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So we got turned down to adopt a rescue puppy for our family (that happens to have six adopted blind children). You think the decision might have something to do with the fact that our kids are blind. Mom and I talk about it in this video. (youtu.be)
submitted by sixblindkids
brainotomy 3 points 4y ago
Friends with toddler were turned down. Reason given was that toddler might fall on the dog. Friends were both responsible people with one stay at home.
Some people suck.
Some people suck.
sixblindkids [OP] 2 points 4y ago
Oh my.
CheeseEMan 3 points 4y ago
Never knew you guys were on Reddit too!
sixblindkids [OP] 4 points 4y ago
Yes, just in case our YouTube comments get deleted also, want to make sure our community can still interact with each other!
SpikeTheCookie 3 points 4y ago
Hello! You guys are great on video. :-) That said I didn't watch it all, so I may ask you questions you answer in your video. My apologies.
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I did rescue work for a couple decades, including working with several organizations, fostering, and doing home checks and checking references.
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You don't include a lot of details in your post. How old are you children? What type of dog were you trying to adopt?
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Rescue groups are rehoming a dog that has already lost at least one family. They're incredibly careful so that the dog doesn't go through the loss of another home. In addition to that, they avoid situations they know lead to returns or a bad life for the dog.
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Here's an example: most rescue groups won't adopt out a large breed to a home with small children, even it it's a wonderful home. What happens often is that the dog's tail knocks over the toddler, and the family returns the dog because "their kids got hurt!"
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So if you provide some details, I can decode a bit for you. :-)
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I did rescue work for a couple decades, including working with several organizations, fostering, and doing home checks and checking references.
​
You don't include a lot of details in your post. How old are you children? What type of dog were you trying to adopt?
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Rescue groups are rehoming a dog that has already lost at least one family. They're incredibly careful so that the dog doesn't go through the loss of another home. In addition to that, they avoid situations they know lead to returns or a bad life for the dog.
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Here's an example: most rescue groups won't adopt out a large breed to a home with small children, even it it's a wonderful home. What happens often is that the dog's tail knocks over the toddler, and the family returns the dog because "their kids got hurt!"
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So if you provide some details, I can decode a bit for you. :-)
ginsenshi 3 points 4y ago
Have you guys looked at adopting a career change guide dog? Or a companion dog program from a guide ?
SpikeTheCookie 2 points 4y ago
Oh, excellent idea!
sixblindkids [OP] 2 points 4y ago
Hi there! This was the third video in the series. We visited the farm twice before, once with a mom and our 32 year old son Joel, then a visit with the whole family. We gave more details in those videos, including the interactions with the dogs we were selecting from,
Our kids are all 18 or older, except for Obed who is 13. The puppy we selected is now 6 weeks old. This one is a beagle/hound mix.
Our kids are all 18 or older, except for Obed who is 13. The puppy we selected is now 6 weeks old. This one is a beagle/hound mix.
SpikeTheCookie 2 points 4y ago
So this 6-week-old puppy is the one you were turned down on?
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If so, and if they've seen the interactions (and I'm assuming all the interactions were really positive, with appropriate interaction, affection, handling, etc.)...
Here are some other things rescue groups look at:
1) Where will the puppy live? Will that change as the puppy grows? Who/when will the puppy have access to go outside and potty?
2) What is the puppy's outside environment like? Is there a fence? What type of fence?
3) Have they met the whole family? If someone is missing, why?
4) Is the puppy a gift?
5) Does the family have a vet? Will they agree to get the puppy spayed or neutered?
6) How will the puppy be trained?
7) What is the family's past experience with pets. What happened to all the past pets? Were any pets lost or re-homed? How long did the pets live? Were there any issues?
8) Are there any other pets in the home? What is the family's relationship with that pet(s)? Who takes care of the pet(s)? Why are they wanting to add a puppy to their family?
9) Are they prepared for a pet of this age/breed/temperament? What will happen when the puppy mis-behaves? How knowledgeable/realistic are they about what to expect?
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Depending on how you answer these questions, I'd approve you or disapprove you. ;-)
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One thing that flags for me is that you have kids living at home(???) over 18. Is that right?
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Are they living at home because they need additional assistance? (Lots of kids over 18 live at home because of money or college, and I get that!)
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If your kids have different abilities (beyond vision), how are they when it comes to balance? Little puppies go everywhere and can trip of people who have balance issues, like seniors.
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Also, puppies have razor sharp puppy teeth. So is there anyone who wouldn't be able to understand that (and get hurt)?
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One thing you can do is talk to the rescue group and tell them you'd like to get your family ready in the future for a puppy. You know you weren't approved here, but you'd like to know what you and your family can work on, or what type of pet they think would work with your family.
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It could be as simple as, "We think your family would do best with an older dog." Or, "we never approve families who don't have a fenced backyard, so that's what you'd need to work on."
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Good luck!
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If so, and if they've seen the interactions (and I'm assuming all the interactions were really positive, with appropriate interaction, affection, handling, etc.)...
Here are some other things rescue groups look at:
1) Where will the puppy live? Will that change as the puppy grows? Who/when will the puppy have access to go outside and potty?
2) What is the puppy's outside environment like? Is there a fence? What type of fence?
3) Have they met the whole family? If someone is missing, why?
4) Is the puppy a gift?
5) Does the family have a vet? Will they agree to get the puppy spayed or neutered?
6) How will the puppy be trained?
7) What is the family's past experience with pets. What happened to all the past pets? Were any pets lost or re-homed? How long did the pets live? Were there any issues?
8) Are there any other pets in the home? What is the family's relationship with that pet(s)? Who takes care of the pet(s)? Why are they wanting to add a puppy to their family?
9) Are they prepared for a pet of this age/breed/temperament? What will happen when the puppy mis-behaves? How knowledgeable/realistic are they about what to expect?
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Depending on how you answer these questions, I'd approve you or disapprove you. ;-)
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One thing that flags for me is that you have kids living at home(???) over 18. Is that right?
​
Are they living at home because they need additional assistance? (Lots of kids over 18 live at home because of money or college, and I get that!)
​
If your kids have different abilities (beyond vision), how are they when it comes to balance? Little puppies go everywhere and can trip of people who have balance issues, like seniors.
​
Also, puppies have razor sharp puppy teeth. So is there anyone who wouldn't be able to understand that (and get hurt)?
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One thing you can do is talk to the rescue group and tell them you'd like to get your family ready in the future for a puppy. You know you weren't approved here, but you'd like to know what you and your family can work on, or what type of pet they think would work with your family.
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It could be as simple as, "We think your family would do best with an older dog." Or, "we never approve families who don't have a fenced backyard, so that's what you'd need to work on."
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Good luck!
Kaptin_Krunch666 3 points 4y ago
OMG I love your YouTube channel!!!! I'm a 14 year old girl and I'm legally blind. Im subscribed and watch like all your guys videos!
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