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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 251758" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>I have an idea. Why not contact a local foster dog agency in your area and offer to "foster" a dog. With the economy the way it is many people are giving up their animals and pets at an incredible rate. Some rescue groups are just overwhelmed and want to try to save lives - but have no more resources. </p><p> </p><p>Most foster groups will provide vet care, food, etc. and you provide socializing and car rides to and from adoption events. </p><p> </p><p>We have 2 dogs of our own, raising our sons dog (our lovely little Princess), and took in the neighbors dog after we couldnt witness the abuse any longer. (he's also for adoption but Canada would be a long long ride and he'll need a very quiet home) </p><p> </p><p>As to difficult child and the dog? At some point we considered finding them homes because difficult child's behaviors were SO benign. Our dogs took almost a year after Dude was out of the house to return to normal. Now they are all best friends and brothers and Dude is VERY good with them. When he lived here? Not so much. It was always a struggle and a jealousy with any attention we paid to our furkids. </p><p></p><p>I think in some ways having the dogs write difficult child in the hospital or Residential Treatment Center (RTC) was helpful - it kept him connected to the family. This - after being bitten in the face and having his nose broken by our Pit bull. So we've come a long way. He also fell in love with one of the rats I had. Fat Albert. Albert had issues, and problems and being a 3lb rat did not help. But oddly enough out of all the rats? Albert was Dudes. Every visit he took time with him. We were sorta surprised with this, but pleased. We also have a rescue cat that someone threw away in a dumpster - he loves the cat. He has NEVER made even the slightest hint of abuse towards the cat. She was really damaged and introverted. </p><p> </p><p>Another thought is to take your son to a local shelter and let him volunteer to clean up, fix food, groom and walk the shelter animals. All dog pounds here love for anyone to spend time with the animals. </p><p> </p><p>Good luck - </p><p>woof woof meow...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 251758, member: 4964"] I have an idea. Why not contact a local foster dog agency in your area and offer to "foster" a dog. With the economy the way it is many people are giving up their animals and pets at an incredible rate. Some rescue groups are just overwhelmed and want to try to save lives - but have no more resources. Most foster groups will provide vet care, food, etc. and you provide socializing and car rides to and from adoption events. We have 2 dogs of our own, raising our sons dog (our lovely little Princess), and took in the neighbors dog after we couldnt witness the abuse any longer. (he's also for adoption but Canada would be a long long ride and he'll need a very quiet home) As to difficult child and the dog? At some point we considered finding them homes because difficult child's behaviors were SO benign. Our dogs took almost a year after Dude was out of the house to return to normal. Now they are all best friends and brothers and Dude is VERY good with them. When he lived here? Not so much. It was always a struggle and a jealousy with any attention we paid to our furkids. I think in some ways having the dogs write difficult child in the hospital or Residential Treatment Center (RTC) was helpful - it kept him connected to the family. This - after being bitten in the face and having his nose broken by our Pit bull. So we've come a long way. He also fell in love with one of the rats I had. Fat Albert. Albert had issues, and problems and being a 3lb rat did not help. But oddly enough out of all the rats? Albert was Dudes. Every visit he took time with him. We were sorta surprised with this, but pleased. We also have a rescue cat that someone threw away in a dumpster - he loves the cat. He has NEVER made even the slightest hint of abuse towards the cat. She was really damaged and introverted. Another thought is to take your son to a local shelter and let him volunteer to clean up, fix food, groom and walk the shelter animals. All dog pounds here love for anyone to spend time with the animals. Good luck - woof woof meow... [/QUOTE]
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