Comments on: When A Less Adoptable Dog is More Adoptable

By: Kolchak, Felix & Jodi

Kolchak, Felix & Jodi — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 02:09:17 +0000

My Felix was considered “less adoptable”. He had severe allergies & skin problems, incredible separation anxiety, was a fear biter, he coat had been severely neglected making a full shave necessary and to top it all off? He’s black. Today, he is the MOST ADOPTABLE dog I know. Everyone who meets him loves him and even strangers from the internet have contacted me to find out his breed and learn more about his precious little personalty. You’re completely right, all it took to make him super adoptable was time. Luckily, I already had him in my paws by then ;0)

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:41:48 +0000

Honestly, I feel like the only thing I can muster up to say about this post is “YES!”.
The right family is out there for every dog and vice versa, it just takes time.

By: Peggy Frezon

Peggy Frezon — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:16:28 +0000

Not only was Brooks 11 years old when we adopted him but: he had a skin condition and had been shaved down, was covered in ugly white bumps, has hematomas in his ears that will never heal, was on steroids, has a funny gait due to injury or being hit by a car, suffered malnourishment from being dumped and left on his own, and oh yeah, he was quite flatulent! Now he still suffers from allergies but most of those problems are improved by proper nutrition, and his coat is growing in beautifully.

By: Toby

Toby — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:34:36 +0000

My peoples took in Meadow, whose personality seems very similar to Cherie’s, and I think they are pretty happy with her. And she has definitely gotten to be less of a scardy dog over time. It is so nice of you to help Cherie until she finds peoples of her own.

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 03:31:30 +0000

This is a perfect example of why foster homes are so important! It is so important for dogs to be given a chance to show their true personalities without the stress of being in a shelter. Cherie is so lucky to have such a great family to foster her! I hope she finds her forever home soon, she is such a sweetie! 🙂

By: houndstooth

houndstooth — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 02:56:07 +0000

I think Cherie will make a perfect pet for somebody!

I think of our dogs, Morgan would be the hard to adopt one. And I’m not sure what the magic formula would be to make her more adoptable!

By: 2 Punk Dogs

2 Punk Dogs — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 01:38:59 +0000

Cheri is absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for fostering her and helping the shelter.
Maggie and Duke were definitely less adoptable, they still have some fear issues but have improved so much since we adopted them. They are such sweet dogs and are great with the cats, which is really the most important thing for us.

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:57:25 +0000

Chérie sounds just perfect! I think/hope that a forever family is going to come along soon and think just the same thing about her.

By: Lynda

Lynda — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:55:58 +0000

I give everyone credit for fostering dogs. I think about it and then how sad it would be to give them up.

By: Foley Monster and Pocket

Foley Monster and Pocket — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:51:23 +0000

Bless you and your work. I had a special needs dog, no teeth, deaf, fresh out of the puppy mill. She was in her low teens. She was a lot of work but worth it.