Try looking at the Second Chance Animal Rescue in Daytona Beach Shores!
After having 3 different dogs in my family, I would love to have a dog again and so would Steve, however right now is not the time. We have discussed it and when we do decide it is time to have a doggie in the house we want to go with a full grown pup that is in need of a good home.
Over the weekend we happened on a Adoption Clinic by Second Chance at Petco on International Speedway Blvd, and they had some of the sweetest full grown and what appeared to be pure breed dogs for adoption. I don't think they would have papers for them, but I don't care about papers. When I had Shadow my cocker spaniel, I never sent in the AKC papers on her. (My ex insisted on getting a black cocker spaniel, and couldn't find one at a shelter)
There were a couple Lab mixes, a hound mix, then I happened on a beautiful Chow Chow named Bonnie and she seemed so sad. She wagged her tail once then looked away.
Then I saw a black cocker mix named Shadow and I wanted to take him home now!
I noticed Steve trying to hide a dog from me, he was blocking my view of the cage so of course I had to see what was in there.
This little girl was in there. Her name is Ginger and she is a small 8 year old full blooded Cocker. Oh goodness did we want to take her home. She just sat there with those big sad cocker eyes looking at us then away, almost as if she knew no one was going to take her home.
Steve had to gently push me towards the kitty toys, the original reason we stopped in. I got the toys I was looking for and we left without looking back. Steve told me he wanted to take her home as bad as I did. She was well behaved and probably the perfect dog for us, but it's just not good timing for us right now. He was right, he normally is right too.
I feel bad for Ginger and the other pups that we saw that day though, they are all older dogs, and it always seems everyone wants a puppy.
Before adopting that puppy, think for a few minutes. Are you ready for the middle of the night wake up to go outside? The messy potty training? The chewing on the furniture? Don't get me wrong, I loved having puppies in the house, there's nothing better then puppy breath! I'm at a point in my life where I would be happier taking in a older dog that needs and deserves a Second Chance and so is Steve. I'm ecstatic that I may be able to get another Cocker Spaniel without going though breeder! I'll never go through a breeder again, because there are so many unwanted adult dogs and with Second Chance Rescue in my own backyard, it's a safe bet we'll go there when we are ready to adopt a doggie.
Click here to see what kind of dogs they have to adopt, and whether or not that dog will do good with your family.
To visit their dogs, they have their adoption clinics Every Saturday at Petco on International Speedway Blvd in Daytona Beach, just east of I95.
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Lysa,
Those dogs look so sad, I would have had a hard time leaving them there. My hubby is allergic, we both love dogs and came close to adopting a few times. Great advice, its a big decision! :)
Suzanne, It is a huge decision! When I got my 2nd puppy it was Nov in Upstate NY and taking her out at 2& 4am in 20º was chilly! It was so hard to leave Ginger, her description said nothing about cats, so we're not even sure we could have taken her had it been the right time. They do look sad don't they?
Lysa, My son wants a dog. I know if I ever went to an animal shelter we would be going home with a dog. How can anyone look at those beautiful dogs and just leave them...
I so understand! We have four cats. Two are kittens and are climbing to the top of the curtains. They drive you crazy!! Your pictures are nice, thanks for sharing, and thanks for the post.
Ok Doctor Doolittle I can't wait for you to walk in the office with one of those puppies.
Matthew, Believe me, it's so hard to not take one home. I walked out the door of Petsmart and an adoption clinic with a lab/shepard mix years ago.
Robert, I feel ya! We have 4 kitties too, but not curtain climbers. (no curtains!) 3 are rescues and one is a oops! The mommy went into heat 2 days before the daddy's scheduled appt at the vet to be snipped. Go figure!
Midori, If I could bring a dog to work with me every day, it would make it easier to get one. One of the reasons we don't get one is because we both work 8 hours a day (but are gone 9 hours) and then are gone on the weekends too. It wouldn't be fair to the pup. They need their people.
Lysa, It is horrifying what some people do with their pets when they are moving or cannot care for them anymore and they are such sweet animals. Thank goodness there are some wonderful no kill shelters here but there are some that only keep animals for a certain number of days....I would definitely adopt, I have in the past and would do it again in a heartbeat.
Lysa...I couldn't look at the pictures....just couldn't do it!
Carol, I wish I could adopt! I miss having a dog around for many reasons. Someday....
Joan, Awe, your hearts as big as mine!
Lysa`
Both my dogs are rescued. I feel so lucky to have them, and I think they feel the same way. i say feel...becuase (as some people may not realize) dogs are feeling creatures. How people could leave them tied up with a chain in the yard and move across the town (or the nation) I will never know. Thanks for this featured post.
Lysa -- I am applauding you on your efforts with rescuing. Keep up the good work.
