Dogs for rehoming

[cloverlea]

Looking at our local cat and dog centre's web page they are only offering 8 dogs ready for rehoming. Non of wihich would be for me. If you are interested in one, fill in a form and if you have no been contacted in two weeks you have not been deemed suitable. I thought the centres were bursting at the seams. Darlington dogs trust have over 80.

 

[JBM]

A lot of time goes into getting a dog ready for rehoming I’m sure they are bursting at the seems and I’m positive most of them are in bad condition physically or mentally and need help before they can be adopted

 

[SkylarkAscending]

I also get frustrated by rescue dogs looking for homes - particularly as I have terriers which are argumentative little ***** so are usually classified as needing to go to a home as an only dog

Having said that, I’ve volunteered for a few rescue organisations and have seen the (sorry!) bloody ridiculous and pathetic excuses people use for returning rescue dogs who don’t “make the grade” So I can’t honestly blame the charities

 

[CorvusCorax]

Rescues, largely staffed by volunteers, aren't obliged to offer perfect dogs within 24 hours of contact the lack of patience is why free ad sites are so popular.

 

[planete]

I am puzzled by the number of dogs who cannot be rehomed with other dogs. A few weeks ago I checked several Dog Trust centres and only found three dogs who could be rehomed with other dogs according to them. As a fosterer for a rescue we used to get dogs from the pound regularly and we always managed to integrate them into our pack after a few days, the delay being mainly to stop the terrier terrorising them until he was used to their existence! I really wonder how knowledgeable the people involved can be in dog to dog communication and body language.

 

[CorvusCorax]

Litigation risk. If they're not sure, they say it's OK and it ends up savaging another dog, they are liable.

 

[SkylarkAscending]

So I’ve applied for this boy because he is one of the few who are not marked ‘must be only dog’ - he is 13 Having said that, I’m also perfectly aware that my current JRT boy is a protective little ****

I’ve had rescue dogs for 25+ years so I’m aware of their potential parameters, but it does astonish me the number of people who expect a “perfect” socialised dog when they adopt. It’s absolutely ridiculous

 

[Bellaboo18]

I am puzzled by the number of dogs who cannot be rehomed with other dogs. A few weeks ago I checked several Dog Trust centres and only found three dogs who could be rehomed with other dogs according to them. As a fosterer for a rescue we used to get dogs from the pound regularly and we always managed to integrate them into our pack after a few days, the delay being mainly to stop the terrier terrorising them until he was used to their existence! I really wonder how knowledgeable the people involved can be in dog to dog communication and body language.

The dogs at the Dogs Trust are 70% strays, they have no history on them.
It's not how knowledgeable the staff are it's how knowledgeable the average rehomer is and the risk involved to their current dogs/children.

 

[planete]

The dogs at the Dogs Trust are 70% strays, they have no history on them.
It's not how knowledgeable the staff are it's how knowledgeable the average rehomer is and the risk involved to their current dogs/children.

I am not talking about children but other dogs. The fosters I had were strays from the pound. It is not that difficult to assess a dog's social skills in a rescue kennel or foster home. I have just rehomed a greyhound who had spent two years in kennels after racing, we assessed him with our own dogs after the rescue's own assessment. He has now been here a week and is well integrated. A previous rescue had labelled him unrehomable. Sorry, but this is something I feel strongly about so I will not say any more about it.

 

[Bellaboo18]

I am not talking about children but other dogs. The fosters I had were strays from the pound. It is not that difficult to assess a dog's social skills in a rescue kennel or foster home. I have just rehomed a greyhound who had spent two years in kennels after racing, we assessed him with our own dogs after the rescue's own assessment. He has now been here a week and is well integrated. A previous rescue had labelled him unrehomable. Sorry, but this is something I feel strongly about so I will not say any more about it.

You've missed the point of my post.
*You* don't find it hard to assess a dogs 'social skills' but I think the average person does so people don't understand warning signs when they get the dog home which puts their original dog and their new dog in danger. Rescues have to keep the risk relatively low and even still they have a huge percentage of dogs returned.

 

[Dobiegirl]

I would hope a fosterer supplied more than bed and board, all the dogs Ive fostered over the years have been rehomed as solid citizens. They have gone as house trained, walked nicely on a lead, good recall, travels well in the car, can be left at home for several hours alone and good with dogs and people. I dont have cats or little children so cant test them for that. Isnt that the whole point of fostering? also most rescues have access to behaviourists/trainers etc so socialising with other dogs considering how many dogs they have in rescue shouldnt be beyond them.

 

[planete]

I would hope a fosterer supplied more than bed and board, all the dogs Ive fostered over the years have been rehomed as solid citizens. They have gone as house trained, walked nicely on a lead, good recall, travels well in the car, can be left at home for several hours alone and good with dogs and people. I dont have cats or little children so cant test them for that. Isnt that the whole point of fostering? also most rescues have access to behaviourists/trainers etc so socialising with other dogs considering how many dogs they have in rescue shouldnt be beyond them.

And many rescues like the one my greyhound has come from do just that.

 

[SkylarkAscending]

My best greyhounds were two boys (at different times) that I took on when they were straight out of racing kennels and had no time for socialisation at all - they mucked in with my existing dogs just fine bless them

 

[TheOldTrout]

So I’ve applied for this boy because he is one of the few who are not marked ‘must be only dog’ - he is 13 Having said that, I’m also perfectly aware that my current JRT boy is a protective little ****

I’ve had rescue dogs for 25+ years so I’m aware of their potential parameters, but it does astonish me the number of people who expect a “perfect” socialised dog when they adopt. It’s absolutely ridiculous

A lovely little chap. Looks a bit like the female jrt I inherited from my brother when he emigrated.

