Wanted.. Puppy Free to Good Home. Update: now got one [Archive]

Pamela.

31-10-2009, 20:07

Lotti

31-10-2009, 20:19

You'd be very lucky to find a free puppy - most rescue centres ask around £100 for their dogs - and that's rescue. They can also cost an absolute fortune to keep! (Rescue costs usually cover vaccination and often neutering which you would have to pay for from a private rehome which may seem cheaper but will cost more in the long run).

I don't know if you've ever had dogs, so I apologise if I'm teaching you to suck eggs (!) but actually, puppies are not necessarily the easier option. Yes some older dogs come with bad habits, but many don't. Puppies will bite until they've learned not to (can take upto a year or even two!) and they don't know how hard they can bite at that age so younger family members will get nipped too. This is partly down to them teething and partly down to them experimenting and testing things out with their teeth (as well as just naturally wanting to play using their teeth) and your furniture may well suffer during teething too!

Young puppies also need watching like a hawk in order to toilet train them, and again this can take upto around 8 months.

A slightly older dog that is having to be rehomed not because of any behaviour problem, but just because of circumstances may be more suitable if you wish to avoid the chewing stages but whichever you choose, I wish you the best of luck.

Lottie

mummysaz21

31-10-2009, 20:26

Lotti

31-10-2009, 20:29

ok firstly i hate these threads

secondly FREE???????? what are you thinkign you could inherit a puppy with multipile problems and it be the most expensive thing you have had in your life i should know i h\ve a pedigree but have spent at leadt 10,000 on medication xrays n stuff just from bad breeding, and also a puppy to be good with kids????do you know anything abotu dogs???not being horrible but if you did no puppys are good with kids, admittadly they may nopt be nasty but they nip,they bitre,they have razor sharp teeth bark poop aroudn the house, i love dogs have 2 myself but this is the reason i dident get a puppy when i got my new dog last year with my 18month old son i got a 14 month old so an adult, i swear by them, and guess what shes a staffy x OMG SHOCK HORROR LOL

Meet Saz, she's had a few too many lagers...

What she says is right... just maybe not very eloquent!

ami_j

31-10-2009, 20:34

ok firstly i hate these threads

secondly FREE???????? what are you thinkign you could inherit a puppy with multipile problems and it be the most expensive thing you have had in your life i should know i h\ve a pedigree but have spent at leadt 10,000 on medication xrays n stuff just from bad breeding, and also a puppy to be good with kids????do you know anything abotu dogs???not being horrible but if you did no puppys are good with kids, admittadly they may nopt be nasty but they nip,they bitre,they have razor sharp teeth bark poop aroudn the house, i love dogs have 2 myself but this is the reason i dident get a puppy when i got my new dog last year with my 18month old son i got a 14 month old so an adult, i swear by them, and guess what shes a staffy x OMG SHOCK HORROR LOL

they do say that staffys are one of the two breeds that the kennel club rates highly with children...though someones personal preference i wont argue with aslong its an informed preference.
my dog was free , many many moons ago but he still has cost well over the 50 pounds that your willing to go up to ...heck one of my rats operations cost twice that...

Lotti

31-10-2009, 20:40

they do say that staffys are one of the two breeds that the kennel club rates highly with children...though someones personal preference i wont argue with aslong its an informed preference.
my dog was free , many many moons ago but he still has cost well over the 50 pounds that your willing to go up to ...heck one of my rats operations cost twice that...

Eddy was free... but he was 11.5 years old :lol: And his owner needed somewhere for him as she was emigrating.

He's cost me a sodding fortune! :lol: That's old dogs though... I have it all to look forward to again with Takara when she gets old (although I have to say when she was a puppy we weren't convinced she'd make it to two! Little git she was!).

Edit: I agree staffies are generally fab with kids but it is important to note that no dog, regardless of size, breed or temperament should be left alone with children, even for a moment.

Pamela.

31-10-2009, 20:41

Lotti

31-10-2009, 20:48

Lotti..thanks for your advice. we have seen puppies free to good home but had just missed out on them. we have also seen dogs free to good home from 1yr+ and were considering a 1 year old but thought the age would make her harder to train. we have also visited rescue centres but they only had much older dogs and no breeds we wanted. i appreciate your advice and will keep it in mind from now on when looking for our dog, thanks xx
Mummysaz21.. there are puppies and dogs available free to home as i've mentioned above. again thanks for the advice

No problem Pamela.

