ADOPTION................. ............?
Q. Ok, so I asked a question about 'references' yesterday, and im wondering do they call your 'references' straight away while you are at the shelter? or do they call after you leave? I have a VERY well looked after Pointer already that I will bring to meet the new dog, so maybe they will see I am a responsible owner lol? Do ALL Shelters insist on having references? I honestly don't have anybody to put:( What questions will they ask my references? Oh and remember I live in Australia. lol thanks, but I don't have my neighbours number, and my manager ect. don't know anything about my dog!
Asked by HappyLilVegemite - Thu Jul 2 23:03:30 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. probably after you leave, or while youre in a different room, but it all just depends on the place. I'm pretty sure they wont call while youre sitting right there though because that would be awkward. and most places call your vets office, and check to see if your past pets have had all their shots on time and stuff, so its kind of a big task of a thing they go through MOST shelters ask for references. just put a family member, a landlord, a manager from work, or a neighbor. even if they see you have a well taken care of dog, they'll probably still call your references. hahaha it shouldnt be a big deal though, they just want to be sure the dog is going to the right owner, and going to a home that will be the right fit for it. oh and… [cont.]
Answered by :] - Thu Jul 2 23:15:05 2009
Q. Ok, so I asked a question about 'references' yesterday, and im wondering do they call your 'references' straight away while you are at the shelter? or do they call after you leave? I have a VERY well looked after Pointer already that I will bring to meet the new dog, so maybe they will see I am a responsible owner lol? Do ALL Shelters insist on having references? I honestly don't have anybody to put:( What questions will they ask my references? Oh and remember I live in Australia. lol thanks, but I don't have my neighbours number, and my manager ect. don't know anything about my dog!
Asked by HappyLilVegemite - Thu Jul 2 23:03:30 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. probably after you leave, or while youre in a different room, but it all just depends on the place. I'm pretty sure they wont call while youre sitting right there though because that would be awkward. and most places call your vets office, and check to see if your past pets have had all their shots on time and stuff, so its kind of a big task of a thing they go through MOST shelters ask for references. just put a family member, a landlord, a manager from work, or a neighbor. even if they see you have a well taken care of dog, they'll probably still call your references. hahaha it shouldnt be a big deal though, they just want to be sure the dog is going to the right owner, and going to a home that will be the right fit for it. oh and… [cont.]
Answered by :] - Thu Jul 2 23:15:05 2009
How come adoption agencies and attorneys are allowed to profit from adoption?
Q. I was talking with my Mom and she made the point that it is illegal to for a organ donor to profit from donating their organ but doctors are allowed to make hundreds of thousands of dollars. She then said that adoption is basically the same way as an organ donation. She said that is the organ donor or natural mother isn't allowed to profit from the procedure than the doctors, adoption agency, and attorneys shouldn't be allowed to profit either. What do you think? With adoption and organ donors nobody should profit because without a donor or natural mother their would be no product. Sorry I am trying to put it in language that will not offend anybody.
Asked by bye bye - Sat Apr 11 10:30:15 2009 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments
A. great question...i'd love to have been in the living room with you and your mom.. i think the only similarity between the two is that those with the affluence benefit from the "suffering" and "social pathology" of those less affluent. quite honestly, i have a problem with organ donation programs. i completed graduate school in an urban university and was sickened by how the transplants were handled. first, most "transplant centers" tend to be in inner-city hospitals with large minority populations who are "healthy, young...and plagued by gun violence." yet, the donors are usually older affluent and non-minority. furthermore, it is absolutely heartless the way organ donation coordinators troll around trauma bays and waiting rooms… [cont.]
Answered by tish_part deux - Sun Apr 12 13:04:25 2009
Q. I was talking with my Mom and she made the point that it is illegal to for a organ donor to profit from donating their organ but doctors are allowed to make hundreds of thousands of dollars. She then said that adoption is basically the same way as an organ donation. She said that is the organ donor or natural mother isn't allowed to profit from the procedure than the doctors, adoption agency, and attorneys shouldn't be allowed to profit either. What do you think? With adoption and organ donors nobody should profit because without a donor or natural mother their would be no product. Sorry I am trying to put it in language that will not offend anybody.
Asked by bye bye - Sat Apr 11 10:30:15 2009 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments
A. great question...i'd love to have been in the living room with you and your mom.. i think the only similarity between the two is that those with the affluence benefit from the "suffering" and "social pathology" of those less affluent. quite honestly, i have a problem with organ donation programs. i completed graduate school in an urban university and was sickened by how the transplants were handled. first, most "transplant centers" tend to be in inner-city hospitals with large minority populations who are "healthy, young...and plagued by gun violence." yet, the donors are usually older affluent and non-minority. furthermore, it is absolutely heartless the way organ donation coordinators troll around trauma bays and waiting rooms… [cont.]
