Rescuing a Dog

RHNewfie · 12-18-2008, 08:12 AM

My family has long wanted a second dog around, looked at a lot of breeders but thought we could do more good with a rescue. So we are trying to adopt this fella. He is currently in a foster home where he was placed after being rescued from a home where he was not treated very well to say the least. I am hoping to have another smoking buddy soon!!

His name is Ice, he is 2 years old.

replicant_argent · 12-18-2008, 08:19 AM

I hope the new pup is the best dog you have ever had, my rescue dog was one of the sweetest loving dogs I've ever had.

12-18-2008, 08:59 AM

Careful Bro!!!! We started rescuing (not adopting) St. Bernards a few years ago & it has become very addicting to say the least.

I now have 3 very large smoking buddies!! We rescue them, love them & teach them to love and then by the time they are ready to be placed....... WE KEEP THEM!!!!!

It is a great feeling knowing that most can be turned around and have a great life with a good bit of time and love invested.

You are a good man for helping needy pups Bro!!!

RHNewfie · 12-18-2008, 09:01 AM

It is a rescue, but it is for keeps

massphatness · 12-18-2008, 09:03 AM

Kudos, Jeff. Grace and I are on a Golden Retriever rescue list. I'm looking forward to the opportunity.

Love the pic of the dog too -- Ice is very appropriate.

Sailchaser · 12-18-2008, 09:04 AM

Jeff,
Great looking dog, hope it all works out for your family,dog is got cool eyes

12-18-2008, 09:19 AM

The 3 we have now share the house with me, the wife and 2 daughters and it is just like having 3 more full grown adults in the house.

Blue & I considering putting up a heated & cooled poll barn this spring with 8-12 kennels in it so we can get more involved with the rescues. Looking at trying to cover the north eastern & south eastern sea board for St Bernard rescues. You would not believe how many people down south buy these dogs who are not bread for the heat and the decide it was a bad idea. not to mention the amount of food they consume.

I have 14 acres with a nice size creek running threw it so we have more than enough space and I work with many people who bring me 80lb. bags of dog food to support our troops that we currently house and are willing to do so for the support of a larger # of these gentle GIANTS as our family grows.

My heart and support goes out to anyone who is willing to help a domesticated animal in need.

12-18-2008, 09:05 AM

Congrats Jeff!

Huge dog lover myself. Ice looks like a great guy and should be very happy in his new home. Very kind thing you are doing.

As a hockey guy I think his name is so cool.

Don Fernando · 12-18-2008, 09:12 AM

I like the 2 different colored eyes

GTsetGO · 12-18-2008, 09:20 AM

awesome bro. some of the best dogs i have had were rescues.

he's a good lookin dog

Commander Quan · 12-18-2008, 09:39 AM

I think he's giving me the stink eye! Congrats on the new pal, I've been looking at dogs on the humane society website for the last year and have gone the the building twice, But now is just not the right time for me.

RHNewfie · 12-18-2008, 09:53 AM

Again, we are just working through the process and it may not work out, but we sure hope so!!

12-18-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RHNewfie

Again, we are just working through the process and it may not work out, but we sure hope so!!

No worries Jeff, if they give you any trouble at all I'll go have a talk with them.

Ice is going home with you.

Bear · 12-18-2008, 11:22 AM

I'm just picturing your little dog terrorizing the bigger dog! As I remember him, the little guy you have now barks at leaves on trees when there is a breeze. With any luck the new dog will teach him a thing or two as well!

Old Sailor · 12-18-2008, 05:11 PM

I hope everything works out!

gettysburgfreak · 12-18-2008, 08:13 PM

Our current dog we rescued from the SPCA and is a great dog, wouldnt trade him for the world. I honestly dont see why you would spend a grand on a dog when you can rescue one from your local shelter.

GKitty · 12-18-2008, 09:54 AM

Great looking dog. Beautiful eyes.

When I was growing up, all our dogs were rescues. My dad always told us that it didn't make sense to go buy a dog when so many needed good homes. As a result, we've found some gems over the years.

Wishing your family a happy holiday season and hoping it includes a new member.

RGD. · 12-18-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RHNewfie

. . . thought we could do more good with a rescue. So we are trying to adopt this fella. . . .

With the exception of TJ we have always gotten our dogs from pounds or rescue. My neighbor does Cocker Spaniel rescue - she always has a handful there.

Ron

csbrewfisher · 12-18-2008, 10:04 AM

That's a cool looking boy. I think retreiver mixes are the greatest family dogs, especially if you have kids.

12-18-2008, 10:07 AM

Awesome work buddy.

I'm a huge suck for dogs. I visit the Toronto animal shelter occasionally and it's just heartbreaking. It takes all the will in the world not to walk out of there with ANOTHER dog!

I hope everything works out! Keep us posted.

