Need to rehome my dog

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My lovely 10 yr old terrier cross bit my toddler a few days ago (toddler tripped over her) it all happened so quickly, but it drew blood and on her face:(
Now my husband is insistent that the dog must go, and by tomorrow.
I've phoned everyone I can think of as well as numerous rehoming centres, who all say they're full. My local dogs trust in Harefield has a 6 month waiting list for taking dogs in.
I'm desperate now, I can't bear the thought of her being put to sleep, she's a lovely dog, very easy, very healthy, just no good with young children.
Has anyone any ideas? Or know anyone? She'd be perfect for an older couple/person.
Many thanks

Funny you should say that witches...

PS thank you saffron :) , I forgot my manners in my embarrassment! But still !

Exactly how old is your 'toddler'? I would and HAVE taught my children to give the dog space, how to treat the dog and definitely not to climb stairgates.

I have also just spoken to my DH and he said we will help. After a bit of at me getting all het up on a Sunday morning. Bless him. I do love my animal loving, me loving husband.

Oh Snort what a horrible situation, it is not the dog's fault but you have to put your child first. I am afraid I have no help to offer but wanted to show support. I really hope something turns up really soon.

And for what it's worth: I would be re-homing the dog too. You are doing the right thing for your dd and your dog

I'm on the Beds / Bucks border and can help too if needed, as long as the dog is ok with cats.

Snort we can help, please post again :)

Answering dogsbeastfriend, she is spayed, lives with a cat, ( but will chase other cats she sees) used to live with another dog (but the lovely old guy died last year) she has a tendency to want to be top dog though.
She's not up to date with vaccinations ( I heard a convincing argument on why not to) though she was done last year for a stay in the kennels.
Cross wise she could be a bit of lurcher mixed with jack Russell but we're not entirely sure.
History of aggression, well, the growling + she's a bit snappy at the vets, also she's had a 'go' at a couple of puppies we've met while walking. She doesn't like it when they're 'persistent with their playfulness'
I don't know if I'm painting a very good picture of her but she's so loving and loyal, and she gets so concerned when I cry:(
Rescue wise I've tried the dogs trust in harefield, Gray matter (older dogs)
The animal welfare trust in Watford, stokenchuch dog rescue. Blackberry farm and a couple of blue crosses. I've also left some messages and haven't heard back from some places.
Man wise I know what you mean, my dh is not a dog person, and I had to convince him initially. This hasn't helped, and now I know that once my lovely dog has gone, that's it for me, i can't see a time when I'll be able to get another.

I'm also willing to have her stay with us until she can find a rescue space. I've been home checked for fostering for 2 dog rescues. We've got cats as well as kids, but the cats are used to dogs.

Snort, both the rescues I'm checked with are in Wales, but have foster homes nationwide. Have you contacted organisations further afield? the two I'm checked with are Hope Rescue and Friends of the Animals RCT. As with most rescues, they're led by volunteers so it might take a few days to get an answer.

Sorry it's taken me ages to reply, I'm a bit slow typing, and also the lady from the oldies dog rescue just phoned me back to take some details, she said they've got a waiting list though too.
I'm in Chalfont St Peter, in Bucks.
Thank you all so much, I'm in tears at your kindness and offers of help.

FFS don't touch Blackberry Farm - the RSPCA WILL kill your dog.

Are you able to transport your little dog to rescue or foster today, Snort?

Dogsbeastfriend, I'm in awe of you too, I can transport her though share the car so am a bit limited. Is there a suggested amount to offer for her keep? I can't afford loads but will do my best.

Yes I can do today, I did find that out about the RSPCA afterwards though.

No good advice for you Snort, but just wanted to say how sorry I am for you, am a bit weepy reading your messages.

Please try not to worry, DBF will sort you out and your lovely girl will find a nice peaceful home I'm sure. I hope your daughter is ok and not too shocked.

It's awful I know, but you've said yourself that it's difficult keeping them apart and you'd never forgive yourself if it should happen again with possibly a worse outcome, and accidents do happen.

