Are you thinking of rehoming a dog?

[Passamaquoddy]

Just wanted to share this as it has broken my heart...

My dear nan sadly lost her 9 year old Yorkshire Terrier when he developed cancer - this is only 9 months after losing grandad to a stroke and her dog was her lifeline.

After a few very sad weeks alone she decided to take on a young dog who was up for sale as the family could not cope with him. She collected him on Saturday.

Today the family turned up on her doorstep and asked for the dog back. My nan was on her own and she had no idea they were even reconsidering and she reluctantly let him go.

I feel so upset and angry about this and just wanted to share. If you are considering giving up a pet please think it through seriously - my nan is now heartbroken and alone again

Wow, that's pretty heartless of them, both towards your Nan and the dog.

In the horse world, if somebody is offering a horse for free, the done thing is to buy it for a notional amount of £1. A receipt is issued and that horse now belongs to the new owner. No grey areas.

So sorry for your Nan. What is she going to do now?

Thanks for your reply. I'm not sure what she will do. She says she doesn't want to go through it again but I'm hoping that she will decide to move on and get herself another dog. She has never been without one.

Have just been looking at an ad for some beautiful JRT pups and I am tempted to buy her one and wrap a big bow around it! I know she would look after it well!

I'm so very sorry for your nan.

I would say though, please consider a rescue centre if she decides upon another pet- my local one has plenty which would be ideal for a one-person, older household. And no chance of them turning up asking for a return of said pet.

Thanks silentbob. I do think that is the best idea tbh. Initially she was considering rehoming from our local shelter but she was quite taken by this ad. I'm sure in a day or two she could be persuaded to have another look around. I just know the perfect pooch will be out there for her - and she has plenty of affection to give

Have you thought of contacting the Cinammon trust to see if they have any dogs that need rehoming , a lady I walk with got her dog from them as a permanent foster and they are generally dogs that are used to living with older people so your gran would be ideal .

Thanks for the recommendation floral...have just googled the cinnamon trust - what a lovely charity! Am tempted to offer my services as a dog walker too if anything comes up in my area. Will pass details on to my mum, thanks again

I don't know how old your Nan is, but a pup, at that a JRT, even with a bow around it will likely be way way too much for her to cope with. Pups are enormously hard work, involving sleepless nights, ten minute spaced toilet breaks, training, the works. An elderly person wouldn't be able to cope and the pup would have to end up going away.

An older dog, well beyond the puppy stage, well beyond the tearing about adolescent stage, would be much better. Calm quiet companionship, instead of crazy making puppy drama!