Answered by tish_part deux - Sun Apr 12 13:04:25 2009
How do pet adoption fees ensure the animal gets to a good home?
Q. I want to sell my parakeets and have noticed that other people who are selling parakeets ask for adoption fees of up to 60 $ Why? How can adoption fees ensure my bird will get to a good home?
Asked by John Bender - Wed Apr 23 21:30:39 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Having an adoption fee or selling a bird or any pet doesn't ensure they are going to be taken care of it only shows maybe an intention of wanting something that they would be willing to pay for. There have been lots of pets adopted from shelters, and other places only to have been abused, neglected, even killed by the adopter, purchaser, etc. You can start by asking the person interested in your keets what their knowledge of owning a parakeet is like what kind of food, houseing, daily care, treats, the bird should have. Taking the bird to them so you can see the home, making a list of the things that parakeets need and require for good health and care and comfort and making sure to give it to the person you choose, ask them who their… [cont.]
Answered by Big Rigger - Thu Apr 24 01:59:03 2008
Q. I want to sell my parakeets and have noticed that other people who are selling parakeets ask for adoption fees of up to 60 $ Why? How can adoption fees ensure my bird will get to a good home?
Asked by John Bender - Wed Apr 23 21:30:39 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Having an adoption fee or selling a bird or any pet doesn't ensure they are going to be taken care of it only shows maybe an intention of wanting something that they would be willing to pay for. There have been lots of pets adopted from shelters, and other places only to have been abused, neglected, even killed by the adopter, purchaser, etc. You can start by asking the person interested in your keets what their knowledge of owning a parakeet is like what kind of food, houseing, daily care, treats, the bird should have. Taking the bird to them so you can see the home, making a list of the things that parakeets need and require for good health and care and comfort and making sure to give it to the person you choose, ask them who their… [cont.]
Answered by Big Rigger - Thu Apr 24 01:59:03 2008
When you speak of ADOPTION REFORM what exactly are you referring to?
Q. There are often questions on here, like right now, that address "Adoption Reform". When that question is raised usually everyone is all in favor. I have found that it often means different things to different people, much like adoption itself is not one thing, but various processes, legal and otherwise, that all tend to get lumped together under the single heading of ADOPTION. While there are things about adoption I am in complete agreement need reform, I would be interested in knowing what adoption reform means to different people.
Asked by SLY - Wed Jan 21 13:46:16 2009 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I find the entire concept of North American adoption /childwelfare industry to be fundamentally flawed. It was based in the utopian society movements of the 19th century, and the Progressive era, when 'forward thinkers' were trying to find ways to improve society. The family is the basic unit for replenishing society. Shape the family, and shape society. Adoption has re-defined how many people think of families, with government "help." Adoption of children was based on the idea that environment shaped and molded the child, who was a blank slate at birth. The falsified birth certificate and the laws reflected the "as if born to" concept of this flawed concept. Subsequent 'reform" attempts have done little to improve this situation.… [cont.]
Answered by kitta - Wed Jan 21 16:33:12 2009
Q. There are often questions on here, like right now, that address "Adoption Reform". When that question is raised usually everyone is all in favor. I have found that it often means different things to different people, much like adoption itself is not one thing, but various processes, legal and otherwise, that all tend to get lumped together under the single heading of ADOPTION. While there are things about adoption I am in complete agreement need reform, I would be interested in knowing what adoption reform means to different people.
Asked by SLY - Wed Jan 21 13:46:16 2009 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I find the entire concept of North American adoption /childwelfare industry to be fundamentally flawed. It was based in the utopian society movements of the 19th century, and the Progressive era, when 'forward thinkers' were trying to find ways to improve society. The family is the basic unit for replenishing society. Shape the family, and shape society. Adoption has re-defined how many people think of families, with government "help." Adoption of children was based on the idea that environment shaped and molded the child, who was a blank slate at birth. The falsified birth certificate and the laws reflected the "as if born to" concept of this flawed concept. Subsequent 'reform" attempts have done little to improve this situation.… [cont.]
Answered by kitta - Wed Jan 21 16:33:12 2009
What wildlife adoption program is the best one to donate to?
Q. I'd like to become involved in wildlife adoption and would like to give some as gifts. There are so many out there. Does anyone know which one is best? Which one gives more to conservation? I'd like to know that my money is going to help wildlife directly.
