Does anyone in Los Angeles want a free pure bred two-year old Rottweiler dog?

[Lazarus]

Thank you for rescuing this poor dog. God only knows what would have happened to it if it wasn’t for you.  I hope this dog is in a good forever home now.

[coriolis888]

2 hours ago, sync said:

A secondary hurdle is that there are many rental/co-op/condominium complexes that list Rottweilers among their restrictions. as well as do some cities.  Rottweilers are banned/restricted in a number of states. 

I was surprised at reading what you wrote about Rottweilers not being allowed in certain arenas.  

To my surprise, some cities prohibit Rottweilers and a few other dogs as pets.  Even German Shepards are on some prohibited lists.  

Before I started my heavy travel, I used to own two German Shepards.  One lived to age 11 and the other lived to age 12.  

My house seemed so empty after they were gone. 

 

 

 

[rvwnsd]

7 hours ago, coriolis888 said:

The solution to the problem has a good ending.

A man and his wife came by my house this morning to take the dog.  

They seem like caring people. 

Even though this was a stressful situation seeing the dog pushed out of a car, I cannot help but think of William Shakespeare when he wrote:

"All is well that ends well."

 

Thanks for all the suggestions

• d

I'm very glad this story has a happy ending. Kudos to you for being a great foster dad for this dog and for locating a forever home.

[Luv2play]

Your very brief statement that "they seem like caring people" I suppose summarizes a discussion you had with them  about what their experience was with dogs, particularly large dogs, what kind of home they had to offer(eg would he have a yard) and the level of commitment they would have on a daily basis to walk the dog, play with it, etc. 

I am sure you would have confirmed these things before handing him off even though he was not your dog, just a dog that dropped in your lap. I don't envy the position you were put in by the uncaring actions of someone else. I know I react strongly to such behaviour because I believe all our domestic pets are sentient beings and have emotions just like us.

[coriolis888]

"they seem like caring people" 

The dog is huge and weighs more than one hundred pounds by estimate. 

The couple arrived at my house on-time and had a large metal cage that they had in their SUV.

When I asked about their having a large metal cage, they explained that they had a large dog for nearly twelve years.  During the last year of their dog's life, their dog was very sick.  They used the metal cage to transport their dog to and from the vet.  Their demeaner was extraordinarily fine.  If they were faking, they would win an academy award for acting.  

Coincidentally, they live not far from me although I did not know them prior to their adopting the dog.  

I am very comfortable with the people who picked up the dog.  

[Guest]

2 hours ago, coriolis888 said:

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The couple arrived at my house on-time and had a large metal cage that they had in their SUV.

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I think you may referring to a crate, not a cage? I never thought of owning one prior to my current pooch (also a very big girl), but was told dogs actually feel comfortable in them. It has a soft padding, of course. When I show signs of getting ready to go to bed, she gets in herself and lies down with no coaxing needed. She lies down quietly in the morning through my shaving, showering, and dressing, and only gets up when I put on my 2nd shoe. I think she thinks of that as her safe space. She gets easily rattled, and I'd hate to think of how things would be without the crate. 

[coriolis888]

You are absolutely correct. 

I never saw an item like they had but the photo you included depicts the unit they had in their SUV.

So the item I called a cage is better known as a "crate"

So be it -

To quote Shakespeare again: 

"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet"

[jjkrkwood]

16 hours ago, coriolis888 said:

The solution to the problem has a good ending.

A man and his wife came by my house this morning to take the dog.  

They seem like caring people. 

Even though this was a stressful situation seeing the dog pushed out of a car, I cannot help but think of William Shakespeare when he wrote:

"All is well that ends well."

 

Thanks for all the suggestions

• d

You are an "exemplary" Human being..... I have always said I prefer animals to people .....  God Bless....

[+ Charlie]

We have a similar though somewhat smaller crate--our dog is only ten lbs--which we take folded up in the trunk of the car if we have the dog with us on a long trip. You never know if an occasion will arise when you have to leave the dog somewhere for a short time, such as in a hotel room while you go out to do something, and you don't want to leave him loose. He is accustomed to the crate for such times, because we often use it at home when we go out, so he knows the routine.

[CatDaddy]

Thank you for saving this precious dog!  I rescued two Rough Collie puppies at 9 weeks old last February.  They were both tiny when I got them. Now both weigh close to 65 pounds and are still growing.  And, yes they look just like Lassie! 

