Fools Motto
Well-Known Member
Has anyone adopted from the dogs trust?
What are your experiences involving them.
Thanks
What are your experiences involving them.
Thanks
Dogs Trust
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MotherOfChickens
MotherDucker
I tried, they tried hard to palm me off with a large dog that they had tried to rehome with a family with young kids when it was initially surrendered to them for being snappy with young kids. The one I initially went to see I just missed out on (the fact you cant reserve over the phone does my head in when its quite a trip to get there). One other that I really liked that seemed to really like me apparently wouldnt have coped in a rural home (springer cross beagle, 8 months old).
I did 10 years ago. He is the best dog I have ever had ! we rehomed from the Canterbury branch, however they now have a bigger and more comprehensive centre and I think things are not quite so easy. You have to fill in a big questionnaire. ALso when I was looking recently, if you looked on their website, by the time you visited usually the dog had been rehomed. I think you need to just go on the day, fill in the forms and see if there is something suitable,. The ones that are still available after a couple of days are the ones that have problems.
horselover2
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Hi I rehomed a dog this year from Kenilworth,she is brilliant,was very lucky as she had only just come in and wasnt on the website yet,so was the first to see her.Did have a lot of questions/paperwork etc to do but it didnt put me off,I went for weeks without seeing a dog I wanted and checked the website constantly,I popped in that day on the off chance and thats how it happened,they were very good as I had tried the dogs home and they said no as I dont have an enclosed garden as such so would not consider it.Never felt they wanted me to have any dog,were quite understanding about what I was looking for.
AmyMay
Situation normal
My uncle is one of their go to people for tricky dogs. He's had a number from them, albeit in less than conventional routes.
oldie48
Well-Known Member
We looked at rehoming a rescue and went to see one at the Evesham centre. It was totally unsuitable despite me having a conversation prior to going. Actually I was really put off them. They seem to have dogs coming in and going out very quickly, which worries me with regard to how well they are assessed. The centre was rebuilt at a cost of over £8m, it was a bit like an airport terminal with a big open reception tbh I'd rather see the money donated going to the are and assessment of dogs rather a posh building. However, I do know people who have had lovely dogs from them.
Nat2018
New User
Hello, I am sorry to jump on your threat with my problem.
We are looking for a new home for our lovely 2,5 year old dog. He is gorgeous german shepherd mix. Sadly he needs to go to the adult only home at least until my children are older. We can't put him into kennels due to his nervous nature, and rescue centres were not very helpful. We are desperately trying to find him an experienced owner in a quieter setting. If anyone would be able to help us please send me a message.
Thank you!
We are looking for a new home for our lovely 2,5 year old dog. He is gorgeous german shepherd mix. Sadly he needs to go to the adult only home at least until my children are older. We can't put him into kennels due to his nervous nature, and rescue centres were not very helpful. We are desperately trying to find him an experienced owner in a quieter setting. If anyone would be able to help us please send me a message.
Thank you!
Widgeon
Well-Known Member
I know he's a cross, but have you tried contacting some GSD breed societies? In general I've found that breed societies can be a bit more accommodating and helpful than the big dog charities - others on here will have far more knowledge than me (hopefully some of them will respond here) but that was my first thought.
Pearlsasinger
Up in the clouds
I can't help to re-home your dog, unfortunately but can I suggest that you start a new thread, which might help people to see your problem?
CorvusCorax
Justified & Ancient
Also say where you are based, as that may help.
Nat2018
New User
Thank you- I haven't contacted GSD societies, I will look into it. We are in South London, but looking to re home him to a countryside ideally.
Annette4
Well-Known Member
I tried but they won’t rehome to me 🙄
Nat2018
New User
Do you have a GSD mix dog as well? Did you find a solution?
Widgeon
Well-Known Member
I think Nat2018 is getting the thread back on track and replying to the (original) OP!
Aru
Well-Known Member
I'm not a dogs trust fan personally. To many dogs with questionable temperments ending up kenneled for life and miserable because of there "we never put a healthy dog down ethos" mental health issues don't appear to qualify as health issues.
Their neuter schemes etc are great but just cannot come to terms with the way they handle the problem dogs. There are worse things in life then a peaceful death and years caged and living in fear and frustration count as cruelty in my mind.