Asked by lanfearforsaken - Fri Nov 7 01:06:26 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. The biggest organization with regards to helping the wildlife is the World Wildlife Fund, backed by the united nations. It aims to conserve and preserve our ecology and above all, protect the endangered species. The focus of the organization is varies in areas since each areas has different needs. For example, in China they help Panda, in the Philippines, they help the biggest eagles in the world, the philippine eagle, in the Arctic they help the polar bears and many others. Choosing the organization can be of wide range, and it depends on your disposition of what organization to help. But then, giving money is just half the fun, try to help and reach our yourself in order for you to feel and see that you have really contributed to the… [cont.]
Answered by maeNic 47 - Fri Nov 7 03:44:51 2008
Q. I'd like to become involved in wildlife adoption and would like to give some as gifts. There are so many out there. Does anyone know which one is best? Which one gives more to conservation? I'd like to know that my money is going to help wildlife directly.
Asked by lanfearforsaken - Fri Nov 7 01:06:26 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. The biggest organization with regards to helping the wildlife is the World Wildlife Fund, backed by the united nations. It aims to conserve and preserve our ecology and above all, protect the endangered species. The focus of the organization is varies in areas since each areas has different needs. For example, in China they help Panda, in the Philippines, they help the biggest eagles in the world, the philippine eagle, in the Arctic they help the polar bears and many others. Choosing the organization can be of wide range, and it depends on your disposition of what organization to help. But then, giving money is just half the fun, try to help and reach our yourself in order for you to feel and see that you have really contributed to the… [cont.]
Answered by maeNic 47 - Fri Nov 7 03:44:51 2008
What is the adoption process for adopting a rabbit at most shelters?
Q. Im looking to adopt a bunny, more specificly for the Luna house inc. but i would like to know the adoption process.
Asked by munkeygurl55 - Tue Jan 20 18:31:55 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Okay so I guess you don't want to call them and find out exactly. Usually the adoption process includes this: -Interview (find out what life at home is like) -Choose bunny -Visit with bunny -Fill out paperwork -Vet referral -May have home visit (more likely a week or so after adopting to make sure bunny is happy)
Answered by Em - Tue Jan 20 18:38:16 2009
Q. Im looking to adopt a bunny, more specificly for the Luna house inc. but i would like to know the adoption process.
Asked by munkeygurl55 - Tue Jan 20 18:31:55 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Okay so I guess you don't want to call them and find out exactly. Usually the adoption process includes this: -Interview (find out what life at home is like) -Choose bunny -Visit with bunny -Fill out paperwork -Vet referral -May have home visit (more likely a week or so after adopting to make sure bunny is happy)
Answered by Em - Tue Jan 20 18:38:16 2009
How does the dog adoption process work?
Q. My wife and I are thinking about adopting a dog, but I am not sure how the process works. We are kind of iffy about whether our apartment complex allows pets. There are people that have them and there is a part in our lease that says that we can't have pets, but there is also a pet addendum that says that we can. How does the adoption process work? Does the shelter try to contact my apartment complex to confirm information or what?
Asked by bruins682001 - Thu Sep 28 14:45:57 2006 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The shelter will want proof that you are allowed dogs. The process varies depending on where you adopt your dog. If you go to your local humane society they are so overwhelmed with dogs, they normally will just look up your complex and give them a call to make sure it's ok. You fill out your paperwork get a dog license and you're on your way with your new pet. However some of the nonprofit private shelters are a little more strict. They may want to make sure the dog is a good fit with you, the may do home visits both before and after you get your dog, request to see your vet records to make sure the dog is getting health care. It varies from place to place, but it is worth it, I have 2 dogs that I adore one of them from the local SPCA and… [cont.]
Answered by Elle - Thu Sep 28 14:58:45 2006
Q. My wife and I are thinking about adopting a dog, but I am not sure how the process works. We are kind of iffy about whether our apartment complex allows pets. There are people that have them and there is a part in our lease that says that we can't have pets, but there is also a pet addendum that says that we can. How does the adoption process work? Does the shelter try to contact my apartment complex to confirm information or what?
Asked by bruins682001 - Thu Sep 28 14:45:57 2006 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The shelter will want proof that you are allowed dogs. The process varies depending on where you adopt your dog. If you go to your local humane society they are so overwhelmed with dogs, they normally will just look up your complex and give them a call to make sure it's ok. You fill out your paperwork get a dog license and you're on your way with your new pet. However some of the nonprofit private shelters are a little more strict. They may want to make sure the dog is a good fit with you, the may do home visits both before and after you get your dog, request to see your vet records to make sure the dog is getting health care. It varies from place to place, but it is worth it, I have 2 dogs that I adore one of them from the local SPCA and… [cont.]
Answered by Elle - Thu Sep 28 14:58:45 2006
How would you measure adoption to raising your own flesh and blood?
