Fostering and Adopting dogs/cats in need of homes

[betty]

It was prolly chasin the cars hoping that it was his owner....if anyone would like to rescue or foster let me know...so many rescues out there lookin for fosters. They pay for everything for the dogs they just need us to give them loving homes till they find their forever home.

[homersipes]

Anyone want a ring neck dove named Marshmallow ?

I rescued a dove from outside an apt tenant threw a pair out because she was mad at her boyfriend, so I rescued 1 of them.  I have to say they are the most annoying critters I have ever had, I think it hates me everytime I go to bed it starts to coo.  tried a sheet over the cage short of a pellet I cant get it to shut up.  was only kidding bout the pellet its the daughters pet.

[VonMessa]

Well, we didn't adopt a dog from rescue because I wanted to be sure of what I was getting.  I don't mean that to be offensive, but I intend to work and breed her, which would never happen with an adopted dog.

However, we found out that my wife's cat (which had adopted us about 10 years ago by showing up on the front step one day, walking in when we opened the door and proceeded to lie on the couch) had developed lymphoma about 2 months ago.  She was really sick, not eating and losing weight rapidly.  We made the tough decision to have her euthanized and after a week of mourning, I took the wife and kids to the local shelter and they unanimously decided on this young lady 

[Reaper90]

Cool kitty, Von!

Reminds me of one of ours, Butters, seen here luring Brendle into a false sense of security by agreeing to go along with her nap plans...



Lucy Lu is the new Beagle... according to the previous owner who turned her over to the shelter, she is 100% Beagle, just no papers (not that we care one way or the other)

[betty]

Awesome guys! Its nice to see people adopting animals in need of good homes.

[EagleDNY]

I have 3 Border Collies, and my wife and I have fostered 10 others for the rescue while they find them "forever" homes.  The rescue sends me their "juvenile delinquent" males because we seem to be pretty good at breaking their bad habits (most of which I find are caused by previous bad owners). 

Forget going to a breeder for a dog - go to the rescue. 

Keifer: by far the smartest dog I have ever had (trained for Geese running, and catching the flying squirrel toy):


Spinner: my oldest.  AKA Hairy-bellied couch pig:


Winston: my household protection (whether I need it or not):

[betty]

I have 3 Border Collies, and my wife and I have fostered 10 others for the rescue while they find them "forever" homes.  The rescue sends me their "juvenile delinquent" males because we seem to be pretty good at breaking their bad habits (most of which I find are caused by previous bad owners). 

Forget going to a breeder for a dog - go to the rescue. 

well said sir!!! and hats off to you for helping these poor dogs in need 

[EagleDNY]

Anyone that thinks they can handle that supernova ball of energy (aka a border collie) and who lives in the DE, MD, VA, or PA area of the USA would be well-advised to stop over to the mid-atlantic border collie rescue:
www.mabcr.org

Some owner warnings:
1.  These dogs are scary smart.  Do not under any circumstances teach them to open your refrigerator, open doors and/or gates, or operate heavy machinery.
2.  Do not get alarmed if the dog seems to be staring at you all the time - they are not plotting your imminent demise.  If you don't like being stared at while in the bedroom, it is OK to eject the dog from the room. 
3.  If you hear odd noises at night, just roll over and go back to sleep.  The dog is just dreaming about opening the refrigerator or firing up some heavy machinery.
4.  Cut the dog NO SLACK.  The dog is so smart that he may try to lull you into the sense that he "didn't know what he was doing" or "he couldn't help it" when he got up on the counter and ate that ham.  Don't believe it - they know exactly what they are doing at all times. 
5.  If you have multiple border collies, beware of conspiracies.  Conspiracies may take the form of framing the cat or another dog for getting the ham off the counter, but know that it was the border collie(s) that instigated the events in question.   Look for the telltale signs of furniture being moved to facilitate climbing on the counter - this is a sure giveaway as the cat is too small to move most furniture.  If in doubt, give all the dogs hell (and the cat too for failing to stop it). 
6.  Give the dog a JOB.  It can be running geese, catching the flying squirrel, or something as simple as carrying the flying squirrel to the park.  It doesn't matter what the job is, just so long as each border collie HAS a job (they really HATE being unemployed).

 

 

[Nypsy]

Anyone that thinks they can handle that supernova ball of energy (aka a border collie) and who lives in the DE, MD, VA, or PA area of the USA would be well-advised to stop over to the mid-atlantic border collie rescue:
www.mabcr.org

Some owner warnings:
1.  These dogs are scary smart.  Do not under any circumstances teach them to open your refrigerator, open doors and/or gates, or operate heavy machinery.
2.  Do not get alarmed if the dog seems to be staring at you all the time - they are not plotting your imminent demise.  If you don't like being stared at while in the bedroom, it is OK to eject the dog from the room.  
3.  If you hear odd noises at night, just roll over and go back to sleep.  The dog is just dreaming about opening the refrigerator or firing up some heavy machinery.
4.  Cut the dog NO SLACK.  The dog is so smart that he may try to lull you into the sense that he "didn't know what he was doing" or "he couldn't help it" when he got up on the counter and ate that ham.  Don't believe it - they know exactly what they are doing at all times.  
5.  If you have multiple border collies, beware of conspiracies.  Conspiracies may take the form of framing the cat or another dog for getting the ham off the counter, but know that it was the border collie(s) that instigated the events in question.   Look for the telltale signs of furniture being moved to facilitate climbing on the counter - this is a sure giveaway as the cat is too small to move most furniture.  If in doubt, give all the dogs hell (and the cat too for failing to stop it).  
6.  Give the dog a JOB.  It can be running geese, catching the flying squirrel, or something as simple as carrying the flying squirrel to the park.  It doesn't matter what the job is, just so long as each border collie HAS a job (they really HATE being unemployed).

