By Debra2005 - 20/05/2009 02:17 - United States

Today, I adopted a dog from the local shelter. I put the dog in the car and he was shedding everywhere, but I was ok with that because he was my dog. As I pulled into the parking lot, the dog began to poop in the backseat of my car. When I got him out of the car, he ran off. $100 for him to poop and run away. FML
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Myrra_fml 0

No idea what size that dog was, but regardless, you should have had him/her on a leash. YDI. :/

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PureGold 0

Awww!! You should really have put it on a leash, shelter dogs can be crazy at first lol. Are you positive you'll never be able to find him? :(

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latuka 0

i don't know what shelter you go to, but the ones i know, the dogs don't cost $100. jesus.

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dacho 7

In what screwed country do you live if you have to PAY to ADOPT a dog? ._.

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JPLovesAnimals 4

Every country??! Every shelter has an ADOPTION. Fee. It's so you don't do anything wrong with it, and can care for it

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sorakirei 0

You got a new dog, put it in an unfamiliar environment and expected it not to stress out. YDI for not prepping your backseat just in case and not having a leash handy.

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punkazzneon 0

Generally, you should put any dog you may plan on owning on a leash. Especially one that isn't used to you yet.

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whatevs80 0

The cost associated with adopting animals is what keeps shelters going. They will spay/neuter, vaccinate and microchip the animals before adoption. These things are costly and not covered by the funds they get through donations. Best thing you can do is crate a newd og. That way you can transport him without worrying about accidents like this. Also the crate will become a safe place for the dog in the future, think of it as his den.

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paperfox_fml 0

I like how you're more concerned about the $ than about the fact your pet escaped and could get stolen, run over, abused, or euthanised by a pound. And #34, fees to adopt unwanted animals exist for a very good reason. They discourage people getting animals on a whim without any thought or preparation (obviously didn't work out in this situation) and contribute towards the shelter's running costs. A rescue centre doesn't have a magical refilling wallet, they rely on donations and adoption fees to pay for water, electricity, gas, standard food, specialist diets, vet fees, wages for staff, veterinary meds, handling equipment, cages, bedding, kennels, hazardous waste disposal, office equipment, transport costs for homechecks... you know. Stuff that costs money.

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poolshark 0

@33/34: Every shelter I've been to makes you pay to adopt a pet. The fees go toward shots as well as spaying/neutering (and as some people mentioned, many shelters now insert a locator chip). (edit: sorry about the repeat comment, others beat me to it)

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ChefBoy6382 0

next time buy a puppy because obviously you aren't a dog person and you need them to grow to love you!

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Ibeapirate 0

Next time, use a leash. That's what they're there for. Sorry, but YDI.

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56578 0

Um, I'm with everyone else, use a leash... You may have wanted to walk him before the car ride and, if he isn't use to the car, you might want to try transporting him in a crate - assuming you find him - until he gets used to the it.

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