Q. Could adoption ever measure up to actually giving birth and/or raising your own child that is made up of your and your significant others genetics? Do you think a parent could ever have as strong of a bond with an adopted child as their own newborn child; this question would especially apply to women, considering giving birth is hard work with such a priceless reward. I also imagine how proud a father feels that he made a contribution to creating something as special as continuing his own bloodline and watching the child grow up with his own genetics and develop similar characteristics as his.
Asked by ARTY - Thu May 22 23:00:56 2008 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Art, it sounds like you've made your mind up on the issue, and that is fine, but I think you might want to spend a little time with an adoptive father and ask him. A couple of famous folks who adopted their children: John McCain, Bob Hope, George Burns, Joseph (father to Jesus), John Denver, Walt Disney, Nicole Kidman ... A couple of famous adopted kids: Faith Hill, Bill Clinton, Gerald Ford, Jesse Jackson, Eric Dickerson, Nat King Cole ... Now, you may not think every person listed above is the cat's pj's, but each one of them have made a direct impact on our society. We would be diminished as a people if those folks had not been adopted or adopted a little child. Seriously, before you close the door totally, call the local agency… [cont.]
Answered by bill s - Fri May 23 19:03:48 2008
Q. Could adoption ever measure up to actually giving birth and/or raising your own child that is made up of your and your significant others genetics? Do you think a parent could ever have as strong of a bond with an adopted child as their own newborn child; this question would especially apply to women, considering giving birth is hard work with such a priceless reward. I also imagine how proud a father feels that he made a contribution to creating something as special as continuing his own bloodline and watching the child grow up with his own genetics and develop similar characteristics as his.
Asked by ARTY - Thu May 22 23:00:56 2008 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Art, it sounds like you've made your mind up on the issue, and that is fine, but I think you might want to spend a little time with an adoptive father and ask him. A couple of famous folks who adopted their children: John McCain, Bob Hope, George Burns, Joseph (father to Jesus), John Denver, Walt Disney, Nicole Kidman ... A couple of famous adopted kids: Faith Hill, Bill Clinton, Gerald Ford, Jesse Jackson, Eric Dickerson, Nat King Cole ... Now, you may not think every person listed above is the cat's pj's, but each one of them have made a direct impact on our society. We would be diminished as a people if those folks had not been adopted or adopted a little child. Seriously, before you close the door totally, call the local agency… [cont.]
Answered by bill s - Fri May 23 19:03:48 2008
How can I reccommend adoption to my friend without her being offended?
Q. My friend is having a baby, the father isnt in the picture, and her family is going through rough times. She decided to keep it, but now that I think about it adoption would be the best option for the baby. How can I tell her that? Its very hard because shes my best friend and I do want her to keep it but I know that would be selfish. She chose to bring a child into this world and I do not want to see him or her suffer. What do I do? I need to add this for clarification. She has no money for this baby. Her mom is sick and cant work. Her family of 6 live in a 2 bedroom apartment. She is going to school and working part time, having to give all her money to help support her family (little brothers). Her family on one side is not supportive,… [cont.]
Asked by Lynn - Fri Jan 30 11:34:23 2009 - - 29 Answers - 1 Comments
A. "She decided to keep it, but now that I think about it adoption would be the best option for the baby."--- really? and why do you believe that you are better qualified to decide what a person should do with their child? and how would it be selfish for a mother to keep her child? do you have a magic 8 ball that can predict whether this child will suffer with her; or never suffer with an adoptive family? my recommendation: be a FRIEND and support her decision. ETA: umm.. read your edits, and... i still say you have no case. butt out of her uterus! and offer to babysit. "I helped her decide against abortion, but so many people want kids that cant have them. People with money to support themselves." a few things: 1) it is not your… [cont.]
Answered by tish_part deux - Fri Jan 30 12:16:11 2009
Q. My friend is having a baby, the father isnt in the picture, and her family is going through rough times. She decided to keep it, but now that I think about it adoption would be the best option for the baby. How can I tell her that? Its very hard because shes my best friend and I do want her to keep it but I know that would be selfish. She chose to bring a child into this world and I do not want to see him or her suffer. What do I do? I need to add this for clarification. She has no money for this baby. Her mom is sick and cant work. Her family of 6 live in a 2 bedroom apartment. She is going to school and working part time, having to give all her money to help support her family (little brothers). Her family on one side is not supportive,… [cont.]
Asked by Lynn - Fri Jan 30 11:34:23 2009 - - 29 Answers - 1 Comments
A. "She decided to keep it, but now that I think about it adoption would be the best option for the baby."--- really? and why do you believe that you are better qualified to decide what a person should do with their child? and how would it be selfish for a mother to keep her child? do you have a magic 8 ball that can predict whether this child will suffer with her; or never suffer with an adoptive family? my recommendation: be a FRIEND and support her decision. ETA: umm.. read your edits, and... i still say you have no case. butt out of her uterus! and offer to babysit. "I helped her decide against abortion, but so many people want kids that cant have them. People with money to support themselves." a few things: 1) it is not your… [cont.]