I hope it all works out for you, lots of unMNetty hugs from me.

I've got to go and get some stuff done, but if it helps I'm serious about offering a short term home for your dog. I'm in Leighton Buzzard, so about 35 miles from you. I can collect your dog, but expect you'd prefer to check us out at home (which is fine!). I'm not working so would be here most of the time. Let me know if we can help :)

Oh bloody hell, I can't cope with all this compliment stuff! :o

TBH, Snort, I dunno. Rescues will normally target a suggestion around the £100 mark but some (and you) might prefer you to make a small standing order each month instead. Gah, I hate talking money, even when it's nowt to do with me!

Okay, back to pooch. I have in mind a possible home following assessment and soforth of pooch (a lady who is loved and trusted in rescue, who has just recently lost her rescued terrier X girl to age and has been looking at the Oldies website, she told us yesterday... ). However, she has grandchildren and a home with lots of visiting family so although she won't take the view that your DH has this may not be the right home for your little girl.

I can happily look to finding her rescue, but if it's further afield you will need to either get her there or hold on to her until I can arrange a chain of transporters to collect and deliver her. That could take until next weekend or so, most of us are at work all week of course. Can't do it myself as I have no transport.

Likewise I WILL find rescue, there is NO doubt about that but as you are learning we are all on our knees with more dogs in need than we have rescue spaces for (this sort of situation is why I get fucked off with backyard breeders... !). So, can you persuade your DH to hang on for a week, maybe, or MUST the dog be out now? If the dog is genuinely at risk I will take her (or if you'd prefer, one of the other ladies can, we'll fight over it :o ) but it would be better for all concerned if we didn't have to of course. That said, if your DH is of the type who would take the dog to the vet for PTS without another word or thought if another trip and snap should occur I would rather the dog was removed now, as I am sure you would.

I'm in the Home County area, about an hour's drive north from Chalfont St Peter, if it helps.

As much as I hate to say it, I think she really has to go now, (d)h has had her in the garden for most of the morning, ( I did put a big blanket out for her to lie on however) but she just wants to be inside, and he's just not happy with her around.
Im so grateful for your offers, Id love to take one of you up, don't know who to say though, I guess I just want her to go where she'll have least disruption.
I'm sure you'll both be kind which is obviously the main thing.

Have pmed you my email and phone number, will leave you to decide what you would like to do/who you would prefer to turn to, we're all I'm sure just as concerned for your dog and will all do our best for her.

As much as I hate to say it, I think she really has to go now
With an attitude like this neither of you (op and 'd'h) should never be allowed to have another pet. Irresponsible and uncaring. What a great example to your dc!

Snort, could you arrange for your dog to go into kennels for a fortnight, as you might when you go on holiday? That would buy you some breathing space?

Bit harsh, stranger. Op does not want to rehome the dog. It is the DH. To be honest if the dog is old and nervous a home without a toddler would be better for the dog.

Training (for toddler and the dog) would be an option were it not for the DH.

strangerintheday that's uncalled for

Snort obviously cares for her dog and is trying to do her best in a difficult situation. If she didn't care the dog would have been PTS already

Sorry to hear this. I can understand both POV tbh, but I know I'd be heartbroken to have to rehome my stinky mutt and we've only had him a month. I don't think the dog being in the garden is that bad, tbh, unless it's freezing or raining there today. My pup seems to prefer being outside (more disgusting things to roll in ). Hopefully some of the lovely people on this board will be able to take your girl and find her a safe, loving new home.

bumbybecky PTS costs money and i doubt they will easily find a vet that will be prepared to do it for a healthy and non-aggressive dog. the most likely scenario is that he will drive and dump the dog somewhere far enough from the house where there is no chance for her to find her way home.

op, i hope my gut feel is wrong and you will get in touch with people here who offered to help your dog

FFS stranger you're just making stuff up now! With all the work the OP has done to find somewhere for the dog, you've decided they'll dump her?

plenty of examples in rl robot
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