Rescues organizations are struggling to place homeless dogs (and cats) into much needed loving homes.  Thanks again for your commitment to this dog @coriolis888

And, to the one who dropped this baby off, I have a dull pocket knife to castrate it with!

Edited July 19, 2021 by CatDaddy

[+ purplekow]

After a very stressful weekend, this news brightened my spirits considerably.  One more safely homed dog.  Now to get the rest of them safe.   

[coriolis888]

I did not realize how stressful the situation was to me until after the dog was gone. 

The job of trying to find him a home took from Thursday morning until Sunday around noon, just a little over three days (seventy-four hours).  

I must have made fifty phone calls and spent hours on the phone with various agencies and people while leaving my contact number. 

Some people called me to ask questions about the dog that I had no way to answer such as is he good with children, and similar type questions that I would have no way of knowing.  

On the third day the dog was here, he began to stand next to me and push against one of my legs and follow me everywhere I went.  I got the feeling the dog was forming a new bond with me. 

Now he will form a new bond with the new owners (I hope).  

 

 

[BSR]

3 minutes ago, coriolis888 said:

I did not realize how stressful the situation was to me until after the dog was gone. 

The job of trying to find him a home took from Thursday morning until Sunday around noon, just a little over three days (seventy-four hours).  

I must have made fifty phone calls and spent hours on the phone with various agencies and people while leaving my contact number. 

Some people called me to ask questions about the dog that I had no way to answer such as is he good with children, and similar type questions that I would have no way of knowing.  

On the third day the dog was here, he began to stand next to me and push against one of my legs and follow me everywhere I went.  I got the feeling the dog was forming a new bond with me. 

Now he will form a new bond with the new owners (I hope).  

 

 

Getting abandoned must be so traumatic for dogs.  I think of the stress the big fella would have suffered had you not been there to rescue him.  On behalf of dog lovers everywhere, thank you for everything you did for him.

You mentioned the couple who adopted him live fairly nearby.  Hopefully you'll run into him/them one day and see how he's doing.  I'm sure he'll remember you.

[+ purplekow]

21 hours ago, coriolis888 said:

I did not realize how stressful the situation was to me until after the dog was gone. 

The job of trying to find him a home took from Thursday morning until Sunday around noon, just a little over three days (seventy-four hours).  

I must have made fifty phone calls and spent hours on the phone with various agencies and people while leaving my contact number. 

Some people called me to ask questions about the dog that I had no way to answer such as is he good with children, and similar type questions that I would have no way of knowing.  

On the third day the dog was here, he began to stand next to me and push against one of my legs and follow me everywhere I went.  I got the feeling the dog was forming a new bond with me. 

Now he will form a new bond with the new owners (I hope).  

That is how escorts must feel after a weekend hire

Thanks for finding him a home.  Up in dyslexic heaven, Dog is looking down and smiling.  

 

 

[+ tassojunior]

If they live close by i bet you were tempted to offer to keep him when they needed to go out of town etc. That could have been a "selling" point but unfortunately could have also been a "return policy".

As large as they are, like many breeds Rottweilers have their devoted fan base who seek them out but it's best to get them a permanent home while still young as mature dogs are much less adoptable. 

And with the tragedy of so many mature dogs being killed, that means many of us dog lovers should rethink our decision not to have another dog because of our own age.   

[+ purplekow]

20 hours ago, purplekow said:

 

 

10 hours ago, tassojunior said:

If they live close by i bet you were tempted to offer to keep him when they needed to go out of town etc. That could have been a "selling" point but unfortunately could have also been a "return policy".

As large as they are, like many breeds Rottweilers have their devoted fan base who seek them out but it's best to get them a permanent home while still young as mature dogs are much less adoptable. 

And with the tragedy of so many mature dogs being killed, that means many of us dog lovers should rethink our decision not to have another dog because of our own age.   

Or consider adopting an older dog.  I adopted a rescue who I was told was 5 and turned out to be more like 9.  We had three great years and now he is sick and likely to pass soon but he has still been a great companion.   This is the same dog that led me not to go to Palm Spring because he was likely to pass any minute.  Still he keeps going on and is still a devoted friend.   So while it is difficult emotionally to see him declining, it has been great having him around.  So heartache but great reward.  A classic love story.