Answered by tish_part deux - Fri Jan 30 12:16:11 2009
What does the natural mother gain from adoption?
Q. Everyone talks about adoption as a "win" for everyone involved. What does a mother "win" when she loses her baby to adoption? ETA: Based on many respones, it appears that many people think women are eager to get rid of their babies. Why do you believe this?
Asked by maybe - Fri Oct 31 21:29:31 2008 - - 35 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Here's what I gained: -Nightmares -An Alcohol problem for the first 9 months -An inability to bond with my next child because I was afraid I would either lose him or someone would come and take him. -A serious fear of walking out of the hospital again without my child, which almost happened with my second child. -Post traumatic stress disorder -Nasty looks and pity from people when they found out -The judgement of other people -A lifetime sentence for me, my other children and possible grandchildren for making a mistake when I was 16 Here's what people think I gained, but really didn't: -Piece of mind -An easier life -A sense of being noble for what I did for my daughter There it is in a nutshell
Answered by eyeque46203 - Sat Nov 1 01:05:46 2008
Q. Everyone talks about adoption as a "win" for everyone involved. What does a mother "win" when she loses her baby to adoption? ETA: Based on many respones, it appears that many people think women are eager to get rid of their babies. Why do you believe this?
Asked by maybe - Fri Oct 31 21:29:31 2008 - - 35 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Here's what I gained: -Nightmares -An Alcohol problem for the first 9 months -An inability to bond with my next child because I was afraid I would either lose him or someone would come and take him. -A serious fear of walking out of the hospital again without my child, which almost happened with my second child. -Post traumatic stress disorder -Nasty looks and pity from people when they found out -The judgement of other people -A lifetime sentence for me, my other children and possible grandchildren for making a mistake when I was 16 Here's what people think I gained, but really didn't: -Piece of mind -An easier life -A sense of being noble for what I did for my daughter There it is in a nutshell
Answered by eyeque46203 - Sat Nov 1 01:05:46 2008
Why do the adoption haters degrade natural mothers who want their child to grow up with a father?
Q. My son's natural mother sought out my adoption agency. They did not seek her out. She's a very strong woman, and not a mindless idiot like some adoption haters make her out to be. Her main reason for putting my son up for adoption was so he would have a father. I completely understand that a single mom can do a great job as a parent on her own, but based on years and years of research, it has been proven children as a whole are more successful in a two parent home. I'm not saying this is always the case, but as a whole. My point is, if my son's natural mother made this choice on her own, without any coersion, why do adoption haters degrade her for it? She does struggle with some depression but she has told us it is because certain people… [cont.]
Asked by cowboy_fan - Sat Oct 6 19:38:00 2007 - - 15 Answers - 1 Comments
A. I am a birthmom and there is someone in my church who is totally against adoption. Her son-in-law was adopted and she states that his birthmom abandoned him. It's hard to hear that because I really love my baby and wanted what was best. I still have another year of high school to go. Adoption is a lot different now and people don't seem to realize it. I live in a single parent home and it's been really tough. I wanted what was best for my child. I am very blessed to have found a great family. The birthfather and I have an open adoption with the family. Glad to hear your situation is working. Gives me a better hope for mine :)
Answered by yeehaneeha - Sun Oct 7 01:16:16 2007
Q. My son's natural mother sought out my adoption agency. They did not seek her out. She's a very strong woman, and not a mindless idiot like some adoption haters make her out to be. Her main reason for putting my son up for adoption was so he would have a father. I completely understand that a single mom can do a great job as a parent on her own, but based on years and years of research, it has been proven children as a whole are more successful in a two parent home. I'm not saying this is always the case, but as a whole. My point is, if my son's natural mother made this choice on her own, without any coersion, why do adoption haters degrade her for it? She does struggle with some depression but she has told us it is because certain people… [cont.]
Asked by cowboy_fan - Sat Oct 6 19:38:00 2007 - - 15 Answers - 1 Comments
A. I am a birthmom and there is someone in my church who is totally against adoption. Her son-in-law was adopted and she states that his birthmom abandoned him. It's hard to hear that because I really love my baby and wanted what was best. I still have another year of high school to go. Adoption is a lot different now and people don't seem to realize it. I live in a single parent home and it's been really tough. I wanted what was best for my child. I am very blessed to have found a great family. The birthfather and I have an open adoption with the family. Glad to hear your situation is working. Gives me a better hope for mine :)
Answered by yeehaneeha - Sun Oct 7 01:16:16 2007
What is wrong with adoption because you want a family?
