Upset over "Rehoming" Threads

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by Willow

HAHA you part with Baby???? NEVER LOLOL But she would always be welcomed here!!

I guess I just wondered because I couldn't imagine rehoming any of mine ever...If I had to sell my left lung or my kidneys whatever LOL they would be staying with me. LOL

Well, my problem would be more that I don't have room. My yorkies have taken over my living room so that is their home. As the dogs get older and you need to retire them (if you care about them, you retire them instead of breeding them half to death), you are also keeping puppies or buying puppies or young females if you are going to keep breeding. You have to. After while, you just simply run out of room and you have to make some tough decisons.

[chachi]

As a pet owner I could never rehome my two ever. They are with me untill they passs on. They are My babies. I do understand though that breeders need to rehome their dogs though. Sometimes because they have retired them sometimes because the dog doesnt fit into their breeding program. I too cringe though when I read posts from pet owners and their reasons behind why they are rehoming them. Sometimes its very selfish reasons. However I do wonder if it isnt better to be in a home where it iis cherished rather than unwanted.

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by chachi

As a pet owner I could never rehome my two ever. They are with me untill they passs on. They are My babies. I do understand though that breeders need to rehome their dogs though. Sometimes because they have retired them sometimes because the dog doesnt fit into their breeding program. I too cringe though when I read posts from pet owners and their reasons behind why they are rehoming them. Sometimes its very selfish reasons. However I do wonder if it isnt better to be in a home where it iis cherished rather than unwanted.

perfectly said. I agree

[Gingergirlsmom]

The reason I rehome is so I will not show up on the evening news..."Breeders Home Raided, 250 Yorkies Rescued"...seriously..my breeding males and females gave me the best they had to give, without complaints..between 4 and 7 yrs. it was then my turn to give them the best I could give them..a retried life in a pet home where they were cherished as an "only"...that went for my champions as well...they deserved only the best and the life of royality, no serious breeder can do it...vet care as dogs age is out of sight..many breeders cut corners and the dog suffers...how many dentals could I afford per year..10, 20, 30...or let their teeth fall out like many do...I have never regretted placing any retired dog..missed them like heck, but to me love is doing what is best for my dog, not my heart.

Yorkierose, I began reading this thread and was so touched by your post that I had to reply (b4 reading the rest). Your explanation of why responsible breeders retire their dogs and rehome them is well-written and actually brought tears to my eyes.

[Willow]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

Well, my problem would be more that I don't have room. My yorkies have taken over my living room so that is their home. As the dogs get older and you need to retire them (if you care about them, you retire them instead of breeding them half to death), you are also keeping puppies or buying puppies or young females if you are going to keep breeding. You have to. After while, you just simply run out of room and you have to make some tough decisons.

Sometimes there are other reasons to retire them besides age too. Like complicated deliveries right?

For me, I have a limit of 2-3 litters per female. At what age do you suggest retiring a girl? I have heard people say 6 yrs...is that about average?

[Gingergirlsmom]

Okay, now I've read the entire thread...LOTS OF GREAT POSTS here! And I'm really happy to see that it has not become confrontational That being said, here's my two cents:

Personally, I could never rehome Ginger, Bernie, Kirby or Mr. Fun Kitty...BUT, I don't want to discourage those who do. Anyone who is feeling the need to rehome should be supported. Think about the animals. What is better for them? To be in a home where they are at best ignored and at worst mistreated? Or to be rehomed to a place where they are loved and wanted? If someone is to the point that they want to rehome a pet (I'm not talking breeder here, they have an entirely different set of circumstances) there is a good chance that they and the pet will both be unhappy until this takes place. So why fight it? Let's help them find the best home they can. Sometimes personalities just do not mix!

I'd also like to say (admit) that when I was MUCH younger, we made an "impulse buy" and ended up with a dog we were in no place to handle. Yes, we did find him a new home. He was happier, we were happier, and our other dogs were happier. What did I learn from that???? Well, since then every animal (with the exception of Fun Kitty who just kinda moved in on his own terms) that we've ever had has been researched and fully committed to before we brought it home. No more impulse buys for us, every one I bring home now is here for life!

[bornnygurl]

Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

Okay, now I've read the entire thread...LOTS OF GREAT POSTS here! And I'm really happy to see that it has not become confrontational That being said, here's my two cents:

Personally, I could never rehome Ginger, Bernie, Kirby or Mr. Fun Kitty...BUT, I don't want to discourage those who do. Anyone who is feeling the need to rehome should be supported. Think about the animals. What is better for them? To be in a home where they are at best ignored and at worst mistreated? Or to be rehomed to a place where they are loved and wanted? If someone is to the point that they want to rehome a pet (I'm not talking breeder here, they have an entirely different set of circumstances) there is a good chance that they and the pet will both be unhappy until this takes place. So why fight it? Let's help them find the best home they can. Sometimes personalities just do not mix!

I agree with this. In many cases (it may be hard for people to believe) people give up their dogs because they love their dogs and want a better life for them, it's not always necessarily because they do not love or care for their pets. At many times it means putting your selfishness aside and doing what is best for your pet.

[FirstYorkie]

Originally Posted by bornnygurl

I agree with this. In many cases (it may be hard for people to believe) people give up their dogs because they love their dogs and want a better life for them, it's not always necessarily because they do not love or care for their pets. At many times it means putting your selfishness aside and doing what is best for your pet.

Very well said!

Sometimes it's in the pet's best interest to find them a better home. With regards to the decision to rehome a pet - like most others - I don't think we should judge until we've walked that proverbial mile.

