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versatilek9s
Champion Weim
Joined: 27 May 2008
Posts: 740
Location: VA
Fur Kids: Maya, Sage & Macy--all weims |
 Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 7:46 pm Post subject: fostering |
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For those of you that foster dogs...
There is a girl who works with my friend (and they walked into a bar...LOL) who has been told to leave her apartment b/c of her dog--a 1 y.o. female weim. Knowing that we have a weim zoo here, my friend called me to see if we could watch the dog for a month or two while the girl looks for a new apartment that allows a dog. With a puppy of my own I'm in no position to foster a dog, but I'm worried that if she gives her up she may not be able to get her back or that she'll end up in rescue.
Does this sound sketchy? I'm worried that I may get stuck with another dog long term and I can't do it right now. What would you guys do in this situation? Keep in mind that we live in the suburbs and have an adequate but smallish backyard, so adding a fourth dog--even for a short while--will be a major undertaking.
Thanks for the thoughts!
meredith |
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iris
Champion Weim
Joined: 19 Nov 2007
Posts: 987
Fur Kids: Rocky, Weimaraner |
| Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:51 am Post subject: |
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Hey Meredith,
Does she live in VA? To be honest it does sound a bit sketchy and i do not know if she would take her back, but then again who knows how bad her situation might be.
Did she say why they are asking her to leave her apartment? Is the weim being loud or aggressive? If she need some info, the last place we lived was in Rockville MD and very dog friendly. Let me know if you want more info as to where it is exactly. |
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AmazingGrayce
Adult Weim
Joined: 18 May 2008
Posts: 473
Location: Marlton, NJ
Fur Kids: Windy\'s Amazing Grayce (Grace)
Weimaraner
Title: spoiled brat
Nell
Maine coon
Title: dogs pillow
Bella
Long haired cat
Title: dogs toy |
| Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:16 am Post subject: Re: fostering |
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| versatilek9s wrote: | For those of you that foster dogs...
There is a girl who works with my friend (and they walked into a bar...LOL) who has been told to leave her apartment b/c of her dog--a 1 y.o. female weim. Knowing that we have a weim zoo here, my friend called me to see if we could watch the dog for a month or two while the girl looks for a new apartment that allows a dog. With a puppy of my own I'm in no position to foster a dog, but I'm worried that if she gives her up she may not be able to get her back or that she'll end up in rescue.
Does this sound sketchy? I'm worried that I may get stuck with another dog long term and I can't do it right now. What would you guys do in this situation? Keep in mind that we live in the suburbs and have an adequate but smallish backyard, so adding a fourth dog--even for a short while--will be a major undertaking.
Thanks for the thoughts!
meredith |
Would it be out of the question to have her sign a contract of some sort stating she will still be covering all vet, food, and expenses for her dog and will be responsible for taking the dog back at such and such a time or you will have to contact weim rescue? and if at any point it becomes too much for your household she will have to figure an alternative out?
Might be a bit of overkill...but maybe a contract like that would just let her know from the start that you are serious about it being SHORT TERM? and not a permanent situation.
Although if its going to be hell for you to try and take in an extra dog than I would not do it. If it does come down to her having to give the dog up I would definitely encourage weim rescue. |
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versatilek9s
Champion Weim
Joined: 27 May 2008
Posts: 740
Location: VA
Fur Kids: Maya, Sage & Macy--all weims |
| Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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A contract is an interesting idea, although it obviously can still be broken.
I think she's really trying to work it out with the landlord. She says it's the size of the dog, but I imagine there's more to is since she's been there a year with no trouble. Methinks there is a lack of exercise and stimulation involved as well.
Hopefully we can keep the dog out of rescue and the situation works itself out! |
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