My neighbor has a border collie called Wally. As you said a smart energetic dog with a strong will that requires a stronger willed owner, which my neighbor is not. He is an easy going laid back guy who asks Wally to "please stop barking", "Wally, please don't do that".

All it takes from me is a snap of my fingers and a look and Wally is quiet, at attention and staring at me for his next order. My neighbor is always amazed. I have tried to teach him that attitude and body language is everything if you want respect from a dog. He tries, but Wally knows he is not serious.

The other day I see Wally walking down our street dragging his leash and no sign of his owner. I whistle and Wally runs to me. I go to my neighbors house and he is home! He says: "Wally always gets away from me. He finds his way home".

[WEZEL]

Congrats on the new pup, it's a good thing you are doing helping animals. I take in ferrets and give them a forever home when people want to get rid of them when the "Newness" wears off of them, I was up to 13 sadly to say I am down to 7  now. The house seems empty now but I am sure more will find me, Hit me up on FB I have lots of animal friends that  run shelters and rescues. I own a ferret forum and we have a "other pets" section and you can always post there if you know of animal that needs a home, the link is on my FB profile.

[EagleDNY]

My neighbor has a border collie called Wally. As you said a smart energetic dog with a strong will that requires a stronger willed owner, which my neighbor is not. He is an easy going laid back guy who asks Wally to "please stop barking", "Wally, please don't do that".

All it takes from me is a snap of my fingers and a look and Wally is quiet, at attention and staring at me for his next order. My neighbor is always amazed. I have tried to teach him that attitude and body language is everything if you want respect from a dog. He tries, but Wally knows he is not serious.

The other day I see Wally walking down our street dragging his leash and no sign of his owner. I whistle and Wally runs to me. I go to my neighbors house and he is home! He says: "Wally always gets away from me. He finds his way home".

ROFL.  Yes, I think you have it.  It might help if you teach him (the owner) a key border collie phrase - "That'll Do!" (it is best done in a Scottish accent, but BCs understand many different languages).

[betty]

http://youtu.be/Msy01LRDTNA

this is a video of stuka, tank and boe playing...they are great with him!! i have a feeling he is gonna be a big boy though, he was born 12-22-2011 and look how big he is!!!

[VonMessa]

http://youtu.be/Msy01LRDTNA

this is a video of stuka, tank and boe playing...they are great with him!! i have a feeling he is gonna be a big boy though, he was born 12-22-2011 and look how big he is!!!

He had better catch up...  12/19 and 25 lbs here 

[Babalonian]

Anyone that thinks they can handle that supernova ball of energy (aka a border collie) and who lives in the DE, MD, VA, or PA area of the USA would be well-advised to stop over to the mid-atlantic border collie rescue:
www.mabcr.org

Some owner warnings:
1.  These dogs are scary smart.  Do not under any circumstances teach them to open your refrigerator, open doors and/or gates, or operate heavy machinery.
2.  Do not get alarmed if the dog seems to be staring at you all the time - they are not plotting your imminent demise.  If you don't like being stared at while in the bedroom, it is OK to eject the dog from the room. 
3.  If you hear odd noises at night, just roll over and go back to sleep.  The dog is just dreaming about opening the refrigerator or firing up some heavy machinery.
4.  Cut the dog NO SLACK.  The dog is so smart that he may try to lull you into the sense that he "didn't know what he was doing" or "he couldn't help it" when he got up on the counter and ate that ham.  Don't believe it - they know exactly what they are doing at all times. 
5.  If you have multiple border collies, beware of conspiracies.  Conspiracies may take the form of framing the cat or another dog for getting the ham off the counter, but know that it was the border collie(s) that instigated the events in question.   Look for the telltale signs of furniture being moved to facilitate climbing on the counter - this is a sure giveaway as the cat is too small to move most furniture.  If in doubt, give all the dogs hell (and the cat too for failing to stop it). 
6.  Give the dog a JOB.  It can be running geese, catching the flying squirrel, or something as simple as carrying the flying squirrel to the park.  It doesn't matter what the job is, just so long as each border collie HAS a job (they really HATE being unemployed).

 

 

So true, I think I'm sold on the breed now (even with a mix like mine).  Very intelligent, maybe a little too needy/attention giving for a dog, but full of nothing but love and smarts.... even a little attitude sometimes.  Definetley working/ranch dogs.  He get's really butt-hurt when we don't get up early enough to open the front door for him in the morning - he does a quarter-block sprint and then picks up the paper on his way back in.

[Tupac]

We had to put down our yellow lab last night. He had become very moody and we couldn't get weight on him. We took him to the vet and they did some tests and he was riddled with cancer.