Please or to access all these features

Add post

Watch this thread

Save thread

Start a new thread

Flip thread

Hide thread

My feed

Active Unanswered threads

Getting started FAQ's

Unanswered threads Acronyms Talk guidelines

Hide shortcut buttons

Talk

The doghouse

If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.

Flip

1 2 3 4 5

Original poster

Need to rehome my dog

112 replies

snortwithmirth · 30/10/2011 09:38

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

OP posts:

TheBrideofFrankenstein · 30/10/2011 12:47

stranger That's pure speculation about the Op's DH and vets have few qualms about PTS if there's been any history of aggression. It's also pretty cheap.

Look, if the OP had put this on AIBU, the opinion would prob be 50/50 on whether the OP's DH is unreasonable to want to rehome the dog. As it is, she's put it on here to get help, which in the circumstances was the right thing to do. However, just because the consensus on a dog lover's forum is that the DH is U, that doesn't mean that he is.

DooinMeCleanin · 30/10/2011 12:49

Just because some tossers dump their dog, doesn't mean Op will. Tossers generally don't give a shit and don't bother spending the morning phoning around every rescue they can think of. They don't offer any money towards the up-keep of the dog. They don't ask on forumn for help.

are you trying to cause a fight, stranger?

bemybebe · 30/10/2011 12:51

OP, please get in touch with the rescuers on this thread. Whatever the reason behind rehoming, you will feel much better going about it in a responsible fashion, ie placing the pet you love in the hands of the people that will care for it no matter what. Please!

DogsBeastFiend · 30/10/2011 12:52

"i doubt they will easily find a vet that will be prepared to do it for a healthy and non-aggressive dog."

Sadly that's far from true, Stranger.

Look, I don't agree with the OPs DH either and if he were mine he would - and I'm not kidding here - have been thrown out by now for his viewpoint, regardless that he was my child's father.

But, he's not my DH he's the OPs and he's currently holding the life of a dog in his hands, so the best thing we can do is to help the dog by finding her a plae of safety... so let's just do that, right?

TheBrideofFrankenstein · 30/10/2011 12:53

bemy She is. Read the thread. The OP is in direct comms with DBF.

bemybebe · 30/10/2011 12:56

Sorry guys, I missed that Was too worried that the dog is outside and will be rehomed today no matter where.

TheBrideofFrankenstein · 30/10/2011 13:07

I think there's an element of overreaction over the outside thing. It's a dog. They go outside. It won't melt. It's 14 degrees which is warmer than it will be in my house in January. What do you think dogs did before people invented central heating?

DogsBeastFiend · 30/10/2011 13:12

Snort I've answered your pm via email, thank you for the photo (a shock as she is very much like the dog my friend and fellow rescuer mentioned above has just lost to age and ill health so have sent her an email about your girl). Have also alerted some rescues, will contact more in the next couple of hours but must nip out now. You have my mobile number if I'm needed, will be back ASAP and will check for updates on here via my mobile.

Original poster

snortwithmirth · 30/10/2011 13:13

I knew I'd get some stick whilst asking with help with this, so in a way it was my last resort as I feel bad enough already, however, I'm determined to find help for my dog so I'll take it.
My (d)h is not a dog lover he's never had a dog before and doesn't love the lifestyle but would never be cruel, in fact he's a vegetarian for animal welfare reasons. So no he wouldn't be dumping her anywhere.
He suggested the being PTS because I'd run out of options and it's been a few days since it happened, and if we were in a different house it maybe possible to keep them apart.
It's going to completely break my heart to give my dog away, she's like one of my children, but even I think it would be nicer for her not to be shut away from the family all the time.

OP posts:

bemybebe · 30/10/2011 13:15

I know what you mean TheBride, but temperature is not the issue in this reaction. One of any dog's primary need is one of the human leadership and company.

In any case, I agree with DBF and her desire to find "the place of safety" for this pooch.

bumpybecky · 30/10/2011 13:28

Snort, I've replied to your PM :) sorry it took a while, apparently it was my turn to make lunch!

DBF I'm happy to have Snort's dog until you can sort out transport to somewhere more permanent, if that's what Snort wants :) sounds as though she might be have a home with your friend sorted already! :)

Original poster

snortwithmirth · 30/10/2011 13:47

It looks like we'll be able to sort something out for today which is fantastic.
Can I just thank everyone for your replies, support and offers of help, it really is heartwarming. I don't even mind getting a bit of stick as it just shows me that some people feel passionately about animals which is no bad thing.
X

OP posts:

WitchesBrewIsMyFriend · 30/10/2011 14:40

hi snort I have sent you a message on PM. I am happy to collect today along with a friend of mine who rehomes as her 'day' job. Its up to you. Just let me know.

MonstrouslyNarkyPuffin · 30/10/2011 14:53

Stranger . Seriously inappropriate reaction - read the OP. And vets do put healthy dogs to sleep. All the time .

I love MN. Hope you'll have her somewhere safe soon.

a#nd you are a star DBF

WitchesBrewIsMyFriend · 30/10/2011 15:00

if things dont work out with bumpy let me know and I will still foster/rehome for you.

no problem at all. Good luck.

LadyMontdore · 30/10/2011 15:10

Stranger - it is not cruel to have dogs in the garden, my dogs would be in the garden all the time given the choice!
Also ridiculous to think the OPs husband will dump the dog, he's just not a doggy person who is worried about his daughter being bitten again - that does not make him cruel! It makes him quite normal and sensible!

Elibean · 30/10/2011 15:19

Just to add that, having read the whole thread, it really is quite wonderful that someone can post in desperation and find such support and offers of help in amongst it all - bumpy, dbf, and all who've offered support?

You are stars

OP, wishing you the best in a difficult situation - so glad options are appearing.

WitchesBrewIsMyFriend · 30/10/2011 15:46

Thats the thing with online support, it brings options that may not have been there in days gone by.

I know that when I needed help and advice when The loofa was at deaths door everyone on the doghouse was there sending virtual hugs and offering support when I struggled to see the positive side of things.

Although we are a nest of vipers, we are a rather nice nest of vipers.

ChickensHaveNoEyebrows · 30/10/2011 16:35

Now this is the sort of thread that The Doghouse should be known for

WitchesBrewIsMyFriend · 30/10/2011 16:46

I agree chickens

RedwingWinter · 30/10/2011 17:07

I'm only just catching up on this thread. I'm sorry about the OPs situation, but it is heart-warming to see so many people (including the OP) trying to sort out something that will be good for the dog.

DejaWho · 30/10/2011 17:17

While personally I'd be looking into rehoming the husband (or shutting him out in the garden without man-shed priviledges)... glad you're getting sorted with it all - and you really can't blame the dog for biting when it got landed on with a lump of toddler from on-high can you? Least you're not on here like lots would be screaming "omg my dog's aggressive" and you're accepting of the fact your husband's being a right royal pillock!

Not sure I'd want this forum known as a doggy rehoming service as then you'd get the aforementioned "my toddler's been tormenting the dog for months and it growled at her so she's turning aggressive and I need to have her PTS" crew descending in their droves... and they DO deserve a light flame roasting for their stupidity!

WitchesBrewIsMyFriend · 30/10/2011 17:23

dont worry deja I dont offer to help just anyone. But this had special circumstances.

coccyx · 30/10/2011 18:34

Glad you have been helped. Hope you are ok when you have to leave the dog, but reassured that she is going to a dog lover. Take care

saffronwblue · 30/10/2011 21:46

Snort it sounds as if - fingers crossed - a solution is on the horizon. What a tough time for you and DD and even DH.

Flip

1 2 3 4 5