Devastated rehomed dogs yesterday

[Annieberrie]

As title says I am devastated. I rehomed my 2 dogs to blue cross yesterday, I can barely breathe and cant stop crying, I have had them since they were puppies and they are ages 6 and 7.

I signed them over and asked if blue cross could just send a message they are ok and if rehomed lady said no. I said I dont want details of family just that they are ok.

My circumstances have changed drastically. When I got my dogs I had a very different life, my daughter was late teens and they were like children to me. Life has changed I am ill now and became unable to walk them, financial circumstances changed also, lost home then moved to a council flat with a lot of stairs in which I can barely go up and down due to pain. The council due to my illness found a new ground floor property for me, and no pets allowed. So my dogs are now with Blue Cross and I can barely cope today. They must be so confused.

Really what Im saying is has anyone gone through this before? How did you cope?

[Annieberrie]

Thats reassuring as I look daily at the website for them, and still no sign.

[TheShepherdsCrown]

You did your best for your dogs. Its heartbreaking but sometimes circumstances change so much. Please don’t blame yourself. And the Blue Cross is excellent at homing. They do ensure the animals are rehomed to people who are assessed so it’s a good match.

[amazedmummy]

Completely agree with @peoplepleaser1 my wee girl (cat) never made it to the website. I'd been in touch and as soon as she was ready to rehome I got the call.

[peoplepleaser1]

Hi OP, they may not reach the website as they may have been rehomed without needing to be advertised. I think some rescues have a list of approved people looking to provide homes and they may have found a fit that works for your dogs without needing to advertise.

[Annieberrie]

Ty so much fizz, unfortunately they are in Yorkshire

[FizzAfterSix]

Such a terrible story 😢
I work with many rescues and turned my last home into a dog sanctuary.
Is there anything I can do? I live in Putney.

[BonnesVacances]

Can you get a friend to go down and see the dogs. Then go back in a couple of weeks and if they're not there, ask about them. They'll probably tell your friend they've been rehomed now, so then you'll know they've found their new home.

[LooseleafTea]

Also it is so obvious how deeply they have been loved and cared for by you , which will really stay with them and help them in their future

[LooseleafTea]

this is so hard on you and thinking of you so much. Sometimes details take a while as I think they get to know the dogs to be able to give more detail on them . Please put yourself first and keep busy and distracted while it’s this hard as they will adjust and this bit is the worst time for you or them as it’s a huge change but it won’t stay this awful , and recovery will come.
I just wish they have the ability to keep you in touch even by email as it would make such a difference to you to know they are ok once settled

[Annieberrie]

Thanks spiderlight.

I am tormenting myself checking the Blue Cross website, at dogs available to rehome, and their pictures aren't up yet, so really worried

[spiderlight]

Oh, so very sorry that you've had to do this. I can barely imagine the heartbreak. We adopted our dog from a rescue last year after his owners had to give him up due to serious illness in the family and we adore him. We were very, very thoroughly homechecked beforehand and the rescue have been in touch several times to check up on him, and have passed on a message and photos to his old owner, but I know not all rescues will do this. It does seem mean that they wouldn't even drop you a quick email to let you know when they go to their new home, but Blue Cross are a very reputable rescue and they will do right by them.

Offering a handhold

[Annieberrie]

Thanks so much for replies everyone it means so much x

[RightestPersonOnMN]

Responsible thing

[RightestPersonOnMN]

You did the responsible but it must’ve been heartbreaking for you. Much love to you

[MintySpud]

Heartbroken for you.

[florriepeck]

You've been very brave.
I think this must be harder than losing dogs when they pass away.
I feel terribly sorry for you.

[Honeyroar]

I’m so sorry for you and Apple. It must be so heartbreaking but you both sound like you did the kindest thing for your dogs (and I despair of others that dump dogs for the slightest reason). For what it’s worth I’ve got two rescued dogs that didn’t have easy lives before coming to us (so in a much worse state psychologically than your dogs) and they both settled down and trusted us remarkably well- so hopefully yours will do so even faster. Best wishes to you both.

[Canklesforankles]

They sound like really lovely well cared for dogs that will be easy to find a home for. If they even make it onto the website (some get reserved before that) it will show when they are reserved.
Sorry maybe it will be too painful to look.
My 2 dogs are 10 now and came to us when they were 5 due to previous owner’s ill health. I like to think they spent half their life happy there and then half with us being loved and happy too. They were a bit sad for a very short time (days) but soon settled with their new pack.
You had no choice and have done the responsible thing. I’m sorry it’s so hard

[MasakaBuzz]

I do think that is so sad. I rehomed a cat recently, and was given the previous owners number. I send her pictures and texts every month or so, letting her know he is well. She is really grateful.

[JayAlfredPrufrock]

I volunteer with a breed specific rescue.

Many dogs come in due to circumstances like yours.

They are all loved and cared for and suitable forever homes are found for them.

[twinnywinny14]

I’m in tears reading this as I can’t imagine life without my dogs and to know they are still out there somewhere must be the hardest thing ever. I’m really saddened that you cannot find out when they have been rehomed as it wouldn’t take much to do but would mean so much to you at this difficult time. Remember no matter what has happened now no one can ever take away the times and memories you have shared together and whether dogs have the memories like we do or not you will have shaped them in to the lovely dogs they are. I hope you find some comfort soon xx

[elastamum]

I am so sorry for you. It must be heartbreaking. I have a dog that was rehomed from someone who could not keep him. I am lucky in that we are still in touch as the rehoming charity was run by a friend. He is so much loved by us and we are so very grateful to them for letting him go to us. I am sure that your dogs will find loving homes too.

[amazedmummy]

I can't imagine how hard this must be for you but sadly we don't have a crystal ball. When you got your lovely wee dogs you had absolutely no idea that this would happen. I have 2 cats, one was dumped on the street, she is timid, wary of men and took a long time to settle. The other came from a loving home that just couldn't care for her, she rules the roost, assumes that everyone loves her will grace us with her presence according to her own schedule. Their new owners will be able to tell they were loved, it will come across in their behaviour.

[SecretWitch]

Oh, Annieberrie, my heart goes out to you. What a painful decision for you 💐. I’m praying your sweet dogs go to the best home possible.

[Annieberrie]

Astrabees thats lovely, I worried that it would be thought they were unwanted and unloved, I even said this to Blue Cross as its just not the case