we're still alive! but i have a sad problem...

[Taryn0405]

[quote=TxVicki;3587472]

Originally Posted by sweet_tikka

WE ALL make mistakes and have to learn... how many of you have bought from backyard breeders... and you're telling me NONE of you have ever had to rehome a dog in your life... I find that VERY hard to believe.
I can honestly say I bought my 1st Yorkie from a Pet Store in 1988, way before I knew about puppymills.
I know my Lizzie came from BYB, but I have adopted 7 that no one wanted. NO, I have never, ever had to rehome a dog in my life and never will.

Here here! Giz is from a pet store and came from a amish puppymill.
Despite the three weeks of 3 hour sleep nights (the night before my wedding was fun). We've never once doubted our decision to take him, and never will.

Yay for responsibility.

[YorkDaddy]

I know you are really struggling with this hard decision. Sorry you are dealing with this. How the situation arrived is not of importance, as long as the best decision is made for all in the long run then I'm sure everything will turn out well.

Wish you and the furbabies all the best!!

[Dolcesmama_xoxo]

Originally Posted by sweet_tikka

Thanks Whylie's mom, I will pm you if I need. If the person in NJ is seriously interested I will glady get something set up for them. I'm getting intouch with a place here in AB. And I've had a retired couple that has been searching for a pair of small breed dogs as companions as they just lost there other two in feb. they owned from birth. I'm going to visit their home and talk with them and let them meet both dogs. I told them if they set up for Tikka to be spayed that I would gladly give them both dogs for free if they could spay here and keep in touch so that they can still have eachother.

I'm not going to respond to anything else, rip into me all you want.
I'm 21, thought I had my life planned out and yes, it included both dogs. But I've had a few curve balls thrown and being young and not settled in I made a mistake of taking on a responsibility I only thought I could handle... and yes it's sad for the dogs, and even myself, but I'm also learning. I wont be owning dogs for awhile... not because I don't think I'm a good owner, or that I dont deserve them... like most of you probably think. But because I realize I can't handle the responsibility while my life is so crazy/chaotic.
WE ALL make mistakes and have to learn... how many of you have bought from backyard breeders... and you're telling me NONE of you have ever had to rehome a dog in your life... I find that VERY hard to believe.
I think it took more courage for me to admit I needed to rehome even one of them to start... who wants to rehome a dog they love so much? But it's what's BEST for the DOGS. Not myself.

Thanks for those who offered help, and I'm sorry for you feel the way you do for those who ripped into me. I'll be leaving YT today because of the way I've been treated. Will I join a YT hate site? No, because you guys were awesome to start, you are just passionate and openly opinionated... and that's something that's both helpful and hurtful.
So thanks everyone, have a great day.

Hey, I just saw this thread right now and I'm very saddened at your situation. Some of the other posters in this thread were very rude and disrespectful towards you. I almost wanted to cry because I completely understood what you were trying to say from your very 1st post! I don't think people were actually reading your post, but maybe just saw words like "rehome" and "going away for weeks" etc and got all defensive without even knowing your situation. It saddens me that people were treating you like that. I'm sorry. And I completely understand how situations and lifestyles can change in a blink of an eye. I'm 26, not as young as you, but I know when I was 21 I had to rehome a dog that I rescued from being euthanized. My life was going on the right track and then all of a sudden I hit a curveball and I lost my job, my home, my car, etc. I couldn't keep my girl, Fergie. She ended up going to live on a farm with one of my mom's friends where she had lots of room to run and lived with other farm dogs, horses etc. She was and still is very happy and I'm glad that I found a home for her rather than just give her to the pound to be put down. I also know how HARD it was for me to give her up and I know how hard it will be for you to give up your little ones.
Anyway, if you want some help rehoming your little ones, I have a lot of friends and family that live in northern US and could ask around to see if someone is looking for another addition to their family. You can PM me and I'll give you my email and maybe you can send me some pictures and info on them. I will be glad to help you in any way that I can. Again, very sorry for the way others have treated you on here. I know how that can feel firsthand......

[ladyjane]

One question begs to be asked of all of you who feel that "rehoming" a pup is the answer to life's problems when they occur. Do you feel the answer would be to "rehome" your children in the same situations?

I am just curious about this.......

