Newborn puppy help?

[ruthcatrin]

Awesome!

 

[RxGoforth]

One good home down. Nine more to go. I have the word out, but if I have problems locating good homes any suggestions? I feel placing an ad would generate undesirable homes and Craigslist is definately not an option. Maybe an actual newspaper ad? I don't really know how to go about it if locating homes becomes difficult. I definately don't want to throw the information out that they are free, but they are to approved homes.

 

[ruthcatrin]

Well, don't advertise as "free" advertise as "to approved homes only" and if someone asks about the price explain that you're still discussing that but are hoping to keep it inexpensive. Then if you decide you like them surprise them with the free.

 

[raechiemay]

Do you have a mastiff rescue nearby? You could ask if they could post a courtesy listing on petfinder?

 

[smfidler]

I wish we were allowed more animals, base housing has a two max, whether cat or dog. We already have a 2.5 yr old shih tzu and pick up Bentley in just 12 days(OMG only 12 days, YAY!!!). Would you mind if I asked my father? He's had shepards and boxers mainly but has always shown interest in EMs. He's in north east Texas(outside DFW area) and they have land, my spoiled little sister needs room for her horse.

 

[RxGoforth]

Yes Great Plains Mastiff Rescue will do a courtesy listing. I just didn't know if it would hinder their dogs getting homes. Mine are way cuter, can grow up with their families and don't have a outrageous adoption fee! And ask away Smfidler, but there are some issues with the pups potentially. Their parents were rescues, the pups were a surprise, and I know NOTHING about the parents history. Only what my vet says and thinks. I am not a breeder and was not prepared for this honestly. Best I can offer is if something completely horrific rears it's head is take the pup back. Of course the vetting as well. I will take care of the shots, worming, and altering.

 

[raechiemay]

I think you'll be ok. I would definitely ask potential adopters to sign spay/neuter contracts. And I'd also state in there about how if anything comes up that the adopter is to return the pup to you.

 

[DennasMom]

I love this thread! PUPPIES!!!

For finding homes - I'd also recommend working with the rescue. I'm sure they have a list of people looking for puppies, and they normally do a good job with qualifying applicants, too.

You could also post to your friends on FaceBook (if you do FB), the grapevine on FB can be pretty good sometimes, too.

I have a friend who works rescue/fostering in Ohio... if you'd like, I can post on my FB page (keeping you anonymous) and see if there's any interest - then send them your way if they look like good, serious families - and are willing to come to you in OK.

If you think of any way I can help from out here in Seattle - please let me know!

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Oh - as a way to help the rescue - you can say in lieu of an adoption fee (or in addtion to), you request a donation be made to the rescue group.

 

[DennasMom]

Oh - as a way to help the rescue - you can say in lieu of an adoption fee (or in addtion to), you request a donation be made to the rescue group.

 

[smfidler]

Oh - as a way to help the rescue - you can say in lieu of an adoption fee (or in addtion to), you request a donation be made to the rescue group.

love this idea!!!!

 

[ruthcatrin]

Me too!

 

[raechiemay]

X 3!

 

[RxGoforth]

Yes that's what I was hoping that if I could tag along at at adoption event they could keep the adoption fee or it be a donation. I will email them. They seem to be a great rescue. I was actually going to adopt from them, but the one I fell in love with got adopted and we found Zeus and Nikki. All of their dogs are older so maybe they would jump on the puppy bandwagon. I wish I could just keep though honestly. I missed them while I was at work. It was pathetic.

 

[RxGoforth]

Sleepy puppies! Grr I really just want to keep them all.

 

[RxGoforth]

Wow facebook is as bad as Craigslist. With the exception of family and VERY close friends I did not want to disclose they are free. Already 4 peope (that will clearly be edited from my friends list) say "well if you aren't a breeder how come they have a fee" Well dumbshit if you can't afford the fee you definately can't afford the mastiff in the long run. The bad ones always ask fee first details later. How did these people end up on my friends list? Yuck. All the more reason to keep all the puppies for me! I know. Keep dreaming.

 

[ruthcatrin]

A 'fee' has nothing to do with being a breeder and would potentially be to help offset YOUR costs in raising them for several weeks, people suck occasionally. Having said that one of my first questions to Apollo's breeder was what the usual range she sold the pups for, cause 1: I needed to know if this was financially feasable (which was the reason I gave for asking), and 2: if the answer had been way cheap I'd have gone looking for another breeder (theres a certain amount of truth to the saying that you get what you pay for with these dogs)!

 

[ruthcatrin]

2: if the answer had been way cheap I'd have gone looking for another breeder (theres a certain amount of truth to the saying that you get what you pay for with these dogs)!

And thats not a diss at you, I have NO problem with what your doing. But I was looking for a purebred pup, from a reputiable breeder, who's parents had been health tested and.....and knew there were costs involved with that!

 

[RxGoforth]

I agree at some point later in years I want a neo experience. I would not want a bargain. I have always rescued because I have no children to endanger with surprises. Had I had children I would have purchased. I have been studying and this litter is actually impressive considering, but there is no bone in my body wanting paid or even reimbursed. I would literally pay out for good homes and will. My husband who said ABSOLUTELY NOT to keeping any just told me his favorite pup is 500 dollars. Lol he says this because now he wants to keep that one. SUCKER! I knew he would fall in live with one. I am going to lie about a rehoming fee then say "Merry Christmas just kidding" when they come get their babies and I hand them their baby and money back.

 

[ruthcatrin]

Lol @ your hubby!

Mine agreed with me when I said that that was the reason I don't ever plan to have a litter here, he'd want to keep them all too!

 

[RxGoforth]

Well another long work day and came home to all the little sweethearts alive and healthy. Everyone is still gaining and eyes are starting to look like they will open in a couple of days. Auggies umbilical site looks wierd so i'm going to take him to the vet tomorrow afternoon. Everyone else has healed, but his looks like a little crater and is hard. Not red or oozing just doesn't look right.