A little older will be no more difficult to train unless they've had major problems in the past. Puppies take a good while to settle down enough to take any training in anyway!

What mummysaz was meaning was a free puppy is not really a free puppy - her dog was badly bred and has suffered huge health problems as a result. When you take on a free puppy you know nothing regarding it's health as the parents haven't been health tested and you can end up with potentially heartbreaking and expensive health problems.

Another note - terriers are feisty little so and so's! They're also renowned for being head strong and not giving in easily and whilst they can be excellent with kids (I'd never condemn any breed), they can be somewhat harder to train than other breeds due to their strong will and their excitement levels!

Don't get me wrong, excellent dogs, I love them - but it's worth looking seriously at the general temperament and tendancies of the breed.

ami_j

31-10-2009, 21:01

Eddy was free... but he was 11.5 years old :lol: And his owner needed somewhere for him as she was emigrating.

He's cost me a sodding fortune! :lol: That's old dogs though... I have it all to look forward to again with Takara when she gets old (although I have to say when she was a puppy we weren't convinced she'd make it to two! Little git she was!).

Edit: I agree staffies are generally fab with kids but it is important to note that no dog, regardless of size, breed or temperament should be left alone with children, even for a moment.

this is very true and something i forgot to mention..
youve met my dog...i bet your not suprised he was given away :hihi:

cuddlycats

31-10-2009, 21:03

Why can't people respect someones wishes not to have a staffy rather than try and force one on them??

Same old story everytime.

Lotti

31-10-2009, 21:04

this is very true and something i forgot to mention..
youve met my dog...i bet your not suprised he was given away :hihi:

Awww! He's lovely!

It could've been worse... they could've paid you to take him!

Nah he's a lovely dog... you want to try living with Eddy... Julia (his previous owner) got him while he was a lovely dog, then gave him up just in time for the senility and cantankerous, bossy old man nature to set in!

ami_j

31-10-2009, 21:08

Why can't people respect someones wishes not to have a staffy rather than try and force one on them??

Same old story everytime.
no ones tried forcing a staffy on her...all thats been said is they are good with kids , as if the op is put off by all the overhype in the media then thats sad.
not like weve got a staffy and left it on her doorstep or ordered her to get one... just making sure shes aware they arent as bad as made out
Awww! He's lovely!

It could've been worse... they could've paid you to take him!

Nah he's a lovely dog... you want to try living with Eddy... Julia (his previous owner) got him while he was a lovely dog, then gave him up just in time for the senility and cantankerous, bossy old man nature to set in!

lol hes lovely i just dont want him knowing that otherwise he will act even more like a diva :hihi:

cuddlycats

31-10-2009, 21:12

no ones tried forcing a staffy on her...all thats been said is they are good with kids , as if the op is put off by all the overhype in the media then thats sad.
not like weve got a staffy and left it on her doorstep or ordered her to get one... just making sure shes aware they arent as bad as made out

lol hes lovely i just dont want him knowing that otherwise he will act even more like a diva :hihi:

I just can't understand why a point has to made everytime someone says they don't want a staffy because it always does. Ive seen some abusive ones aswell at poor people.

Strix

31-10-2009, 21:13

The only dogs I've ever seen free to a good home are those that have been so much trouble to their original owners that they just want rid of them :(

If 'free' is your main criteria, be VERY aware of what you're actually asking for!

Strix

31-10-2009, 21:14

I just can't understand why a point has to made everytime someone says they don't want a staffy because it always does. Ive seen some abusive ones aswell at poor people.Do you actually have anything ON TOPIC to say on this thread?

ami_j

31-10-2009, 21:14

I just can't understand why a point has to made everytime someone says they don't want a staffy because it always does. Ive seen some abusive ones aswell at poor people.

its only like recommending rescue animals....the op will do whatever they want regardless... staffys are good dogs with a bad rep...if one person changes their mind and discovers they are actually lovely and one more staffy gets a home because of it it can only be a good thing

cuddlycats

31-10-2009, 21:17

Do you actually have anything ON TOPIC to say on this thread?

