Help rehoming two Norfolk Terriers

Z

zip

Well-Known Member
Joined
20 November 2007
Messages
93
Location
leicestershire
Visit site
Hi, my parents took on two young norfolk terrier dogs recently for a freind as he was working abroad but they are struggling to cope with two energetic dogs and we are hoping to rehome.

Not too sure how to go about it as a new home is so important and we don't want them to move on again. This has to be a home for life if possible. Any tips or help on where to go? We don't want to use the RSPCA. These dogs have full pedigrees and come from a very well known breeder. We have spoken t othe breeder who said he will have them back at the kennels while he tries to rehome but we don't really want them stuck in a kennels.

Thanks for reading. Dogs are in Warwickshire at the moment.

Nina
 
I love Norfolks, I am sure they will find great homes.

Are they dog friendly?
Horse friendly?
Child friendly?
Housetrained?

Try popping all those bits on some posters and popping them up at local tack shops/feed stores. Country people would find great use for a pair of Norfolks - they are fab dogs!
 
Hi thanks for replying, no, I doubt they are cat freindly havent been exposed to horses as they have lived in london previously but they are house trained and used to children and other dogs. Moses and Ludo are aged one and two and are very freindly and keen to be trained as my mum ahs trained them to stay off the sofas and chairs in her living room. Will put some notices up...thanks
 
You could try contacting some dog rescues that will maybe put them on their sites as "rehomes" whilst they remain in your home.
I personally would make sure both are neutered as those wishing for cheap or free dogs to breed are not always responsible and alot of puppy farmers keep a close eye out for ads for free/cheap dogs (that will end up living in a hell hole).

OR
Try your vets, place a poster up with a picture, I would even start of with just "terrier" needing 5 star home!. Im assuming you may want to rehome them seperate? this may see them remain in a new home longer if there is only one to deal/train at a time.
Go on to say, you are looking for a time giving, energetic home that can offer ongoing training and lots of exercise for this energetic terrier type.
Ask for a donation, this will weed out those looking for a "free" dog, and ask lots of questions upon any enquiries and state home check is "required", at this go out and do a home check, have a chat and check for a secure garden.

Also offer back up! (give new owner an option to return the dog if they cannot manage or the dog does not settle) this will stop the dog getting passed around, and if the chips are still in your parents name, don't change them until a time period has passed and you have been out to re check and see if the dog is settled.

Otherwise if you want any more info PM me, I know of a few rescues close to us that rehome smaller dogs, we are actually pretty full, but we do place dogs on our site as "private rehomes".
 
Last edited:
have you looked on the breed website? they usually have a breed rehoming section? Would be worth contacting them.
 
Does the agreement your parents have with the original owner allow them to pass the dogs on if they cannot cope with them? It is not a numerically high number breed in the UK and the breeder, or the breed club rescue can rehome them quicker than anyone, to someone who knows what they are letting themselves in for with the breed characteristics.

In fairness to the dogs, and the breeder you should contact the Norfolk Terrier club welfare and rescue representative. They probably also have a waiting list of people wanting to take on NT's up for rehoming. http://www.norfolkterrierclub.co.uk/generalclubinfo.htm
 
Hi once again thanks for all the replies. Just spoken to the dogs owner and he wants the dogs to stay together, and yes he has asked for help rehoming as he is in Milan for most of the week. And yes I had thought about the fact that they could be used a stud dogs especially as one of them has a very impressive pedigree. Thanks so much for the norfolk terrier club info. I did have a look last night for info on rehoming through the kennel club and contacted someone on there but am still waiting for a reply.
Nina
 
The kennel club are generally useless on providing breed specific welfare information. Keep plugging away to contact the breed rescue person on the club website, and if you cannot get hold of them phone the club secretary. Breed specific rescues always without fail are far far better at rehoming their "own" breed knowing it's individual characteristics than a general all breed rescue.
 
cefyl said:
Does the agreement your parents have with the original owner allow them to pass the dogs on if they cannot cope with them? It is not a numerically high number breed in the UK and the breeder, or the breed club rescue can rehome them quicker than anyone, to someone who knows what they are letting themselves in for with the breed characteristics.

In fairness to the dogs, and the breeder you should contact the Norfolk Terrier club welfare and rescue representative. They probably also have a waiting list of people wanting to take on NT's up for rehoming. http://www.norfolkterrierclub.co.uk/generalclubinfo.htm
Click to expand...

Hi Cefyyl, this is the website I had found and I contacted the lady in charge of the rehoming. I emailed so may try ringing later this afternoon might be quicker. Will keep plugging on x
 
Hopefully you have found a good home for the boys but if not please let me know as we would be interested in rehoming them (adult family home with no other pets).
 
Hi, have you managed to find them a home yet? If not, please let me know as I may have a potential country home for them together that I can pursue further :)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top