Q. Ok I get the hole not telling the adopted child they are adopted, I am in favor of not amending OBC (Original birth certificate0, and just getting an adoption certificate, I am have even changed my opinion on closed adoptions, in fav of enforcing open adoption. However i don't get why so many of you say it is selfish to adopt. People don't give birth thinking about the kids needs. They have kids because they want kids. Some people can't so they adopt. .
Asked by Good Job - Mon Jan 12 21:57:28 2009 - - 23 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Speaking as an adoptive mom, adopting a child is no more and no less selfish than giving birth to one. Wanting a family is selfish. We do it for ourselves. It's human. It's primal. So no, there is nothing wrong with wanting to have a family. But IMO there is good selfish and bad selfish. Good is wanting to adopt because you want to be parents to a child that does not have any. Bad is wanting to adopt because you wish to be a hero, or save your marriage or feel fulfilled, or have someone take care of you. Many of these bad reasons also apply to people who raise biological children. So in essence: the desire to have a family is selfish, yet normal, but what ultimately matters is what you do once you become a parent. It should be about… [cont.]
Answered by Kazi - Mon Jan 12 22:10:39 2009
Q. Ok I get the hole not telling the adopted child they are adopted, I am in favor of not amending OBC (Original birth certificate0, and just getting an adoption certificate, I am have even changed my opinion on closed adoptions, in fav of enforcing open adoption. However i don't get why so many of you say it is selfish to adopt. People don't give birth thinking about the kids needs. They have kids because they want kids. Some people can't so they adopt. .
Asked by Good Job - Mon Jan 12 21:57:28 2009 - - 23 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Speaking as an adoptive mom, adopting a child is no more and no less selfish than giving birth to one. Wanting a family is selfish. We do it for ourselves. It's human. It's primal. So no, there is nothing wrong with wanting to have a family. But IMO there is good selfish and bad selfish. Good is wanting to adopt because you want to be parents to a child that does not have any. Bad is wanting to adopt because you wish to be a hero, or save your marriage or feel fulfilled, or have someone take care of you. Many of these bad reasons also apply to people who raise biological children. So in essence: the desire to have a family is selfish, yet normal, but what ultimately matters is what you do once you become a parent. It should be about… [cont.]
Answered by Kazi - Mon Jan 12 22:10:39 2009
Can I volunteer at an adoption center or foster shelter for children?
Q. I'd like to volunteer this summer taking care of young children or newborns who don't have parents. Can I do this? Do adoption centers/foster shelters take volunteers? How would I go about locating a center or shelter like that? Thanks for your help!
Asked by Ana - Wed May 27 07:50:35 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That is wonderful. To find somewhere to volunteer, you might contact United Way in your area. They provide funding for many of these type of programs. Some people refer to these programs as Foster Respite Care. Here is their website. Best wishes in your work. =) https://volunteer.united- e-way.org/lcuw/org/opp/22 9632-printer-detailed.htm l https://volunteer.united- e-way.org/lcuw/volunteer/ search.aspx
Answered by Photo Student - Wed May 27 09:01:21 2009
Q. I'd like to volunteer this summer taking care of young children or newborns who don't have parents. Can I do this? Do adoption centers/foster shelters take volunteers? How would I go about locating a center or shelter like that? Thanks for your help!
Asked by Ana - Wed May 27 07:50:35 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That is wonderful. To find somewhere to volunteer, you might contact United Way in your area. They provide funding for many of these type of programs. Some people refer to these programs as Foster Respite Care. Here is their website. Best wishes in your work. =) https://volunteer.united- e-way.org/lcuw/org/opp/22 9632-printer-detailed.htm l https://volunteer.united- e-way.org/lcuw/volunteer/ search.aspx
Answered by Photo Student - Wed May 27 09:01:21 2009
What are the primary post adoption issues for adoptive parents to consider?
Q. My husband and I have been set an assignement from our social worker who is carrying out our home study and it is to discuss Post Adoption and all of the issues therein, from the time our child comes home with us.
Asked by Scubachickbz - Tue Jun 22 08:28:32 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Post adoption Issues: - When and how will you talk to your child about adoption? - How will you address the topic at the various stages of their life (how to discuss adoption with a 14 yr old is very different to a 5 year old)? - What will you tell your child about their first family and their family history? - If it is an open adoption how will organise visitation and the sharing of information, letters and photos etc with the first family? - If it is not an open adoption how will you deal with the possibility that your child may want to search for their first family or they (or you) may want more information about their family or medical history? - Are there siblings? Will your child have contact with them? - How will you deal… [cont.]
