2006-12-04 04:53:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would go to the akc website and look for a German Shepherd rescue group in your area. They'd be the most likely to find them a suitable home as most breed rescues are very strict in who they'll adopt to.
Your second option would be to rehome them yourself. Place ads, but do not give them away for free. Charge a reasonable adoption fee... for a purebred, papered dog I'd say $100-300 depending on what they charge for that breed in your area (if pups are $800 & up... charging $300 is pretty reasonable!). If you don't feel comfortable taking people's money, tell them that you'll be donating it to a local shelter or other charity... but that the fee insures the dogs go to a good home. Interview people, and don't just give the dogs to the first person that comes along. Interview everyone who wants the dogs and let them know you'll make a decision in a few days and let them know. That way you don't feel pressured into saying "yes" to someone you might not be comfortable with.
Last resort... you can give them to a shelter. BUT... I'd do my best to make sure it's a TRUE no-kill shelter. A lot of shelters these days are touting themselves as "no kill of adoptable pets"... but then there is a lot of variance over what constitutes an "adoptable" pet. If it's not adopted in two weeks... is in unadoptable?? Ask around... ask your vet & any other dog owners you know. Chances are someone knows of a great no-kill in your area. Good luck!
2006-12-04 05:06:46 · answer #1 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not quite sure I'm understanding your question. Are you moving with them to another home? Are you trying to find them new homes? If so, do you want them to go to the same home together? Are you trying to give them or sell them? If you're trying to find them individual homes, the best thing to do is contact german shepherd rescues. There are plenty of them out there and most have websites, so you can access them online. Make sure that you're honest with them. Any problems, whether physical or behavioral, be upfront with them. There's nothing worse than a dog being represented wrongly...if the dog chews anything and everything, let them know about it, if the dog doesn't get along with other dogs, or cats, let them know about it, if the dog doesn't like men, let them know. I've worked in dog rescue for many years and the one thing I find is that when people are trying to find new homes for their dog(s), they leave out all the bad stuff. This ends up hurting not only that specific dog, but others as well. If a family adopts a dog with bad habits that they're not aware of, they return it and tend to go out and buy a puppy with no "issues" because they don't want to end up with another "problem" dog. I also wouldn't advise taking them to a shelter unless you KNOW it's a NO-KILL shelter. Many people think that all animal rescues and/or shelters find ALL animals new homes. That's not the case. A lot of them do testing and if the animal doesn't pass ALL areas of the test with flying colors, they are automatically killed. I learned this the hard way and a 6 month old mixed breed was killed. I thought I was helping this dog and he died because of me. I found him one morning on my way to work (he'd almost been run over several times). I found his owners and they said they didn't want him, so I took him. I couldn't bring him home though because I already had my limit of my own dogs and a couple of rescues. He spent the day with me at work, where he was wonderful. He was not aggressive in any, even when a toddler and 6 year old came around, running and screaming, etc. He shared my lunch with me, with no aggression shown whatsoever, was housebroken, etc. I figured he'd be adopted pretty quickly if I brought him to the MSPCA, so I brought him down, discussed his personality in detail with the workers there, even gave a $50 donation. I went back less than 48 hours later only to be told they'd "put him to sleep" due to his aggression. They said he was bone aggressive, food aggressive, cage aggressive, etc. Any test they did, they said he showed aggression. I could have died! They were not describing the dog I'd dropped off...there was no way that could be. They don't take into consideration what the dog's been through or give them any time at all to adjust to their new surroundings. Needless to say, I let them know just how I felt and vowed to never take another animal to a shelter again, if it's a kill shelter! I hope this information helps you!
2006-12-04 13:05:22 · answer #2 · answered by deelberger 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact a german shepherd rescue organizaton in your area rather than a pound.
If you can't keep your dog, they will find a suitable home for it, even if they have to foster him for awhile
I foster Malamutes for such an organization. Where roughly are you (state/province) and I'll try and find a local rescue group for you. Or just google "german shepard rescue" and put the name of your town beside the word rescue.
Best of luck
2006-12-04 13:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check petfinders in your area for GSD rescues. If they are full and have no one to foster offer to foster them and help place them. You will have to be sure they are UTD on shots and HW testing and preventative and spayed/neutered but this is the best way to find good homes for them. The rescue will help you do checks on the families interested and will make the adopters sign contracts to take the dogs.
2006-12-04 13:26:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are AKC registered, you must have gotten them from a breeder--check your purchase contract, you may have to give them back to the breeder. Many breeders stipulate that if an owner should no longer be able to care for a pet, that they should have the first choice of whether to take the dog back.
If this doesn't apply to you, search the Web for GSD rescue groups.
2006-12-04 13:01:43 · answer #5 · answered by adrienna1026 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off realize that you need time to find them a good home... do NOT offer them for free. At least charge a small adoption fee to discourage those seeking out free dogs who would otherwise abuse, or neglect the dogs. You can also seek assistance to place them via petfinder.com or one of your local rescue groups, either breed specific or not.
2006-12-04 12:59:45 · answer #6 · answered by smurf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
whats wrong with your german shepherds? Y do u want to get rid of them? I could never get rid of mine as i loved him to much.
2006-12-05 16:48:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming you are in the UK. Contact the breeder that you got them from, and contact some rescue groups that take that breed.
2006-12-04 13:02:17 · answer #8 · answered by bear 2 zealand © 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact pet shops or breeders who sell germ. shepherds, and ask them if they know someone who's interested.
2006-12-04 13:12:28 · answer #9 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean how do you get rid of them??? Take them to a local Humane Society.
2006-12-04 12:56:23 · answer #10 · answered by KL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