I have a bone to pick about them, I have a very good friend who has been fostering puppy's for them for months now..and she has always been great and helps out so much. They got 3 puppies over a month ago and when she recieved them they were covered in Ticks. She took care of them and cleaned them up..they were so scared of people and just would hide in the corners. Part of what she does is socialize the puppies and wait till they are old enough to get fixed. Get them good and ready to be adopted out. The puppies came out of their shells and learned to trust again..and did so well with her two kids..it was so amazing to see the differance in them in a months time. When it came time to take them back, they wanted to adopt the one that changed the most. They waited over 2 hours at the SPCA to adopted him..they got turned down cause the were told cause of the kids that they couldn't adopted the puppy..WHAT! They are good enough to foster but not good enough to Adopt the puppy..I don't get it. Then standing next to them, a guy is getting a puppy and he lived in apartment..don't get it. They were very very rude to her and her children while she was there. On top of that, we know of another family that went in to adopt one of the other ones, and they wer also turned down as well cause they have a 8 yr old child.. This family that got turned away did all the could do to bring the puppies out of their shell and this just breaks my heart cause they are a wonderful family and would love this puppy more then anything..now the poor guy is setting in a small kennel in the corner wondering what he did wrong and where did those wonderful people go that loved him so much. The little girl cried all weekend and doesn't understand why people can be so mean, and that is what she told them..the mother calls everyday to check on the puppy, she keeps holding out they may change their minds. I have offered to go and get the puppy, but she doesn't want to teach her kids that just cause you can't get what you want, doesn't me it's ok to lie to get it anyways. She is very hurt by this and stopped fostering for them..she is looking to foster for another place now. If anyone can help or explain why they would do something like this. Sheri this is the puppy TUB4 A046109 Dewey He looks so sad in there Wake county SPCA
I also had a hard time adopting my girl from Wake SPCA. Hubby had to go home and get our male pup because they wanted to make sure the 2 would get along. Our Vet and our trainer told us that they probably wouldn't immediately like each other...it takes time. They also had to talk with my Vet...after standing in line for hours, my Vet's office had closed (Saturdays they close early). I asked if I could page him and have him call the PSCA and I was told they didn't answer the phone on Saturday because they were so busy with adoptions. So, I had my vet call my cell phone and handed it to the lady behind the counter. The other lady was ticked that the one person accepted the phone call because I could have had just anyone call. It got to the point that I wouldn't put the pup down and a volunteer told me she would hold her for me while I climbed the fence and took her. I am an honest person and totally couldn't do that...not to mention they had my application with all of my info on it!! After 5 1/2 hours, we went home with the new baby. My little guy didn't like her at all for about a week...he totally ignored her. Now they are very close...just like true brother and sister. Also, the shelter manager lied to my face that day about the animals in the kennels. Long story... I totally agree that these places need to screen...but they should use common sense. As for your friend, JCAPL is in deperate need of foster families. Please don't get out of fostering completely. There are too many little ones that need you! www.jcapl.org
You can't adopt a puppy from the SPCA if you have kids? WTH? That makes no sense at all? What is the reason behind this? I'm all for screening, but kids and dogs go together like peanut butter & jelly!
She isn't getting out of fostering she loves it to much..but she should be having 5 puppies coming to her soon from another location..I can't remember then name. She also is looking into JCAPL as well. I gave her some names to work with and check out. Thanks for your input, I know she isn't the only one out there that this has happend too. It's just so sad. Sheri
Oh I agree, and the fact that she has the puppies all that time and it was the daughter that brought that one puppy out of his shell..just broke that little girls heart. Sheri
thanks for the info..she should be getting more puppies from another place that needs help with fostering as well. I just feel if your good enough to foster then you should be good enough to adopt as well. Sheri
I will not go into details, but I am very familiar with both of the situations you are talking about. Those are not the reasons either family was denied. (or at least not the ONLY reasons). I absolutely adore the foster family you are talking about!! The SPCA does have a new rule that puppies cannot go home with families with small children. I am not sure what the age is but 8 is fine. I understand everyones frustration. I really do, but I wanted to help explain why that rule was in place. They have a 3 year old, if a foster puppy is being a nuisance, they can bring it back for another foster, if they adopt, it is theirs forever, so there is a difference.... They have had several puppies returned recently because of varies reasons such as toddlers being knocked over etc... so to prevent puppies from being adopted and returned (or abandoned somewhere else) they have implemented the new rule. And I wouldnt consider scaling the wall, they are all micochipped and can be traced.
