Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
#16
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Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
My mum in law is going to give my cat a home as we just cant afford the money to ship him over there...at least we know he is going to be well looked after, still makes me sad to leave him behind though
#17
Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
We are not taking our cat, it would be too cruel, we live in a village of 38 houses here and the cat is very much a free spirit, to shove her on a plane for all that time and then have to restrict her - I gather the more rural areas are not good for cats seems madness. As it is the dogs are going to cost us a mint to get over there - but we took them on for life, so hey, that is our problem.
#18
Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
If you're planning to stay for the rest of your life in Canada, I'm sure that you'll find a shipping company that may bring your cat over here for a lot less than you might think it will cost.....check out some previous threads on bringing pets across.
#19
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Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
At least you've decided to arrive without your pet...however it does concern me that the cost of shipping is the case, as I think that this may be the least of your expenses when you arrive here.
If you're planning to stay for the rest of your life in Canada, I'm sure that you'll find a shipping company that may bring your cat over here for a lot less than you might think it will cost.....check out some previous threads on bringing pets across.
If you're planning to stay for the rest of your life in Canada, I'm sure that you'll find a shipping company that may bring your cat over here for a lot less than you might think it will cost.....check out some previous threads on bringing pets across.
#22
Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
Reading the article I thought them mildly stupid, it's hard to rent anywhere with a large dog, until this exploitative nonsense.
'“He’s helped my youngest son who is autistic. Really, it’s his dog; it’s like his best friend. He often talks through the dog, which a lot of autistic children do,” Lynch said.'
Bollocks. How come these people got here despite requiring long term expensive medical care?
'“He’s helped my youngest son who is autistic. Really, it’s his dog; it’s like his best friend. He often talks through the dog, which a lot of autistic children do,” Lynch said.'
Bollocks. How come these people got here despite requiring long term expensive medical care?
Perhaps you should take a look at a site regarding autism and educate yourselves www.nas.org.uk because your behaviour is nothing short of discriminative.
By the way, and before you decide to try and get a reaction from me with some sarcastic quip which comes so readily from several of you, I have a son with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers Syndrome - he is neither mentally challenged nor a drain on the medical system, in fact he doesn't receives nor require any medical attention whatsoever and probably has an IQ higher than all the small minded posters put together.
It is a fact that many autistic children really make progress through animals, so what's it to you? I just hope I don't end up living next door to any of you lot
#23
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Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
I can't believe you people, if Calgary is full of people like you then socially it's a worse place than the UK. Not one of you has shown an ounce of understanding or sympathy for that autistic child, only taken the piss. Just because he's autistic it doesn't mean he's mentally challenged or needing any kind of long term expensive medical care, you are so uneducated.
Perhaps you should take a look at a site regarding autism and educate yourselves www.nas.org.uk because your behaviour is nothing short of discriminative.
By the way, and before you decide to try and get a reaction from me with some sarcastic quip which comes so readily from several of you, I have a son with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers Syndrome - he is neither mentally challenged nor a drain on the medical system, in fact he doesn't receives nor require any medical attention whatsoever and probably has an IQ higher than all the small minded posters put together.
It is a fact that many autistic children really make progress through animals, so what's it to you? I just hope I don't end up living next door to any of you lot
Perhaps you should take a look at a site regarding autism and educate yourselves www.nas.org.uk because your behaviour is nothing short of discriminative.
By the way, and before you decide to try and get a reaction from me with some sarcastic quip which comes so readily from several of you, I have a son with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers Syndrome - he is neither mentally challenged nor a drain on the medical system, in fact he doesn't receives nor require any medical attention whatsoever and probably has an IQ higher than all the small minded posters put together.
It is a fact that many autistic children really make progress through animals, so what's it to you? I just hope I don't end up living next door to any of you lot
I don't believe anyone was taking the piss as you put it over the autistic child but the lack of foresight on the part of the parents who appear to be perfectly "normal".
#24
Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
I hope so to! Not the son....the parents!
Last edited by Troublesome; Jul 11th 2008 at 11:28 pm. Reason: Have calmed down now, off to lie down in a dark room
#25
Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
I have a son with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers Syndrome - he is neither mentally challenged nor a drain on the medical system, in fact he doesn't receives nor require any medical attention whatsoever and probably has an IQ higher than all the small minded posters put together.
Yes, there's a spectrum but it runs from minor disability to vegetable.
I think not, I think some autistic children like to ride horses, I see that all the time. I think some mistake large dogs for horses and try to ride them, I see that now and then. But, "progress"? How defined? How proved? Communication via dog as claimed for the Cochrane family? Pull the other one.
