quality of life issue for the animals.

WHAT??? I HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF THEM??? Well that's just too much work . . . forget it. I was going to just buy a farm, stock it with animals, wish them well, and move to Orlando with my lottery winnings!

FYI - I am kidding. Of course I recognize one person can't take care of a whole ranch - that's why they invented ranch-hands (preferably the tan, muscular type). But in case anyone who is not as intelligent as I am was reading my post and decided to found their own ranch without help, I'm glad Debbie set them straight! Were you worried that you would see me on Animal Cops some night in a dirty housedress, surrounded by feces?

This is a joke. I am kidding.

[glencorgi]

[quote=Fluffypants] Were you worried that you would see me on Animal Cops some night in a dirty housedress, surrounded by feces?

That did cross my mind.

Debbie, only kidding too

[Fluffypants]

[quote=glencorgi]

Originally Posted by Fluffypants

Were you worried that you would see me on Animal Cops some night in a dirty housedress, surrounded by feces?

That did cross my mind.

Debbie

<---- SO INSULTED DEB! HOW COULD YOU???? I WOULD NEVER WEAR A HOUSEDRESS!

[MissGambler'sMommy]

glencorgi: I just caught your post, and I agree with your comments on Christmas adoptions, and the shelter that I donate to actually considers this and restricts their adoption practices at Halloween, as well as into the holiday season. You have the option of donating for a senior adoption, (either for a senior pet or a senior citizen) and that's always the option that I choose. Puppies are so cute and probably always get the first look that I would rather the little extra attention be spent on an older dog. It is indeed sad to think that so many pets end up unwanted after the season. Just wanted you to realize that I understand this and that I am not acting rashly, just trying to make one dog happy at Christmas, and I do donate throughout the year at fundraisers. I read an article some time ago that asked everyone to do their part and rescue one animal a year, this is my rescue, so to speak, last year's was a really smart border collie who was adopted by a gentleman who had just retired and wanted a friend to walk with. He sent such a nice thank-you letter with a photo. As for educating people, you are very correct on that score, as well. I think that this site is wonderful for education, just look at the thread that's going right now concerning food and nutrition.

[Chip's Mom]

Jessica - I was more worried about seeing jackie on Animal Cops in an old dirty housedress sitting beside her mom!!!

Bonnie - Just kidding three

[tandemgal]

My Mom & Sisters live out in the country and you would not believe how may cats get dropped off each year. I don't think either of my sisters have bought a kitten for years but each have quite a few strays. They both have a very soft spot for kittys.

There is a Tom-A-Thon their local Vets sponsor each year that goes on for several days. People bring in their Kitty Men and for $10 they are neutered and get a rabies shot. Needless to say my Sisters have had all their strays fixed.