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Old 01-02-2012, 11:46 AM   #1
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Cry I don't think I can rehome dogs.

Hi,

Well, I decided to help a dog in need (she's not spayed and they were going by highest offer). This isn't the Yorkshire but ..well, I'm not sure what sort of dog she is. She has the body of a Dachshund but she's cream colored with shaggy fur like a shih tzu.

We plan on getting her spayed and all her shots tomorrow morning and when she has recuperated; find her a home. She's housebroken, nails are trimmed nicely and her ears are clean. There's no signals of prior abuse or anything else so I wouldn't exactly call this a rescue, but it DOES keep her out of our local kill shelter, and keeps her from getting pregnant.

..but now that she's at our house I'm not so sure I have the strength to find her a home.

We've never gotten a dog for the purpose of 'rehoming' it before, and Brussels is already attached at the hip (he's neutered, don't worry). Actually, right now they're sleeping 'on top' of each other...it's the sweetest thing. She's acting like Bella's mommy as well.

HOW do you all get a dog for the purpose of spaying or neutering it, UTD on shots, vet checked, blood tests, enzymes, etc....let it stay in your home during all this, and not fall in love with them and want to keep them??

I don't know what I have gotten myself into...or my husband for that matter. We're scheduled to go to the KCMO animal shelter on Wednesday and rescue one of the small breeds that are out of time as well. I was really excited about keeping a dog from euthanization, but now I'm wondering if I'm too emotional for this sort of life path.

I mean..how do you control yourself from not keeping them? We can't keep them, our city limit is 4 total cats/dogs...we have 3 total (2 dogs and 1 kitty).

This dog...acts like she's been ours since birth. How do you do it, and have I bitten off more than I can chew???

I need advice.

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Old 01-02-2012, 11:59 AM   #2
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I think there are always a few tears, but the joy comes afterward. You've saved a dog, placed it in a good home, where it is loved and given proper care for the rest of its life. That is where the joy is found.
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Old 01-02-2012, 12:23 PM   #3
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It can be difficult. I did it once recently but I just knew he wasn't the kind of dog for me or the best fit so I kept telling myself that.

I took in a Dachshund from a friend of a family friend and he wasn't being "abused" per say but wasn't treated very well. Was missing a ton of hair due to some kind of terrible flea allergy, nails were super long, under-exercised, kept in crate for long hours.... anyways, got him, had him at my house for not even a day, he was such a lovebug. But he needed vet care, knew I couldn't really afford it, brought him to our local rescue... I CRIED when I dropped him off. I had only known this dog one day and bawled like a baby. It was hard for me. But two weeks later, he found a really good home and is happy as can be and it makes me feel better!
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If I were you, I'd stop reading the different ads for dogs. Your heart is too big and you and your husband can only handle so many dogs. People who continue to add to their family can sometimes end up hurting the very dogs they love. You have to try and keep your emotions out of this and decide if you realistically can handle four dogs, but remember, every time you add a dog, you'll be taking time from one you already have. God Bless you I think you're wonderful!
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Sorry that you are going through this,,I always knew that I could never foster,,,when we drop towels and blankets off at the shelter I will not go in, it breaks my heart.
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If I were you, I'd stop reading the different ads for dogs. Your heart is too big and you and your husband can only handle so many dogs. People who continue to add to their family can sometimes end up hurting the very dogs they love. You have to try and keep your emotions out of this and decide if you realistically can handle four dogs, but remember, every time you add a dog, you'll be taking time from one you already have. God Bless you I think you're wonderful!
I agree. You have a huge heart and you're a wonderful person. I really believe you should follow your plan through to rehome this doggie. That was your original intention. Once you've found a great home then you can pat yourself on the back.
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Thank you for the support and encouragement.

...I will do as intended and find her a home (after a bunch of tests and a spay).

I just had no idea how difficult this would be.

Thank you for the constructive criticism as well, I do appreciate it and it was well accepted.

I really don't think I'm cut out for this, and I can see how it takes a very special person to do this; not me.