Their neuter schemes etc are great but just cannot come to terms with the way they handle the problem dogs. There are worse things in life then a peaceful death and years caged and living in fear and frustration count as cruelty in my mind.
Moobli
Well-Known Member
I’ve never had any dealings with Dogs Trust but was impressed with their facilities and their assessments and work with dogs in their care when they were featured in a TV series recently. Of course clever editing and cherry picking which stories to show may have had something to do with that.
skinnydipper
Well-Known Member
I have had 4 dogs from them.
Things may have changed but when they were the National Canine Defence League I rehomed a dog from them with multiple behavioural and emotional issues. Their "behaviourist" was unable to offer any useful advice other than "He will be unlikely to bond with you" because of his previous circumstances. Joe and I proved them wrong and we worked through his problems.
Another of my dogs from there was suffering severe kennel stress, constantly spinning. We were her 5th home and she had a warning on her kennel about her "naughty" behaviour as she had been returned so many times. Again no support.
They spayed a young bitch with an inverted vulva instead of allowing her a season to see if that would come right, it caused a lifetime of problems with vulval infections and UTIs. Same bitch had other serious health issues which only became apparent after rehoming and they did not want to know.
I would probably rehome from them again but when I take on a "pre loved" dog I do so with the expectation that it will have some sort of issue.
I agree with Aru that there are kinder options for dogs who have absolutely no hope of rehabilitation .
Edit: To be fair I haven't had a dog from them in the last 15 years or more so things might have changed for the better.
Things may have changed but when they were the National Canine Defence League I rehomed a dog from them with multiple behavioural and emotional issues. Their "behaviourist" was unable to offer any useful advice other than "He will be unlikely to bond with you" because of his previous circumstances. Joe and I proved them wrong and we worked through his problems.
Another of my dogs from there was suffering severe kennel stress, constantly spinning. We were her 5th home and she had a warning on her kennel about her "naughty" behaviour as she had been returned so many times. Again no support.
They spayed a young bitch with an inverted vulva instead of allowing her a season to see if that would come right, it caused a lifetime of problems with vulval infections and UTIs. Same bitch had other serious health issues which only became apparent after rehoming and they did not want to know.
I would probably rehome from them again but when I take on a "pre loved" dog I do so with the expectation that it will have some sort of issue.
I agree with Aru that there are kinder options for dogs who have absolutely no hope of rehabilitation .
Edit: To be fair I haven't had a dog from them in the last 15 years or more so things might have changed for the better.
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YorksG
Over the hill and far awa
I haven't re-homed from them, but did know a woman who volunteer walked for them and then re-homed and she and the dog were a good fit. We takethe Rotters to see "Santa Paws", as that was one of the winter socialisation opportunities in their first year. That works quite well, but we went to one of their summer fairs and vowed never to do that again! It was poorly organised and they had very loud, very energetic music, blaring out at "pinch points" and one of ourRotters, who have been to al sorts of events, became quite stressed. We are fairly sure it was the volume of noise. I was a bit surprised that they would do that at an event which was aimed at people who were expected to take their dogs! I also do not agree with dogs living out their lives in kennels, pts is a kinder option imo
turkana
Well-Known Member
My Mum & step dad have had several dogs from them & are always happy
But I went off them when I rang for help & they were really unhelpful. I work in a mens prison & had a guy who'd been sentenced when he wasn't expecting it, so he'd left his 3 labs at home expecting to be home that night but he'd ended up in prison! He was understandably upset & worried about his dogs, I rang the RSPCA & Dogs Trust, neither were helpful. Labrador Rescue on the other hand were brilliant & we managed to get the dogs out of the house the next day after the guy signed the dogs over to them.
But I went off them when I rang for help & they were really unhelpful. I work in a mens prison & had a guy who'd been sentenced when he wasn't expecting it, so he'd left his 3 labs at home expecting to be home that night but he'd ended up in prison! He was understandably upset & worried about his dogs, I rang the RSPCA & Dogs Trust, neither were helpful. Labrador Rescue on the other hand were brilliant & we managed to get the dogs out of the house the next day after the guy signed the dogs over to them.
Bellaboo18
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The blue cross do a home direct scheme where the dog stays in your home until its rehomed. Maybe something worth looking at? We adopted our little dog from blue Cross.
