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[HelenePA]

See, that is the thing. You can ALWAYS provide what the dog needs, even in an apartment.

Have a high energy dog? Take him to flyball or agility classes to exercise mind and body.
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its great if you have those things around you but I know I dont! I live in a town of 2500 (max) we dont have dog parks, flyball or agility classes around me.. I'm going to guess they'd have them in the bigger cities.. one of those is only an hour from me! Dog walkers? done of those either, doggy daycares? yeah not around me! I'm a sahm because we dont want the expense of having kids in daycare my dh would commit me if I suggested we send our dog to doggy daycare so he's not cooped up in the fake apt I'm moving too!

 

[HelenePA]

Before you (general you) get a dog, do your research/homework and pick the type of dog that suits your familys needs. My dog is a golden retriever, and is far from hyper. He'd do just fine in an apartment as he just lies on his comfy doggy mattress and chills all day long. It would be pure hell if I left him in the yard all day alone. Hell I tell ya! He'd flip out. He hates being in the yard alone for some reason. I personally wouldnt feel comfortable leaving him alone in the yard all day anyway. So each case/dog is different.

my dog isn't alone in the yard all day, I'm out there with him. The only time he is alone is at 2am when he needs to pee... I watch him from the door. We've already been out in the yard 4 times and its not even 11am.. he never sleep... i swear.. he's worse than a newborn...

 

[phorsenuf]

We were on the recieving end of a re-homing. A family we went to church with was moving out of state and couldn't take their dog. Not really sure why, but couldn't. They stopped by our house one afternoon and told us we were the last family to talk to and if we couldn't take him they would be bringing him to the SPCA.

We agreed to take him hoping it would work out for us. We felt bad for the dog.
For the first year if he got loose (we lived way out in the country) he would actually go back to his old house. How he found his way there I have no idea. But if he went missing we always knew where to find him.
He was such a great dog and we loved him to no end. He went with us when we moved from NH to NC and then back again.

We had him for about 10 years before he passed. It was a very sad day when we had to let him go. We had him cremated and we have his ashes. That's how much he meant to us. I couldn't imagine not having him. He's been gone at least 7 years now and I still miss him.

So as much as re-homing sucks, sometimes it works out for the best. But it's not something I could, or would, ever do.

 

[tammymacb]

We were on the recieving end of a re-homing. A family we went to church with was moving out of state and couldn't take their dog. Not really sure why, but couldn't. They stopped by our house one afternoon and told us we were the last family to talk to and if we couldn't take him they would be bringing him to the SPCA.

We agreed to take him hoping it would work out for us. We felt bad for the dog.
For the first year if he got loose (we lived way out in the country) he would actually go back to his old house. How he found his way there I have no idea. But if he went missing we always knew where to find him.
He was such a great dog and we loved him to no end. He went with us when we moved from NH to NC and then back again.

We had him for about 10 years before he passed. It was a very sad day when we had to let him go. We had him cremated and we have his ashes. That's how much he meant to us. I couldn't imagine not having him. He's been gone at least 7 years now and I still miss him.

So as much as re-homing sucks, sometimes it works out for the best. But it's not something I could, or would, ever do.

Your point is very valid. I'm in the same boat. I adore my dogs who are all rescue/adoptions. They have been a gift to us and are part of the family. But, as owners we should realize the responsibility what we have to them. They're helpless. Pawns in a chess game.

You were the last family your dog was being offered to. If you'd declined, he would have gone to the SPCA. As an adult dog, there is a very good chance he would have died from that action.

Anyone can say all they want about my "perfect" life and how I shouldn't throw stones. I don't think I'm throwing them. If you can't be settled enough to have a pet, simply don't have one. ( And obviously this isn't directed to you ) Too many dogs and cats are killed each year that simply became in inconvenience to their owner.

 

[Hannathy]

If you can't be settled enough to have a pet, simply don't have one. ( And obviously this isn't directed to you ) Too many dogs and cats are killed each year that simply became in inconvenience to their owner.

This can't be said often enough.

 

[happygirl]

OP hang in there.

I see nothing with trying to find homes with the dogs before you move if that what you want to do.

I hope you enjoy living in Flordia

 

[jrmasm]

I'm stuck on the fact (among other things) that the OP has no concrete plans to move other than saying that's our plan. No jobs, no place to live. No moving date. So this move might not even happen and one dog is already gone. Are you going to get it back if you don't move?

 

[luvsJack]

See, that is the thing. You can ALWAYS provide what the dog needs, even in an apartment.

Have a high energy dog? Take him to flyball or agility classes to exercise mind and body.

Too hot? Provide a cooling bed. We have a very heavy coated breed (komondor). Our breeder lives in Houston, talk about hot and humid.

Living without a yard is never an excuse. There are plenty of options out there to exercise both the mind and body for dogs.

