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Should I or shouldn't I?

My local pound has a German Shorthaired Pointer that is in danger of being euthanized this week. The problem is we already have 3 big dogs, 2 of mine and the other is my boyfriend's. Mine are in training for Search and Rescue, and from what I have read the GSP is good for this job too. Do I rescue him or leave him there? I am wondering if I could work with him to make him more adoptable, or keep him as a search dog if he shows the inclination. Problem is my bf says no more dogs (i'd have to 'find' this one!). We live in the country so there is no restriction on how many dogs we can keep, other than the amount we can handle. We have a 2 acre fenced yard. My thinking is that either he will see that an extra isn't so bad, or we will both agree that #4 needs rehoming. Our dogs might not like him for some reason. In the meantime I can feed him up and get him in good condition, and work some of the kennel frustration out of him as these dogs need to run, so that he is more appealing to a new owner. The SAR group are a bad influence! One couple has 6 German Shepherds. The dog was found as a stray a couple of months ago, and adopted out, but the new owners turned him in because they 'found a better dog elsewhere.' He doesn't look too appealing at the moment because he is hyperactive from being in a kennel, and is underweight.

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damn, I thought this was going to be a deep philosophical question... now I find it comes down to dog-morals. No idea.
you sound like dog people, go ahead and follow your instincts and adopt him. thank you for caring.
Sorry....I can not condone deceitfulness....I understand your desire to help this dog....but unless you can be in agreement with each other and do it on the up and up....I would have to say no.
I make a habit of "rescuing" dogs. I would tell the bf that it is a "rescue", and make a point of working with him (the dog, not the bf...LOL) to make him more adoptable while you look for a good home. Within a week, you will know if he's good with kids, dogs, cats, etc, by exposing him to them, and as you take him with you on errands, you can keep pitching his good points to the people you know and love, and they will be the ones who will adopt him, and then you'll still get to see him! I make up a poster with a picture (or 2 or 3), and hang it at the local vets office. The people there are people who, obviously, are willing to provide vet care for their animals, and make better pet owner. Certain people, after losing a beloved pet, immediately look for another pet, and your poster will be on their wall when they are looking. Works every time!!Ü You'll get points for being honest with your man, and he probably IS willing to put up with a circus for a short amount of time, as long as he knows there will be an end to the madness!
I think you have a good idea I would take him on a 6 week training period let your man know this is your intention from the beginning, let others know you will be training this dog to set up some potential owners for this dog, save him if you can, who else will, You have the training ability's that some other person may not have the time or talent to do this good luck and god bless people like you that have a heart
Leave him there, but put up a bunch of flyers and ads on Craig's list. Tell everyone you know to tell everyone they know that he needs a home. If you respect your boyfriend and want him around, maybe you should consider his feelings more. Or, kick him to the curb and rescue all the dogs you want.
Not cool to do that, your boyfriend and you should be on the same page. I understand you wanting to save the poor dog. Why not contact the agency who is recruiting /training the dogs for search and rescue and see if they have any homes willing to adopt. Otherwise, I would pour my heart out to my boyfriend and promise not to visit the shelter again if you can bring #4 home. Good luck
What I would do is ask my boyfriend if I can hold on to him until I find a home for him Good Luck!!
No. As much as I hate to say this because it might mean that this pup will be PTS, you should never bring a dog into a household unless everyone in the household is in agreement. As you already have three large dogs and your boyfriend does not want anymore dogs, I would not bring the dog into your home. However, you could try to find a local rescue and offer to pull and transport the dog for them if they can provide a foster home. That way you can still be involved in rescue and save this dog, without ruining your relationship.
the bf seems to like dogs so tell him he would be killed if it wasnt for you adopt him and then your bf sill fall in love with the dog. you could also just foster it and put it up for adoption in the newspaper if you dont get too attached.
If you can afford him, rescue him. Obviously your BF is also a dog person, surely he would understand saving a live. Especially one that could himself save lives in the future. How could you not rescue him? BTW, a while back I told the love of my life," Absolutely no more cats! Absolutely....none!" Well, we've only got one more since then....so far.
You really seem like a dog person....if I were you I would follow my heart and adopt the dog. If you left him there who knows what's going to happen to him. It's your choice...but I'm just going to tell you this - adopt him.
YES, YES,YES! Please go get him right now and give him the chance to be a search and rescue dog.That would be wonderful,if anything you could still make him adoptable or someone in the S&R would be interested in him. Godspeed.
Maybe adopt him temporarily until you can find him a home. I'd hate to see the dog be put down, he needs a home but it doesnt have to be your home. There are laws against animal hoarding, which is a road you seem to be on. Ask a local county official, you might be about to break the law.
Well, i'd say you shouldnt because you wouldnt want to lose your relationship .. but its your choice lost the love of a dog or love of a boyfriend
i would not care what my bf says he is not the ruler of the world plus if he is in trouble of death your bf should be more than happy to take him in i would
Go for it rescue this dog even if it only buys him some time for you to find him a home. This poor animal is probably only in this position because of some bloody neglectful human sh*t who has let him down. Do the right thing save a life that deserves to be saved. Major Karma points coming your way.
I think it is a good idea to take the dog. Just talk to your boyfriend, maybe he say yes to one more. I think it is a good idea that you do not visit the pound anymore. Or before you know it you will have the whole dog pound in your backyard. Good luck!!!!
of course you should! if you have a chance to save a life, take it! so what if you're bf said no? he's not the one in danger. God will bless you for it.
You sound like you have a heart of gold. If it feels right then do it. You will feel satisfied.
wow good question i would adopt it because i LOVE dogs and i would just do it!
Here is what i would do.. put it to your bf if he was on death row and he didnt do anything wrong to get him there.. would he want rescued?
id say,"do it!!" if you wont have any problems with three, do it!! and just think, if you get the dog, your saving its life
Maybe you should look into fostering him. You could train basic commands, bring back his health and more people would be willing to adopt him. It is so sad when you see things like that happen. Some pounds only give animals 30 days to be adopted! Follow your instincts and save the life of that dog. This is just a reminder for people to spay and neuter their pets :(