[Dolcesmama_xoxo]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

One question begs to be asked of all of you who feel that "rehoming" a pup is the answer to life's problems when they occur. Do you feel the answer would be to "rehome" your children in the same situations?

I am just curious about this.......

If I had no means to shelter, clothe, feed, or care for my child then I would hope that someone would come take my child away from me if I didn't do anything about it.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Dolcesmama_xoxo

If I had no means to shelter, clothe, feed, or care for my child then I would hope that someone would come take my child away from me if I didn't do anything about it.

That is not what I asked.

[ladyjane]

I am simply curious as to how people feel about this "rehoming" as it is referred to of their pets.

Do they think it is different from other obligations made such as to children?

I have to say that my child cost me more to raise than any dog I have ever owned and certainly required more of my time. I am just trying to understand how people think about their pups.

[Princess10]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

One question begs to be asked of all of you who feel that "rehoming" a pup is the answer to life's problems when they occur. Do you feel the answer would be to "rehome" your children in the same situations?

I am just curious about this.......

For me, as a young, single mother it was expected by many that I "rehome" my DD. My thinking was this: I brought her here & had the intention & purpose to keep her, so I did whatever I had to to make that happen. Thirteen years later I finally felt ready for a dog, so I got Princess. Now my life revolves around her as well. I would NEVER make a voluntary life change that would eliminate her. I left her at my parents for 2 nights once so they could help me potty train her. my mom said she went window to window & door to door at any sound looking for me. I didn't need a reminder, but that showed me what I mean to her, what I OWE to her.
I guess if there was some form of shocking, unplanned tragedy then I could understand. But for CHOOSING something to make my dog an inconvenience, I could NEVER justify that.

[McheleM]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

One question begs to be asked of all of you who feel that "rehoming" a pup is the answer to life's problems when they occur. Do you feel the answer would be to "rehome" your children in the same situations?

I am just curious about this.......

I get that things happen, new jobs, new responsibilities, etc.
I would never "rehome" my kids. If I couldn't take care of them, I would ask for help, or find a way, but no way, no how would I think about rehoming my kids.

I wouldn't even rehome my dogs. Heck I just spent 6500.00 on a puppy no one thought would make it. That's 6500.00 I could have just put the dog to sleep and paid off my car with, or bought a lot of shoes with but I knew I had an obligation and responsibility to TAKE CARE OF NOAH no matter what!

[concretegurl]

I agree but I will not add more other than to say;

Please re-home both dogs and enjoy your vacation.

Please consider the responsibility of pet ownership before ever considering adoption again.

Please return them as a pair to the rescue you got Pooter from; they will hopefully do a better job this time. Better yet use one of the rescues here by contacting Wylie's
about both

Originally Posted by KazzyK810

So, he was a rescue and now you want to rehome him,
but you don't want him to now go a rescue, because someone else might later decide to rehome him, just like you are doing.

hhhmmm???

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

You almost have that right. You forgot that a mere $150 is not enough part

"Worth far more than $150"...but not vacation time with two dogs in the outdoors...

On a personal note my 6 year old wants to spend his birthday this year camping; thankfully we go to a dog friendly resort where we can take our dogs on vacation with us, if we choose not to take them, we take full advantage of a very nice doggy day care center here that does boarding and has several staff members that also offer in home dog care for people on vacation...forever home covered here.

DEAN CREEK RESORT - Motel/RV Park/Campground located in the Redwoods of Northern California on the Eel River at Redway
It's All About The Dogs Doggie Daycare and Resort

[Dolcesmama_xoxo]

Originally Posted by concretegurl

I agree but I will not add more other than to say;

Please re-home both dogs and enjoy your vacation.

Please consider the responsibility of pet ownership before ever considering adoption again.

Please return them as a pair to the rescue you got Pooter from; they will hopefully do a better job this time. Better yet use one of the rescues here by contacting Wylie's
about both






"Worth far more than $150"...but not vacation time with two dogs in the outdoors...

First, she is NOT going on vacation. She already stated that it is a job that requires her to move around a lot. Second, she isnt trying to make money off them as she already stated. She said she would give them up for free to the right home.

[concretegurl]

Originally Posted by Dolcesmama_xoxo

First, she is NOT going on vacation. She already stated that it is a job that requires her to move around a lot. Second, she isn't trying to make money off them as she already stated. She said she would give them up for free to the right home.