There are legitimate reasons to rehome a dog. For instance, neglect and/or abuse. The dog that was crated for 18 hours a day - that is neglect and abusive. But I don't think the OP is abusive like that. She wouldn't crate her dogs 18 hours a day.

Another legitimate reason to rehome is if you are having medical issues and creates issues taking care of the dog. I have a 2 year old right now that came from some very experienced dog people. But she just had surgery and is unsteady on her feet. The doctor said it would be about 2 years for a full recovery. Our new dog is very, very rambunctious. After almost falling down the stairs a couple of times, they needed to rehome the dog. This was a medical issue that was causing a dangerous situation.

And the dog has settled in very well. Dogs can be rehomed sucessfully. But, this dog is from our breeder and if we didn't take her, the contract says she has to be returned to the breeder. So, we know she will never end up in a shelter. She is here for life, so barring anything major medically, we will never have to give her back to our mutual breeder. The former owners would never have just rehomed her to friends or anybody like that because there would not be any guarantee that they would follow the contract and return her to the breeder. They wouldn't take any chances that she would end up in a shelter in a few years.

However...rehoming a dog due to poor planning and sheer convenience should never be an option. If you are planning a move, part of your plan is how to include your pets.

We had good friends that was transferred to the UK for 3 years. Even though they had to go through a quarantine, they moved their Golden with them. They just visited her in quarantine every day. Was it inconvenient - you bet. But that is responsible pet ownership.

The first and foremost responsibility is to make sure your pet never ends up in a shelter to be euthanized.

I am sorry but we will just have to disagree on the big and/or hyper dogs in an apartment. Not everyone has the luxury of time to provide for a big or hyper dog in an apartment. Heck, just finding a place that will TAKE a large dog can be time consuming. And I am sure those classes cost money, another things that someone who is moving may not have.

DS lived in an apartment with a pit bull for a couple of years. He was lucky that there was a dog park close by (possibly built by the complex as they were one of few that would take dogs of this size). DS works offshore and would be home for 14 days at a time. He took the dog to the park for hours every day he was home so that he could play. While DS was gone, his wife didn't have that kind of time so the dog only got a couple of walks a day and time in the park on the weekends.

DS said many times that as much as he truly loved his dog, he would have found him a new home if that dog park wasn't available and if DS wasn't able to let him play as much as he could when he was home. It just would not be fair to the dog.

Just because there are only certain reasons to rehome a dog in your opinion, does not make those the only reasons for everyone. And if they truly feel that they are doing what was best for the animal, then they ARE being responsible.

 

[luvsJack]

Before you (general you) get a dog, do your research/homework and pick the type of dog that suits your familys needs. My dog is a golden retriever, and is far from hyper. He'd do just fine in an apartment as he just lies on his comfy doggy mattress and chills all day long. It would be pure hell if I left him in the yard all day alone. Hell I tell ya! He'd flip out. He hates being in the yard alone for some reason. I personally wouldnt feel comfortable leaving him alone in the yard all day anyway. So each case/dog is different.

If Molly didn't stay in the fenced yard all day, she would destroy the house with all her running and wanting to play. And with 5 grandkids coming over to take her to play, she's not by herself much at all. She has a door where she can go in and out as she pleases, but she chooses to stay outside.

But, see that's my point. Every dog is different. If mom moved into an apartment away from all of us, the dog would be absolutely miserable.

People have to do what is best for THEIR dog in THEIR situation.

 

[luvsJack]

I'm stuck on the fact (among other things) that the OP has no concrete plans to move other than saying that's our plan. No jobs, no place to live. No moving date. So this move might not even happen and one dog is already gone. Are you going to get it back if you don't move?

Didn't she say that she had already sold her house?

 

[jrmasm]

Didn't she say that she had already sold her house?

Yes and from what I gathered, they have no concrete plans to move from their area. It's just 'the plan'.

Again, no jobs, no housing, no timeline. Why get rid of your dogs if you have no clue what you're doing?

 

[luvsJack]

Yes and from what I gathered, they have no concrete plans to move from their area. It's just 'the plan'.

Again, no jobs, no housing, no timeline. Why get rid of your dogs if you have no clue what you're doing?

Well, if you have no job and no housing and you just sold your house so you have no choice but to leave; I think giving away the dogs would be the best idea.

If she has no where to live, what does she do with them then? What if she cannot find a place that will allow her to have the dogs?

 

[jrmasm]

Well, if you have no job and no housing and you just sold your house so you have no choice but to leave; I think giving away the dogs would be the best idea.

If she has no where to live, what does she do with them then? What if she cannot find a place that will allow her to have the dogs?

I believe I asked the OP if she planned to get the dog back if she didn't end up moving.

Since she has no concrete plans for the future, making a permanent decision like giving a dog seems a little rash. Unless there is an acutal plan which I missed, and that's why I asked the question.

Unless you read something that I didn't, I'm pretty sure you can't answer my question.

