reasons for returning rescue greyhounds.

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Just been updating myself on the retired greyhound trust website (where i got Darcy from). Im sure tracey wont mind me putting this on here. here are some reasons and traceys answers. i put this on here, although very sad that these dogs are getting messed about, her replies were spot on and some made me chuckle. How can people take on such a responsiblity and return it for these reasons?

"2006 has been an eventful year for the trust with a higher than average level of failed rehoming.

With this in mind we have compiled our top ten bizarre reasons for giving up on a dog – and Tracy’s suggestions.

10. Pulls on lead. (suggest buying a halti)

9. Too Big. (Same size as when chosen)

8. Does not suit lifestyle. (Try a Goldfish)

7. Not allowed a dog. (Ask first)

6. Can’t cope with a Dog and Kids. (Think about this before making the commitment)

5. Looked at me funny. (Perhaps you were pulling a funny face?)

4. Farts too much. (It is natural. Don't blame the dog)

3. Nose prints on the windows. (Windowlene works well)

2. Doesn’t match the furniture. (Need we say more…!)

1. Wont lie down in the car so can’t reverse. (Hmmmm!)
"
 
I am amazed at those being peoples genuine reasons for returning the dogs.. why don't people think things through first (8, 7 and 6)

And farts too much!!!

Emma
 
i found it very sad that i had to return the greyhound i had. but the trust in my area gave me a totally unsuitable dog as they dont let you choose which dog you want. i ask for a dog that was a little smaller than the one i've got, house trained, got on with original dog and good with small children. what they gave me was a dog that had came out of racing a week before i got her growled at my liitle girl and wont not let my dog anywhere near it, and she was totally un house trained. which was all really sad for us as it was not the dogs fault as she didn't know what all these strange things was all she'd know was racing
 
The thing is though, they cannot promise you an ex racer with all those qualities. nearly all the dogs have never lived in a house, have had very little conact with small people etc etc. its a risk you have to take taking on a rescue.

We were allowed to choose which dog we wanted but we also asked which would suit us, after all, they know the dogs better than us, even if they dont get to truely know the dog.

We have had a few issues with our bitch which we seem to have overcome now, thankfully.
 
the trust in my area didn't know the dog anymore than i did they only got her at 4 pm and she was brought to me at 6pm
 
That was really irresponsible of the trust to rehome a dog before they even had a chance to assess her. How can they tell if a dog will be suitable if they know nothing about it?
 
OMG!!! God how pathetic is that!!

Those poor dogs
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These people obviously gave the rehoming people good cause to think they were suitable homes... these are just petty excuses!! grr!!
 
The rescue I foster for has very few hounds return because all the hounds are in foster care and we know exactley what the dogs are like. I have 4 hounds of my own and when a new dog comes we take great care to introduce them to the pack and always crate a new dog when no one is home. All the dogs are assessed as to cat status, small dog friendly etc etc. People who enquire about a dog are homechecked and the ideal dog is matched to their requirements. Very few dogs are returned and usually its through no fault of the dog.
There is always a risk taking a dog straight from the track, also dogs who have been fostered usually come housetrained too!
 
I have two rescued greyhounds and the one I had last year had been rehomed 3 times before I had her. This appeared to be the Greyhound trusts fault rather than the dogs. They had homed her with an elderly lady who became ill, a home with cats without knowing if she was cat friendly (she isn't). She has settled with us now but I do think with so many greyhonds desperate for homes rehoming can sometimes be a bit hasty and desperate.
 
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