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Post by monroe on Mar 20, 2008 10:42:14 GMT -5
Hello, I am new to this board, but not new to the APBT breed. Several people in my family had APBT's when I was growing up. As for me, I recently purchased a house. I have plenty of room for a dog and I can't think of a better breed to get. The problem I am having is work. I obviously have to go to work during the week (Mon. - Fri.) which makes it almost impossible to train a puppy while being gone for 8 hrs. of the day. I am not comfortable with leaving them at a doggy daycare or having someone else come into my house to let them out. So I am looking to adopt an ABPT from the SPCA. Everyone in my family that's had an APBT have raised them up from a puppy, which ment that they were very well cared for and loved. I just wanted to see what everyone's opinions are of adopting maybe a 1 or 2 year old APBT. I know in some cases alot of these dogs that are at the shelters have been mis-treated. Also, doesn't the SPCA do temperment test's on dogs to see how they act/re-act? Any help would be well appreciated. I have been a responsible dog owner in the past and will continue to be with this dog. I am active jogging, walking etc... so the dog definatly won't get bored. And besides work, I have plenty of time for a dog.
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Post by RealPitBull on Mar 20, 2008 10:58:44 GMT -5
Hi!
I actively ENCOURAGE people to adopt an adult (2 - 4 y.o.) dog from a reputable breed rescue or shelter. Such an organization will thoroughly evaluate a dog's temperament prior to placement so that the adopter can be assured of the dog's stability and be matched with a dog that fits his/her lifestyle.
There are many reasons to adopt an adult dog instead of purchasing a puppy:
1) lots of crappy breeders out there producing dogs with bad health and tempermant. 2) with a puppy, you never know what exactly the grown-up version will be 3) adult dogs are easier to deal with 4) adopting a Pit Bull saves TWO lives - the dog you adopt, plus the dog that can now be helped by the organization in the adopted dog's place 5) unless you plan on showing/breeding, or have seriously studied bloodlines and wish to purchase a dog of a specific bloodline/kennel, there is NO reason to buy from a breeder 6) there are SO MANY really awesome APBTs in shelters 7) an adult dog is "what you see is what you get"; temperament prediction is a lot more reliable in an adult dog, vs. a puppy
If you can tell me where you live, I will hopefully be able to refer you to a reptuable rescue who can help you find the dog of your dreams.
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Post by RealPitBull on Mar 20, 2008 10:59:13 GMT -5
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Post by monroe on Mar 20, 2008 11:07:49 GMT -5
Thanks. I live in Eastern Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley. Some of the place I was looking at online were the Lehigh County SPCA and Northampton County SPCA.
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Post by RealPitBull on Mar 20, 2008 11:55:40 GMT -5
Where are you in relation to Burlington County, NJ? There are several people in southern NJ that are very Pit Bull savvy that I can send you to. If you don't mind a little travel for the right dog, these folks can definitely help you find what you are looking for.
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Post by monroe on Mar 20, 2008 14:45:01 GMT -5
I am 30 min. from the New Jersey border. Once in Jersey, I would be in the Phillipsburg area.
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Post by RealPitBull on Mar 20, 2008 15:08:35 GMT -5
Contact John Richardson at the Burlington County Animal Shelter. He is a Pit Bull expert and would be able to help you locate a dog:
Animal Adoption Advocates Jackie Dennis and John Richardson (609)265-5843
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Post by valliesong on Mar 21, 2008 16:56:41 GMT -5
I adopted my dog Roscoe at the Northampton County SPCA (now called the Center for Animal Health and Welfare) about 7 years ago and had a good experience, but haven't been up there in quite a few years. They were doing temperament testing when I adopted, so I assumed they still are. I'm not sure if Lehigh started doing temperament testing or not.
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Post by monroe on Mar 24, 2008 11:34:15 GMT -5
Mary and valliesong, thanks for the help.
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Post by mageedog on May 2, 2008 21:03:29 GMT -5
4) adopting a Pit Bull saves TWO lives - the dog you adopt, plus the dog that can now be helped by the organization in the adopted dog's place
YES! YES! YES! Never a truer statment about rescue has been uttered!!!
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Post by bullymommy25 on May 3, 2008 20:43:22 GMT -5
I just want to add that I've heard many positive things about adopting older pit bulls!
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Post by valliesong on May 4, 2008 14:06:57 GMT -5
I just want to add that I've heard many positive things about adopting older pit bulls! I adopted Roscoe at five years of age. He is now twelve and going strong! I knew exactly what I was getting - a loveable wiggly dufus.
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