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metwo
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Went to the Humane Society and looked for a dog yesterday. Now I am really confused. We narrowed it down to 2 and took them for walks and then we could not decide.

Is it because there were so many to see? Or because neither is 'right' (but they both have their assets!). Should we go to another shelter in a nearby town and look at more to be sure?

Anyone have any words of wisdom for us?
 
Posts: 1890 | Location: North MN & Northern AR | Registered: Oct 01, 2002Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
BoPeep
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Why not take both of them?

Seriously, only you can answer your questions. I think when you find the absolute *right* dog, you just know it, and can't live without that dog. Maybe you need to take some time to think about it.
 
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I don't know if this works for everyone, but I believe in that "special bond feeling" when the dog comes to you. You may like all dogs that you encounter, but that special bond is the ONE.
Maybe you like these 2 pups, but haven't felt that special thing.

I just had to put an 18 yo down & I can tell you that we were attached at the hip. She and I bonded the minute she came to me. There was another person interested in her at the same time, but she was not interested in that other person. She came to me and played with me. The toys were ok in my hands, but it was ME that she wanted. That was the case throughout her entire life. She wanted her mommy. We were in sync. Maybe her personality would not have suited everyone, but she was the BEST dog for me. We would look at one another, and knew what the other wanted. We even had similar illnesses/surgeries around the same time!

I have another one that I love very much, but I don't have that same bond. I have bonded with her, but not on the same level as with the other one. I got her to keep the older one company. I felt sorry for the condition she was in. The younger one turned out to be territorial, so it wasn't the best match for those two.

Anyway, take your time. Don't grab a pup because you feel sorry for them. They all need to be saved. See if you get an instant bond with a special pup. It will feel right and all encompassing.
 
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BruscoBarn
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I agree completely!!
However, you've already given those two a glimmer of hope. Go see them again. I'll bet money that when they see YOU, they will act like you are already their 'person'.
Let them out to be with you again. Sit on the ground with them and just watch them. They will probably decide which one of them wants to keep you.
You'll know if you just really WATCH them.
It might be that they BOTH want you. Don't let them down. Wink Pressure's on. HAHA


Bambi

God may be slow, but He is ALWAYS on time!!
 
Posts: 1254 | Location: Washington/Oregon border | Registered: Jun 28, 2006Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
BINGOing
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Keep looking!!! You'll know when its right.....
 
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metwo
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Thank you all for the advice.

We've talked about it and think we might go back and look at the same 2 (maybe more?) again. It was a rainy day when we were there before so did not get down with them much. We decided we did not see their real personalities. But we will pick a better day.
 
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BoPeep
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You're absolutely sure you don't want both of them? Big Grin
 
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nr4crafts
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All my dogs I have owned are from the pound or rescued.

I tell you what, pound dogs definitely know when they have been "saved". So loving and grateful. If only they could talk.

For some reason, each dog we have gotten, had some sort of clue to us that she was THE ONE.

The one had my daughters birthday as the dogs tag number. Didn't know it until we decided on her. She was sitting in the back in the corner of the cage, shaking and scared. People would try to get her to come to the gate and she wouldn't. I came to her, squatted down and said HI and she came straight to my hand. She has fit in perfectly with the family since that day.

The second dog we got, we brought the first one to visit and they immediately connected. Both wagged tails and the one we adopted wouldn't even look at other dogs before her. Now they are best buddies and truly meant to be together. Each one will be lost without the other when the time comes.

DD just got herself a dog from the pound and had the same experience with hers as we did.

You will know immediately, which dog is meant for you and your family. Make sure to ask about the history and why the dog was brought to the pound.

Can't wait for an update and hopefully pictures.


Nancy
 
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metwo
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Can't wait for an update and hopefully pictures

Neither can I Big Grin

Keep thinking about the one (only info is that he was dropped off at the shelter) but not too sure DH is in tune with him. We will see. Soon I hope. Have been without dog for toooooo long.
 
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doxie family
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I went to see doxie and stepped back in horror. I didn't say anything, maybe - she is so cute (lie) - I bought Mia and the first week was unbearable, but... four years later she is so smart and so loveable. I have seen dogs so cute, etc., then I got to know them and they had bad faults. So my feeling is unless they growl or show their teeth, being in a rescue is VERY UNNERVING. I saw a rottweiler and with all the howling and noise said "sit" and he sat. My husband came to see and DH said he growled. Big dog - I still like him. So you have to be careful, any dog can bite if you abuse them.

The trainer in 1980 said to hit 6 mos old Rot with newspaper and that almost made her mean. She didn't like it. Our first dog. We have learned a lot since then.

Good luck. I think they rescue tells you if they come with a problem?
 
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Metwo: As you know we bred our darling little pug, Demi who had six puppies. In the process of adopting them out, I noticed that the three families we have had come so far, have all done the same thing. They handle all the pups and then put them down. As we chat about them, they always chose the one that comes back to sit by them. So in essence, it is the pup who chooses them and not the other way around! Wink
 
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