How do i rehome our border collie?

janb5

I have just read this entire thread and am appalled at the vehemence and anger it has generated. Why are people so full on in their opinions and not willing to hear someone else`s point of view? I ` visited` this thread before and the same thing happened.

I could quite understand if the OP decided not to request advice again. Some people have been too indignant tonight.

It`s fine to put forward a point of view ...but surely without being quite so bolshie!

* runs away for cover*

UKTigerlily

foxybabe wrote: »

try dog training classes!!!!! I think its disgusting that people will dump a dog as soon as a baby comes along.

My thoughts exactly! My cat came to me at 23 months cause her previous owners baby was 'allergic' to her! I'd die before I parted with her, IMO I personally feel the owners can't be asked to look after dog/cat & baby, I dunno, but babies fall over non stop anyway, the dog won't do anymore damage. I understand if it's the first baby being concerned but the dogs family too, how would you feel to lose your home after 6yrs & family you love?:mad:

ailuro2

I an shocked at how bitter this thread has become, and for someone who has hardly posted before to suggest someone who answered him is called w***** just because you don't agree with him is pretty hard necked, im my humble opinion.

If you have had the dog for six years, then you will have noticed how attached some tin-openers get to our furry friends,so please don't be shocked when people think it is shocking to get rid of your dog.

fwiw,our daughter walked at 9 and a half months, she was small enough to be knocked over by almost anything, especially adults in shops who couldn't see her way down by the floor, that's why she always had reins on when outside. Inside she will trip over toys etc anyway,it's part of the learning curve,so I'm really not sure why you are so worried. After a couple of months walking they do become more stable on their feet. Personally, I'd use stair gates to keep them apart when he's having his doggie mad half hour,but having a dog as she grows up will bring her so many benefits it outweighs the risk of a few tumbles.Walking him will keep the whole family healthy, and when she's older he can protect her too.Studies prove kids who have pets are happier, healthier, learn responsibilities,caring for others etc...


If you know already the dog is only to be given to someone you know, then why ask here for rehoming options?

Some of the more cynical amongst us would shout 'troll'

seven-day-weekend

I hate these threads where people are made to feel like criminals for wanting to REHOME (not kill, or dump) a dog, for whatever reason.

We re-homed our greyhound before our son was born as she wasn't used to small children.

If the family are worried about the child-dog relationship, then obviously the child has to be put first. The child is more important than the dog, I don't know why everyone doesn't agree.

The OP asked for HELP, not judgement from soppy dog-lovers.

Sorry, rant over, but it makes me so cross.

belleabi0405

I am looking to re-home our dog (had her 5 years) and I consider her to be my best friend and we have shared some wonderful times. However because of a young family (2 children under 3) and the need for both my wife and I to work, she just doesn't get the life she deserves. It's very easy to sit in judgement and say that a dog is for life but life changes and it is not always in the best interest of the dog to stay. I wish people would think before they type! I wish the OP well and hope they find a new home for their pet, ignore the negativity on this board and follow some of the great links and advice available.

Eels100

dameon1024 wrote: »

I am looking to re-home our dog (had her 5 years) and I consider her to be my best friend and we have shared some wonderful times. However because of a young family (2 children under 3) and the need for both my wife and I to work, she just doesn't get the life she deserves. It's very easy to sit in judgement and say that a dog is for life but life changes and it is not always in the best interest of the dog to stay. I wish people would think before they type! I wish the OP well and hope they find a new home for their pet, ignore the negativity on this board and follow some of the great links and advice available.

dameon, your situation is different in that you have got a limit on the time you can afford your dog. This will impact the dog's quality of life and as such is fair reason to consider rehoming. The OP was complaining because the dog was boisterous and he was worried that the child would be knocked over - in the experience of most of us (whose advice he asked for) this is easily overcome by using stairgates, and to be honest I don't know anyone daft enough to leave a dog and baby alone together anyway. So in the OP's situation I don't really see the issue, whereas in your case maybe it would be fairer on the dog to rehome. Also I think a lot of the flaming the OP received was due to the pretty strong response he gave to our advice - your problem wouldn't necessarily receive the same outburst!

seven-day-weekend

Can I ask a serious question?

What exactly is wrong with re-homing a dog for whatever reason (even if it is just that you don't want it any more) so long as it is done in a responsible manner?

Some people on here seem to think it's the road to damnation.

shirlgirl2004

seven-day-weekend wrote: »

Can I ask a serious question?

What exactly is wrong with re-homing a dog for whatever reason (even if it is just that you don't want it any more) so long as it is done in a responsible manner?

Some people on here seem to think it's the road to damnation.

Dogs have feelings, they aren't inanimate objects. Dog lovers believe that a dog is for life. I've got dogs and a daughter of 2 1/2 and a baby due in a few days, I wouldn't dream of rehoming my dogs just to make life easier. I love my dogs because of their loyalty what sort of thank you for that loyalty would rehomimg them be

seven-day-weekend

So long as the dog has a good home I don't see that it matters.

It may even prefer the new home!

People's circumstances change , they may not be able to have a dog any more, or feel that they can't.

Eels100

seven-day-weekend wrote: »

So long as the dog has a good home I don't see that it matters.

It may even prefer the new home!

People's circumstances change , they may not be able to have a dog any more, or feel that they can't.

seven-day-weekend, nobody's saying there's anything wrong with rehoming a dog. What people have said on this thread is that it's a major undertaking which can have permanent adverse effects on the dog's behaviour and quality of life, and as such isn't a decision that should be taken lightly.

If rehoming was easy and there were queues of people waiting to home unwanted dogs and there was a national vetting and rehoming organisation to ensure it was done properly with the best interests of all concerned at heart, then I'd be one of rehoming's biggest advocates (as would anyone if they'd seen some of the dire situations I have!). But rehoming unfortunately is often undertaken by well-meaning but ill-informed people and as a result can result in dogs with behavioural or temperament problems and people getting hurt.

If you can solve the issues I mention then drop me a line and I'll make a donation!