Beautiful Catahoula Dog In Desperate Situation (1 Viewer)

[TheDeparted]

I've been trying to get a second dog to keep our Schnauzer company for years. The wife thinks it would be some huge hassle for some reason. It's not like we don't already own a dog. Looks like I might have to pull my name out of the hat.

 

[SharonT]

I was one of those "only one dog" people until right after Katrina. We boarded our "one" dog, and the staff said he had so much fun playing with the other dogs, I should consider getting another dog. The kids heard that, and it was all over. The second dog kept the first so occupied, it was actually less "work." I've had up to five in the house at one time (puppy-sitting) and it worked.

You might try the "just puppy-sitting" for the weekend thing, or call it "fostering" until a home is found.

Good luck!

 

[Breesway]

If interested, what will be the cost to adopt? Also, how quickly do you want the new owners to come pick him up? If we decide to adopt, I have will have to make upgrades to the area my wife and I will keep him.

There is no cost to adopt. As sad as it is, the shelter where Roscoe came from has no adoption fee (which is probably is part of the problem). I want to avoid the "free to a good home" scandal but at the same time I don't want to charge money for a dog that is going to a good home. Thats part of why I took it to SR.

Depending on how long it takes, I can keep the dog. How long are you looking at?

Thanks so much for considering him.

 

[Breesway]

I've been trying to get a second dog to keep our Schnauzer company for years. The wife thinks it would be some huge hassle for some reason. It's not like we don't already own a dog. Looks like I might have to pull my name out of the hat.

I hear ya. Gotta respect the sig. other. Thanks for checking. But just to let you know, we have 5 dogs (granted, they spend the majority of the time outside) and we haven't noticed the difference from the 2 we started out with.

 

[Breesway]

Just got a call from a serious potential adopter. We're meeting up tomorrow. Everyone, keep your fingers crossed!

 

[nolaswede]

Hopefully it will all work out. We adopted a cat last year and we feel like we are the lucky ones.

 

[WhatDat]

Thank you for rescuing that beautiful dog. WIsh I could help, but as you can see there's no more room on my couch.

 

[poonami]

Just got a call from a serious potential adopter. We're meeting up tomorrow. Everyone, keep your fingers crossed!

Please update us with how it is going

 

[DoubleDown0566]

Just got a call from a serious potential adopter. We're meeting up tomorrow. Everyone, keep your fingers crossed!

That is such good news. I hope all goes well and you find a good home for Roscoe.
:crossfingers::crossfingers::crossfingers::crossfingers::crossfingers::crossfingers::crossfingers::crossfingers:

 

[FLEA]

I got with the ole lady over the weekend and pleaded my case.......to no avail. Sorry, but it looks like the ole van will only be a one dog van for now. Keep us posted please.

 

[justdave]

Out of curiosity why would you think it's a Catahoula mix? As a Catahoula is a cur type there is a high degree of variability in their appearance. We rescued a dog and it turns out he is probably a Catahoula type known as a Patch-work.

He looks just like this one...

...and has the physical traits associated with the Catahoula including the fully webbed feet.


Good luck, I hope Roscoe finds a home. Ours has been a really great dog and gets along with our other dogs (much smaller) and cats with no problems. I'm glad you're not close by or Roscoe would have ended up siting next to me the next time I got on SR.com

Cur dogs are specialized multipurpose working / hunting dogs from the southern USA. Each Cur breed or type is unique. Usually not recognized as show dogs, but developed solely for their hunting ability. As a result, most of the cur breeds are types rather than breeds; i.e. one of these dogs can be recognized as a certain type of Cur but the appearance standard is extremely flexible, enough so that a complete breed appearance standard is difficult to create. The name "Cur" means a mongrel dog, and since Curs were developed from a large variety of dogs, that is how they got their name. Cur dogs are not the result of random cross breeding. You cannot "Make" a cur dog. Curs are specialized working dogs bred for ability by breeding the best to the best", based on individual performance and usually regardless of the actual breed. Several kennel clubs do however, register various cur breeds based on their ancestry (bloodlines), and several lines are recognized within each breed. The United Kennel Club has an active registration program and competition hunting program for these dogs. This is a list of Cur breeds and types that have developed over the years.

Cur Dogs
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/curs.htm


Some info on the Catahoula.

Catahoula
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/catahoula.htm

Pictures
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/catahoulaphotos.htm

Pictures
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/catahoulaphotos2.htm

 

[Breesway]

UPDATE! Met with Roscoe's potential new owner on Saturday. The meeting went great! Roscoe is getting neutered on Friday and then he we be available to go to his new home. As I've learned from working animal adoptions in the past, nothing is ever definite until the dog is in the new owner's car and on the way to his/her new home. I'll keep y'all posted, but I'm feeling good about this one!

 

[Breesway]

Out of curiosity why would you think it's a Catahoula mix? As a Catahoula is a cur type there is a high degree of variability in their appearance. We rescued a dog and it turns out he is probably a Catahoula type known as a Patch-work.

He looks just like this one...

...and has the physical traits associated with the Catahoula including the fully webbed feet.


Good luck, I hope Roscoe finds a home. Ours has been a really great dog and gets along with our other dogs (much smaller) and cats with no problems. I'm glad you're not close by or Roscoe would have ended up siting next to me the next time I got on SR.com




Cur Dogs
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/curs.htm


Some info on the Catahoula.

Catahoula
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/catahoula.htm

Pictures
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/catahoulaphotos.htm

Pictures
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/catahoulaphotos2.htm

The shelter originally had him down as a Catahoula mix. When we got him home and assessed him, I could definitely see where he could be full blooded Catahoula. I say mix just to be safe because I have nothing to prove that he is or isn't and sometimes he looks and acts like he may have a little Lab in him with some of the facial expression and body shape. Also, the white paws kinda throws me a little bit an his feet are not webbed.

Haha, never rule out distance when it comes to getting a dog. I participated in an all-volunteer transport this weekend to get my full-blooded St. Bernard foster up to Norfolk, VA. Great story!

Beautiful dog, BTW!!!!

 

[DoubleDown0566]

UPDATE! Met with Roscoe's potential new owner on Saturday. The meeting went great! Roscoe is getting neutered on Friday and then he we be available to go to his new home. As I've learned from working animal adoptions in the past, nothing is ever definite until the dog is in the new owner's car and on the way to his/her new home. I'll keep y'all posted, but I'm feeling good about this one!

This is great news. I hope all goes well.

 

[FLEA]

Great news. I am happy that he may have a new home, just sad it is not mine.