FAQ: Some of our frequently asked questions.
For more information check the individual Petfinder listings for each dog. We try to make each description as complete as possible.
• When can I come out to see the dogs? Because Dogs Hope is a private rescue, with a very limited staff (generally one person, sometimes two on the weekends), we are not open to the public. If you are seriously interested in one of our dogs, and have filled out an application, we will get in touch with you to set up an appointment. Visits generally take place on the weekends.
• Is ____________ still available?
Dogs hope makes an effort to update our listings as frequently as
possible. When a dog is adopted, we move the listings to the adopted
page right away. So if you see a dog you are interested in, very likely
he or she is still at Dogs Hope.
• Do pointers like/do well with children?
In general, pointers are good with children and make a great choice as
a family pet. Some rescue dogs have been mistreated though. They might
not trust children or anybody at first. All children need to be
supervised around any dog at all times. All of the dogs at Dogs Hope
are kid tested. A few of them are pretty active and might be too big
for really small children. In general pointers are a great choice for
children's pets.We are more concerned about the children being too much
for the dogs rather than the other way around.
•Do they like / get along with cats?
Some pointers like (or at least ignore) cats and some do not. In
general most of our English pointers are fine with cats. Some of the
German Shorthairs are not good with cats. Each dog is cat tested. If he
or she is not good with cats we note that on the description. We have
cats at Dogs Hope. Their safety is a concern, so we take this seriously.
•Will they stay in a fence? Again, it depends on the individual. Most of them are fine in a 4' or 6' chain link fence. We wouldn't trust any of them unattended
in an invisible fence - pointers are too hunting oriented. Check the
individual listings for each dog's requirement (if they aren't good
with fences it will be on the description). Dogs Hope does require a
proper containment system for every dog - no exceptions.
•Do they like other dogs? Most
pointers are good with other dogs. There are exceptions. Right now
there are several really sweet male pointers at Dog Hope who love to
play with other boy dogs. When a dog comes to our rescue, he is given
time to get adjusted and introduced slowly to the other dogs. If a dog
doesn't get on with other dogs, he is recommended to be an only pet
(which is noted in the description)
•Are they really active? Most
Pointers and German Shorthairs are pretty active. Like all dog breeds,
each dog is different. We always evaluate every animal for his or her
suitability to a specific type of home. Most pointers do require
regular exercise in a secure location. If they are suited for a less
active situation, this will be included in their description.