New Doggie Home Needed...

[Unbelievable]

I agree, why is it that it's so easy to give things up when they become inconvenient -- because parents are teaching children that is the way things are done.

For whomever left me this brilliant red: Then you take in all the dogs in the world. You know, since you're so perfect and all. If you knew me you would know that I pretty much have and have never turned down an animal offered to me because someone can't/won't keep it.

 

[jetmonkey]

she just recently got really busy

 

[Lilypad]

I beg to differ on this vrai, a pet is all some children have.
The dog is 6 yr. old-how many "homes" has this poor pup had?
Surely Pegs daughter should have given more thought to accepting the responsibility of a pet. Did her life just get busy?
Seems we live in a "throw away" society.

Sorry about the error in the pup's age-
I'm sure Peg and her daughter believe they are doing the right thing for the pup-getting rid of it; and hoping to put the word out on here...just saddens me.

 

[julz20684]

Peg's daughter attempted to incorporate a dog into their life and after three months recognized the dog wasn't getting the attention it deserved. She discussed this with her daughter and is now attempting to find a better home for the dog. I think this provides a very good life lesson to her daugher and represents a very responsible way for her to handle the situation. Who the heck are you to insist that a dog remain caged, kenneled and/or tied up rather than transferred to a better home...

Still waiting for pic to be posted, Please

 

[tes218]

For whomever left me this brilliant red: Then you take in all the dogs in the world. You know, since you're so perfect and all. If you knew me you would know that I pretty much have and have never turned down an animal offered to me because someone can't/won't keep it.

And for that we and the animals are truly grateful. I've found life can be as busy as you let it be, it's all a matter of priorities. You can enroll a child in activities such as dance, soccer, baseball, etc so they're busy every night of the week and all weekend or you can take that time and spend it together going to the park (with the dogs), taking a walk around the neighborhood if possible (with the dogs), spending the evening teaching the dog new tricks, enrolling the dog into obedience classes that they go to together, etc. I think most people are busy, not just those without pets. There are times when I've turned down offers to go out because I wanted/needed to spend time with my animals because I've made a committment to them. I don't know her or her situation but generally people give up an animal because they are "too busy" doing for themselves over and above taking care of themselves and family and that is what they are teaching their children to do. They tell their children that the pet will be "happier with a big yard" or "I'm sure he'll be adopted from the shelter by a nice family". Sometimes it happens. Too many times it doesn't. I think that is what upsets most people who do rescue. We've seen and heard it too much. The people go on with their lives and we see the loneliness, heartbreak, depression, etc of the animals left behind not understanding where their family is now. Sorry for going on. I'll stop now.

 

[SoftballCrazy]

Peg's daughter attempted to incorporate a dog into their life and after three months recognized the dog wasn't getting the attention it deserved. She discussed this with her daughter and is now attempting to find a better home for the dog. I think this provides a very good life lesson to her daugher and represents a very responsible way for her to handle the situation. Who the heck are you to insist that a dog remain caged, kenneled and/or tied up rather than transferred to a better home...

There are alternative ways to incorporate a dog into a person's lifestyle. If a person really wanted to keep the pet, they would. Here's a good site w/ helpful info, hope someone finds it useful...If there is absolutely no alternative, no way to work around it, then finding a better home would be more beneficial to the dog, but good homes are extremely hard to come by.
http://www.wonderpuppy.net/canwehelp/1notime.php
"Sometimes, it's just a matter of watching one less sitcom to spend the time with your pets to make them happy. If you are one of those unfortunate souls who has impossible work schedules and long work days, it will be more difficult to do this alone. Most dogs do have a minimum level of exercise requirements that needs to be met to stay sane and healthy. Ask your vet about dog walkers in your area, or maybe you know some trustworthy dog loving kid who needs pocket money. There are commercial "doggy day care" and pet walking services in most all cities. If the expense is too much, try asking a neighbor or friend to help out. Can you make it home at lunch time? Can you exercise your dog before work? A tired dog is a good dog.
Eking out a few minutes here and there for your dog can really make a difference! You don't necessarily have to have a big block of time - a half hour walk here, 10 minutes training there, 3 minutes playing, 5 minutes just talking to him, some "ambient" time sitting with him watching TV...it all adds up."

 

[BadGirl]

If a person cann't offer a pet a Perfectly Ideal Home, should they not have a pet?

That's what it sounds like by some of the comments.

I cannot spend every minute of every day with my two dogs - nor do I make them the center of my universe -, but I am absolutely certain that they have a pretty darn good life living with me. They are loved, well fed, and get regular vet treatments.

 

[tes218]

If a person cann't offer a pet a Perfectly Ideal Home, should they not have a pet?

That's what it sounds like by some of the comments.

I cannot spend every minute of every day with my two dogs - nor do I make them the center of my universe -, but I am absolutely certain that they have a pretty darn good life living with me. They are loved, well fed, and get regular vet treatments.

I think that is what Softballcrazy and I are trying to say...everyone is busy, no one can just sit home and give their pets 100% attention so the reasoning that someone is busy shouldn't necessarily be the cause of giving up a pet. As in the example of someone giving up a dog because they want the dog to have a big yard to play in really isn't something that the dog is needing. A dog needs exercise such as playing or being taken for a walk but most dogs would be very happy to be in a smaller home and treated well as opposed to having a huge yard and left alone in it all of the time. Several short time periods with an animal would be a good situation as long as it's taken care of and loved.