12-18-2008, 08:12 AM	#1
RHNewfie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Oooooh Canadaaaaa Posts: 2,007 Trading: (15)	Rescuing a Dog My family has long wanted a second dog around, looked at a lot of breeders but thought we could do more good with a rescue. So we are trying to adopt this fella. He is currently in a foster home where he was placed after being rescued from a home where he was not treated very well to say the least. I am hoping to have another smoking buddy soon!! His name is Ice, he is 2 years old. __________________ σπένδομαι

12-18-2008, 08:19 AM	#2
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Rescuing a Dog I hope the new pup is the best dog you have ever had, my rescue dog was one of the sweetest loving dogs I've ever had. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

12-18-2008, 08:59 AM	#3
STYX&STONED Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rescuing a Dog Careful Bro!!!! We started rescuing (not adopting) St. Bernards a few years ago & it has become very addicting to say the least. I now have 3 very large smoking buddies!! We rescue them, love them & teach them to love and then by the time they are ready to be placed....... WE KEEP THEM!!!!! It is a great feeling knowing that most can be turned around and have a great life with a good bit of time and love invested. You are a good man for helping needy pups Bro!!!

12-18-2008, 09:01 AM	#4
RHNewfie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Oooooh Canadaaaaa Posts: 2,007 Trading: (15)	Re: Rescuing a Dog It is a rescue, but it is for keeps __________________ σπένδομαι

12-18-2008, 09:03 AM	#5
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Rescuing a Dog Kudos, Jeff. Grace and I are on a Golden Retriever rescue list. I'm looking forward to the opportunity. Love the pic of the dog too -- Ice is very appropriate. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

12-18-2008, 09:04 AM	#6
Sailchaser Black Ops-SOB Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: SCS,MI(Somewere Cigar Smoking) Posts: 1,735 Trading: (7)	Re: Rescuing a Dog Jeff, Great looking dog, hope it all works out for your family,dog is got cool eyes __________________ "Sail Fast, Shoot Straight, Fish Hard and Save Time For The Important Things In Life"

12-18-2008, 09:19 AM	#7
STYX&STONED Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rescuing a Dog The 3 we have now share the house with me, the wife and 2 daughters and it is just like having 3 more full grown adults in the house. Blue & I considering putting up a heated & cooled poll barn this spring with 8-12 kennels in it so we can get more involved with the rescues. Looking at trying to cover the north eastern & south eastern sea board for St Bernard rescues. You would not believe how many people down south buy these dogs who are not bread for the heat and the decide it was a bad idea. not to mention the amount of food they consume. I have 14 acres with a nice size creek running threw it so we have more than enough space and I work with many people who bring me 80lb. bags of dog food to support our troops that we currently house and are willing to do so for the support of a larger # of these gentle GIANTS as our family grows. My heart and support goes out to anyone who is willing to help a domesticated animal in need.

12-18-2008, 09:05 AM	#8
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rescuing a Dog Congrats Jeff! Huge dog lover myself. Ice looks like a great guy and should be very happy in his new home. Very kind thing you are doing. As a hockey guy I think his name is so cool.

12-18-2008, 09:12 AM	#9
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Rescuing a Dog I like the 2 different colored eyes __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

12-18-2008, 09:20 AM	#10
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: Rescuing a Dog awesome bro. some of the best dogs i have had were rescues. he's a good lookin dog __________________ Modded Mustangs

12-18-2008, 09:39 AM	#11
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: Rescuing a Dog I think he's giving me the stink eye! Congrats on the new pal, I've been looking at dogs on the humane society website for the last year and have gone the the building twice, But now is just not the right time for me.

12-18-2008, 09:53 AM	#12
RHNewfie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Oooooh Canadaaaaa Posts: 2,007 Trading: (15)	Re: Rescuing a Dog Again, we are just working through the process and it may not work out, but we sure hope so!! __________________ σπένδομαι

12-18-2008, 11:22 AM	#14
Bear Just an other FNG Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: Ajax, Ontario. Posts: 393 Trading: (4)	Re: Rescuing a Dog I'm just picturing your little dog terrorizing the bigger dog! As I remember him, the little guy you have now barks at leaves on trees when there is a breeze. With any luck the new dog will teach him a thing or two as well! __________________ Canadian Roll Call

12-18-2008, 05:11 PM	#15
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,204 Trading: (22)	Re: Rescuing a Dog I hope everything works out! __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

12-18-2008, 08:13 PM	#16
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Rescuing a Dog Our current dog we rescued from the SPCA and is a great dog, wouldnt trade him for the world. I honestly dont see why you would spend a grand on a dog when you can rescue one from your local shelter. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

12-18-2008, 09:54 AM	#17
GKitty JAFO Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Crystal Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 1,938 Trading: (8)	Re: Rescuing a Dog Great looking dog. Beautiful eyes. When I was growing up, all our dogs were rescues. My dad always told us that it didn't make sense to go buy a dog when so many needed good homes. As a result, we've found some gems over the years. Wishing your family a happy holiday season and hoping it includes a new member. __________________ A lost SOTL wandering the weird landscape of domesticity.

12-18-2008, 10:04 AM	#19
csbrewfisher Welcome to my nightmare Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Trading: (10)	Re: Rescuing a Dog That's a cool looking boy. I think retreiver mixes are the greatest family dogs, especially if you have kids.

12-18-2008, 10:07 AM	#20
spincycle Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rescuing a Dog Awesome work buddy. I'm a huge suck for dogs. I visit the Toronto animal shelter occasionally and it's just heartbreaking. It takes all the will in the world not to walk out of there with ANOTHER dog! I hope everything works out! Keep us posted.