Erm im trying to keep it on topic...she doesn't want a staffy so why talk about them??? Good enough????

cuddlycats

31-10-2009, 21:19

In relation to the free thing-you'll be lucky.

mummysaz21

31-10-2009, 21:30

cuddlycats i was only joking calm down dident mean offence to the person

cuddlycats

31-10-2009, 21:32

cuddlycats i was only joking calm down dident mean offence to the person

:hihi: its always me and you on these threads!

mummysaz21

31-10-2009, 21:34

Why can't people respect someones wishes not to have a staffy rather than try and force one on them??

Same old story everytime.

i was only stating my point becouse i have to see my labrador collapse in pain everyday ad she cost me 250 so i cant imagine a free dog, altho my staffy x only cost me 50pounds and has hsd no healths problems its pot luck and i think the op i risking it thats all, and all i wa saying is dont write off staffies i dident use to like them untill i got mine and shes gr8xxxx

Pamela.

31-10-2009, 21:34

mummysaz21

31-10-2009, 21:35

:hihi: its always me and you on these threads!

lol honestly i meant no offence

Lotti

31-10-2009, 21:36

cuddlycats, it was actually mummysaz that originally said about her staffy because the OP expressly didn't want one and then mentioned she wanted a dog good with kids.

I was backing up the point, not forcing a staffy on her.

I have no idea how much experience with dogs the OP has but she expressly said she'd like a patterdale terrier and not a staffy and want it to be good with kids and easy to train... my points were made about her choices - mainly saying that terriers are not easy to train just because they're small. I only commented in response to saz's comment about staffies and never attempted to push one onto her!

Why would I push a staffy at her when I don't even own staffies? :lol:

Edit: Sorry watching Casualty at the same time as posting and missed the other comments! :lol:

A breed choice is a breed choice and that's fine, I wouldn't push any one into having any other breed. Do think about the general tendancies of the breed, they won't guarantee anything but a breed isn't defined simply by looks - their temperament and behaviour can vary greatly so it's worth looking at to help ensure you get the dog you want to spend the next 10-15 years with. :)

mummysaz21

31-10-2009, 21:38

the reason i dont want a staffy is because my neighbours have them and breed them, and earlier this year their staffy dogs killed my cat. also many people have them around my area and either train them to be voilent or they just are.. i dont want to have a staffy to follow the crowd of loud mouthy gang members tryin to look tough, i simply want a cross breed of a medium height, we would consider any and would properly pay £100 at the very most. we know the costs of keepin a dog and thats why we dont want to go spendin silly amounts from the very start.

good lass, mine isent a staffy purebred she is a staffy cross and admitadly it would be hard to find a dog having no staffy in it at all these days as you say idiots end up having them anf fighitng them ect, but at the same time, i had my animals killed by a certain breed of dog but i wouldent outright say no to that breeed i supose it depends on the individual dog not on the breed as a whole, but aswell we all respect your desigion i guess with all the staffies in kennels we all just want to see them go to great homes lolxxx

cuddlycats

31-10-2009, 21:43

cuddlycats, it was actually mummysaz that originally said about her staffy because the OP expressly didn't want one and then mentioned she wanted a dog good with kids.

I was backing up the point, not forcing a staffy on her.

I have no idea how much experience with dogs the OP has but she expressly said she'd like a patterdale terrier and not a staffy and want it to be good with kids and easy to train... my points were made about her choices - mainly saying that terriers are not easy to train just because they're small. I only commented in response to saz's comment about staffies and never attempted to push one onto her!

Why would I push a staffy at her when I don't even own staffies? :lol:

Ignore me-its just because ive seen a couple of threads lately where some people have been quite abusive when the op wanted a dog but not a staffy.

cuddlycats

31-10-2009, 21:45

i was only stating my point becouse i have to see my labrador collapse in pain everyday ad she cost me 250 so i cant imagine a free dog, altho my staffy x only cost me 50pounds and has hsd no healths problems its pot luck and i think the op i risking it thats all, and all i wa saying is dont write off staffies i dident use to like them untill i got mine and shes gr8xxxx

My 10 week cavie puppy died after a reaction to his microchip so i know what you mean. he cost me £550.

