can anyone give him a good home?

It just makes me sad to think of an older dog who presumably is used to being a loved family member being advertised as a potential hunting/working dog. :( I can't help but think he'll be bereft and traumatised. :(
 
If you/your parents have a garden and are at home, could he not just go in and out of the garden as and when he pleases and be walked when you can make the time? Providing he's not on his own all the time, I'm sure he will adapt to a slower lifestyle.
 
Get a dog walker in if your parents are unable. Cant see how a dog used to being a "pet" would suddenly flourish in a working environment......
 
FionaM12 said:
How can a dog be "wasted"? Genuine question.

This makes me very sad. He's not a young dog, why would you want to give him away? :(
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The same way people think a horse can be wasted (which is rubbish IMO!).

Sounds like the dog just needs more exercise than the OP can give.
 
All i'm reading from this ad is that the dog is a wicked little nippy barky **** that the old parents can't be bothered with anymore. At his age, he will be slowing down and getting more expensive in vets etc and they don't want to deal with it. No loved pet would be rehomed, on a forum, because they think he is being wasted. If he needs more exercise, hire a dog walker.
 
equi said:
All i'm reading from this ad is that the dog is a wicked little nippy barky **** that the old parents can't be bothered with anymore. At his age, he will be slowing down and getting more expensive in vets etc and they don't want to deal with it. No loved pet would be rehomed, on a forum, because they think he is being wasted. If he needs more exercise, hire a dog walker.
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Well if he was a good pet and no trouble, the OP would surely be looking for a pet home and saying how lovely he is (or not rehoming at all). ;) The fact that in his later years they're suggesting he might suddenly become a working dog, clearly suggests problems.

Poor little mite. :(
 
equi said:
All i'm reading from this ad is that the dog is a wicked little nippy barky **** that the old parents can't be bothered with anymore. At his age, he will be slowing down and getting more expensive in vets etc and they don't want to deal with it. No loved pet would be rehomed, on a forum, because they think he is being wasted. If he needs more exercise, hire a dog walker.
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Yup, me too. 'Benefit from one on one' 'no children' 'a real dog' 'needs a job' ......
 
There are some very genuine reasons for rehoming older dogs and perfectly justifiable ones. I'm afraid the reasons given for this dog make feel the exact same way as Alec. Where it is in the best interest of all involved, especially the dog, rehoming can be the most responsible thing to do for an owner that rehomes to someone they know or have trusted references for.

For a dog such as this to be advertised to strangers just makes me sad. References can easily be faked and horrible people can easily pass themselves off as saints so this way of doing it is just irresponsible and I don't like saying that as I don't actually want to upset the OP...but the poor dog can't state it's own case and ask for the right thing to be done for it.

A dog is not a commodity to be advertised like a car.
 
Try and speak to the cinnamon trust. They have a load of volunteers who help look after / walk dogs for the elderly so the owner can keep them and the dog is happy. They are brilliant and I'm sure would help
 
I am not going to comment on the appropriateness (or not) of basically advertising a mature family pet on a forum because to do so I would need to use very rude words and then I would be banned!

I do, though, want to address the comments made about "no kill" shelters and charities. They are not ALL irresponsible and they do not ALL hoard. We adopted all three of our dogs from a very reputable local charity - they never put animals to sleep unless they are terminally ill, if they can't find suitable homes from the wider public animals are fostered by staff members, they will always take an animal back and they are unflinchingly honest about the animals they rehome and won't relinquish an animal to a family or adopter they don't think is suitable.

Climbing down from my soapbox . . .

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Jola said:
Try and speak to the cinnamon trust. They have a load of volunteers who help look after / walk dogs for the elderly so the owner can keep them and the dog is happy. They are brilliant and I'm sure would help
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The Cinnamon Trust have a devious and sinister side to their dealings and there are those who heartily wish that they'd had nothing to do with them. As many charities which start off with the best of intentions, they've rather lost the perspective which would include a degree of morality.

Alec.
 
PolarSkye said:
I am not going to comment on the appropriateness (or not) of basically advertising a mature family pet on a forum because to do so I would need to use very rude words and then I would be banned!

I do, though, want to address the comments made about "no kill" shelters and charities. They are not ALL irresponsible and they do not ALL hoard. We adopted all three of our dogs from a very reputable local charity - they never put animals to sleep unless they are terminally ill, if they can't find suitable homes from the wider public animals are fostered by staff members, they will always take an animal back and they are unflinchingly honest about the animals they rehome and won't relinquish an animal to a family or adopter they don't think is suitable.

Climbing down from my soapbox . . .

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PolarSkye I am right alongside you on that said soapbox!

I worked for a charity exactly like this for 5 years.
 
PolarSkye said:
I am not going to comment on the appropriateness (or not) of basically advertising a mature family pet on a forum because to do so I would need to use very rude words and then I would be banned!

I do, though, want to address the comments made about "no kill" shelters and charities. They are not ALL irresponsible and they do not ALL hoard. We adopted all three of our dogs from a very reputable local charity - they never put animals to sleep unless they are terminally ill, if they can't find suitable homes from the wider public animals are fostered by staff members, they will always take an animal back and they are unflinchingly honest about the animals they rehome and won't relinquish an animal to a family or adopter they don't think is suitable.

Climbing down from my soapbox . . .