Lysa - My cat Baxter is rescued, kind of. The previous owner had to get rid of him because her fiance was allergic and her only alternative was take him someplace and hope that he got adopted. But, I took him instead. I love animals, even though they can be a pain in the butt:-)
janeAnne, Not only do dogs and cats (along with fish and all other animals) feel, they KNOW when you've rescued them. As for people that tie them up and leave them like they do, I'd like to give them an eye for an eye and see how they'd like like it. Just for a day, you know? Thanks for letting me know this was featured too! You made my day!
Aziz, Thank you my friend, we need to speak for those who have no voice.
Jason, LOL they call be a pain, but those of us that love them would miss that part of life with animals now wouldn't we? My Harley Kitty insists on talking very loudly at bedtime now, we haven't figured out what she is saying but its the same routine every night. I don't take it for granted either.
After volunteering at the shelter, I will ALWAYS adopt an adult dog. The puppies find homes, you don't have to worry in almost every case. For the adults, it's a whole different ballgame. Ask the workers which are the "good dogs". They always have dogs that they KNOW are good pets. They get to know these dogs and they root for certain ones and mourn for them when it just doesn't work out. Some dogs have a lot of problems that can be worked out with a little time and patience. Others are perfect as is, but they're older, or not as cute, or just not as "whatever" that the people already have in their heads when they come in. Just talk to the workers and they'll help you out.
My Pepper has his own issues, but he was perfectly housebroken and loves kids and cats. He's a good boy, and he almost didn't get a home. I was volunteering and that was when I'd had enough, I wasn't going to see one more good dog get put down. He wasn't any more special than the others, he was just where I couldn't stand it anymore. He's asleep on the floor in a sunbeam right now, and I'm so glad. ... I might have to blog about him. ;o)
Sarah, You rock girlfriend! I never thought of "talking to the workers" Thanks for adding that part in. You are so right about the puppies, they will find the homes. I can see Pepper right now laying in his sunbeam, having happy dreams :). Thanks for being there for the furbabies I can't be there for!
THANK YOU,
DAISY
DAISY! Thank you! I couldn't ask for a better spokes-doggie! Have Jay and Boomer give you a big hug from me! Thanks again!
Biker Chic (Lysa)...
The pet adoption places break my heart.
When we adopted Ca-Zaar there was a mutt there that looked like someone had abused him.
He was scared to death and the look on his face was heart wrenching.
I had to get out of there before I adopted all the sad doggies.
TLW...ROAR!
I hear you lady, I hear you. It sucks to be scared too. Poor pups. All they want is to be loved. How is Ca-Zaar doing? He still breaking the pots? :)
This is my 12 yr old Brutus! He is my rescue- got him as a pup.
He will be in a 2008 Calendar coming out in a few weeks for EncorePets.org !! The calendar will help raise money for this rescue organization .
Michelle, Brutus is beautiful! I love the fact he is going to be in the calendar, that is so neat! Thanks for the smile :)
Good for you Lysa. Glad to see some others getting out in the rescue scene. My current rescues include 2 Beagle pups, a Min Pin, Collie and 2 cockapoos. (yeah I know) HOPEFULLY the Min Pin will be on his way to his new home next week. Collie rescue of So California will take Kingsley after he has been neutered. I just need a home for the Beagles! -Charles
Shadow sits just like that one, with her one leg kindof in front. She lays down with the one leg in back...haha.
Charles, Thanks! I try my best for our 4 legged friends. I hope the beagles have a home quick! I'm so glad your not my neighbor! I would be in so much trouble!
Sally, Aweee! I miss my Shadow doggie, one day I'll have another one in the house, one day...
Hi Lysa, What precious dogs.
Why not come on over and post this on Our AR Dog Lovers Group! Our Bella is the mascot , She is a 6 year old shepherd mix whom we adopted last year for A marine who could not keep her anymore because of his deployment. It was the perfect time and we are so in love.
Ginger
Lysa, Those dogs are so sweet and lovable. My Savannah died a couple months back, and I just can't bring myself to get one yet. Someday I will though.
Morning Ginger! Bella, is beautiful! I've added the post to the group, thank you for the invite!
Candy, I'm so sorry about Savannah, I so know how you feel as I lost a kitty a a dog within 2 weeks of each other a month after 9/11. Take your time, you know when it will be right to adopt a doggie again.
All but one of my extended family members have come from shelters.
It is so hard not to walk out with 3 or 4.......or more pets to take home and love.
Jacqueline, Awe! That is so great! It is so hard not to walk out with a new family member, you are so right!
Lisa,
I enjoyed listening to some of the music on your blog.It was really good, especially the animated stuff. Got any Pokemon music ??
David