YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community - View Single Post - A few things to consider if you have decided your pet needs to be rehomed

livingdustmops · 05-02-2010, 01:03 PM

If you do not want to turn your dog over to a reputable rescue or they are full ask them if they know anything about the person who you might be thinking of rehoming your dog with.

Check with the local humane society, animal control etc to see if there have been any reported problems with these people..Have they been turning in dogs to the shelters etc.

Profile the people...don't let your need to be political correct cloud the issue..location where people live, crime rate etc.

and most of all

TRUST YOUR GUT...If something doesn't feel right walk away..Do not try to come up with why it is bothering you .. just accept the feeling and walk away with your dog. On this issue it is different because most good people have been conditioned to be polite. Your politeness could kill your dog. The older I get the more I trust my gut...I don't always know why I get a funny feeling but I listen now and I have found it has been right almost 100%. Maybe not in the way I was thinking but in the long run it turned out the situation was smelly.

05-02-2010, 01:03 PM	#5
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	If you do not want to turn your dog over to a reputable rescue or they are full ask them if they know anything about the person who you might be thinking of rehoming your dog with. Check with the local humane society, animal control etc to see if there have been any reported problems with these people..Have they been turning in dogs to the shelters etc. Profile the people...don't let your need to be political correct cloud the issue..location where people live, crime rate etc. and most of all TRUST YOUR GUT...If something doesn't feel right walk away..Do not try to come up with why it is bothering you .. just accept the feeling and walk away with your dog. On this issue it is different because most good people have been conditioned to be polite. Your politeness could kill your dog. The older I get the more I trust my gut...I don't always know why I get a funny feeling but I listen now and I have found it has been right almost 100%. Maybe not in the way I was thinking but in the long run it turned out the situation was smelly. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!