#26
Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
I can't believe you people, if Calgary is full of people like you then socially it's a worse place than the UK. Not one of you has shown an ounce of understanding or sympathy for that autistic child, only taken the piss. Just because he's autistic it doesn't mean he's mentally challenged or needing any kind of long term expensive medical care
I don't think anyone took the p*ss out of the child or his condition. The comments were aimed at the lack of planning or research by the parents. And yes, as dbd has already commented for himself, I really don't need to - but we 'allow' him to chip in with blunt comments because he is living this exact issue every day of his life. So if he he appears less than tactful, well - that's just the way it is ! And if you re-read the other post referring to the mentally challenged, I simply read that as a playful dig between frankieforehead and snowhugs and taking the p*ss out of Cochrane (so I'm deeply offended ).
And with the greatest respect to the parents, if the dog really was such a fundamental element of their child's life, then the lack of planning really badly shows. Sorry - but that's just the way most of us see it.
#27
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Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
I have just read the article and have to agree that research is the answer. I know in recent weeks there have been 2 rental accommodations that both take dogs (I rented them out to UK expats with dogs) but they arranged this in June for a August 1st Possession. YOu have to look at places whilst in the UK and make contacts there for when you get here. Do not come here and expect people to be waiting for you.
I also know that in the last month there has been an acerage for rent which would be great for a dog (it might still be available)
I also read the article in the Cochrane times, I am the property manager for the unit that they talk about which does not accept pets 'The homestead'. Even if they did except pets, this family would probably not qualify as there is a criteria that they follow for the tenants. Most of the tenants are the most needy in the town. The apartments are very small.
I also noted that the reason they are renting is that they are on a TWP. You can get a mortgage and buy a house on a TWP. If they contact me this week I could get them in to house by August 1st (but as today is Friday I am sure that one of the other realtors in town will have beaten me to it!!)
I think the major issue in this case is a total lack of research either from the UK or whilst living here.
I also know that in the last month there has been an acerage for rent which would be great for a dog (it might still be available)
I also read the article in the Cochrane times, I am the property manager for the unit that they talk about which does not accept pets 'The homestead'. Even if they did except pets, this family would probably not qualify as there is a criteria that they follow for the tenants. Most of the tenants are the most needy in the town. The apartments are very small.
I also noted that the reason they are renting is that they are on a TWP. You can get a mortgage and buy a house on a TWP. If they contact me this week I could get them in to house by August 1st (but as today is Friday I am sure that one of the other realtors in town will have beaten me to it!!)
I think the major issue in this case is a total lack of research either from the UK or whilst living here.
#28
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Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
All I will say is however ridiculously rattylike she may be, my dog will never present this type of problem.
Chihuauas are the way forwards. I sh"t you not
A smug and cheek tongued,
Mrs Miggins. x
Chihuauas are the way forwards. I sh"t you not
A smug and cheek tongued,
Mrs Miggins. x
#29
Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
For anyone interested in autism, here's a radio program one of my children (the one now in Honduras) made about the autistic one. It's outrageously self serving but gives a clue:
http://www.cbc.ca/outfront/listen/2008/08-05-21.html
http://www.cbc.ca/outfront/listen/2008/08-05-21.html
#30
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Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
I have read this thread with interest. Not only do we have a young labrador, but I also work with special need children (Aspergers and Autism included).
Firstly, our dog is only 9 months old, and due to her tendency to think everything around the house is hers, she is crated when we're not in. I was dubious at first, dogs aren't meant to be kept in cages afterall, however she often goes in it when she needs to get away from noise or needs some time to herself. She won't need to be in it forever, just until she's grown out of the destructive, eat-whatever-she-can stage.
My suggestion to the family concerned would be that were they to consider doing the same with their dog, the landlord MAY be prepared to consider short term rental.
Secondly, I have not heard about Autistic children speaking through animals (although to be fair my experience is limited to High Functioning Autism, and the child concerned does quite enough talking of her own!) but it is something that I will be trying to find out more about, just for my learning.
My only comment would be that given the difficulties these children in particular have with accepting change, I would think it prudent to over plan such a huge move- the kids I work with can struggle if there's a different teacher for one lesson, so moving to another country must require meticulously detailed planning.
There, I'm done now!
Firstly, our dog is only 9 months old, and due to her tendency to think everything around the house is hers, she is crated when we're not in. I was dubious at first, dogs aren't meant to be kept in cages afterall, however she often goes in it when she needs to get away from noise or needs some time to herself. She won't need to be in it forever, just until she's grown out of the destructive, eat-whatever-she-can stage.
My suggestion to the family concerned would be that were they to consider doing the same with their dog, the landlord MAY be prepared to consider short term rental.
Secondly, I have not heard about Autistic children speaking through animals (although to be fair my experience is limited to High Functioning Autism, and the child concerned does quite enough talking of her own!) but it is something that I will be trying to find out more about, just for my learning.
My only comment would be that given the difficulties these children in particular have with accepting change, I would think it prudent to over plan such a huge move- the kids I work with can struggle if there's a different teacher for one lesson, so moving to another country must require meticulously detailed planning.
There, I'm done now!