I doubt it,personally.
Notice how the whole things get "clarified" and
"changes" when the responses are well what they were...(sad but hey whatever is best for the dogs in the end is what matters) believe what you want, I feel otherwise about post like this but threw my 2 cents in on it. (Edited)

Where did it say a new job?
Can you quote that please because I totally missed it.
I see this person has 3 posts, and I read all 3 and still don't see it, please point it out, perhaps I'm really tired from being up with baby and it's right in front of me...

There's nothing wrong with re-homing it is often in the best interest of the animal.Especially in such cases
Amazing how it went from re-homing one taking the other for two week on vacation (work trip I'm told) in the outdoors-and contemplating the idea of re-homing...

[McheleM]

Originally Posted by concretegurl

Where did it say a new job?
Can you quote that please because I totally missed it.
I see this person has 3 posts, and I read all 3 and still don't see it, please point it out, perhaps I'm really tired from being up with baby and it's right in front of me.....

She has 3 BLOG posts. But I quoted the job info below
it was a temp job that became permanent

Originally Posted by sweet_tikka

on a sad note... we have decided to rehome/sell Pooter.

Originally Posted by sweet_tikka

WOW, okay let me try to tackle these comments...

It's not a vacation, it's life. My husbands job is to guide American's hunts, I am also involved in those. I never thought we'd be doing it for months on end being gone, it was a temp job that we ended up sticking with. Usually we were home every night even if it's a 12-14 hour day of hunts, but this season we'll be gone doing it for 2-3 weeks at a time constantly. !

So, what happens when Tikka barks and spools thevdeer/elk/bear/ whatever that these people are hunting? If these hunts last 2-3 weeks, thru are t cheap, and if I'm about to shoot a trophy white tail and my guides dog barks and scares it, I would be livid!!!

We hunt and I can tell you, we take our pets and they stay in our camper, not out on the trail in the woods

[concretegurl]

Thanks Michele,
yep 3 blog posts-WOW I'm tired and confused apparently...I saw 3 read 1, 2, 3 posts and skipped over 2 pages responded.
Yep. Once again hurry scurried through a thread, sticking foot in mouth...oh well.
I'm over it, hope these dog's find a great forever home.

[kjc]

Originally Posted by Dolcesmama_xoxo

Hey, I just saw this thread right now and I'm very saddened at your situation. Some of the other posters in this thread were very rude and disrespectful towards you. I almost wanted to cry because I completely understood what you were trying to say from your very 1st post! I don't think people were actually reading your post, but maybe just saw words like "rehome" and "going away for weeks" etc and got all defensive without even knowing your situation. It saddens me that people were treating you like that. I'm sorry. And I completely understand how situations and lifestyles can change in a blink of an eye. I'm 26, not as young as you, but I know when I was 21 I had to rehome a dog that I rescued from being euthanized. My life was going on the right track and then all of a sudden I hit a curveball and I lost my job, my home, my car, etc. I couldn't keep my girl, Fergie. She ended up going to live on a farm with one of my mom's friends where she had lots of room to run and lived with other farm dogs, horses etc. She was and still is very happy and I'm glad that I found a home for her rather than just give her to the pound to be put down. I also know how HARD it was for me to give her up and I know how hard it will be for you to give up your little ones.
Anyway, if you want some help rehoming your little ones, I have a lot of friends and family that live in northern US and could ask around to see if someone is looking for another addition to their family. You can PM me and I'll give you my email and maybe you can send me some pictures and info on them. I will be glad to help you in any way that I can. Again, very sorry for the way others have treated you on here. I know how that can feel firsthand......

Glad the OP is trying to take the proper steps to rehome her pups, and that she realized that her lifestyle is not the best to subject these pups to. With today's economy and so many not having jobs, I can't be judgemental about this. Situations do change, even when we don't want them to, sometimes it cannot be helped.

Originally Posted by ladyjane

One question begs to be asked of all of you who feel that "rehoming" a pup is the answer to life's problems when they occur. Do you feel the answer would be to "rehome" your children in the same situations?

I am just curious about this.......

Just a thought.... from a 'rehomed' member... there are a few respected members of this forum who have had to 'rehome' children for whatever reasons... I just really feel this is not an appropriate comparison. JMHO.