Re: [pyrnet] In defense of Rescue/Shelters

["Judith Stroh Miller" <jsmiller@newmex.com>]

On 3 Feb 2005 at 15:01, Cynthia Willets wrote:

> In defense of the shelters and rescue groups who advise against or
> refuse offers for adoption.  Perhaps they know and or understand part
> of the dogs history that you are not aware of.  And are protecting
> both the dog and the potential adopter.   

Many Pyr Rescue Groups do not have the facilities and ability to 
completely evaluate a Pyr to Livestock Guardian placement.  Therefore 
they place the dogs as pet/companions.  They may have a history of the 
dog was roaming.  If a LGD roams, what good is it as a LGD? It has not 
bonded with it's flock! It is not doing it's job!  As to the rest of that 
nonsense about if the dog can't sleep on the bed, "you" are not a good 
home....that's a bunch of hogwash!  None of my Pyrs sleep on the bed 
and I consider myself an excellent home. :)  There are REPUTABLE 
Rescues, just as there are REPUTABLE Breeders!



Judith
Taos, New Mexico
jsmiller@newmex.com
http://home.earthlink.net/~ksane/judy/