Sending dog to dog's trust (or similar)

julesmby

Hope all goes well for you, you can do no more than try:T

RuthnJasper

Just wanted to say 'good luck'. What a lovely daughter-in-law you are!

It may be a little bit difficult to begin with, but once the dogs (and probably the cat too) have sorted out their 'pack hierarchy' (i.e. who is "top-dog" out of the three of them), it will be fine. There are a few simple things that you can do to help this along - at dinner-times, make sure you put down your current dog's bowl first and then the GSD's (unless it's obvious that the GSD is more dominant than your dog, in which case do it the other way around). that sort of thing means quite a lot to the doggy mind.

I adopted my dog Jasper from a rescue home and he was an absolute nightmare to begin with. But as soon as he worked out his natural place in the scheme of things he became a really wonderful dog - that was 10 years ago and he's STILL fabulous.

Jasper and I wish you all the best and hope that you keep us posted as to how you're getting on (Jasper will be very happy to see either of the dogs lifting a virtual leg on his blog - www.jasper-thedogsblog.blogspot.com at any time!;)). We really hope that everything works out for the best for you ALL.

R&J xx

Byatt

http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&sugexp=llsfp&xhr=t&q=companion+animals+and+human+health&cp=17&pf=p&sclient=psy&aq=0&aqi=&aql=&oq=companion+animals+&pbx=1&fp=37521ccef2fee40

This is a link on Google for companion animals. It is increasingly researched and lots of Medical Journals/Books written on the subject. My friend completed her dissertation on companion animals.

I think the effect on your MIL's physical/mental/emotional health on losing her dog will be huge. If you can I would use this argument for her keeping the dog. If a small dog is allowed, then the barking can't be used as an argument because small dogs can be yappy and loud!!

I know what my dog means to me, so know it must be awful for your MIL especially with the connection to her late partner.

Take up with your MP if necessary using the companion animal argument. Animals reduce stress, help keep a person healthy and thus less reliant on other services.

Good luck!

puddy

i feel very angry about people having to give up their pets due to accommodation. i cant remember but i thought i read something on the renting and selling section of the forum that it was illegal to put clauses in leases or whatnot about not being allowed animals so i dont know if she rents this accommodation or has it on a leasehold, is it something she could challenge?

im with the poster who said they would move rather than lose their pet. OP - why do you think moving is not right for her?

Kimberley

puddy wrote: »

im with the poster who said they would move rather than lose their pet. OP - why do you think moving is not right for her?

It is very easy to say that when you are not in the position this lady is in. I'm sorry but people come first. When you have the money and moving would not cause you much stress or harm then yes i'd agree with you but for some people they have no choice.

puddy

i would be willing to bet that judging by what the OP has said, losing her pet would be far more detrimental than moving on her emotional and physical health, espcially as this lady is already greiving

Kimberley

I can understand that Puddy but it sounds as if she has no choice and if time is running out then having a roof over your head is more important. I know the dog is 11 years old which makes it even more heartbreaking but when some people say i'd keep the dog rather then move does not help or make the person who has to give their dog up feel better. She cannot become homeless.

puddy

I know, i wasnt suggesting she just wait until she is evicted, i would say for the OP to have the dog temporarily and then if it is possible for the MIL to find somewhere else that means she can take the dog back. BUT i would strongly recommend kicking up as much of a stink as possible to keep the dog in the place where she is now, especially being that the dog may only have a couple of years left yet anyway. i agree with moving but only as a last resort. i would be going to the MP, going to the press, using the logic above, that if small dogs are allowed, then why is a big dog any different in terms of barking or ball playing. why not aim to support MIL in getting the dog under better control, teaching it to be quiet when told etc as a negotiation with her landlords/leaseholder or whoever they are

Kimberley

I think because of the dogs age and because the dog would also pine and fret after it is taken away that she could try campaigning on facebook say, I mean thats what most people do these days. She may find someone who lives near who is willing to take the dog until she finds a more suitable home that will accept the dog. The Vets may be able to help if they say the dog wouldn't cope without it's owner at it's age. Advertising in shop windows if anyone could take the dog for a while. I know that if I read something like this i'd offer to have the dog until the owner finds another more symphetic landlord.

puddy

well thinking about it, if the MIL is evicted, the landlord or whatever needs to obtain a court order, they cant just chuck her out. that order may not be given by a court given the circumstances. I would really push it myself. I feel that the landlord really hasnt got a leg to stand on if they allow 'small' dogs, what is the definition of that and what is their exact opposition to the MILs dog? if it is that its barking, then MIL would agree to have mediation (courts are reluctant to make an order if the parties agree to mediate) and negotiate with them that she get the dog trained to be quiet (ive seen it on 'its me or the dog'). OP could help her pay for it, or other family members. then what would the landords opposition be?