If your budget is around £100 you may find something in rescue like others have suggested. At least then all vaccines and neuter is covered (i think).

Lotti

31-10-2009, 21:47

Ignore me-its just because ive seen a couple of threads lately where some people have been quite abusive when the op wanted a dog but not a staffy.

I know what you mean - there are people here who will happily force opinions on people, and sometimes I've come across too harsh as well (I don't mean to).

I love staffies, I think they're fab dogs - I really should have one one day, but I love my dallies so much I know my next one will be a dally! :lol:

MattGGT

31-10-2009, 22:09

Free isn't always bad. Our previous dog was one from an unexpected union, and he was an absolute gem with no inherent problems and a beautiful temperament.

Rainrescue

31-10-2009, 22:39

Yes - you should probably be able to find dogs maybe through the ad-mag - they often have dogs for that sort of money - and maybe even on the on-line sites - people do let them go.

I think the money isn't really the question here - as long as you know you will be able to afford its ongoing costs - and exercise then no doubt u will have thought about it, and will give one a great home.

Look for something thats nice types of parents - pretty laid back attitude. Make sure that you see the mum, and thats she's been wormed during pregnancy and that the dogs have also been wormed as they have been growing - especially if you have children around.

One word of advise - if you are looking into breeds. Please read up on them. Patterdales are WORKING terriers. They will expect to do about 4 - 5 hours worth of proper hard work - over mountainous terrain and WILL kill unless they are specifically trained not to do so. Thats what terriers do - kill small rodents. Cats could come under their prey drive - again unless trained not to.

Think how much exercise you have available to give - and then look for the dog to suit. Sometimes there are nice family pets looking for homes that are being given up due to massive crisis in the family. They may have already lived with a family and children. Personally I find puppies and children lots of hard work together - but thats each to their own.

Good luck and I hope you find whats right for your situation.

Dozy

01-11-2009, 03:00

wanted..Puppy Free to Good Home!!

Hey.. me and my mum are looking for a puppy Free To Good Home or price under £50. we'd prefer a puppy as they'd be easier to train but would consider looking at pups up to 5months old at the most. we are looking for a medium sized cross-breed for example a Patterdale terrier. the breeds we are not keen on are german shephards and staffy's. the puppies must be good with children as we look after young family members during the week.. please get in touch if you think you can help us find our prefect pup.. the puppy will be well looked after and loved... Thank You =] x x x

email: pamela_houghton_6@hotmail.co.uk

I certainly wouldn't put Patterdale/Patterdale crosses in the easy to train category! A friend of mine has a Patterdale cross and it's permanently hyper-active, barks for England and doesn't seem to know the meaning of the word "no".

She takes it out for a couple of hours every morning (when it runs round the park with another energic Patterdale) and then for a shorter walk every afternoon - and it's still bouncing round like it's on springs.

mummysaz21

01-11-2009, 07:21

I know what you mean - there are people here who will happily force opinions on people, and sometimes I've come across too harsh as well (I don't mean to).

I love staffies, I think they're fab dogs - I really should have one one day, but I love my dallies so much I know my next one will be a dally! :lol:

u realy want one?certanly a free to a good home here lol, only joking i love her realy but my god shes a stubborn lil BLEEPBLEEP SOMETIMES LOL

Lotti

01-11-2009, 10:15

I certainly wouldn't put Patterdale/Patterdale crosses in the easy to train category! A friend of mine has a Patterdale cross and it's permanently hyper-active, barks for England and doesn't seem to know the meaning of the word "no".

She takes it out for a couple of hours every morning (when it runs round the park with another energic Patterdale) and then for a shorter walk every afternoon - and it's still bouncing round like it's on springs.

:lol: Hehe yes, this is the image that comes into my head when someone says Patterdale! As RR says, they are working dogs and are far too easily bored if not kept stimulated enough.

I don't know how to say it without sounding like I'm nagging the OP but if there's something specific you want from a dog (which in this case there is) you really do have to do some research about breeds and get an idea of what would suit you - not just size and looks, but the general temperament of the breed.

Sarah1985

01-11-2009, 12:03

To be fair to the OP she didnt say she couldnt exercise a high energy dog like a patterdale.

