i need help finding a loving home for my dog.. he is an 8 month old Jack Russell Terrier..he is wonderful i just cant keep him anymore i have 5 children in the house and he is full of so much energy i have a full time job and he needs to be with someone who is going to give him all the time in the world. Yes the kids love him but we get home late and he hasnt even had time to run and play.. anyone have any good advise on this and where do you think i can post him...
2006-09-19 01:30:26 · 12 answers · asked by barbie c 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
thank you to all for helping me with this matter on hand..and your right its not fair to just give up a dog but its also not fair that he doesnt get what he needs in his life either so thanks for all your answers
2006-09-19 01:44:42 · update #1
It is not fair to the dog and teaches the kids that "getting rid" of a pet is OK. You really didn't research the breed before you got it, since it clearly DOES NOT fit in with your lifestyle. It sounds like a puppy in general was not a great idea. Maybe having the kids decide what each person is willing to give up in order to keep the dog. You owe the dog that. If it means less after school activities,getting a dog walker in the afternoon, or what ever it takes. Dogs are for a lifetime, not just a whim. It is really setting a bad example for the kids to get rid of the dog because you made a bad decision.
And if you had gotten him from a good breeder, they would have taken him back. This is why there are so many dumped pets each year. People need to take more responsibility for what they do.
2006-09-19 01:48:26 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't just get rid of him, that teaches kids to unload responsibilities onto others. I suggest purchasing an outdoors dog kennel. They's tall and fenced in, you can put a dog house inside of it with lots of straw. Put him out during the day while everyone is away, in the evenings or the cold nights bring him indoors. This way he's getting the best of both worlds and your getting some relief, the kids will remain happy they still have they're little buddy. Sometimes you can run an ad in your local newspapers for "Wanted or under Pets" and request that your looking for a outdoor kennel, and get one very reasonable. You can buy them new, but if you go to big then you'll be talking $400, however, a Jack Russell isn't a cheap dog, so to sucure him and make everyone happy, that's still just a small expense. Cannot put a price on childrens happiness, that's for sure. However, if you do get a used one, wash it down in the back yard somewhere with hot soapy bleach water just incase who had it before had a sick animal in it. My Dad uses kennels for various kinds of animals on his farm and he gets them at auctions and the newspaper and pays only like $100 a piece for them. You can go to Big Lots or somewhere and buy an inexpensive tarp to cover the tops of those kennels also. Good luck, hope something works for you all. My sister placed an ad in the newspaper once, Free dog to a good home only! This couple came and took him, 2 days later they call and don't want him! Only to find out that they abused him while they did have him, so they're neighbors left us know! We told them to bring him back then and they never showed up. Instead they took him to the dog pound and painted a nasty story about him trying to have him put down! We went and claimed him! A pound is a doggie death sentence-nothing more. Anyway, newspapers are a bad idea, and there's a lot of idiots in the world, like that couple.
2006-09-19 08:59:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put an ad in the paper. Wanted, good loving home for Jack Russell Terrier, needs room to run and someone to play with.
That should do the trick, and be sure to charge a fee, usually people will take better care of a pet if they have to pay for them. Talk with several people before releasing him to a good home then make the choice of who will get him, you can usually tell who will give a dog a good home.
2006-09-19 08:37:02 · answer #3 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try contacting Petsmart in your area. They should be able to refer you to a local rescue group that may be able to help you place your dog in a good home. Whatever you do, do not just give your dog away for free. Anyone who wants something for nothing is not going to provide a loving home for your dog. Most rescue groups require an application be completed and reviewed, plus an adoption fee be paid. This way you can be assured that the person who is getting the dog is doing so because they really want him.
2006-09-19 09:03:23 · answer #4 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Post something at your vet office. Ask receptionists at the vet, they may have heard somebody looking for a JRT. Make sure your pooch is going to a good home, and not going into another home that is having the same issues you are. I know you have the dogs best interests at heart. Take your time in finding an appropriate home. Don't just hand it over to the first person who calls or responds. Check them out. Let them think about it for overnight at least. Think about all those little things you didn't think about- and apply them to new owners.
Good luck, I hope you find the perfect place!!!
2006-09-19 08:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by rottymom02 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There will be a time when your children take more of an interest in playing with him. It's not really fair to get rid of your dog... give it some time as I'm sure he loves your children and they love him!
2006-09-19 08:39:50 · answer #6 · answered by MadMaxx 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get in touch with Jack Russells rescue origination they will help get him a good safe home.....
2006-09-19 08:42:15 · answer #7 · answered by kitkat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a notice done, put 'WANTED' at the top and put your pup's photo beneath it. Then, write about your dog and your information so if anyone wants your pup they can contact you. Or try asking your children to ask their friends at school if anybody is looking for a pup.
2006-09-19 09:03:47 · answer #8 · answered by Shirley 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Search the web for a rescue group. They may be able to place him.
2006-09-19 08:38:19 · answer #9 · answered by Dalmatian Rescue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.russellrescue.com/ Contact the national JRT rescue for help with placing him. If he has a good temperment he should be a good rescue.
2006-09-19 08:40:53 · answer #10 · answered by bear 2 zealand © 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