Answered by Polly - Tue Jun 22 09:35:10 2010
Q. My husband and I have been set an assignement from our social worker who is carrying out our home study and it is to discuss Post Adoption and all of the issues therein, from the time our child comes home with us.
Asked by Scubachickbz - Tue Jun 22 08:28:32 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Post adoption Issues: - When and how will you talk to your child about adoption? - How will you address the topic at the various stages of their life (how to discuss adoption with a 14 yr old is very different to a 5 year old)? - What will you tell your child about their first family and their family history? - If it is an open adoption how will organise visitation and the sharing of information, letters and photos etc with the first family? - If it is not an open adoption how will you deal with the possibility that your child may want to search for their first family or they (or you) may want more information about their family or medical history? - Are there siblings? Will your child have contact with them? - How will you deal… [cont.]
Answered by Polly - Tue Jun 22 09:35:10 2010
What kind of dogs do they have for adoption at animal shelters?
Q. I want to adopt a puppy for my 4 year old son. But with all the animals that end up in animal shelters, I would like to adopt one there as opposed to buying one from a pet shop. I worry that at an animal shelter, there will be no puppies for adoption. And I want a puppy so my son and the puppy have a better chance of bonding. Here are my questions: 1) Do animal shelters have puppies for adoption or just older dogs? 2) Does the age of the dog even make a difference in whether or not the dog and my son will bond? Thanks!
Asked by Keep on Truckin' - Sun Jul 1 00:15:27 2007 - - 18 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Bless your heart for considering adoption! Animal Shelters have ALL types of dogs and ages. 25% are purebreds. I would not go with a puppy for your 4 year old. Puppies bite, chew and need to be housebroken. Your first concern is your son's safety. I would go with a more mature dog that has been raised around kids and likes them. Older dogs bond well, if not better with children. The added benefit is; they're already housebroken, usually know commands, won't destroy your home and can be trusted around your child. Tell the shelter exactly what you're looking for. Many times these dogs end up in the shelter because their owners can't afford to take care of them anymore because of the lousy economy (here in Michigan anyway). A rescue or… [cont.]
Answered by sniffydogs - Sun Jul 1 08:57:21 2007
Q. I want to adopt a puppy for my 4 year old son. But with all the animals that end up in animal shelters, I would like to adopt one there as opposed to buying one from a pet shop. I worry that at an animal shelter, there will be no puppies for adoption. And I want a puppy so my son and the puppy have a better chance of bonding. Here are my questions: 1) Do animal shelters have puppies for adoption or just older dogs? 2) Does the age of the dog even make a difference in whether or not the dog and my son will bond? Thanks!
Asked by Keep on Truckin' - Sun Jul 1 00:15:27 2007 - - 18 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Bless your heart for considering adoption! Animal Shelters have ALL types of dogs and ages. 25% are purebreds. I would not go with a puppy for your 4 year old. Puppies bite, chew and need to be housebroken. Your first concern is your son's safety. I would go with a more mature dog that has been raised around kids and likes them. Older dogs bond well, if not better with children. The added benefit is; they're already housebroken, usually know commands, won't destroy your home and can be trusted around your child. Tell the shelter exactly what you're looking for. Many times these dogs end up in the shelter because their owners can't afford to take care of them anymore because of the lousy economy (here in Michigan anyway). A rescue or… [cont.]
Answered by sniffydogs - Sun Jul 1 08:57:21 2007
What is the average cost of a newborn adoption through an adoption agency?
Q. My husband and I are wanting a baby and have been unsuccessful for three years now. What should we expect financially for a domestic adoption? $5,000, $10,000, $20,000??? We have no clue.
Asked by goddessbydesign4u - Tue Aug 25 00:35:16 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Actually agencies are not the only place to adopt a child. There are children services who can help and also groups such as this one: where you can ask questions and try to help each other.
Answered by Marla - Wed Aug 26 19:27:08 2009
Q. My husband and I are wanting a baby and have been unsuccessful for three years now. What should we expect financially for a domestic adoption? $5,000, $10,000, $20,000??? We have no clue.
Asked by goddessbydesign4u - Tue Aug 25 00:35:16 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Actually agencies are not the only place to adopt a child. There are children services who can help and also groups such as this one: where you can ask questions and try to help each other.
Answered by Marla - Wed Aug 26 19:27:08 2009
What is the average cost of a private adoption?
Q. There is a local grandmother (state is alabama) that is putting her grandbaby (under a year) up for adoption. The child's parents rights have been terminated b/c of the dad beat it up and the mom did not report it. The grandmother has custody. It was announced at a friend's church and so far we r the only ones interested. What would be an approximate cost to do a private adoption (through a lawyer) with this woman?
