For whatever reason people are rehoming animals - whether it be pets or retired show dogs -THEY HAVE THEIR REASONS. It's not up to anyone whether or not the reasons are justifiable. If you can't support someone who has to do this, then I think you should be quiet about it. If it hasn't happened to you, and you strongly disagree, just don't post PERIOD.

you are right...I DON'T know you...and i'm sure you are a lovely, generous and kind person;) I just thought some posts were getting a bit too personal and thats when threads begin to get nasty and i hate it when that happens on here because i LOVE this place so much and consider you all as friends i can turn to whenever i need to.:)

See I disagree with the "small children=no yorkie" I can understand why some might be worried and concerned about the children hurting the dog but even an adult can hurt a dog by accident (i know some adults that are more clumsy than children lol) I have 3 children and they are so careful with Max. I feel its the parents job to explain to the kids and teach them. I would have been devastated if I couldnt have a puppy just because I have kids:(

It should definitely be on an individual basis. We didn't plan to have children immediately (in fact, we can't) and obviously we aren't divorced, nor do we plan to be. BUT IF we did divorce, I assure you, there would be no question at all as to whether Marty or Maddie would be taken care of. In fact, there would probably have to be "visiting" arrangements made because we both love them so much. I just think it's VERY unfair to judge young married couples simply because they are young and married...

Not placing my pups with young marrieds because I feel they'll be inadequate or responsible pet owners is not my reason......The reason is that they will be planning a family and their situation and life style will change. The children will come first, as they should be. But, being very picky on where my pups go, I don't want to place them on the wrong side of statistics.

I wanted to add that I am also one of those people who love "my" dogs more than most people. and its because we love them that we chose to rehome them. We could've kept them I guess. They could've lived in cages in the basement. THAT would've been their life. In cages in the basement. Keeping them would have been cruel and selfish. SO because we loved them with everything we had, we put our own feelings aside, and did what was best for THEM.

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I feel the same way..I have 2 grandkids that are better with dogs than a lot of older people..They were taught at a very young age to be kind and gentle, and they both are fantastic with them..infact a little too fantastic, my g-daughter won't leave mine alone...they get too much lovin when she's over here..

Again, I just feel it should be on an individual basis. Statistics don't tell you whether or not someone will be a good pet owner.

:thumbup: exactly my point

I keep coming back to this thread and I feel so emotionall attached to it for some reason :(

I've had asthma and allergies all of my life and was always told they were more towards cats.

As an adult, I made a snap decision to add Bentley to my life. With Bentley I never needed any medication.. then I added Emma and started to take meds precationarily (i dont think that's a word :/), then I added Lula and Mckenzie. Now many people thought I was nuts, but at this time I wasn't having any problems and was on 2 meds a day. I was fine w/this.

The past 4 months my asthma and allergies have been absolutely awful. I went to the allergist recently and found out dogs are my highest allergen. It's been a really devestating blow and I've cried many nights about this. I've made the choice to add allergy shots into the medication plan I'm on, but I am still scared that they won't work or I'll get more ill.

I guess I feel terrible because I've always been a "never" person and now that I'm sick all the time, my heart is breaking. I don't want anyone to think that I'm rehoming because I'm not. I'm on 4 medications a day and will soon be getting shots two times a week. It isn't fun but I am doing absolutely everything I can to keep my family together.

I don't like to think what will happen if it doesn't work. It makes my physically ill to think about rehoming my dogs, to not see them everyday... I don't know if it's something I could ever get over. :(

I'm sorry to get all emotional here, I just keep thinking about myself while I'm reading this.

I understand each situation is different. However, it is up to me to make those decisions. Alot of people don't like my rules/contracts and that's ok...I don't have to place a pup with them and they have the choice to go elsewhere.


Whether unfair or not....they are my pups and I make the choice as to where I place them.

Just like the original person who is speaking about rehoming...it's their decision.

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And I understand the idea behind not adopting out to young married people. But I would also do it on an individual baisis. Maddie (and Marty!) is beyond loved by Brendan and Angie, they were the best possible home in the world for her.

You are right, it's your decision. I simply disagree with your logic.

I've seen a lot of older people without children be very cruel to dogs..I would put a yorkie with a loving/young married couple sometimes with children(that have taught their children to love animals and treat them right), than I would to some of these people who don't have children..It should be on an individual basis is right...