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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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does anyone have any advice on animals ( no jokes please lol )
i'm having to move house, and sadly i'm not allowed to take pets. i have a dog and its gonna kill me giving him away, but i have no other option.
I've spent an hour searching the net rspca etc, cant find anything, is there shelters where i can take him ?
any advice would be greatly appreciated...
and i'l take the jokes to , i need cheering up  xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Does it need to be one of those options. can you not try and rehome him?
maybe ask around, mates of mates and so on, am sure you would feel better knowing he was going to be in a loving home rather than in a dogs home. |
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By *ebzStarWoman
over a year ago
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pkease try the Blue Cross rehoming shelters, they do a really good job and wont let animals be put to sleep.
How old, what breed, good with kids etc, as i also have a good friend who i used to work with who spends alot of his time rehoming dogs all over the place. I could email him with details but he does usually mainly deal with "lost causes" so do try Blue Cross xxx
Other thing to do is ask in at your local vets. Older people who have their long time friends put to sleep will often take on older dogs rather than get a new puppy. Most will let you put a notice up and try to help.
Good luck. xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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he's a westie, 5 yr old, full pedigree with papers, he is a bit wary with strangers , but i think most dogs are,he's brill with my young niece, he doesnt really go near any other kids .
thanx all for yr advice
ive already asked around, but will try vets too xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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just a thought, do you have any dog walkers advertised in your local paper. mine knows every dog owner in the town it seems, and always seems to know if anyones dog has died. it might be worth a try that they know someone who is looking.
he sounds lovely btw, if i did not have my mad dog already i would take him xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"just a thought, do you have any dog walkers advertised in your local paper. mine knows every dog owner in the town it seems, and always seems to know if anyones dog has died. it might be worth a try that they know someone who is looking.
he sounds lovely btw, if i did not have my mad dog already i would take him xx"
i'l try that too thanx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Sometimes have a nose through these forums but never been inclined to post before....thats horrid for you, you could try the dogs trust the also wont put a healthy dog to sleep. Some areas have really good breed societies that have rehoming programmes you might find one near you by searching online or try contacting a local breeder |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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i too have a westie, called meg and she is 8 years old and would be devastated leaving her.
friends of mine. well her mum was getting on and had a border collie. this dog was her world. the mum got poorly and had no choice but to leave her home in wales to come to liverpool to go into a home. anyhow the dog got allocated to foster parents, who in turn went on to keep the dog. all ended well.
wish you luck as it is not an easy decision to make |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It's a terrible possition to be in.
We have a 14 year old Staffy,to us he's part of the family,theres no way we could part with him no more than we could any other member of the family,no matter what.
It just wouldn't be an option.
Could you not find a house where the landlord is pet friendly,they do exist,or what about another family member who know him and where you could still see him regularly?.
Failing all that,the best but last option would probably be a specialist rescue centre,they're excellent.
Try googleing The Westie Rescue Centre etc,see what comes up.
Best of luck!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If you cannot find any place for your dog try advertising him here free to a good home :
http://uk.freeads.net/
They have a massive pets section, we got a dog from there a year ago |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I would place an ad.. Local paper.
But please please check who the dog goes to.. go round with the dog and see how they are with him.
Feeling very sad for you... really we are, heartbreaking!  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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excellent news .... ive found him a home, my best friends daughter ... i'm so happy now, i can still get to see him anytime i want...
thankyou all so much for ya messages
your not a bad bunch really hehe xxxxxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I just had to say that reading this thread has made my day, I haven't really used the forums before, was surprised to see the title of this one and absolutely thrilled at the wonderful responces from all you lovely people.
You read a lot on here about timewasters etc etc, but you guys have proved what a fabulous site this is. Guess I know where to go next time I need help of any kind xxxx
And I am chuffed to bits you found a home for your lovely Westie, have one myself and know just how awful you must have felt xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"excellent news .... ive found him a home, my best friends daughter ... i'm so happy now, i can still get to see him anytime i want...
thankyou all so much for ya messages
your not a bad bunch really hehe xxxxxx"
Brilliant,so glad everything turned out right and you can still have as much contact as you like,great news. 
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