Adopting a Beagle?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

I am not sure SPCA or rescue is the way to go anymore after my experiences as of late.

Steve, that's a rather broad statement, no? While it's true that rescue dogs can sometimes have baggage that we prefer they didn't have (Nyx is a great example ), it's not always the case, and with proper training and management, they can turn out great (again, Nyx is a great example). It all depends on how they got there. Also, rescues are often really anally retentive in making sure their dogs are matched properly to new owners. If they aren't asking you 100 questions, they might not care enough..
On the flip side, I know a few dogs with issues that were raised from puppies. Puppies aren't guaranteed to be great dogs just because they're puppies.

[StirCrazy]

True, but rescues in BC that are good are hard to find, there have been 8 of them in court over the last 10 years and there are a lot more that are run rather shady (we have a friend up here that is big involved in them)

yes it was a little to broad, I should say if you are looking for specific things it is hard to find, if you are open to certian things it may be more simple. I need a dog that likes other dogs, my cat, good with the kids, and is house broken. am I looking for to much? or do thoes types of dogs usaly not end up in rescues or at the SPCA?

As for NIX, the only baggage she has is that her tail is realy a wrecking ball

Steve