[Sugar's Mom]

yes, this is a good reason to retire them AND get them spayed so if you ever do re-home, someone won't get her and kill her. Almost every breeder I knoww, retires them at five years and no more than six. My girls are coming up on four in march and I am not sure yet what i will do. One thing I do know is they will both be vet checked all over again before breeding anymore. Some people say as long as they are healthy but most is five years.

Originally Posted by Willow

Sometimes there are other reasons to retire them besides age too. Like complicated deliveries right?

For me, I have a limit of 2-3 litters per female. At what age do you suggest retiring a girl? I have heard people say 6 yrs...is that about average?

[Willow]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

yes, this is a good reason to retire them AND get them spayed so if you ever do re-home, someone won't get her and kill her. Almost every breeder I knoww, retires them at five years and no more than six. My girls are coming up on four in march and I am not sure yet what i will do. One thing I do know is they will both be vet checked all over again before breeding anymore. Some people say as long as they are healthy but most is five years.

Autumn is 3..she will be 4 in September...I was heartbroken when she only had one surving pup with her litter in August so I made the decision not to breed her again.

Autumn was my pet first, and my very first yorkie...and since she is my heart I can't rehome her...but after reading the posts by Sugarsmom and YorkieRose I comepletely understand the reasoning behind rehoming retired bitches. Thank you for taking the time to explain.

[mizzwanned]

Originally Posted by bettyeanne

When we made our committment to Toto ... that meant, she is only a little over 16 weeks and a lot can change, size, color, temperament, etc., and come what may, she is ours and we will love her come what may!! We have lived up to our end of the committment and she is our heart! We cannot imagine our lives without her! Granted, she does have days when I could beat her senseless ...... yeah, sure!!!

I'm like you, V, if I were a breeder, I would hang onto every single one of them and be known as that "weird old lady with all the Yorkies!!!" As it is, I am only known as that "weird old lady with the Yorkie"!!! Ask me if I care?!?

I agree to that also. I just couldn't see myself having a dog and letting it go. Once they are mine they are part of the family.

[YorkieShadow]

I can see and understand doing whats best for the dog. If the dogs in a home and its not happy and or is not getting the attention love that it needs then yes by all means it needs to be rehomed. I can see peoples lifes and siturations changing there for the dog is left to be rehomed and All tho I think they brought that dog into their home there for they should try their best to make it work, But if it comes right down to it that the dog is not being cared for and is not happy loved like it should then yes rehome it. I do understand breeders haveing a older female and it needs love and attention then rehome it. But I do not understand doing it over and over again. I breed Boxers and Pittbulls and once they retired I didnt rehome them , They are here and they will stay until they die.I feel they had these litters because of me breeding them now that their done They dont deserve to be just tossed out for someone else to care for.Theres just no way I would or could rehome them and get younger and start again. And I do not believe its right to cage them now that they are unable to make litters and just forget about them. Im not saying breeders here do that, I dont know what they do.But people They wonder why there are so many older rescues out there . well I think this is why half of them are there in rescues homeless. They have been caged and used for breeding then They are rehomed, They get rescued and then from not ever being loved They dont no how to act , Their scared and act out. Then they go to another home then another and then end up at the pound. Some are lucky and end up in that happy forever home. I wish they all could. But I have seen this time and time again. Breeders and pet owners rehoming. and Its not nothing I would ever want part of. Just like the 3 chi's I posted on here. The breeder was done with the breeding program so off to the pound they went. If thats all these females are used for then thats wrong. Get the money from their pups and off to the pound they go. Its like This Bitch gave me wonderful puppys ,I sold them now she cant breed any more shes useless to me. its time for her to go. where she ends up I dont know but thats not my problem. Whats right about that?

[FlDebra]

I have those feelings sometimes too -- Looking at my 4, I think how could someone just turn them out? No way! But people's posts rarely tell the whole story and I am no one's judge.

[doortego]

The hazard I see with this thread is that people who want to rehome their dog will feel judged or criticized and take them to the pound rather than posting here where they are sure to get a good, loving home. I wouldn't want anyone that needed to make other arrangements for their pet/s to feel afraid to let us know.

[YorkieRose]

When I placed my first champion, Chopper at 8 years, I cried so much., I had backed out when he was 7 yrs. His new "mother" came to get him and he was so excited about going in the car..BUT he stopped on the sidewalk by the front door because I did not follow him..he looked back at me, I told him to go with Josie..he would walk about 5 steps and stop, look back at me, again I would have to tell him to go with Josie..and he would take another 5 steps.. I wanted to grab him up so bad and forget the whole deal...He looked back at me from the car window all the way to the end of the street...

He was given away, not sold, there was no amount of money to compensate for his worth to me. (I do not sell retirees)...but I also do not give them to just anyone.


Six months later he came for a visit...he pranced in the door like the king he was, jumped in my lap and gave me lots of kisses..when it was time to go, Josie got up and walked the door...Chopper jumped down and ran to this mother very excited..he got his coat on, walked out the door, never looking back at me...in the car he sat on Josie's lap looking straight ahead, because he knew he was going home with his mother...
I am ever so grateful to Josie for all she has done for my boy. He is walked twice a day like clockwork...something I could never do. If Josie can not get home at lunch she has the pet nanny walk him... He is very old now(15)...and at 10 Josie spent a fortune saving his teeth..I told her it was okay to have the loose ones pulled..old Yorkies lose teeth, but she took him to a doggie dentist for treatments to keep his teeth as long as possible.
When I think about Chopper, I have the warmest feelings..I have done all I can for a very special boy who made a dream a reality for me...he is gold in my eyes.