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I didn't say they ALL hoard and are irresponsible.

Do the charity you are talking of pts aggressive animals, or rehome them?
 
Moomin1 said:
I didn't say they ALL hoard and are irresponsible.

Do the charity you are talking of pts aggressive animals, or rehome them?
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I didn't say you did . . .

. . . they foster them with shelter staff.

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P.S. They are not a large charity . . . probably have 15-20 dogs to rehome at any one time (not including those living with shelter staff), similar number of cats, rabbits, chickens, hamsters and goats.
 
PolarSkye said:
I didn't say you did . . .

. . . they foster them with shelter staff.

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P.S. They are not a large charity . . . probably have 15-20 dogs to rehome at any one time (not including those living with shelter staff), similar number of cats, rabbits, chickens, hamsters and goats.
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They foster aggressive dogs with staff??

I'm sorry, but that in my opinion is not a responsible charity.

Just my opinion though.
 
Moomin1 said:
They foster aggressive dogs with staff??

I'm sorry, but that in my opinion is not a responsible charity.

Just my opinion though.
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Experienced staff, yes. Why isn't it responsible? Doesn't that depend on your definition of aggressive/the level of experience of the staff?

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PolarSkye said:
Experienced staff, yes. Why isn't it responsible? Doesn't that depend on your definition of aggressive/the level of experience of the staff?

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Yes of course it depends on the definition of aggressive. I am talking about properly aggressive dogs. Not ones who grumble slightly whilst having their jabs at the vets.

With regard experience of staff, no, I don't think that matters one iota, because those dogs have got to be rehomed, and however 'responsible' a charity may be, if they are rehoming a dog which shows aggression, they are sending an animal who could potentially kill someone into the public.
 
I had been thinking about volunteering with the Cinnamon Trust as I walk my own dog daily and could take another if needed....I'm worried now - what is sinister and devious about them?!
 
What gets me with this wort of 'rehome'

You are so concerned about the dog and how its not fair on him, how would you feel after 8years of your life, being torn from everything you know, because your face didn't fit any more?
He may be a dog, but he should be part of the family, find him a dog walker, they are cheap enough, dont palm the old boy off, poor lad!
 
FFS. The owners for whatever reason are looking to find a new home for a healthy adult dog. They know the sort of home they'd like for him and that's fair enough. I wouldn't want my terriers to go to a home where they lived an indoor life with a 5 minute walk to the end of the road. What's wrong with trying to find the best ?
I'd like them to go to someone who spends their time outdoors and has the space to give them freedom to run around like my YO's dogs do.

The OP and her parents have made the decision to try to rehome in order to give the dog a better life. I know plenty of dog owners who fail miserably to meet their dog's need for exercise and stimulation, but instead of admitting the problem, feel momentarily guilty and go back to ignoring it.

For what it's worth, when my ailing 15 year old dog is finally PTS, the OP's dog is exactly the type of dog I'll be looking for. I'd love to give a home to a older dog that needs a chance.
 
As a complete contrast, I currently have a very good friend, who is in complete bits at having to have one of her much loved Stafford bitches PTS. Dog in question was elderly with a very very bad heart condition and she and her husband spent a lot of their money to keep the dog comfortable (dog was an elder rescue so no insurance). Finally it was the right thing to do for the dog. They have been through a lot and it is rather a contrast as it has certainly NOT been easy or convenient for my friend since having the original diagonsis in November. Think my friend would give anything right now to have her dog back and healthy.
 
Luci07 said:
As a complete contrast, I currently have a very good friend, who is in complete bits at having to have one of her much loved Stafford bitches PTS. Dog in question was elderly with a very very bad heart condition and she and her husband spent a lot of their money to keep the dog comfortable (dog was an elder rescue so no insurance). Finally it was the right thing to do for the dog. They have been through a lot and it is rather a contrast as it has certainly NOT been easy or convenient for my friend since having the original diagonsis in November. Think my friend would give anything right now to have her dog back and healthy.[/QUOTE

Thats very true, if I became infirm and could no longer walk my dogs then I would pay someone to do it, I would be devastated to give mine up, they are family, as long as their needs are taken care of I know they would rather be with me. I have my doubts about why this dog is being rehomed and wanting a working home at his age of 8yrs, the fact the op wont discuss it obviously leads to speculation.

As to the rehoming of dogs that have shown aggression a lot of rescues now work with very good behaviourists and get good results, it depends what level of aggression and who it was directed to, Ive adopted 2, one who had previously bitten someone and one who was dog aggressive, after training I can say they were both saints and would trust them with anyone or any dog.
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puppystitch said:
I had been thinking about volunteering with the Cinnamon Trust as I walk my own dog daily and could take another if needed....I'm worried now - what is sinister and devious about them?!
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God knows...I'm not sinister or devious and I volunteer for them...Obviously off-topic: but I'm perfectly happy walking a dog once a week and the owner clearly appreciates it too. Doggy probably not so much as he is knackered once he gets home! You should go for it.
 
City Mare said:
God knows...I'm not sinister or devious and I volunteer for them...Obviously off-topic: but I'm perfectly happy walking a dog once a week and the owner clearly appreciates it too. Doggy probably not so much as he is knackered once he gets home! You should go for it.
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Second city mare! I just have a good relationship with the owner of the dog - have walked it for 3 years now twice a week.
 
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