courtnek Posted July 19, 2003 Posted July 19, 2003 please go here and look at him.... do I dare hope? every other time I have been terribly disappointed.... I want another dog, I want to rescue one, and it never works out... maybe?? http://www.labadoption.org/linkpages/Avail.html Quote
courtnek Posted July 19, 2003 Author Posted July 19, 2003 Geez...it would probably help if I told you his name - it's Barclay... :D Quote
behle Posted July 19, 2003 Posted July 19, 2003 Courtnek - He looks gorgeous and sounds wonderful from his bio! :iloveyou: :D You certainly meet all the criteria! :kciuki: Quote
Malamum Posted July 19, 2003 Posted July 19, 2003 Had a look to start with but wasn't sure if you have a particular dog in mind :D Just went back and read up on Barclay... he sounds very sweet. Both must have unlimited patience, the desire to show him how good life can be, the energy to keep up with him, and a commitment to continuing his socialization. This sounds exactly like you. When can you and Freebee go and meet him? Quote
courtnek Posted July 19, 2003 Author Posted July 19, 2003 dont know yet - I have to call them tomorrow cuz they're closed... It all comes down to if Freebee likes him (he wants a female dog and owner, I'm thinking men have not been good to him) so he sounds kinda like a beta dog, which would be great for Freebee since she's so Alpha... but only a meet will tell. He's so pretty - I have a black dog and want a yellow one - I think yellow labs are extraordinary looking... I can get along with any dog - a friend once told me not to go near his shepherd mix cuz he was dangerous, and he was eating out of my hand in 5 minutes... the terrier mix next door got off his line and was wandering around, and while he wouldnt come to me, when I called him he followed me back to his house and his owner took him in.... but Freebee is a different story!! so we'll see - I REFUSE to get excited because everytime I do, it ends up in disappointement.... Quote
IYPChrissie Posted July 19, 2003 Posted July 19, 2003 My fingers are crossed for you too!! Sending positive vibes your way :lol: Quote
bk_blue Posted July 19, 2003 Posted July 19, 2003 Good luck, and I hope this time it all works out. 8) Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted July 19, 2003 Posted July 19, 2003 He sounds like he was made for you :) I hope things work out this time :) Quote
flypegasus Posted July 19, 2003 Posted July 19, 2003 I like Barclay very much :angel: I hope everything will go well for both of you tommorrow :wink: Quote
Angelboddy Posted July 19, 2003 Posted July 19, 2003 Good luck! :angel: I really hope it works out for you and Barclay. :D Quote
marion Posted July 19, 2003 Posted July 19, 2003 :thumbs: Good Luck Courtnek :thumbs: :D Hope everything works out this time. :D Quote
Marble Posted July 19, 2003 Posted July 19, 2003 he sounds awesome! let us know what happens and when you are going to see him..........GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND FREEBEE Quote
courtnek Posted July 19, 2003 Author Posted July 19, 2003 I dont think it's gonna work out - I filled out the application, they require a home visit, a visit to the foster home, screening, then up to a two months wait to actually get the dog???? They wont let you choose.....they find a dog they feel you are compatible with????? damn it all!! they let you tell them one that you are interested in, but they get the final decision..... I guess I'll wait and see. :evil: Quote
Daisysmom Posted July 19, 2003 Posted July 19, 2003 Hey, what do ya have to lose? Maybe they will think you are the right person for Barclay, who by the way is very handsome!!! Quote
courtnek Posted July 20, 2003 Author Posted July 20, 2003 I hope so!!! I'm beginning to feel like a complete doggy loser..... of course, they dont know me, they dont have to believe that I have owned, raised and trained dogs for 30 years...anyone could tell them that.... it's just so frustrating, and depressing....the onyl proof I have is the pictures of past and current dogs, and that doesnt tell them anything.... :( Quote
behle Posted July 20, 2003 Posted July 20, 2003 How disappointing... :-? There are so many dogs needing homes out there. I know they are just trying to protect their fostered dogs, but it seems as if they are throwing the baby out with the bathwater in some cases when they are not willing to expedite adoptions to good owners. References ought to count for something...do they accept those? And what's this "selecting a dog for you"? How can they determine whether or not you "click" with a dog? Doesn't make sense to me.. :confused1: Quote
courtnek Posted July 20, 2003 Author Posted July 20, 2003 me either - I understand they're wanting to find the good home for the dog, but I feel they are shooting themselves in the foot. I have found this to be very common lately.....but if they are that persnickety, some of those dogs may never get adopted..... this is not a shelter, it's the LEARN society for rescued labs... (labrador education and Rescue network) Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted July 20, 2003 Posted July 20, 2003 your home visit will go well. They will see how well cared for Freebee is They just trying to put half hearted people off. When they offer you the dog it's up to you and Freebee if he goes home with you :) good luck Quote
ellieangel Posted July 20, 2003 Posted July 20, 2003 Oh I hope it all works out for you all those dogs look lovely :iloveyou: I hope they pick Barclay for you,I would go for it whathave you got to lose!!! :wink: Quote
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