That makes a little more sense, but it does NOT sound like the reasons were adequately explained to the folks in question. Perhaps a little more tact in the future?
You know, i totally understand the screening but some of the rules seem a little too strict - isn't it better to give that puppy a chance even if a toddler is in the home - at least the puppy has a chance at a home rather then being put down. So a few get returned, what about the ones that found loving homes? Just curious - are they more concerned about their paperwork or the animal's lives?
Oh I agree, politics and rules can get in the way. They have a board of directors they have to answer too, so it gets difficult. If everyone who wasnt happy just brought them back it would be one thing, but they dump them, or give them to a VERY unsuitable home. Since they are microchipped, and are traced to the SPCA they get calls about previously adopted animals. Some are found dead tied to trees, some hit by cars, some end up at other animal shelters etc.... So the rules are deep and thick and I dont agree with all of them myself.... but I know they have the animals best interest at heart. Each rule that is in place is because of several situations making that rule seem like it would prevent that terrible thing from happening to another animal. I hope I am making sense. I am very passionate about this topic and see both sides....
You are making total sense girl, it is a hard situation and i just wish there were some way to make it better for the animals and those that really want a new family member, wishful thinking:-D
lj, the people who won't listen are the ones who the rules were made for. I don't agree with all the rules either and my Little One was in on the training of our dog to be a CGC to go to the hospital...at 4 yrs of age. It was actually her idea. Not all Little Ones are that gentle, however. Seems the Little One and I are going to take a gander at Miss. Angelina. We'll see if everyone gets along... Frogger
I understand what you saying here, but the rudness and the way it was handle was not well. I know you didn't make these rules and your doing the best thing you can do as well to save as many as you can. I so understand this. I also agree with screening as well. I myself am a very big animal person, mostly into parrots, and they tend to be forgot as well more then people know..but you say this family is a wonderful family and they are a great family. I trust them with my daughter. This is the same family that would go out each xmas and gather food for the cats and dogs in the shelters each xmas throught the neighborhood and donate to the SPCA and even ended up in the cleaveland news one yr. I have heard stories for yrs about the Wake county SPCA, but never really bothered me till now..I guess when I really see how it effects someone close to home it made a differance for me. Oh and just so everyone knows, they had no idea that I was going to post this here, I did this..they did not do this.. I rocked the boat cause it needed to be rocked and people needed to hear this. Just like if you have a bad experience with a business it is shared and that is what I'm doing sharing.
You sound very passionate about it and I know you care..she told me you do and that your a wonderful person. I believe her when she tells me that, I trust her. But, she saw that Dewey was adopted or we hope he was, he is no longer on the web site..her daughter was very happy to know that he isn't sitting in that kennel anymore. They did their job as fosters and socialized the puppy and I hope and pray that he has a wonderful home with a wonderful little girl just like the one the cared for him this last month.
As I mentioned in my post, I don't care if she could have been traced back to me or not...I have morals so I would never do that. A question for those who volunteer at the Wake SPCA...I did adopt my Lisa-Marie from there when they were still on hwy 70. I have misplaced her microchip info. I need to update the info they have on record. How can I do that? I *think* the SPCA uses the Home Again brand?? Thanks, in advance.
PG, I wasnt thinking you would do it. I just put that out there for anyone else who got ideas from your post. Yes they use home again you can call 1-888-HOMEAGAIN (1-888-466-3242).
