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Rescue dog and dcs?

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ReallyBadParty · 10/02/2015 19:04

Does anyone know if you can get a rescue dog if you have children?

I have two, the younger is six, the other a teen. We have a dog already, but am considering another as she was so happy and had such fun when we dog sat for friends recently.

I thought a rescue dog would be perfect, but lots of the sites seem to say no children.

My dcs have been brought up with dogs, and they (and I) know the drill. Do you think this is hopeless as an idea?

Thank you Smile

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AmantesSuntAmentes · 10/02/2015 19:06

Many rescues will re-home to people with children, particularly once over six Smile

Woodenheart · 10/02/2015 19:08

Im sure someone wiser will be along, but I was talking to a lady who rehomes retired greyhounds and she said it wouldn't be a problem for us,
But I am going to wait until DD is older.

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ReallyBadParty · 10/02/2015 19:11

Oh, maybe I am not mad then Smile

Maybe I should ring them and see, now that I know it might be a possibility.

Thanks!

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SpicyBeat · 10/02/2015 19:55

Yes many rescues will rehome to families if the dog is suitable to live with children. Especially smaller ones with foster networks, where dogs have been assessed in a home environment. Definitely look into it.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 10/02/2015 19:58

We got ddog2, who is a rescue dog, from the Dogs' Trust, and they assess their dogs, and decide whether they are suitable to be rehired to a house with children. And you have to bring all of the family (and any other dogs) to meet the dog, so they can see it's going to work.

BirdyArms · 10/02/2015 21:48

We have just passed a home visit from a lurcher rescue and hoping to get a pup from them soon. I wasn't mad keen on the idea of a skinny dog but after giving it a lot of thought have come round to the idea. They do seem to be the easiest rescue dog to get with children.

EasyToEatTiger · 10/02/2015 22:15

You should be fine. A lot of dogs that come into rescue aren't used to children, so it's easier to say no. If you are prepared to do whatever you can to acclimatise the dog and the children you should be ok.

yummumto3girls · 10/02/2015 23:37

We are currently looking for a rescue dog, my youngest is 5. Different centres have different rules, our local tends to not rehome strays with unknown backgrounds to homes with children under 10, they have some suitable for children 5+, but I haven't found any that would rehome with children younger than 5 yrs.

BagelwithButter · 11/02/2015 08:38

Smaller rescues are often more flexible but most will rehome to families with kids over 5, so you should be OK.

Smaller rescues often foster their dogs with families, which can be useful as there are assessed for behaviour with other dogs, people, children, other animals etc.

Aliiiii · 11/02/2015 13:29

I have had 2 rescue dogs, both from battersea dogs home
The second one ( our current dog) has been with us for nearly 3 years and DS is nearly 10
There are loads of dogs out there, hoping for a new home
Have you a particular breed in mind? Most breeds have a rescue specific to them

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ReallyBadParty · 11/02/2015 13:40

No particular breed in mind. I live in the sticks, so would just have a look at what's around. There is an active greyhound rescue centre nearby and that might suit us well, I think. Our dog is an Irish setter, but is pretty lazy and very easygoing, with a lovely nature. She really enjoyed running round with the,ahem, more spirited dogs we had for a weekend recently, which reactivated thoughts we'd had about perhaps getting a second dog.

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ReallyBadParty · 11/02/2015 13:47

No particular breed in mind. I live in the sticks, so would just have a look at what's around. There is an active greyhound rescue centre nearby and that might suit us well, I think. Our dog is an Irish setter, but is pretty lazy and very easygoing, with a lovely nature. She really enjoyed running round with the,ahem, more spirited dogs we had for a weekend recently, which reactivated thoughts we'd had about perhaps getting a second dog.

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Aliiiii · 11/02/2015 18:02

I don't know much about greyhounds apart from the fact that like staffies there are too many looking for homes Sad
Our current dog is an incredibly lazy bulldog, but not all are lazy! I know there can be health issues with them though so puts many off

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ReallyBadParty · 11/02/2015 19:35

Yes, that's why I thought it might be nice to choose a greyhound. Plus I hear they are also quite lazy, and happy to curl up on the sofa between walks Grin

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Aliiiii · 11/02/2015 20:30

Lazy dogs rule! My one spends at least 20 hours a day sleeping, snoring and farting!

Rescue dog and dcs?
Rescue dog and dcs?
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ReallyBadParty · 11/02/2015 20:43

They'd fit in perfectly in this house Grin

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