Feeling overwhelmed

foreign_correspondent

I think you are doing the right thing, but please do rehome her via a reputable rescue, not via the free ads or to a friend of a friend - she needs a home that can really cope with a puppy, and she needs that cough sorting out first.

Also, she needs her next home to be a permanent, responsible one, that will work on her training and ensure she is spayed when the time is right... sadly, some people do look out for free/cheap young dogs to churn out a few pups for cash, usually without having the money for vets bills etc in case of complications...

Stephb1986_2

I think you have made the right choice for you ignore anyone who slates you they aren't in your position! Just make sure she goes to someone who will give her the home she deserves.

good luck

Steph xx

emsywoo123

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

I think you are doing the right thing, but please do rehome her via a reputable rescue, not via the free ads or to a friend of a friend - she needs a home that can really cope with a puppy, and she needs that cough sorting out first.

Also, she needs her next home to be a permanent, responsible one, that will work on her training and ensure she is spayed when the time is right... sadly, some people do look out for free/cheap young dogs to churn out a few pups for cash, usually without having the money for vets bills etc in case of complications...

I know, I understand, and I will certainly be careful where I go to.

emsywoo123

olias wrote: »

Having now got a better picture of your domestic situation I think that is a very brave and sensible descision.

Not sure why you feel a failure or expect a backlash? Sounds like your situation is not of your making.

Olias

I don't feel brave. I feel like a selfish cow to be honest.

Sagz_2

Selfish???

You are the one in your family who is facing up to problems and seeking sensible ways through them. You are not running away or hiding in a bottle, so well done you xx You are doing what you think best for Poppy, you love her and want a secure future for her.

Remember if you need help with rehoming you just need to ask, there are lots on here who have good contact with reputable rescues that will help find Poppy a home for life.

emsywoo123

Norbertsmum wrote: »

Selfish???

You are the one in your family who is facing up to problems and seeking sensible ways through them. You are not running away or hiding in a bottle, so well done you xx You are doing what you think best for Poppy, you love her and want a secure future for her.

Remember if you need help with rehoming you just need to ask, there are lots on here who have good contact with reputable rescues that will help find Poppy a home for life.

Yes please, I need someone to tell me the best place to contact, near Maidstone Kent for a young lab.
This is so much harder even just typing it than I thought it would be,

foreign_correspondent

emsywoo123 wrote: »

Yes please, I need someone to tell me the best place to contact, near Maidstone Kent for a young lab.
This is so much harder even just typing it than I thought it would be,

You could try these.. (not my part of the country, so contact details from here - http://www.dogpages.org.uk/breedr.htm) - I dont know if anyone is familiar with these specific breed rescues??

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]Labrador Rescue Kent
Mrs M Hinks, Cranbrook Kent. Tel: 01580 720408
Email: [EMAIL="LabRescueKent@aol.com"]LabRescueKent@aol.com[/EMAIL]
Mrs C Malkinson, Chatham, Kent Tel: 01634 666419
Email: [EMAIL="carol@malkinson.freeserve.co.uk"]carol@malkinson.freeserve.co.uk[/EMAIL]

or
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Labrador Retriever Rescue Southern England
Jean & Peter Henman (Co-ordinators) Sussex Tel: 01243 605948
Sue Birmingham (Co-ordinator) Surrey Tel: 020 8408 1214
Tracy Lister (Co-ordinator) Kent Tel: 01580 830554
Email: [EMAIL="sue.birmingham@btinternet.com"]sue.birmingham@btinternet.com[/EMAIL]

Do tell them about the dogs cough, and any other health issues, so they can make an informed decision re: her care...
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gratefulforhelp_2

Emsy listen to FC. She will be easier to rehome and will adapt better if you do it now.

Hugs hugs hugs.

paddypaws101

I really feel for you.
For what it is worth, when I first read your starting post I thought that re-homing the puppy would be the best option.
After hearing more about your difficult situation I think this even more. Do not feel bad, or worry about criticism. Your priority right now is YOU and dd, and the baby when it comes. The pup is young enough to find a good new home and you are doing the right thing by doing so now rather than further down the line.

Sagz_2

Contact details and map locations for Dogs Trust Canterbury Kent or Dogs Trust Shoreham East Sussex.

Good luck emsywoo123 xx