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07.17.08, 09:27 AM General Topics
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want to give up my dog for adoption. where should I start? (in nyc) - don't flame- we love her but we moved from a house w/backyard to a 900sf apt (she's 80lbs) and we work/travel too much. its just not right [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.17.08, 09:27 AM Flag
 

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can you contact a certain breed rescue program? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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op: haven't been able to find a local one. anyone want a 6yo friendly yellow lab? pure bred, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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do you have no friends (perhaps where you moved from) who would take her? So sad for a beloved pet to get wrenched away from her family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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op: i've tried. no one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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why can't you keep her? get a dog walker to come once a day, good sitter when you're away - she'll be much happier as will you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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you should be able to place a dog like that easily. but, honestly, we had a lab in the city and, with a morning trip to a dog run or park, and a dog walker during the day, then a walk at night, it was fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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^^ and there is definitely a lab rescue in the city. i don't have the contact info, but i know people who've gotten dogs from them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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^^ you could put up signs with a photo at the local dog runs and pet stores and vets too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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op: its hard w/ a 3yo & 3mo - when dh works a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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I have 3 kids and a dog and a dh who is never home, but I wouldn't give up my dog for anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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oh, i totally get that. but if you can afford it, dog walkers can be a great help. i have a friend with a yellow lab who works long hours and her dog walkers come twice a day. i recognize that YOU cannot do it yourself with the kids, but if your dh can do a morning and nighttime walk, then dogwalkers can do the other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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I actually think that she's doing a great thing for the dog. A dog that size should have more than 3 walks a day. A 900sf apt is not an appropriate place for a dog that needs to run around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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dog walkers can be paid to take dogs to the dog run. ours have two different prices, one for a walk and one for an extended walk that involves time at the dog run. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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yes, but it won't make up for not having a backyard to go to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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city dogs get better play time and socialization with other dogs in dog runs than suburban dogs do in backyards. so it's apples and oranges. continuous access to grass is nice, but dogs at the dog runs are VERY happy to explore their pack dynamics and roughhouse like dogs are meant to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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rationalize it how you want to [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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hey, you're the ignorant one. dogs are meant to be in packs, not isolated as toys for humans. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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unless the humans treat it as a member of the family and work it out, instead of discarding it when it becomes inconvenient [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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op: also, how did you handle all the shedding in your apt w/ crawling kids? it wasn't so bad when w had the backyard but no we have tumbleweeds inour apt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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your lab sheds a lot? Mine never did... and how does it hurt your kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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op: was it a real lab? all labs shed - a lot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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dog hair gets in little sticky hands which go right into mouth. gross [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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np: our pediatrician told me that children who are raised with animals are less likely to develop asthma or allergies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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or: oh gosh - yes, we do too, but our tumble weeds are black because our lab is black. i swiff every day and learn to turn a bit of a blind eye when it comes to dog hair and dc... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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^^ also, my partner gives the dog a good brushing every morning at the dog run before coming home. but still, it's a mess. we just love her so. but it is VERY hard with a dog and a kid or kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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op: we buy swiffer refills by bulk! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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we do too ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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^^ also, if you are simply exhausted with your newborn and need a break, and/or if dh has any long trips coming up, you can send the dog to camp - there are a couple of dog camps in upstate and some of them will pick your dog up in the city even. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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op: lol. we love her but I think if I dropped her off at "camp" we'd never go back to get her. jk - I can't afford that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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for her sake, if you really love her, try to make it work. Your kids will be easier soon enough, and then you'll all have a wonderful companion. Do you have a friend who could perhaps keep her for a few weeks? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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oh good lord, if she wants to give the dog away b/c it's not working for her, just let her. The dog will be happier in a place that really wants her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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or: i hear you. do what you need to - but make sure it's not something you'll regret in 6 mos, you know? she should be easy to place with flyers around your neighborhood. then maybe you can visit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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Bideawee takes animals that have to be given up, and they are no-kill [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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op: heard about them, but I'd rather keep her at home until we find someone vs. keeping her in a shelter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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Ok, so basically you want to give your dog to a specific person, right? That is difficult. Any friends of friends who could help? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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try craigslist, I bet you will find someone there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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BE CAREFUL on CL! So many people will take animals from there to use for fighting/bait or experimentation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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it's pretty easy to weed those people out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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yes, but you basically need to meet in person with anyone you'd give a pet to, and those meetings can be scary [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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op: i think i'll leave cl for last resort. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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ask your vet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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this is probably the best idea. You may be able to put a notice up on their board, and would be much less likely to get crazy people replying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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can you tell me about him. i am actually looking for a yellow lab. i have two boys a huge backyard. we were thinking about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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i might want him. seriously looking for a yellow lab. was thinking of a puppy but i might convinced. can you tell me about him and how can i contact you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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