good home for a dog?

[lawsj]

A number of years ago we were turned down by the dogs trust when we wanted to adopt a young border collie. We have always had collies and live in a very rural area with no close neighbours and well fenced land. The dog would have been at work all day with one of us (outdoor jobs) and would have joined our other two dogs. The reason given was that the dog needed to go to a urban home as he may try and round up sheep if he was in a rural home? In the end someone spoke to them on our behalf and they changed there mind, he lived a happy active working life and was a lovely dog x

[sarahp]

So he goes to an urban home and starts rounding up the children instead, or tearing the wallpaper off the walls - is that better? A lunatic thing to say, and shows they have no understanding of border collies. They are normally very intelligent and trainable and should only work sheep if asked to!

[viking]

Bit of one-upmanship to say no though isn't it, and far easier to put a dog down.

3,400 last year from one rescue alone, they must become immune to it.


Some reasons defy common sense.

[kickon]

I feel so sad for these dogs
jobs worths

[viking]

I feel sad for the dogs, angry at the breeders, and p*ssed off by the RSPCA.

Animals deserve better.

[cwhittles]

We re homed a super Border Terrier from their welfare group .They did inspect , but were very sensible .They suggested we had her spayed but didnt insist . They asked for a donation of £100 but I think probably quite reasonable given she is a super young dog with no hang ups and must have cost a very great deal more . They do not have a lot of dogs , but they are very good to deal with & I think probably worth waiting for if you want a Border and want to rescue one without all these problems which do sound counter productive

[sarahp]

I believe most breed socities have a breed rescue arm, so if you do want a particular breed this could well be the best place to look for one.

[amumwithapony]

Kickon, have you tried the Greyhound Trust if you could re-home something that big? Lots of retired greyhounds around the country need new homes. There is also Scruples Whippet Rescue that have whippets/whippet x's and lurcher type dogs.

Or have a look through the local free ads. Lots of dogs in there need new homes, sometimes there is an older one (if you don't want a puppy) looking for a new home, usually because someone has bought something that doesn't fit into their lifestyle.

Its a shame that they do charge as much at resuce centres. I can understand that they have to neuter/chip etc but surely £250 per dog is excessive and just encourages people to buy a puppy? Which then encourages people to breed more. Which end up in rescue?

Surely they should want to break the cycle rather than continue with it? I understand there are costs involved but thats what the donations are for? To pay for the food and vet work etc etc? And some of the reasons for refusing to let them go to new homes are just ridiculous. A small token sum maybe to stop people just deciding on a whim to get a dog, but £250 is just ridiculous!

[nia2311]

AMWAP I think rescues charge such sums so that prospective owners are somehow proving that they can afford the committment of a pet. Of course, having scraped the £250 together, they may well struggle for the vets fees, wormer, food etc

[diane]

We have a great very local rescue who I support with food etc as often as possible. My daughter in law and I took 2 male pups from the same cross breed litter. They were chipped but we were told they must be neutered when old enough and their nominated local vet would be in touch at that time. These dogs are a delight (now nearly 6 year olds) and totally trustworthy in a home with kids, grandkids etc etc. No checks were done, I assumed because I was known to the Rescue lady (and she was snowed under). We paid £75 per dog and neutered when the "polite demand" came throough when they were 6 months old. Can recommend this Rescue to anyone in the N Wales area. We have had rescues for all our married life. OH will not buy a dog when so many are not loved...funny old soul!

[mollymalone]

A friend of mine works full time, lives in a rented house with a slightly larger than courtyard garden, and The Dogs Trust were practically giving dogs away to him to have. He has no money but waited till payday to go and see the dogs - he had the choice of the whole place.
He does have another dog already who is 2, and he wanted a companion for her as since his ex moved out and took his dog with him, the 2 year old was being quite naughty. Currwnt dog is westie x chiwahuha (sp) and he ended up with a 3 month old lurcher cross who is lovely but is just too big already for their 2 bedroom house.
They had no home visit and he paid £80 for the dog and she was (or will be, can't remember how old she is now) spayed for free!
He is a loving home but its not suited for this kind of dog. If they'd done a home visit I am sure they would have encouraged him to have a smaller dog.

[kickon]

It wasn't about the money I just thought It was a good thing to do
I would have like a friend for Harold to go Rating around the yard and barns ! poor old Puppy runs out of puff which you would expect at 18
When I saw how many there were I thought It would be nice to give a few dogs a job and a good life.