 

[TacoBaco]

We have be out of our house by June 14th, we decided to try and rehome the dogs, ahead of time just in case the situation didn't work out. I wasn't about to dump my dogs, and take off to Florida, and abandon them. If things didn't work out, I wanted to have the opportunity to bring them back home, and take them with us. This is now the situation that I found myself to be in.

We have a small apartment we can move into locally, while we try to secure employment in Florida, and before we make the move.

I believe I asked the OP if she planned to get the dog back if she didn't end up moving.

Since she has no concrete plans for the future, making a permanent decision like giving a dog seems a little rash. Unless there is an acutal plan which I missed, and that's why I asked the question.

Unless you read something that I didn't, I'm pretty sure you can't answer my question.

The other dog is doing VERY well in her new home, in fact I think she may even be happier. They have a young son, who plays with her all day long, and she seems to "fit in" better with their dog than she did with my golden and my husky. And this same dog, kinda fell into us. She was at our local shelter and had, had a liter of puppies. My daughter was volunteering there and when I went to pick her up, I asked to see the puppies. I was told that the puppies had all contracted parvo and passed away. So I asked to see momma. She was sooooo skinny, and her fur was like a scouring pad, I took one look in her eyes, and I just couldn’t walk away from her, so I brought her home. She is now fat and happy, and doing wonderful in her re-home. So no, I will not ask for her back.

The plan was;
A) sell house
B) find employment
C) find a place to live
D) make the move

This is still the plan.

 

[luvsJack]

I believe I asked the OP if she planned to get the dog back if she didn't end up moving.

Since she has no concrete plans for the future, making a permanent decision like giving a dog seems a little rash. Unless there is an acutal plan which I missed, and that's why I asked the question.

Unless you read something that I didn't, I'm pretty sure you can't answer my question.

Oh, excuse me. I thought we were having a discussion --hence the name DISCUSSION BOARD.

and I see the OP has answered your question. sounds like the dog is doing great.

 

[luvsJack]

The other dog is doing VERY well in her new home, in fact I think she may even be happier. They have a young son, who plays with her all day long, and she seems to "fit in" better with their dog than she did with my golden and my husky. And this same dog, kinda fell into us. She was at our local shelter and had, had a liter of puppies. My daughter was volunteering there and when I went to pick her up, I asked to see the puppies. I was told that the puppies had all contracted parvo and passed away. So I asked to see momma. She was sooooo skinny, and her fur was like a scouring pad, I took one look in her eyes, and I just couldn’t walk away from her, so I brought her home. She is now fat and happy, and doing wonderful in her re-home. So no, I will not ask for her back.

The plan was;
A) sell house
B) find employment
C) find a place to live
D) make the move

This is still the plan.

So, it sounds like you are looking for employment in Orlando and will then secure housing. Until then living in an apartment. Right?

So, do whatever it is you think is best for you and for your dogs. If re-homing them is what you think is best don't let others guilt you into keeping them.

 

[jrmasm]

The other dog is doing VERY well in her new home, in fact I think she may even be happier. They have a young son, who plays with her all day long, and she seems to "fit in" better with their dog than she did with my golden and my husky. And this same dog, kinda fell into us. She was at our local shelter and had, had a liter of puppies. My daughter was volunteering there and when I went to pick her up, I asked to see the puppies. I was told that the puppies had all contracted parvo and passed away. So I asked to see momma. She was sooooo skinny, and her fur was like a scouring pad, I took one look in her eyes, and I just couldn’t walk away from her, so I brought her home. She is now fat and happy, and doing wonderful in her re-home. So no, I will not ask for her back.

The plan was;
A) sell house
B) find employment
C) find a place to live
D) make the move

This is still the plan.

I have typed and erased my response several times. I simply cannot come up with a respose that will not cause me more trouble than you're worth.

Best of luck with your 'plan.'

 

[jrmasm]

Oh, excuse me. I thought we were having a discussion --hence the name DISCUSSION BOARD.

and I see the OP has answered your question. sounds like the dog is doing great.

You can discuss whatever you want, but you can't answer for someone else.

So, it sounds like you are looking for employment in Orlando and will then secure housing. Until then living in an apartment. Right?

So, do whatever it is you think is best for you and for your dogs. If re-homing them is what you think is best don't let others guilt you into keeping them.

Rehoming is best for these dogs.

 

[penn19]

After reading this thread and a few others today, I now understand why some CB posters are MIA. It gets real old. Difference of opinion I get. That's what makes the world go round. But the superiority of some of the posters.....

 

[luvsJack]

You can discuss whatever you want, but you can't answer for someone else.




Rehoming is best for these dogs.

I don't want to argue with you, but I wasn't trying to answer for her. I was simply questioning how she could keep the dogs if she doesn't have a place to live whereas your opinion was that she shouldn't give away the dogs if they may not go forward with the move to Orlando. I missed where she said they have an apartment.