I'm going to follow through with my promise to rescue one from the kill shelter this Wednesday, and find that one a home as well.

But after that, I'm done. We'll continue our monthly donation and blankets, but that's about all I can do I think.

I'm also going to stay the heck off of Craigslist, as it's too upsetting to see all these people trying to give away or sell dogs that aren't even fixed.

All three dogs including Bella are running around in circles in the livingroom. This dog (that has no name)...is better with our tiny Bella than Brussels is. Bella is up to date on all of her shots so I'm not fussed about that.

I commend all of you who do this on a constant basis, you truly are amazing people.
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It takes a certain type of person to do work like that.... I've not done a lot with dogs, but I've helped rescue a few horses and we had one that my mother absolutely fell in love with. Her name was Magenta. She was horribly beaten, and the people who rescued her couldn't handle her (they rescued several from the house and asked us to work with the worst one, ie Magenta). So they got her off the trailer at our place, and we couldn't get her back on (or catch her) so we kept her.

After a few months of working with her, we made major progress, but she wasn't safe enough to be around kids and we have a public riding arena, because of the nature of our business, all horses must at least have a purpose, and our other rescues were at least brushable by kids and acted as therapy horses. This cute little pony needed a new home, and it tore us to bits thinking about sending her away; however, we found a wonderful woman to take her, she had no other horses and wanted a pet. She called us a month later and told us about all the immense progress this pony gained in the one month she had her, despite our months of trying to teach her things, and then I knew that sometimes we're only meant to be temporary homes for these rescues.

The point of this being, I learned that sometimes you just have to think about how happy you've made the other person who gained the animal, and think about the wonderful home you've given to the animal at the same time. Its not for everyone, but at least if you can think of these things with the two you've promised to work with you'll feel less heartbroken when it comes to find them their forever homes.
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I am the very same way. There is no way I could rescue a dog and then not end up keeping it. I just can't. Therefore, being a foster is just not in my cards. However, there are others things you can do. You can help the rescues in different ways and still be helping out. You can make monetary donations, or make items for them to sale to raise money, or donate items to sale, give volunteer hours, etc. I just think some of us are not able to handle the fostering situation. I agree with Nancy. Stay off the sights. If you are like me you just can't handle it. I want to help them all and I know it is not possible. It is hard but sometimes you just have to. Good luck.
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We have fostered for our local kill animal shelter and have taken in a few dogs off the street and it's definitely hard, but you just have to remember that if you keep them all, you won't be able to foster. The last little guy was the hardest because my two really loved him. We also took in an orphaned kitten (4 weeks old) and I cried when he went to his new home. I still get Facebook updates and get to see pictures all of the time, so I know I made the right decision.

Just stay positive and know you are helping an animal that otherwise would be euthanized.
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Im like you I would become too attached
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Freida (her new furever name) has been spayed and will be wearing her cone for a while. She'll be recuperating with her WONDERFUL new skin parents and her little sister Tika (a terrier mix) in her new house. :')

(just wanted to give an update)

Will post pics here in a bit...then after that I (hope) her new mommy will continue to send pictures and progress stories.
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...HOW do you all get a dog for the purpose of spaying or neutering it, UTD on shots, vet checked, blood tests, enzymes, etc....let it stay in your home during all this, and not fall in love with them and want to keep them??...
Umm...you don't. But, because you fall in love with them and want the best for them, you find them the most perfect home you can. By the way, sometimes it's your home! At least that's the way it's worked here...
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I'm afraid I would become attached as well. These little guys work their way into my heart so quickly. I know it will be a difficult decision and I have no advice as I have never rehomed a dog before, but I will pray for you and that you can find a decision that will work best for you.
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Freida (her new furever name) has been spayed and will be wearing her cone for a while. She'll be recuperating with her WONDERFUL new skin parents and her little sister Tika (a terrier mix) in her new house. :')

(just wanted to give an update)

Will post pics here in a bit...then after that I (hope) her new mommy will continue to send pictures and progress stories.

Strong work!!!
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