Rehoming a pet- what to do if nobody is interested - Page 5

Emoore · 10-18-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kiya

I have to say that if something were to happen to me...my 9yr old male would totally shut down in a shelter enviroment,

Yeah, my Rocky's the same way. He'd just shut down. Fortunately for me I have a waiting list of people who want him . . .

Everybody wants the calm, well-behaved senior and nobody's interested in the 10-month old Tazmanian Devil puppy!

vicky2200 · 10-18-2011, 05:12 PM

there is no way I would consider euthanasia unless the animal was severely ill.
I would either keep the dog and sacrifice in other areas of my life until I could find a suitable home, or find a rescue or no kill shelter.

sit,stay · 10-18-2011, 05:18 PM

Does anyone remember the case in San Francisco in the 1980's (I believe it was the 1980'2) that shot Richard Avanzino to prominence? I am a little sketchy on some of the details, but the basic story is that Avanzino was the Executive Director of the San Francisco SPCA, which at the time carried the city's animal control contract.

An owner died and he requested in his will that his dog be euthanized at his death (a Sheltie, who was an older dog if I remember correctly). Animal control picked up the dog (considered abandoned because the owner was dead), and Avanzino refused to euthanize the dog. The SPCA was sued, but they ultimately won and I think Avanzino ended up adopting the dog himself.
Sheilah

AgileGSD · 10-18-2011, 05:43 PM

A lot depends on the quality of the humane society and the dog. I tend to feel that some chance is better than no chance. Both of the county pounds closest to here offer at least some chance and for a young, adoptable dog a decent chance. First though, maybe your friend should broaden their horizons a bit with advertising the pup? Or see if a local private rescue will take the dog if they foster until a home is found.

Germanshepherdlova · 10-18-2011, 05:44 PM

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Happy to report one of my coworkers (on my team even) decided to adopt the pup last night. Yay!

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AWESOME!

I just came back to this thread, and was reading the comments from the newest back-so I started off reading about euthanizing dogs for convenience and I was like OH NO!!!!! So I was very happy to read that this puppy found a home.

Rott-n-GSDs · 10-18-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Germanshepherdlova

I just came back to this thread, and was reading the comments from the newest back-so I started off reading about euthanizing dogs for convenience and I was like OH NO!!!!!

I certainly wasn't discussing euthanizing dogs "for convenience." I was discussing the concept of whether it is better for certain animals in certain situations to euth rather than surrender to a shelter where he/she could potentially be kept for a week or two and then gassed...

Germanshepherdlova · 10-18-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rott-n-GSDs

I certainly wasn't discussing euthanizing dogs "for convenience." I was discussing the concept of whether it is better for certain animals in certain situations to euth rather than surrender to a shelter where he/she could potentially be kept for a week or two and then gassed...

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.I had only read through a few comments before I read the good news about the puppy finding a home.

Mrs.K · 10-18-2011, 09:05 PM

Luckily, if something would happen to me. I have a placement plan for my dogs, in place.

It's the only way to go. Granted it can fall through, you never know what'll happen once you are gone but at least it gives me peace of mind. If everything fails, hubby is advised to send them back to Germany.

DharmasMom · 10-18-2011, 09:40 PM

I can't imagine any situation in which I would rehome Dharma. I just can't. I have made arrangements for her in the event of untimely death. I guess though if something completely crazy happened and I became suddenly deranged and decided to get rid of her, I know there are at least 3 people at the dog park that would take her in a heartbeat and would give her a great home. All of whom I trust. Two of whom have GSDs.

I can't imagine choosing to euthanize a perfectly healthy dog with no issues rather than take it to a shelter but then again I can't imagine taking a dog to a shelter. I would exhaust all other options first. ALL other options. Rescue, advertising, FB, networking, family, anything and everything before going that route. I guess what I am saying is I would not choose either option A or B.

Mrs.K · 10-18-2011, 10:11 PM

It's definitely easier to place a dog if you are involved with people and a sport and if you have a good dog on your hand they will take that dog as long as you don't try to make any money.

I know, if for some reason I became derranged and wanted to get rid of them "NOW!"... they'd be placed in a heartbeat as well. Even Judge with his injury would have a place with friends of ours.

Being involved helps a lot.

10-18-2011, 05:12 PM	#42 (permalink)
vicky2200 Master Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 590	there is no way I would consider euthanasia unless the animal was severely ill. I would either keep the dog and sacrifice in other areas of my life until I could find a suitable home, or find a rescue or no kill shelter. __________________ Dakota GSD mix- 8yrs old Ditto GSD- 3yrs old Daisy Alaskan Husky- 2 yr old Weegee Toy Poodle- Puppy

10-18-2011, 09:40 PM	#49 (permalink)
DharmasMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,587	I can't imagine any situation in which I would rehome Dharma. I just can't. I have made arrangements for her in the event of untimely death. I guess though if something completely crazy happened and I became suddenly deranged and decided to get rid of her, I know there are at least 3 people at the dog park that would take her in a heartbeat and would give her a great home. All of whom I trust. Two of whom have GSDs. I can't imagine choosing to euthanize a perfectly healthy dog with no issues rather than take it to a shelter but then again I can't imagine taking a dog to a shelter. I would exhaust all other options first. ALL other options. Rescue, advertising, FB, networking, family, anything and everything before going that route. I guess what I am saying is I would not choose either option A or B. __________________ Debbi- Mom to: Dharma- GSD (2009) Oreo- beloved bunny waiting at the bridge for me. RIP little boo. (2002-2010) Tessa- 11yo GSD- Waiting at the Bridge for me. RIP sweet girl.

10-18-2011, 05:18 PM	#43 (permalink)
sit,stay Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,056	Does anyone remember the case in San Francisco in the 1980's (I believe it was the 1980'2) that shot Richard Avanzino to prominence? I am a little sketchy on some of the details, but the basic story is that Avanzino was the Executive Director of the San Francisco SPCA, which at the time carried the city's animal control contract. An owner died and he requested in his will that his dog be euthanized at his death (a Sheltie, who was an older dog if I remember correctly). Animal control picked up the dog (considered abandoned because the owner was dead), and Avanzino refused to euthanize the dog. The SPCA was sued, but they ultimately won and I think Avanzino ended up adopting the dog himself. Sheilah

10-18-2011, 05:43 PM	#44 (permalink)
AgileGSD Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,645	A lot depends on the quality of the humane society and the dog. I tend to feel that some chance is better than no chance. Both of the county pounds closest to here offer at least some chance and for a young, adoptable dog a decent chance. First though, maybe your friend should broaden their horizons a bit with advertising the pup? Or see if a local private rescue will take the dog if they foster until a home is found.

10-18-2011, 09:05 PM	#48 (permalink)
Mrs.K Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,381	Luckily, if something would happen to me. I have a placement plan for my dogs, in place. It's the only way to go. Granted it can fall through, you never know what'll happen once you are gone but at least it gives me peace of mind. If everything fails, hubby is advised to send them back to Germany.

10-18-2011, 10:11 PM	#50 (permalink)
Mrs.K Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,381	It's definitely easier to place a dog if you are involved with people and a sport and if you have a good dog on your hand they will take that dog as long as you don't try to make any money. I know, if for some reason I became derranged and wanted to get rid of them "NOW!"... they'd be placed in a heartbeat as well. Even Judge with his injury would have a place with friends of ours. Being involved helps a lot.

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