MiJodsR2BlinkinTite
Well-Known Member
Backalong when we were looking to adopt a dog, I approached Dogs Trust. Our nearest Dogs Trust kennels is a good one-and-a-half hours away from here if not more.
Anyway, so I had a look at their website and yes, there was a dog that might have suited us, so rang them up.
This is where the "obstacle course" begins!!
Firstly, we had to fill in an "application form". OK we asked, could you send us said form either on-line or in the snail-mail?? Oh no! was the shocked retort, you'll have to come up to our centre and fill it in up here!! One-and-a-half-hours drive (and back again) said I?? Could it not be forwarded on? Ohhh no said they, you'll have to come up here to fill it in. We can then review your application and "let you know" if any dogs are here that are suitable". "OK" said I, there IS a dog that we like the look of, could we not come up and meet and greet AND at the same time do the forms? Ohh nooh said they, we can't let you actually MEET any of our dogs until you've gone through our rehoming process.........
Not impressed.
We very soon after that saw a little dog who was actually a Cyprus rescue and adopted her! The agency we dealt with fell over backwards to help us and support us through the adoption process, and made sure that our other dog was totally happy with his new companion too!
Anyway, so I had a look at their website and yes, there was a dog that might have suited us, so rang them up.
This is where the "obstacle course" begins!!
Firstly, we had to fill in an "application form". OK we asked, could you send us said form either on-line or in the snail-mail?? Oh no! was the shocked retort, you'll have to come up to our centre and fill it in up here!! One-and-a-half-hours drive (and back again) said I?? Could it not be forwarded on? Ohhh no said they, you'll have to come up here to fill it in. We can then review your application and "let you know" if any dogs are here that are suitable". "OK" said I, there IS a dog that we like the look of, could we not come up and meet and greet AND at the same time do the forms? Ohh nooh said they, we can't let you actually MEET any of our dogs until you've gone through our rehoming process.........
Not impressed.
We very soon after that saw a little dog who was actually a Cyprus rescue and adopted her! The agency we dealt with fell over backwards to help us and support us through the adoption process, and made sure that our other dog was totally happy with his new companion too!
Denbob
Well-Known Member
Jumping on here as well but I'd also consider looking at some smaller rescues and sanctuaries as well as the bigger charities! They are often desperate for people to take on their dogs and from my experience (second-hand admittedly) are very helpful and supportive.
bonny
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I think that the dogs trust might be guilty of not giving prospective owners the full story, warts and all, I was looking for a new collie when mine died last year and went to see one that on paper looked perfect. In reality, he had every problem known to a dog and at the age of 1 had had 4 homes. Turned out they were looking for home for him that doesn’t really exist and now, 2 years later he’s still there and his ad is exactly the same. I imagine he will be there for the rest of his life.
Lintel
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We rehomed from them a lovely little staffie.... Sadly they hadn't disclosed her dislike to men- and the rate that she chewed, she had to go back as she did not take at all well to my OH and she destroyed everything.
The dog that we initially went to see was deemed "unsuitable" ... Even though we have no kids... Large garden and previous experience of terriers with an attitude problem. I was destroyed they refused point blank to let us view him as he had gotten previously.
Their justification was that it was "our" first dog. Even though we had both had dogs from a young age- problem ones at that.
The dog that we initially went to see was deemed "unsuitable" ... Even though we have no kids... Large garden and previous experience of terriers with an attitude problem. I was destroyed they refused point blank to let us view him as he had gotten previously.
Their justification was that it was "our" first dog. Even though we had both had dogs from a young age- problem ones at that.
Kaylum
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We looked at going to the Dogs Trust in Leeds, saw a dog online, did the online form and they get all your details, only to be told you have to be the first to get there when they come in to see them, they have queues out the door on a Sunday!
Saw a lovely dog online at the Blue Cross, filled out an online form, was contacted by their office to ask to come in and look a dog that might be suitable for us, went and saw a few different dogs. Decided to on one of the dogs and have had her for nearly 2 years now.
Saw a lovely dog online at the Blue Cross, filled out an online form, was contacted by their office to ask to come in and look a dog that might be suitable for us, went and saw a few different dogs. Decided to on one of the dogs and have had her for nearly 2 years now.