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K napisaƂ(a):
No problem, felt bad and shared my pizzle I got off Gigi with you already....we can sit on the couch together with it!



:o :rofl:


Probably should not go there.......so, biting my fingers to nooooot go there!

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you know...three seconds ago i was reading this and thinking...no..kids read this forum...but since you brought it up....yeah....what's worse is that the phrase "got off" was in there. but K....i don't know you well enough to sit on the couch with your pizzle...i like to take the time to get to KNOW someone first, you know ...make sure they're that "special one"...and what worries me more...i'm kind of scared of girls with pizzles :lol: :lol: :lol:

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[quote name='sevendogs']I am getting ready to purchase a home with 10 acres and I am really wanting to start a rescue center. I still can't decide what types of dogs I want to rescue. I am thinking of maybe doing big black dogs because they are the ones that are put down in shelters most often. Anyone else out there a part of a rescue center. Any advice or input would be helpful. Thanks!!! Kelli

Hi Kelli! It's always wonderful to hear about someone who wants to get involved in rescue!! I have a page on my website devoted to starting a rescue. It's written regarding starting a Rottie rescue, but the info could be used as a guideline for other breeds as well. It can be found at http://www.rckrotts.com/startrescue.html There are also links to other 'how to start a rescue' pages.

I think it's wonderful that you want to give big black dogs a second chance at life. They hardly get a second glance at the shelters. One thing to keep in mind though is that they can be hard to place because they don't appeal to as many people as the small, fluffy dogs. As such you may end up with several long term dogs which will limit the number of dogs you will be able to take in and subsequently place.

In regards to which kind of dogs you want to rescue, regardless of the breed, the best thing to do when pulling from a shelter is to rescue dogs that are temperamentally sound and are relatively physically healthy. This is especially important when you first start. You'll quickly sap your energy and your bank account if you pull too many dogs who require excessive rehabilitation. Rescue is a heart venture, but it is necessary to use our heads so we don't burnout or go bankrupt. :)

Best of luck with the purchase of your new home and your rescue!

Rachel

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