tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post6275764130764109056..comments2024-03-02T23:39:15.327-05:00Comments on The Elka Almanac: Name Your Own Price Pet AdoptionsJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-86112434075626794002012-10-15T09:40:48.596-04:002012-10-15T09:40:48.596-04:00Awesome! Thanks for the link, I look forward to re...Awesome! Thanks for the link, I look forward to reading!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-12338034719541636822012-10-15T04:07:35.813-04:002012-10-15T04:07:35.813-04:00Here's the blog! Thanks for your encouragemen...Here's the blog! Thanks for your encouragement!<br /><br />http://thestormisover.weebly.com<br /><br />Storm's Momhttp://thestormisover.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-70387564905754885842012-10-08T21:55:45.637-04:002012-10-08T21:55:45.637-04:00I'm with Jan. There will be people who'll ...I'm with Jan. There will be people who'll impulsively adopt because they can afford to, only to regret it later. Hopefully the stayers will outnumber them. I've never heard of shelters doing this but there are restaurants that allow diners to pay what they feel the meal is worth. Apparently, the diners mostly pay more than what one would expect. Maybe it'll work that way for the shelter too. Here's hoping :)georgia little peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388133043071314431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-82569698137940302862012-10-07T13:08:04.146-04:002012-10-07T13:08:04.146-04:00Kind of my thought. I hope it's successful, bo...Kind of my thought. I hope it's successful, both in the adoptions and that those homes stay forever homes!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-55723714844370952322012-10-07T13:07:36.185-04:002012-10-07T13:07:36.185-04:00Talk you down? I would love to see a Storm blog an...Talk you down? I would love to see a Storm blog and hear about how he's doing! I think it's a great idea ^^<br /><br />Is his name staying Storm? <br /><br />Thanks for reading, too! Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-64759080243745062582012-10-07T13:05:55.388-04:002012-10-07T13:05:55.388-04:00Hi Cindy! Oh, I'm so glad you found my blog a...Hi Cindy! Oh, I'm so glad you found my blog and commented here. I have not ever rehabilitated a Doberman myself (I talk the talk, but my experiences are all pretty new). Even if you don't join Doberman Talk, there are a lot of health resources and experienced people there on the forum. That's really my go to for Doberman questions! Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-12518161068581746472012-10-07T13:03:57.820-04:002012-10-07T13:03:57.820-04:00I've seen senior discounts (both for dogs bein...I've seen senior discounts (both for dogs being seniors and adopters being seniors), so I think that can be a positive thing! There is one program around me where, depending on which shelter the dog comes from, if a senior adopts said senior dog, the organization pays for the dog for the rest of his/her life. So, sort of like a foster, I guess, but really meant to be an adoption incentive.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-31497018840036403042012-10-07T13:02:58.995-04:002012-10-07T13:02:58.995-04:00That's valid! So many pets end up in the shelt...That's valid! So many pets end up in the shelter anyway for a variety of reasons, the ability to lower one's price could certainly result in "impulse adoption".Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-56468946271697939802012-10-07T13:02:11.530-04:002012-10-07T13:02:11.530-04:00A definite possibility. I think a lot of people al...A definite possibility. I think a lot of people also have a behavioral stigma in mind for shelter dogs, but I"m not really sure how that hurdle can be leapt. A lot of shelters already offer training classes (discounted or otherwise) in conjunction with adoption).Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-10528680028022316792012-10-07T13:01:25.892-04:002012-10-07T13:01:25.892-04:00I was really happy to see that about Storm! I was really happy to see that about Storm! Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-46126877976645222272012-10-07T13:01:06.133-04:002012-10-07T13:01:06.133-04:00It does sound it! I think it might encourage peopl...It does sound it! I think it might encourage people who want a "free dog" or "free cat" to go out and get one. Or, somebody might go the other way and "over" donate!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-78667179949850712542012-10-07T12:58:33.815-04:002012-10-07T12:58:33.815-04:00super high adoption fees can certainly be a pet pe...super high adoption fees can certainly be a pet peeve, though I tend to see that more with rescues than shelters. And "rescues" as well...have you seen the one that Burt Ward runs? It seems more like a breeding operation (in addition to having a mind bending website): <a href="http://www.gentlegiantsrescue.com/" rel="nofollow">Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions</a>.