would you rehome a 7 year old dog (husky)

[frankie7]

OH has said there is someone at works brother that is looking to rehome his 7 year old husky. they are moving to Australia and have 1 week left to rehome the dog (no idea why they left it this late or what the circumstances are).

We are considering a 3rd dog but was not really planning on a Husky (we ahve an inuit and a JRT- were thinking more or a spaniel!) but basically just feel sorry for it. not sure what will hapen to it if a home is not found, we do not have a husky resuce here.

Would you walk away or try an help?

 

[CorvusCorax]

Do it

Honestly, it is hard enough to find homes for dogs that age (she is nudging old age) so you'd be saving her from a very uncertain fate.

Sounds like you're already softening

 

[blackcob]

Honestly, it is hard enough to find homes for dogs that age (she is nudging old age)

Average age for a husky is 14. But yes, do it, but just be aware that it will probably have to stay on-lead in a lot of situations. If it doesn't work out, send it to me.

 

[CorvusCorax]

Veteran classes start at seven years old, all breeds, that's what I work off

My old bitch died at 14 but I would have classed her as getting into old age at seven because of the above!

 

[blackcob]

Actually it's just occurred to me that for insurance purposes they also use seven as the cut-off so you're quite right.

 

[CAYLA]

I would inclined to atleast go and meet the dog, and if you where thinking of a third he/she may fit in perfectly, ask a few questions, but if they are up and moving to another Country then atleast it's a "last resort rehome" and not jsut a "I need shot of the dog" for no reason at all, or some crappy excuse.

 

[Galupy]

Yes, I would adopt an older dog. In fact, I think my next dog(s) will be older dogs. It is so so hard for them to find homes and you can make such a difference in their lives.