How hard it is to find a furfriend during covid and life.

[jackiesj]

I consider myself a great animal lover and caregiver.Ive been seeking another small non shed dog to go with my heart.Shelters are down at the moment and not even taking strays and breeders want between 2 and 5 thousand!.I have love they need love...Anyone out there close to Idaho...id appreciate a shout out.I realized not to mention MS because I got, I basically wasn't fit to have an animal if I was like this...I walk I talk I breath...I love...They just dont get it and Im thankful they dont....but really...?

[agapepilgrim]

That is sad with so many homeless dogs needing love. Just wait. They will open🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[jimeka]

Lovely photo, I recognise you but who is the handsome fella with you? Blessings Jimeka 🤗

[jackiesj in reply to jimeka]

That is my son Rich, who is on the frontlines of Covid...I worry...he is MT...they have schnauzers I just cant get to him....He is a good man...ty

[jimeka in reply to jackiesj]

He has got your kind eyes 🤗

[jackiesj in reply to jimeka]

oh ty!....he actually is the quiet one you always wonder what he is thinking...He looks so much like his dad...I love him and his sis so much..yet they are so far away...

[mrsmike9 in reply to jimeka]

When I read the title of your message I thought you were making fun and you'd found a furfriend and he was next to you!

Check out Petsmart as the animals they have are from shelters and not puppy mills. I believe they are open to provide pet supplies.

[Peruzzot]

Have you tried doing an internet search for foster pets? That's how I got the last dog I had. I don't have her anymore and can't get another one until I move away from the apartment I'm in now.

[jackiesj in reply to Peruzzot]

yes, ive volunteered to foster but ty.no moving with covid and they aren't accepting even to foster..sadly, now there are more abuse cases with animals.

[2littletime]

So sad the shelters are closed. I too would love to find a friend but have to wait till things get back to normal. I'm nowhere near Idaho, but things are about the same here. (California) keep the faith & the right one will come along. 🙏

[jackiesj in reply to 2littletime]

California HAS schnauzers to purchase I just cant get it here!ty for kindness...the world needs it.

[daveh121]

My brother just got a nice pit bull from Craigslist. His favorite breed, they are nice of trained well.

Maybe try Craigslist. Our son works in the Sawtooths for US Forestry doing trail work. Such a wonderful state.

[jackiesj in reply to daveh121]

Forestry?!Im jealous...Pitbulls are beautiful and so sweet.i weigh 110 and swear I can only handle a 25 pounder.Pits get a bad note.No bad dogs just bad owners....best wishes...

[daveh121 in reply to jackiesj]

That’s it exactly!

[mrsmike9 in reply to daveh121]

I sell insurance and don't tell them you have a Pit. They could cancel your policy because of that. The "biting" dogs get such a bad rap. During WW2 it was German Shepherds because the Nazi's trained them to be vicious. Over time it transitioned to Rottweilers, Dobermans and Pitts (probably because of Michael Vic). It's how they are trained, not their natural way of being. Can you tell this irks me? And I've never even owned one of those dogs!!!

[daveh121 in reply to mrsmike9]

Yep, it is certainly how they are trained. We have had four Shepard’s so far. All have been wonderful, non-aggressive. Pits are good also if trained well.

I have heard about policies being cancelled.

[goatgal]

Shelters here are also closed, but the SPCA is doing video adoptions after talking with those who want to adopt. This has been quite successful for all involved. Is this a possibility for you?

[jackiesj in reply to goatgal]

do I just look up Aspca?

[goatgal in reply to jackiesj]

Search adoptable pets - Idaho Humane Societyidahohumanesociety.org › adopt › search-adoptable-pets

This is what I found online in Idaho. If I've incorrectly remembered your state, apologies. There is a notice that they are temporarily switching to an online application process.

[jackiesj in reply to goatgal]

Ty gaotgal, ive been out there 15 plus years and have people watching.With Covid, not too many taken in or out.Beautiful new building of 14 million dollars donated.can you imagine?Maybe I need adopted....!

[TexasLawman]

I adopted an English Mastiff from Dallas Animal Services. She will be my service animal even though she is deaf.

[jackiesj in reply to TexasLawman]

How cool is that!Quite large aren't they?Show us a pic....I need it!

[mrsmike9 in reply to TexasLawman]

Oh, the drool!! They are such cool dogs though. My husband and I like large dogs. We are on our 2nd Newfound and had a Leonberger before this last Newfie.