Who would you rehome?

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Due to my OH leaving me and me having a 3yo daughter, 4yo pony and two very energtic puppies! I feel its only fair to rehome the dogs so they get decent walks which in the winter when its raining I won't be able to do due to having my daughter with me etc....

So here is the problem,

I have a husky 11 months old who is amazing but will rip your clothes to shreads if she can get to them. Needs to be few raw meat only as ALL dog food runs through her and she becomes very ill. If she is out side she will dig dig dig :D even after 3 hours of hiking through woods! Comes to call and (touch wood) has never run away whilst being off lead.

Working Lab 6months old and soo clumsy! Runs in to everything and everyone and is just getting over ring worm so still has bald patches (would this put you off?) I have had her at the vets for a second skin scrape to ensure its all gone and the hair is coming back. She does come to call and will travel no problem etc. Would you want something who falls on top of you or you fall over her constantly? Oh she has 5 Gen ped too :rolleyes:

Which would you sell or in theory be more willing to buy? I've had both since they were 7 weeks old and this is killing me but I know deep down that keeping them would be cruel as they cant even be off lead at the stables, the farmer next door is known for killing dogs apparently (on his land etc I understand and wouldn't risk it anyway).
 
I'm so sorry to her your change in circumstances. My only thought is that if they were mine, I would want them to rehome together if poss to lessen the stress to them. I would also not focus on the money side of things too much.

Fingers crossed someone on here can offer ideas / home.

Well done for putting their needs first though if you really cannot provide the time and effort they require. Good luck!
 
WOuld be nice to rehome together, but in reality thats is alot for one person to take on, I would find the best home possibly for either dog, I would also be neutering and ask for the cost of the neuter to be covered when letting go, but thats just me, otherwise then def ask a price because they could end up as puppy farming machines if going to cheap or free.

I think husky homes are more specialised so would probably think you could rehome the lab to a bigger majority (if that makes sense)

I would state the reasons and that a home visit is required, so you can check security of garden and environemt and ask all the questions you need to, if you need any advice re that, I could give you a list of what we ask when rehoming our rescues.
Otherwise a working home if you think the lab would be better suited to that or prison service.
 
Thanks, mollichop.
The money isn't the issue its not being able to walk them enough in the wet weather as i cant take my daughter out in it constanly.

I didn't mean 'buy' that was the wrong word :( I'm just really upset at having to do this as all my animals usually have a home with me for life. Everything has been coming out wrong all day :(
 
Goya said:
What a bloomin shame you are in Scotland! I'd rehome your lab.
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The fact that someone would take her has given me hope. I have just advertised them both :( although I know I'll only part with Chilli (the Husky) if I find the right home! I have spoken to my neighbour.... If I give them the receiver child monitor, they would hear my LO if she woke up meaning I could walk dogs when she is bed but its a last resort only. :(

Cayla thank you very much, I will grill any would be new homes. :(
Vet will be called in the morning and both booked in for neutering as I have always felt very strongly about this as you know x
 
I understand that your circumstances have changed and that it will be hard work on your own to manage dogs, horse and child. But I'm not really understanding why you can't take the dogs out and take your daughter with you? There is some really good wet weather gear around for kids these days. Get her out, let her get muddy and let her learn all about the fun of keeping animals.
 
Can you not get a dog walker in to help? Presumably as your daughter is 3 you are reaching a time where she will soon be off to playgroup...then starting school etc, freeing up more time? Why not try advertising for someone to tide you over?
Do you walk both dogs together? Will getting rid of one free up more time neccessarily? I think, given the fact Chilli is a husky and therefore needs most exercise he should be the one that you put most effort into finding the right home for...it will be harder to find than one for the Polly but probably better for you to keep her if you keep one I would have thought?
 
numptynovice said:
Where are you in Scotland? Pm me if you'd rather - I may be able to help (contacts and all that!)

If you're in Edinburgh I'd love to offer my dogwalking services :)
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Oh should have known you'd be in there like a flash NN! ;) :D
Watch her FS...she'll be dog napping them :rolleyes: :p :D
 
I wounldn't want to rehome a dog for it to be passed on again hence the reason I am thinking I will hanging on to Chilli alot longer. I will and do take my daughter out dog walking on a daily basis but when the dogs expect to walked for many miles twice a day I cant expect a 3yo child to keep up with them it isn't fair. I am in Midlothian :) and if I wasn't signed off work ill then maybe I could afford doggy walking services on top of everything else but at the minute I cant :(
 
I would contact the breed specific rescues ie The Labrador Trust - Cyrus gave me a link for the husky one the other day - at least that way you know they will go to knowledgeable homes about the breeds.

Agree with Vizzy - watch NN she is a dog napper...;):D
 
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flying solo said:
I wounldn't want to rehome a dog for it to be passed on again hence the reason I am thinking I will hanging on to Chilli alot longer. I will and do take my daughter out dog walking on a daily basis but when the dogs expect to walked for many miles twice a day I cant expect a 3yo child to keep up with them it isn't fair. I am in Midlothian :) and if I wasn't signed off work ill then maybe I could afford doggy walking services on top of everything else but at the minute I cant :(
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No I know you dont want them passed on again, I just thought rehoming Chilli would take more of a load off you than rehoming Polly. Once you find the right home of course.
I'm sure there are lots of people that would walk for free or for little in return, lots of retired people advertise for dogs to walk round here...advertising is worth a shot??
 
get your ex OH to help out with either daughter or dogs, or make a financial contribution towards a dog walker or baby sitter?? your dogs are young so will settle into a routine and settle more as they age, and your daughter will get older and be able to go out for longer in time. have you got any family local to help out through the darker nights? good luck
 
ofcourseyoucan said:
get your ex OH to help out with either daughter or dogs, or make a financial contribution towards a dog walker or baby sitter?? your dogs are young so will settle into a routine and settle more as they age, and your daughter will get older and be able to go out for longer in time. have you got any family local to help out through the darker nights? good luck
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Good suggestions:) Also, your daughters not far off school age. If you can sort out something for the next year or so with a dog walker who can take some of the heat off of you, it should get easier for you. Do you know any doggy mad teens, that for a bit of pocket money, could walk them for you? I would've jumped at the chance of walking your two pups! :)
 
just something else to consider - after all you have been through and when you are literally left holding the baby, it might be really hard on you to have to give your dogs away as well. Could you maybe try some thinking out of the box? so are you in a mother and baby group? could you share some babysitting time with someone to free you up a little? or swap babysitting for dogwalking?

If that isn't an option then I would try the breed rescues who know your breed types and so will be in a better position to ensure your dogs get a good home. I have always gone to breed rescue for my dogs (staffies)

Good luck - it must be really tough for you at the moment,.
 
Thanks everyone you've definitely given me lots of help and suggestions :) I will try and find some responsible teenagers for after school walks and I can do a long lunch one aswell. I'm sure there's plenty people who manage better than me, its just a shock thats all :(

Thanks for all your kind replies x
 
What worked for me and my friend. As I was working full time and her OH was away working throught the week. She has 2 pre schoolers so like you couldn't get her dog out. She was home all day, she used to have mine while I was at work and then I would take both out before and after work.

Also for a time I had them both all the time when I wasn't working. If you could find someone who works with a quite, well trained dog, this might be another option to consider.
 
If you do decide to re home please go via the breed specific rescues, with most rescues you do not have to hand them over directly you can home from your home, they just guide you, do the home checks, check the people know exactly what the breed is all about, and all the paper work and so on. At least then you know you have done your best for the dogs - All the best for your new future
 
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