Asked by Asha - Thu Jun 17 20:58:24 2010 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It depends on if the baby is in the state system or not. If he is in the state system (foster, etc) then it should be almost free. (you'd probably have to pay for finalization, which for us was $750) If the child isn't in the system, it's probably be less than 2 thousand. (you'll only have to pay for lawyers fees)
Answered by HighC - Thu Jun 17 21:46:40 2010
Q. There is a local grandmother (state is alabama) that is putting her grandbaby (under a year) up for adoption. The child's parents rights have been terminated b/c of the dad beat it up and the mom did not report it. The grandmother has custody. It was announced at a friend's church and so far we r the only ones interested. What would be an approximate cost to do a private adoption (through a lawyer) with this woman?
Asked by Asha - Thu Jun 17 20:58:24 2010 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It depends on if the baby is in the state system or not. If he is in the state system (foster, etc) then it should be almost free. (you'd probably have to pay for finalization, which for us was $750) If the child isn't in the system, it's probably be less than 2 thousand. (you'll only have to pay for lawyers fees)
Answered by HighC - Thu Jun 17 21:46:40 2010
What is the process of adoption and how long would it take, to adopt a kid from mexico?
Q. I am a U.S. Florida resident I was born here and lived all my life here, but i want to adopt a mexican kid that is 17 years old, I know his parents and they are totally willing to give him in adoption, because they are no longer capable of taking care of him and they know he would be in better hands with me. What would be the process of adopting him and how long would it take?
Asked by el calecri - Fri Mar 19 18:43:44 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In the US, we can't adopt from Mexico.
Answered by heather - Sun Mar 21 01:23:00 2010
Q. I am a U.S. Florida resident I was born here and lived all my life here, but i want to adopt a mexican kid that is 17 years old, I know his parents and they are totally willing to give him in adoption, because they are no longer capable of taking care of him and they know he would be in better hands with me. What would be the process of adopting him and how long would it take?
Asked by el calecri - Fri Mar 19 18:43:44 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In the US, we can't adopt from Mexico.
Answered by heather - Sun Mar 21 01:23:00 2010
How to find avaible cats for adoption in UK?
Q. Maybe it's just me but I'm just not typing in the right things to see cats for sale/adoption! Could anyone please give me some good websites? We have tried shelters already, this is just for extra research, thank you so much!
Asked by Little Birdie. - Sun Jun 22 08:22:59 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Blue Cross website (just type in Blue Cross) has everything you need on it, including your local animal rescue centre and all the cats available for adoption. Please please please consider taking an older cat as they stay with us for so long. Thank you.
Answered by jue7rc - Sun Jun 22 08:32:52 2008
Q. Maybe it's just me but I'm just not typing in the right things to see cats for sale/adoption! Could anyone please give me some good websites? We have tried shelters already, this is just for extra research, thank you so much!
Asked by Little Birdie. - Sun Jun 22 08:22:59 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Blue Cross website (just type in Blue Cross) has everything you need on it, including your local animal rescue centre and all the cats available for adoption. Please please please consider taking an older cat as they stay with us for so long. Thank you.
Answered by jue7rc - Sun Jun 22 08:32:52 2008
How could I start an orphanage/adoption agency in a foreign country?
Q. I have been thinking that it would be great to start an orphanage/adoption agency in a foreign country that has a lot of orphans and kids living on the streets. I was thinking about China. I know that a lot of people adopt children from there. I was just curious about what financial and political steps that I would have to go through to do something like this.
Asked by WolfmanX - Sun Jul 19 23:37:58 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Kazi made great points. bottom line is that you have LOTS of homework to do. first step will be to select a country...and then start reading. rules will be different in each country (obviously you'll have to know the law from both U.S. and that country for a start). I would suggest interviewing directors of agencies already working in that country. they can quickly coach you on the cities to stay away from or to focus on areas that still need help. good luck and be patient. there is much to learn and some countries (i.e. Russia) change their adoption policies and rules very often.
Answered by jimmy folate - Mon Jul 20 08:18:41 2009
Q. I have been thinking that it would be great to start an orphanage/adoption agency in a foreign country that has a lot of orphans and kids living on the streets. I was thinking about China. I know that a lot of people adopt children from there. I was just curious about what financial and political steps that I would have to go through to do something like this.
Asked by WolfmanX - Sun Jul 19 23:37:58 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Kazi made great points. bottom line is that you have LOTS of homework to do. first step will be to select a country...and then start reading. rules will be different in each country (obviously you'll have to know the law from both U.S. and that country for a start). I would suggest interviewing directors of agencies already working in that country. they can quickly coach you on the cities to stay away from or to focus on areas that still need help. good luck and be patient. there is much to learn and some countries (i.e. Russia) change their adoption policies and rules very often.
Answered by jimmy folate - Mon Jul 20 08:18:41 2009
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