Need a home for a small x breed - owner passed away

H-2007

hethmar wrote: »

Did you contact Little Dog Rescue yet?

Little Dog Rescue will not help me

H-2007

Hi

Can I put out a serious appeal here?

Would anyone be interested in him once he is neutered?

If you are, could you please PM me.

I am still trying to contact the lady who may be able to foster him but not had any luck since yesterday morning and I know that is not a long time but I am paranoid as I have been messed around by others so much.

I am trying to weigh up cost and what I have already spent (which is now over £70 and would be £100 once he is neutered). This may sound selfish but I do not want to have him neutered if I am going to have to hand him over to a rescue anyway which is starting to look like a possibility (someone on another forum actually wanted me to drive 105 miles to "just meet" his other dog and he went from definately wanting him to "just thinking about it" after I said I would think about it - WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE?????????) and as I appreciate the need for introductions I just cannot drive around the country getting him to meet potential families, not for people who are not serious anyway.

It was suggested on another forum that I ask for a donation to deter timewasters but as I seem to not even be able to give a free, neutered, healthy young dog which would come with a collar, leads, a car harness, coat, bowls, treats, bed, and food and be delivered to your door to boot I think it would be asking the impossible!

Do you think I am expecting too much?

H

H-2007

hethmar wrote: »

Do ring them and have a chat - things may be different when you actually speak to them. I think you may find that some of the dogs are fostered.

Have you also tried:

http://www.yorkshirerosedogrescue.co.uk/adoption.htm
If you know of a dog that needs re-homing, your circumstances have changed and you want to make sure your dog goes to a loving home, perhaps you are too old or too ill to care for your dog any more, we can make sure a loving and safe home is found. If you wish, you may phone one of our team to discuss any concerns.

Sue – 07815 632 871

Kathy – 07712 675 312

Sarah – 07891 438 990

emailed them today.

Person_one

H-2007 wrote: »

Hi

Can I put out a serious appeal here?

Would anyone be interested in him once he is neutered?

If you are, could you please PM me.

I am still trying to contact the lady who may be able to foster him but not had any luck since yesterday morning and I know that is not a long time but I am paranoid as I have been messed around by others so much.

I am trying to weigh up cost and what I have already spent (which is now over £70 and would be £100 once he is neutered). This may sound selfish but I do not want to have him neutered if I am going to have to hand him over to a rescue anyway which is starting to look like a possibility (someone on another forum actually wanted me to drive 105 miles to "just meet" his other dog and he went from definately wanting him to "just thinking about it" after I said I would think about it - WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE?????????) and as I appreciate the need for introductions I just cannot drive around the country getting him to meet potential families, not for people who are not serious anyway.

It was suggested on another forum that I ask for a donation to deter timewasters but as I seem to not even be able to give a free, neutered, healthy young dog which would come with a collar, leads, a car harness, coat, bowls, treats, bed, and food and be delivered to your door to boot I think it would be asking the impossible!

Do you think I am expecting too much in todays throwaway selfish society?

H

I don't think you can expect to commit to 'definitely' taking a dog after just seeing a picture online and not actually meeting the dog.

Honestly, even if I were able to take him I'd be put off now by the fact that if I met him and it didn't work out you'd accuse me of being a 'timewaster'.

Padstow

Person_one wrote: »

I don't think you can expect to commit to 'definitely' taking a dog after just seeing a picture online and not actually meeting the dog.

Honestly, even if I were able to take him I'd be put off now by the fact that if I met him and it didn't work out you'd accuse me of being a 'timewaster'.

If a potential adoptee can't even be bothered to go and see the dog, there's not much chance of commitment long term is there?
Some people just want everything handed to them on a plate, I travelled a six hour round trip in apalling weather to view my rescue dog.

This kind lady has gone beyond all reasonable expectations in time, and her own expense in an attempt to rehome a dog that's not even hers.