Pamela; If your not sure about a breed I would recomnd googling "what dog breed is right for me?" youll find loads of online quizes you can take that'll help you consider everything including; exercise levels, tendancy to bark, how they tend to be round children, sheding, size ect ect. It might help you get a few ideas about what you want to look for.

Its a shame your post wasnt up a few weeks ago. I saw an ad for some patterdale/ cocker spaniel cross being advertised on a spaniel forum. It was an accidental mating and they were being sold for £150. They would be seriously high energy puppys. But as it was a registered breeder mum had all the eyea and hip tests had done.

Pamela.

01-11-2009, 17:43

Lotti

01-11-2009, 17:57

thanks for all your advice.
i think we would now consider a older pup.
were not just lookin at patterdale's we are
looking at everything but we obviously have breeds we
arent keen on as does everyone.

Always good to have an idea of what you'd like! :)

Good luck in your search Pamela and if we can help in any way you know where we are. :)

Pamela.

01-11-2009, 18:01

thanks and if you have any info
on where to look please let me know =] x

Gemima

01-11-2009, 18:04

Does the dog have to be purebred Pamela or would you consider a crossbreed or heinz 57?

Pamela.

01-11-2009, 18:05

were looking for a crossbreed or heinz 57 x

JarvisCocker

02-11-2009, 10:12

I certainly wouldn't put Patterdale/Patterdale crosses in the easy to train category! A friend of mine has a Patterdale cross and it's permanently hyper-active, barks for England and doesn't seem to know the meaning of the word "no".

She takes it out for a couple of hours every morning (when it runs round the park with another energic Patterdale) and then for a shorter walk every afternoon - and it's still bouncing round like it's on springs.

Patterdale terriers are EXTREMELY hard work. My mum and dad have one, she's a nightmare. Goes for anything in sight and with no warning when she's out walking. In the house she's a nice little dog. I know someone else with one too and that dog is exactly the same as my mum and dads. They are both female, don't know if that makes any difference.

Gemima

02-11-2009, 14:54

Have you looked at our website?

Tilly and Ruby are lovely girls

http://www.sheffield-dog-rescue.org.uk/?page_id=31

Pamela.

04-11-2009, 20:30

Evei

04-11-2009, 20:58

i looked on that site the other day and they were the two dogs i liked but my mum wasnt keen on them =/ xx

i've been lookin on freeads and have come across these pups,
i was wondering if people could look at the link and tell me what they think!?..

http://www.freeads.co.uk/sheffield/pets/dogs/lurcher/2196674/lurcher-pups/view

Well they look very cute at the moment. They are a mix of greyhound / lurcher/ collie, so I'm guessing they will grow to a fair size as they look pretty chunky already. The parents are also listed as 'working' dogs. I think they might be energetic :lol:

The ad looks real enough, maybe if your interested give them a ring. If they are happy for you to go around and see mum with pups you might have a better idea how they might turn out and let you see the set up they are in?

Pamela.

04-11-2009, 21:14

they do look lovely
but i dont want them the grow
up wiv a right pointy nose lol
i know that sounds weird but am
a little fussy lol =/ xx

Evei

04-11-2009, 21:24

they do look lovely
but i dont want them the grow
up wiv a right pointy nose lol
i know that sounds weird but am
a little fussy lol =/ xx

:lol: Well maybe a Heinz puppy is not for you then :lol: You can never be sure what they will end up like!

Pamela.

04-11-2009, 21:41

i never thought findin a dog would be sooo
stressful n hard lol =/ x x

Lotti

04-11-2009, 21:54

they do look lovely
but i dont want them the grow
up wiv a right pointy nose lol
i know that sounds weird but am
a little fussy lol =/ xx

Don't want to sound harsh, but seriously - whatever dog you get you'll love it, whether it's got a pointy nose, octangular ears or 8 legs!

Pamela.

04-11-2009, 21:56

yh i suppose ya right.. i would luv my pup ta bits
no matter what it looked like when it grew up xx
gd point made =) lol

Pamela.