 

[MrsMozartleto]

I keep looking at rescue dogs, especially the older and wonky ones, but with two Rotties and a JRTxPatterdale we're not deemed suitable for many.

The irnony is the Rotties would be fine, whereas the JRTx is a rescue herself and would, more than likely, need careful handling and introductions.

I'll keep looking though. There's bound to be one somewhere who'd like an outdoor (or indeed a snooze on a sofa) life and fit right in here.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Try a Rottweiler specific rescue, @MrsMozart. They should be more sensible than many generic rehoming charities.

 

[CorvusCorax]

I think cmbts is involved with rehoming Rotts.

 

[MrsMozartleto]

Try a Rottweiler specific rescue, @MrsMozart. They should be more sensible than many generic rehoming charities.

Thank you. That's a good thought. I'm thinking an older girly would fit in well, one that just wants to chill and have her spot.

Odd as it may sound, I'm happy to take one who doesn't have too long, just so she gets a loved end.

 

[MrsMozartleto]

I think cmbts is involved with rehoming Rotts.

Thank you. Will ask.

 

[setterlover]

I must admit I tried in vain to get a dog from a breed rescue and found it nye on impossible probably easily to adopt a child!!
As my name implies I love red setters and when I lost my old boy in 2022 I had just one left he was nearly one .
I have always had Setters (since the late 1980's) and the rescue would have been setter number 7.
We live on a smallholding (15 acres) very rural the fields fully fenced dog proof we are both retired so home to care for and train the dog they are taken on holiday with us or if abroad very reliable experienced live in animal care, we are very very experienced with the breed and I have references from my vet and the breeder we had already had 2 dogs from.
I thought it would be nice to give a home to a setter in need so contacted a couple of breed rescues
Dog number 1 they decided should be homed in a town and a country home was unsuitable as strong prey drive.( 1 of my previous Setters was strong prey drive we can deal with it)
Dog number 2 was 6 months they decided he couldn't go to a home with a dog a year old as it would be 2 young dogs together (we have always had 2 Setters often between 4 months and a year different in age and our year old setter is well trained and a joy)
They offered me a dog which had tested positive for Leishmania
After long consultation with my vet and insurance company we said no.
I now have a second Setter from the same breeder as the 1 year old (who is now 2) and the 2 dogs are a joy and really adore each other.
I would have loved to rescue and would have thought we were ideal candidates but it seems not

 

[Goldenstar]

My SIL was turned down by a Labrador rescue because she worked one hour a day at lunchtime at the school at the end of her road .
That was ridiculous they bought another pup instead .
I do understand being careful and understand the difficulty in assessing the experience of the people wishing to re home
animals .
I had a ridiculous performance getting a kitten from a well known charity I had the home check then went to meet the kitten who was very sweet it was a ridiculous performance arranged to fail .
In the end I said that’s enough I will just go and buy one out the local paper and that did the trick.

 

[millitiger]

I'm tentatively looking to re-home a dog at the moment but the hoops to jump are putting me off a little!

I know I want a particular type- a boy, a long dog type, younger than 5 and a more submissive than alpha type to fit in with my girl.
Finding that particular type is hard (and I get tempted by lots that don't fit the criteria!).

However I've found a few at one rescue but they won't entertain rehoming unless you guarantee to change to feed raw to the rescue and your own dogs, permanently.
I don't want to get into a raw feeding discussion, however surely a dog in a loving, permanent, home being fed kibble is better than a young pup in kennels for a prolonged time?

 

[Goldenstar]

Yes a loving experienced home is the most important thing .

 

[splashgirl45]

I'm tentatively looking to re-home a dog at the moment but the hoops to jump are putting me off a little!

I know I want a particular type- a boy, a long dog type, younger than 5 and a more submissive than alpha type to fit in with my girl.
Finding that particular type is hard (and I get tempted by lots that don't fit the criteria!).

However I've found a few at one rescue but they won't entertain rehoming unless you guarantee to change to feed raw to the rescue and your own dogs, permanently.
I don't want to get into a raw feeding discussion, however surely a dog in a loving, permanent, home being fed kibble is better than a young pup in kennels for a prolonged time?

They can’t be that desperate to rehome can they. Not everyone can feed raw, I feed burgess sensitive turkey kibble to mine and I feel happy they are getting a decent food without me having to store meat in the freezer for the dogs

 

[setterlover]

surely a dog in a loving, permanent, home being fed kibble is better than a young pup in kennels for a prolonged time?

I would totally agree with you .I have toyed with raw diet as the breeder I use starts all her pups on raw diet so I did use raw dog food initially so as not to change their diet when they arrive.I usually gradually move them onto kibble and wet food mixed as I find the raw diet doesn't suit our life style
Now we are retired from March to October each month we have 10 to 14 days away in our caravan and like to choose sites that are off the beaten track in the middle of nowhere.
We don't have the freezer capacity to store that much frozen raw food for 2 large dogs on the caravan and so foil packs of wet food and kibble are ideal.
The dogs adore their wild caravaning trips and love their time staying on the caravan.
I would have thought that as long as the diet is good quality and appropriate for the breed that should be fine surely a loving knowledgeable home should before important.