I find your remark utterly abhorrent, and just the thing to make her decide the whole re-homing idea not worth it.
Expecting her to drive over a hundred miles to show someone the dog. Whatever next?

I hope you make a swift apology, before the lady gives up.

OP, I, and I'm sure the other posters here are filled with admiration at what you are doing. it is also getting harder for you, as the weeks go on to part with him, as your affection for him grows.
I hope he gets a forever home very soon. :A

Person_one

Padstow wrote: »

If a potential adoptee can't even be bothered to go and see the dog, there's not much chance of commitment long term is there?
Some people just want everything handed to them on a plate, I travelled a six hour round trip in apalling weather to view my rescue dog.

This kind lady has gone beyond all reasonable expectations in time, and her own expense in an attempt to rehome a dog that's not even hers.

I find your remark utterly abhorrent, and just the thing to make her decide the whole re-homing idea not worth it.
Expecting her to drive over a hundred miles to show someone the dog. Whatever next?

I hope you make a swift apology, before the lady gives up.

OP, I, and I'm sure the other posters here are filled with admiration at what you are doing. it is also getting harder for you, as the weeks go on to part with him, as your affection for him grows.
I hope he gets a forever home very soon. :A

If the person 105 miles away thought they could possibly give the dog a home but had no way to make the journey, what's wrong with sounding out the OP in case she's willing to do it?

It seems she isn't but I don't think merely asking merits a "WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE??????????" response.

Kinski

Person_one wrote: »

I don't think you can expect to commit to 'definitely' taking a dog after just seeing a picture online and not actually meeting the dog.

I did :j and we travelled from Edinburgh to Wales and back in one day to get her it was also pouring with rain for the entire journey down, the first time I saw her was when I picked her up from the rescue. I also had to have her neutered and inoculated.

Person_one

Kinski wrote: »

I did :j and we travelled from Edinburgh to Wales and back in one day to get her it was also pouring with rain for the entire journey down, the first time I saw her was when I picked her up from the rescue. I also had to have her neutered and inoculated.

I'm guessing if it hadn't worked out you could have taken her back to the rescue? Whoever homes this dog from the OP won't have that option.

Maybe handing the pup over to a good rescue would be the best option here.

Kinski

I could have but I was commenting on your statement that you couldn't expect someone to definitely taking a dog on after just seeing a picture of it. I did it and I know of others who have as well.

Person_one wrote: »

I don't think you can expect to commit to 'definitely' taking a dog after just seeing a picture online and not actually meeting the dog.
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H-2007

Person_one wrote: »

I don't think you can expect to commit to 'definitely' taking a dog after just seeing a picture online and not actually meeting the dog.

Honestly, even if I were able to take him I'd be put off now by the fact that if I met him and it didn't work out you'd accuse me of being a 'timewaster'.

Conversation went:

Him: I will take the dog, if you castrate him I have one of my own and have been searching for a companion for him I am located xxxx (105 miles away - him knowing where I lived therefore knowing the distance).

Me: Okay, let me have a think as it is 105 miles away, do you definitely want a dog, is he the type of dog you would want, will you be able to help him with his separation anxiety, can you tell me a little more about your home life as he is used to having someone around most of the day at the moment.

Him: well sort of, actually was just thinking about it, lets see how they get on eh, then I will make my decision.

Does that sound reasonable to you? Would you drive him 105 miles there after that type of response? Which is the reason I was so exasperated


Have you actually even read the entire thread?, have you actually read that I have been inundated with similar requests from people who want everything handed to them on a plate and for free? Which I am willing to do and they still aren’t satisfied.

Have you read that I have been messed around by several people already who have strung me along for days asking question after question and saying from the get go that they definitely (I did not ask, they stated) wanted him only for it to get to the point of exchanging addresses for them to admit they were not even serious in the first place?


Do you know what, I don’t even know why I am bothering to reply to you but would say one last thing…..

After all of that, would you be happy to drive around the country showing him off to evident timewasters? Or would you perhaps, just perhaps be just a little peeved?