Responsible breed rescue suggestions or any advice on how to find a new home for my lovely dogs?

[Athendof]

I'm not happy about rehoming them as this will be the first time ai don't see a dog until the end of its days. These dogs have been loved to bits, but in the years since we got them our life has changed so much that I think letting them go is kinder on them.

I'm no meanie selfish bastard, these dogs have been cherished for years, but whereas when we got them I had a husband, was not working and had no children, now I am single, have a child with asthma and have to work very long hours in order to make ends meet with this resulting in the dogs not been able to be around the house due to severe asthma and they are now spending almost 9 hrs alone in the house.

I have explored every possibility and tried very hard for the last few years but this is not working and I cannot forsee my circumstances changing in the foreseable future.

Can somebody tell me what I need to do or point me in the direction of a reputable rescue organisation?

Thank you

[Athendof]

I have checked the suggested rescues, I'm in the north of England so the Berkshire one is a bit far, I have had a look at the Cinnamon Trust, would they accept my dogs? I'm not an elderly person going into care or dying, to be honest I'm even a bit embarrassed to contact them, there are obviously other people and dogs who have more serious problems than ours.

[D0oinMeCleanin]

The Cinnamon Trust is not technically the right rescue for you, because of the reasons you point out, however, it is possible that they may know of an elderly person or couple looking for a new companion, so they might be able to help, or guide you in the right direction at least.

I don't know where about you are in the north but SOS do excellent work with older dogs, often securing them long term foster placements so they never have to spend time in kennels. When the dogs are suitable for rehoming they offer a pension plan, promising to take care of vet bills for the remainder of the dogs life, so that they know the dogs are getting the best possible care.

They are full right now and desperately struggling for foster homes and volunteers, however they do have a waiting list and are very helpful. They will go out of their way to assist you, if it is at all possible to do so, so it would be worth contacting them if you are close enough.

[D0oinMeCleanin]

It also might be worth posting on Facebook's Rescue Dog forum North East for more suggestions, the admin of this group are absolute saints and although it says NE they have now expanded that to cover all of the north and Scotland because of demand. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I have never seen them give up on a dog yet

If they can help, they will.

[Athendof]

I really do appreciate your suggestions about pets and asthma but it has been years of dealing with this malarkey and it has got to a point that is not longer in the best interests of dogs and us to stay together.

I could spend the rest of my life justifying why I cannot keep them any more but I won't be able to convince you because you don't know about the whole of our circumstances, and I am really not happy to go into further detail about how miserable and difficult our life has come to be in recent years.

I don't want my dogs to spend the rest of their days locked in a small kitchen, and I don't want to be cleaning soiled newspapers and accidents everyday in the area I use to cook our food. I want to sleep at night (and so do our neighbours), the dogs are awake at night and barking for attention all night, as a result I'm so sleep deprived I cannot operate normally during the day therefore the job that pays the bills is at significant risk unless I improve. I have absolutely NO ONE to help me, and by that I mean absolutely NONE. And I cannot continue like this.

May I please ask those who are in the known, for details of finding a way to rehome them?, we are well beyond the keep trying route.

[D0oinMeCleanin]

I'm going to assume that you are reading posts on a smart phone or at work and are just skimming through posts?

I have just given you details for The Oldies Club, who assist in rehoming elderly dogs all around the country.

SOS who I have personal experience of dealing with and who do really great things for elderly dogs.

And a rescue forum, local to you, who will have more suggestions and who, seemingly, can perform magic when it comes to helping people find the best solution for their dogs.

Please get in touch with the above and see if they are able to help you. The last two I am involved with and they will bend over backwards to help you if they are at all able to.

[Whatnowffs]

No words of advice, just wanted to say, i understand :( So very sad for you and i hope that you find nice homes for them.

I know this seems a bit mental but as one of them has dietry issues, could you offer to pay a percetage of the food bill if someone were to foster for you? That may help things? Just an idea - i know things are tight, but if you could contribute something people would be more likely to consider?

[Whatnowffs]

Ring your local vets - they will have a breed rescue directory with a local number. That would be a good place to start, of course a lot of these places are just snowed under at the moment so you might have to look further afield. I would certainly be willing to help if you have transport issues and are in the south east x

[ThatVikRinA22]

ah thats a shame OP but if its become untenable i would also speak to your vet.Mine are lovely and so helpful.

best of luck.

[Floralnomad]

I'm sorry but I do think you need to point out to whoever takes them that they are not housetrained . I know you leave them for a long time but TBH they should be capable of holding on . In your first post you said they had no problems which on reading the whole thread they obviously do , it's one thing taking on two elderly Yorkies its a lot to ask someone to take on two elderly incontinent Yorkies . Do you walk them when you get in ? As that may help with their sleeping issues

[Athendof]

They are house trained, they bark to go out when they need to. Obviously they can't wait 9 hrs, the maximum they can manage is about 6. And obviously I'm not going to trick an innocent person to take them because to be honest it won't be nice on the people or the dogs.

They are fine, no accidents, and sleep at nights in weekends, when I'm at home. Unfortunately I cannot stop working to keep the same routine during the week.

People. I'm having a very busy day at work I will read and reply to you all when I finish for the day.

Thank you.

P.S. I have contemplated to continue paying pet insurance for them until they die, the food is normal dog food, nothing specialised or expensive really, much cheaper than vet stuff and moist food.

[Athendof]

Had a look at SOS, will emathem latter and see what they say. Thank you.

[Athendof]

What now, I'm in the north, but thank you, will also try the vets.

Have just emailed PAPAS and had a look at the Oldies club

[Athendof]

Thank you all for your suggestions, I have filled a form from the Oldies Club so they can be added to their listings

I suppose it would take a long time, there are many other dogs (and yorkies) who seem to have been waiting for ages.

Damn, it is only five minutes and I'm already in tears!

[Athendof]

D0oingmecleaning, thank you ever so much for the multiple links and references. It has been very helpful to get some guidance.

[kilmuir]

you will have to know that some oldies are never rehomed, they spend last of their days in kennels

[D0oinMeCleanin]

Your welcome.

If you post on that rescue forum, on Facebook you will get more suggestions. You'll probably get an easier time there than you did here, so don't be shy

A lot of rescue owners and representatives post on there.