But what I can do is pray that the Good Lord will allow a few hearts to be led toward adoption and bump your thread to assist in the effort!
My best wishes to all of the doggies! 
Posted on 10/06/2007 1:38:11 PM PDT by Pinkbell
I just wanted to post this because I know there are some pet owners like myself on FR. I was looking at the Petfinder Urgents List today, and this list of dogs has been posted several times. These dogs are in danger of being put to sleep Monday morning if no one adopts or rescues them. It seems no one has taken them yet. If you are interested, or know anyone that is interested, please click the link at the top, and check out the dogs available for adoption. A fax and phone number is provided so you can contact the shelter in an effort to save these dogs. These really are beautiful dogs, and it would be sad to see them put down.
Thanks.
Ping
Could you please add US:Georgia to the Topics list on this important thread? Thank you!
BTTT
Thanks! :)
But what I can do is pray that the Good Lord will allow a few hearts to be led toward adoption and bump your thread to assist in the effort!
My best wishes to all of the doggies!
You’re welcome!
Is there a Georgia Ping list?
You ever think that this might be the problem?
Adoption Agreement
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIVING FROM SPALDING COUNTY, GEORGIA:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
(Description - SCAS animal code number, animal name, breed, gender, age, color etc.)
Which I agree to care for humanely and maintain in accordance with all laws and ordinances
in force in the community in which I reside. I agree to have said animal spayed/neutered by ______________________, or the animal will revert ownership to Spalding County, Georgia.
I acknowledge complete understanding of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated it reads as follows:
4-14-3. Sterilization of dogs and cats required; exceptions; costs.
(a) Any public or private animal shelter or animal control agency operated by political subdivision of this state, shall make provisions for the sterilization of all dogs or cats acquired from such shelter, by:
(1) Providing sterilization by a licensed veterinarian before relinquishing custody of the animal; or
(2) Entering into a written agreement with the person acquiring such animal guaranteeing that sterilization will be performed by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days after acquisition of such animal in the case of an adult or within 30 days of the sexual maturity of the animal in the case of an immature animal; provided, however, that the requirements of this Code section shall not apply to any privately owned animal which any shelter may have in its possession is the property of such person.
(b) All costs of sterilization pursuant to this Code section shall be the responsibility of the person acquiring such animal and. If performed prior to acquisition, may be included in any fees charged by the shelter for such animal.
(c) Any person acquiring an animal from a public or private animal shelter, or animal control agency operated by a political subdivision of this state, which animal is not sterile at the time of acquisition, shall submit to the animal shelter or animal control agency, a signed statement from the licensed veterinarian performing the sterilization required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section within seven days after such sterilization attesting that such sterilization has been performed.
(d) Every public or private animal shelter or animal control agency operated by a political subdivision of this state, selling or offering for sale or exchange any dog or cat shall maintain and furnish to any person acquiring an animal from such shelter, a current list of veterinarians licensed in this state who have notified the shelter, that they are willing to perform sterilizations and the cost for such procedures.
I Further understand that violation of Section 4-14 is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $200.00. I further agree that I will not sell, trade, give away, or dispose of said animal in any way, but will return it to Spalding County, Georgia. if at any time I desire to relinquish custody. I further agree that said animal shall not be used for vivisection or any other experimental purpose whatsoever.
The Spalding County Department of Animal Control or its agent may examine and make inquiry about said animal at any time, and if not satisfied with conditions may reclaim custody of said animal, It is also understood that if I fail to comply with the terms of this agreement, said animal will be returned to the County or its designee and upon demand may take said animal into custody wherever said animal may be found.
Spalding County, Georgia, or its agents, will not be responsible for any accidents, injuries or illnesses of any animal adopted. Any individual adopting any animal from Spalding County assumes full financial responsibility; and releases Spalding County from same. While Spalding County agrees to make every reasonable effort to contact me at the expiration of the time shown on this contract, either by telephone, certified mail, or regular mail, I agree that this contract constitutes a final notice and no further notice is required for the County to institute legal action for violation of county law or the terms of this contract.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY ITS CONTENTS
Please Print Name __________________________________
Address (City,State,Zip) __________________________________________________________
Phone ____________________________________________
Signature of Adopter ___________________________________ Date______________________
Authorized Agency (must be at least 18 years of age)
Signature ____________________________________________ Date______________________
Veterinarian Performing Services _________________________ Date______________________
Most shelters require people to have their pet spayed or neutered now. Rescues will often do it before they adopt out, but not all shelters and rescues do. It’s good to do this because there are already excessive amounts of animals in shelters that are getting put down.
I’m not sure if there is a Georgia ping list. I’ll put in the keyword Georgia and see.
All I can do is pray too. We have 4 dogs and 2 cats in a small home. We are unable to take anymore. We’re at our limit. Looking at those dogs just breaks my heart. I wish I could take at least one of them. It sounds like you have your hands full too. We have our hands full with 4 dogs. I can’t imagine eleven.
Last dog I adopted from a shelter, turned out to be a killer.
And, as it happens, the shelter knew it - they were so focused on placing that dog, they wrote off the risk to the adoptive parents.
I had to kill the dog. And you would not believe how much I cried, when I killed her. She was an amazing creature. Blue-eyed husky, vociferous, smart as all heck. She could climb fences, prowl farms, and kill anything that moved.
No, thanks. I bought my current dog from a breeder.
I don't think you can put states in topics in Chat.
Ok, I didn’t know that. Thanks for the info!
I’m sorry about your experience. They say in this contract that you are to give the dog back if you no longer want it, “I further agree that I will not sell, trade, give away, or dispose of said animal in any way, but will return it to Spalding County, Georgia. if at any time I desire to relinquish custody.” The shelter should not have sold her to you without at least telling you. Some shelters genuinely don’t know because they have so many animals to take care of, but it sounds like the shelter you adopted from knew and didn’t tell you.
The rescue I used to volunteer for would generally foster the dogs at their house during the week (Saturday and Sunday were adoption days). They could tell people any problems the dog had, as it would be at their house all week around other animals and their family.
We have a husky/shepherd mix. She lives downstairs in our house because she’ll fight with our other dogs and kill our cats. It took months for our JRT (from a shelter) to be trained to be around our cats without hurting them. We likes our cats, but he’ll still chase other cats. He doesn’t care for big dogs either. Neither our husky/shepherd or JRT can be trusted around deer, bunnies, birds, that sort of stuff. I think that’s true of a lot of dogs, though.
May I just ask did your Husky try to go after other people, or was it strictly animals?
I understand going to a breeder after your experience. I wouldn’t write off all dogs in shelters, though. You can also go to rescues where they foster like I mentioned above, and they can tell you more about the animal’s character if you are ever interested in adopting again.
Bless your heart Pinkbell.
We have laws against animal abuse, but it is abuse to allow dogs to breed and produce unwanted litters of puppies.
Thank you HOTD for the ping. Our newspaper puts photos in each week of pets that need adopting. It breaks my heart to look at them.
BTTT
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