08-11-2009, 17:29

Heyy guys
Just want ta let you all know
i got a 6 Month old Pup ta day!! =)
we got her from the Dog Pound Rescue
Centre in town!
She's a lovely dog and i've named
her Poppy because its rememberance day =) x
If anyone is lookin for a dog i'd
recommend goin there, all the dogs
seem really well behaved and its nice
for them to be rehomed out of those
horrible kennels!!
thnx for all ur help!! =] x x x

kitty katt

08-11-2009, 18:01

So pleased you could give a Rescue Dog a good home, when I have been to see the Dogs, Cats etc I want to bring them all home, Lets hope all the others soon get a good home too.

Strix

08-11-2009, 18:13

I'm glad you found your new best friend :)

do we get to see pics now then? ;)

Lotti

08-11-2009, 18:16

Congratulations on your pup :D

Glad you were able to give a home to one of the poundies! Would love to see pics!

Pamela.

08-11-2009, 18:19

aww thnx. am real glad i got a rescue
dog, ya feel better coz your givin it
a lovin home.x i hope the others
get rehomed too, if i had the room n
money i'd have had um all lol =)
how do i post pics on here?! x x

Lotti

08-11-2009, 18:26

Open an account at one of the photo sites, I use www.photobucket.com
Follow the instructions to upload picture to your photobucket
Click on the link given with the picture (the URL one) and paste it into here.

Pamela.

08-11-2009, 18:28

i've got these 4 pics on facebook..
http://www.facebook.com/pages/proud-to-be-from-sheffield/166904872807?ref=nf&v=wall#/photo.php?pid=2827421&id=629078918

kitty katt

08-11-2009, 18:36

She is Gorgeous :love: looks like she will grow quite tall with them long legs.

Pamela.

08-11-2009, 18:40

i know... shes lovely. da ya think
poppy suits her!?
tell me about it, shes like
legs 11.. she were in kennel 11 too.. weird lol xx

kitty katt

08-11-2009, 18:46

Poppy is a lovely name for her, hope she settles in quickly, and dont forget if you have any problems with her, there are always people on here with good sound advice.

Pamela.

08-11-2009, 18:48

Thank you hun!! x
she seems to have selttled in
really well already and she meet
my little niece who we look after
and shes fine wiv her =] x x

Lotti

08-11-2009, 19:15

Awww she's gorgeous :D

She looks sort of English bull terrier x whippet in some of the photos, did they say what cross they thought she might be?

She's very beautiful :D

Pamela.

08-11-2009, 19:17

yh i think so too,
they thought she was a lurcher cross
but werent sure xxx
glad u like her =] x

jan2665

08-11-2009, 19:21

good luck with your new dog, she looks gorgeous.:)

namz

08-11-2009, 23:10

she is a very nice dog..and asnt any trouble to look after either!! lovely tempremant!!! yes she has english bull in her!

Pamela.

09-11-2009, 19:34

aww am glad everyone likes her!! =]
she needs abit ov trainin thou.
anyone got tips for how to calm
her down at night coz she cries
all night.. kept us all up lol x

Evei

09-11-2009, 20:58

her down at night coz she cries
all night.. kept us all up lol x

My rescue barked a little for the first few weeks, not for long but enough to be annoying. You have to be really strict with yourself. To start try and make sure they are always locked into the same place, I have mine in the kitchen on his bed though some people swear by using a crate (I'm sure someone else can tell you all about crate training, it's not my thing) and some people just let them sleep upstairs. It was important to me that he could be left downstairs because one day I might decide to have kids and secondly I like to take him to stay at other peoples houses and I think it's nice enough they let me take him around nevermind let me take him upstairs :lol:

You may want to put something that smells of you in her bed and some people use a radio on quietly over night. When you leave her make sure she has gone to the toliet then leave her with a small treat,and do not make a fuss. Do not not go back to her when she is making a noise (even if you have to run in for the 5 seconds she is quiet) otherwise she will think making a noise = you coming to see her :lol: then you will never get out of the pattern. You might have to try going to bed late and getting up very early to start with. But do stick at it they normally come around after 2-3 weeks at the longest.

You might have to practise her being left on her bed unable to get to you for short periods during the day so she knows it's not scary and that you will be back.

Good Luck

PS. If you want a calm dog completely ignore her until she has calmed down herself then make a big fuss, she will soon get the message!