mixeduppup Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) I thought in Christmas everything would speed up and be really busy, but it seems to have gone the other way. Hardly any pound dogs seem to be moving at all. Is this normal for this time of year? Edited December 2, 2012 by mixeduppup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninahartland Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I thought in Christmas everything would speed up and be really busy, but it seems to have gone the other way. Hardly any pound dogs seem to be moving at all. Is this normal for this time of year? Yep too many dogs, not enough adopters, foster homes going away for xmas so dont want more fosters, and the list goes on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkes Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Yep, I think pretty much every pound is full so there is usually a lot going on behind the scenes that doesn't get on DOL. Adoptions sometimes slow down as well, boarding kennels are full, carers go away and meanwhile dogs come in at an amazing rate. All round bad time, most of us are just trying to keep our heads above water and run out of time for DOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkes Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 SNAP Nina :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkhe Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I imagine it gets even worse just AFTER christmas too - and in the early months of the year. The novelty of Christmas puppies wearing off etc.. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Aphra Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Things get better after Xmas. Having been doing this for a few years now we can see a distinct seasonal pattern. People hold off adopting in Nov/Dec because they are either concentrating in getting ready for Xmas and all the end of year stuff and/or planning on going away for holidays. Since adoptions slow down, pounds fill up. If you can grit your teeth, squeeze in a few extra animals and wait a few weeks, the dam bursts early Jan when people have a bit of time on their hands to settle in a new pet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Unless you have pups available for adoption - then you get myriad calls wanting to get them as presents for family members... *sigh* T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeybun Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Seems there may be more surrenders too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 I was hoping that someone could afford the space for a cute little pup out this way but with the way things are looking no such luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Seems there may be more surrenders too. Sadly so Honeybun. Many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan B Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I've always experienced it differently. The past few years, Christmas has always been a huge rush for us - for dogs of all ages. This year, hardly anything. I've been putting it down to PetRescue's failure to launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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