Is it just me or this is annoying? (About buying a pet vs shelter pets)?

Whenever somebody starts asking, “I really want a puppy (or a kitten)! Does anybody have one for sale?”

I’m thinking to myself, “Um…humane society? You know, instead of getting one from a pet store or some breeder, why don’t you go save one from a shelter?”

Like people get so hyped up like, “No, I want one like this! This breed!”

And I think it’s sad when everybody just wants the kittens and puppies and the older animals at the shelters are really the ones in need. I mean, they should have a home and someone to love and take care of them for the rest of their lives.

Random rant, pretty much here. Looking for opinions.

Methods of emergency rescue fund-raising?

Our rescue has a 4y/o border collie who suffered some major trauma in their back yard, it is suspected he was attacked by coyotes. He suffered a perforated trachea and is currently in the hospital and making good progress. The vet bills after 24hrs have come to over $1,100 and growing fast. We have our normal fund-raising methods planned for the year like dog washes and attending events, etc. So far for this guy we have only started internal fund-raising by passing the hat to members of the rescue through our website paypal account. Do you know of any other methods of fast fund-raising?
http://www.wybcrescue.org/dogbio.php?id=518&title=Available%20for%20Adoption

What kind of dog do you think she is?

This is my mother in laws dog, her name is Phoebe, she is now nine years old, they got her as a puppy. The add in the news paper stated St. Bernard mix puppies for sale. The mother of the puppies was a Golden Retriever mix, they also owned a male St. Bernard, that is where they got their reasoning behind them being St. Bernard mix puppies. Don’t get me wrong we love this dog to bits! She is perfect although she is also slightly crazy ,she has had 3 near death experiences. She almost died as a puppy not from parvo but something else, she was bitten by a black widow and nearly suffocated (damaging her brain), and she was skinned. While running her side caught a screw on our pool pump and it literally skinned her. She is sweet, but like I said a little crazy.
Her personality is very timid, shy, and she is frantic when people are sick, sad, or playing to rough in the swimming pool. She is super skinny, we’ve tried to get her to put on weight, trying high calorie foods, adding chicken gravy to her food. She eats like a bird, she nibbles here and there, but she will never finish her entire bowl of food, and she is fed twice a day.

What do you think she is, keep in mind her hair is much longer normally, we just got her trimmed for the summer.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/fire_fighter_11/Picture001.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/fire_fighter_11/Picture003.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/fire_fighter_11/Picture002.jpg
Kurt I did explain a little about her life and how she has nearly died three times, but she has always been scared of cell phones, cameras, and stuff like that.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/fire_fighter_11/mikeya.jpg

This is a picture I found of a border collie/ retriever mix. I’m sorry but I just don’t see it.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/fire_fighter_11/Snick2A.jpg

Australian Retriever mix, again, sorry but I just don’t see it.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/fire_fighter_11/80447-1.jpg

I couldn’t find a grey hound retriever mix, but what about saluki? could this be what she is?
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/fire_fighter_11/80447-1.jpg

saluki retriever mix.

How to get my dog used to quads?

I want to take my dog quading and boating but he is afraid of the quads. He loves car rides but doesn’t like quads! How can I get him used to quads? And also do you know where I can buy a life jacket and goggles for a medium sized dog? Thanks 🙂

How to get my dog used to quads?

I want to take my dog quading and boating but he is afraid of the quads. He loves car rides but doesn’t like quads! How can I get him used to quads? And also do you know where I can buy a life jacket and goggles for a medium sized dog? Thanks 🙂

Taking my dog swimming for the first time?

I have a three year old dog that’s never been in water before besides a bath. We want to take her to a lake, and would love get her to swim a little bit. She has a very timid personality. How should I approach introducing her to the water for the first time? Any personal experiences? Also, I’ve seen doggy life jackets – do you think this would make her more comfortable or just get in the way?