 

[BadGirl]

I think that is what Softballcrazy and I are trying to say...everyone is busy, no one can just sit home and give their pets 100% attention so the reasoning that someone is busy shouldn't necessarily be the cause of giving up a pet. As in the example of someone giving up a dog because they want the dog to have a big yard to play in really isn't something that the dog is needing. A dog needs exercise such as playing or being taken for a walk but most dogs would be very happy to be in a smaller home and treated well as opposed to having a huge yard and left alone in it all of the time. Several short time periods with an animal would be a good situation as long as it's taken care of and loved.

Gotcha. I mis-read - or mis-interpreted - the intent of some of the posts. My bad.

 

[MorganLover]

I don't get some of these threads. On the other thread about the chained dogs needing homes now this girl that is trying to find a home for her daughters dog is getting beat up on for asking? I think it is more harmful for a pet to become insaine for being kept on a chain or in a kennel with little to no time for interaction with his family. It is better since this dog is so young to find a family that has more time. I feel for single parents and their time issues and trying to do it all. We don't know the whole story on how she got this dog or why she tried to have it but she did and before it suffers any more she is trying to do the right thing by finding a new loving home. To me she is keeping the dog til she does that is not throw away all these people that just dump their animals off to the human societies which end up putting most of them down b/c of space or b/c they are chained dogs don't ever get a chance. at least this little guy has a chance. I hope you find a good home. I am sorry she has too, but that is reality not everyone has it the way they want too in life.

 

[Pegster710]

Great News!!

The dog found a new home. The new mommy works at Petco, so it is a great match.

I want you all to know that my daughter struggled with this decision - she loves this dog. When he left this evening with his new family, my daughter and granddaughter cried, but they know it was the best thing for him. The most selfless thing they could do was find him a good home - and they did.

For those of you who offered it, thank you for the support.

 

[Cowgirl]

The dog found a new home. The new mommy works at Petco, so it is a great match.

I want you all to know that my daughter struggled with this decision - she loves this dog. When he left this evening with his new family, my daughter and granddaughter cried, but they know it was the best thing for him. The most selfless thing they could do was find him a good home - and they did.

For those of you who offered it, thank you for the support.

I'm glad he found a good home!! Don't pay any mind to all the jerks who try to make your daughter out to be a bad person. Obviously she had the dog's best interest in mind. None of them know what's going on in her personal life, and just because some people can handle the added stress and time involved with owning pets, not everyone can.

 

[BlackSheep]

I'm glad he found a good home!! Don't pay any mind to all the jerks who try to make your daughter out to be a bad person. Obviously she had the dog's best interest in mind. None of them know what's going on in her personal life, and just because some people can handle the added stress and time involved with owning pets, not everyone can.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion-that's the beauty of this board-it is their "humble opinion".
We aren't here to pacify and placate folks-not all the posters are retards or jerks. When a person posts a topic that has a sensitive nature, that's the risk they take.
I'm happy for the dog that Pegs daughter got rid of-hopefully it will have a happy, stable forever home. Enuff said!

 

[MorganLover]

I am sure it was a hard decision to make for her. I had to put my old rottie down today and it was the hardest decision i have ever made. I had that dog almost my whole life. She was my world and i have cried ALL DAY about her. I will miss her so much. She lost her struggle to seizures and spindylosis (sorry if sp.) SO i know we all have to make hard choices in life. I am glad the dog found a good home, i pray he will be happy til his end.

 

[BlackSheep]

I am sure it was a hard decision to make for her. I had to put my old rottie down today and it was the hardest decision i have ever made. I had that dog almost my whole life. She was my world and i have cried ALL DAY about her. I will miss her so much. She lost her struggle to seizures and spindylosis (sorry if sp.) SO i know we all have to make hard choices in life. I am glad the dog found a good home, i pray he will be happy til his end.

Bury your Rottie in your heart!
~Love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.~

 

[tes218]

I am sure it was a hard decision to make for her. I had to put my old rottie down today and it was the hardest decision i have ever made. I had that dog almost my whole life. She was my world and i have cried ALL DAY about her. I will miss her so much. She lost her struggle to seizures and spindylosis (sorry if sp.) SO i know we all have to make hard choices in life. I am glad the dog found a good home, i pray he will be happy til his end.

So sorry for your loss.

 

[Tucker's Mom]

So sorry for your loss, I couldn't even imagine that.....

 

[BS Gal]

I'm glad he found a good home!! Don't pay any mind to all the jerks who try to make your daughter out to be a bad person. Obviously she had the dog's best interest in mind. None of them know what's going on in her personal life, and just because some people can handle the added stress and time involved with owning pets, not everyone can.

Exactly. Well said. We lost our dog of 14 years in March. We want to have the summer "off" from the responsibilitiers of owning another dog because we want to vacation this summer and it would not be fair to get a dog and leave it in a kennel. IF we get one, we will rescue and think long and hard before we do so. We both work, want a dog we can leave free to roam in the house while we are at work and want a dog that won't "dash" when it gets the chance. We terribly miss having a dog, but also realize that we need one that fits our lifestyle, i.e., an older dog that won't run away that we can play with in an un-fenced yard. I'm not sure we'll ever get another dog, but if we do, we will definitely be sure to adopt one that fits ours and the dog's needs.

 

[CoastieWife86]

I'm glad the doggie found a new home. I am glad your daughter did the responsible thing, and asked for help. A lot of people don't ask for help, and that is when the dog suffers. I believe that finding the dog a new home is so much better than chaining him up,or kenneling him all day long. The dog will be happier, and kudos to your daughter for realizing that.

 

[julz20684]

The dog found a new home. The new mommy works at Petco, so it is a great match.

I want you all to know that my daughter struggled with this decision - she loves this dog. When he left this evening with his new family, my daughter and granddaughter cried, but they know it was the best thing for him. The most selfless thing they could do was find him a good home - and they did.

For those of you who offered it, thank you for the support.

Thanks for posting the picture