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-63877529847294936742012-10-07T12:56:38.971-04:002012-10-07T12:56:38.971-04:00I hope it does too! Those dogs and cats deserve gr...I hope it does too! Those dogs and cats deserve great homes.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-26151522324864456732012-10-07T08:39:39.324-04:002012-10-07T08:39:39.324-04:00That's a great idea! It's a great way to g...That's a great idea! It's a great way to get pets adopted who otherwise would not. <br /><br />And Cindy; Thank-you for adopting Storm! I think you should start a blog about him. We can always use more Doberman blogs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-57228879020746938692012-10-07T07:11:06.566-04:002012-10-07T07:11:06.566-04:00OK, I love your blog and especially the pictures -...OK, I love your blog and especially the pictures - so now I'm thinking of starting a blog about Storm so that people can follow his progress and fall in love with Dobies. Good idea, or does someone need to talk me down? Cindy (Storm's Mom)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-75435255061131886052012-10-07T06:07:46.525-04:002012-10-07T06:07:46.525-04:00Hey there! How exciting to find this blog tonight...Hey there! How exciting to find this blog tonight at work and to see pictures of Storm. Storm is now chilling, for the rest of his life, on my couch. I have promised him that he will never see an empty food dish or a crate, and he will never be punished, ever, for anything. He is a sweet, shy, fearful dog who's spirit was truly broken by what has happened to him. In my professional life I work with veterans who have PTSD, so I know a little bit about what will help this dog heal, but I am open to all ideas and suggestions from anyone who has rehabilitated a Doberman. There will be lots of belly rubs and high calorie meals in his future, that's for sure. Thank you for all your support for the Broome County Humane Society, they are truly wonderful people and did a pretty thorough check on me before they let Storm come home with us. Now I'm going to read more of your blog... :-)Cindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-1446690818510775382012-10-05T18:32:55.888-04:002012-10-05T18:32:55.888-04:00What a cool idea! I know Greyhound groups usually...What a cool idea! I know Greyhound groups usually give discounts on senior hound adoptions and lower their adoption fees in May, because it's Adopt A Senior month, but I haven't heard of anything like that. houndstoothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159272473651561647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-76083852485488246432012-10-05T14:02:25.024-04:002012-10-05T14:02:25.024-04:00I have two thoughts on the idea of shelter sales. ...I have two thoughts on the idea of shelter sales. I would be afraid so many pets would be returned to the shelter Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07145008534811435024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-32366754990220611522012-10-05T12:14:05.205-04:002012-10-05T12:14:05.205-04:00That is great news!! Let's hope furries are f...That is great news!! Let's hope furries are flying out the door. :-) I'm with 2 Brown Dawgs, I think more animals could be adopted if the fees were lower. Jodihttp://www.heartlikeadog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-66537828167517428252012-10-05T11:24:26.311-04:002012-10-05T11:24:26.311-04:00That's excellent news about Storm! I like to ...That's excellent news about Storm! I like to think he's chilling out on someone's sofa right now after a leisurely stroll and breakfast! <br /><br />I have never heard of that adoption strategy before. I sure hope it is successful!Blueberry's humanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09939332241280524991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-10383820333442987482012-10-05T09:45:56.652-04:002012-10-05T09:45:56.652-04:00Great ideaGreat ideaTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-27080621594760892182012-10-05T09:45:34.277-04:002012-10-05T09:45:34.277-04:00What a gret idea
Benny & LilyWhat a gret idea<br />Benny & LilyTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-6890535721225661942012-10-05T09:15:25.083-04:002012-10-05T09:15:25.083-04:00Hooray for lower adoption fees. High adoption fee...Hooray for lower adoption fees. High adoption fees is one of my pet peeves. Good for them!2browndawgshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15792375606466389228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-30857299800639789112012-10-05T04:22:51.527-04:002012-10-05T04:22:51.527-04:00That's a good idea! I hope the promotion help...That's a good idea! I hope the promotion helps increase the number of adoptions.Colbuyhttp://puppyintraining.comnoreply@blogger.com