What can we do with our dog when we have to move to a place that won't accept dogs?

Question

We have a beautiful purebred German Shepherd that we may have to get rid of in order to be able to move out of our current living situation. What can we do? I really don't wanna get rid of my dog, but I'm torn between doing what's best for my kids and what's best for my dog...Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Try to find a pet friendly apartment. You know this is one of things that should have been taken into considerations before you got a dog. You could try GSD rescue although I know some will not take owner surrenders. If they will not take your dog place an ad in the paper and screen potential new owners to make sure your dog gets a good home. Another thing you could do is go to a GSD club and put up a flyer with info maybe somebody will answer.

Answer 2

As a dog lover, I have to insist you do what's best for your kids first. See if a friend can take the dog first. If that's not possible, contact a local German Shepard rescue (just type German Shepard Rescues into your browser bar)--they will find your fur-child the best home possible. Under any circumstances, do NOT take the dog to the pound or the humane society--they are both kill shelters and the dog will have virtually no chance at a good home. The HS will let anyone adopt, even bad people...

Answer 3

if there is NO OTHER alternitive, look for either a german shepherd rescue, or an independant all breed rescue to take the dog. the humane society is good, but adult dogs don't get addopted nearly as quickly as puppies. a word of advice, though, a dog is dependant on it's owner for everything, they aren't just a posession to get rid of. i know that your children come first, but think long and hard before getting another pet. i have a large dog and move very often, but when i do, i won't even consider a place that doesn't allow dogs, no matter what benefits there are. good luck!

Answer 4

The best thing is dont move until you can find a place that you can have him. There are places out there. If a place dont allow dogs . Ask them if you sign a document, and put up a security deposit for him and a letter of reference from your last landlord could you keep him. I did this and they let me keep mine. I just made them feel safe in knowing that I would pay for any damage they thought he might cause. My references showed he caused no damage and was a good dog. Some people are willing to take a chance if you are willing to back it up. I would never move anywhere I could not keep my dog. He is your child. Would you move somewhere you could not have kids ? IF you had kids. ?
A pet is a lifetime responsibility. You will be giving him up and he will feel like an abandoned child. Dogs have very deep feeling for their owners. If you give are going to give him away. Put an ad in the news paper and see if you can find a good owner that the dog will like. A pet shelter keeps them in a Kennel and if they are in there to long they get kennel crazy and have to be put to sleep. They do actually go crazy. The no kill places have lots of dogs that just go around and around in cirlcles in the cage, cause they have gone insane. The kill places do that cause they can get anyone to take an insane dog. There are alot people do not know about the no kill places. Unless they are run like an outside farm and they dont kennel the dog. Kennels are like prisons. Best to try and find a new owner if you must give this dog away. Good luck .

Answer 5

A dog is a family member that we all don't want to get rid of at no time,but if a neighbor or a family member can't take the dog, Then you might have to give it away,or go to an animal shelter,and they will find a home for the dog to live in. I know it will be the hardest thing that you can ever do. They aren't just a family dog,they are family!!!!

Answer 6

I have had to face the same decision when we moved out of state and from a rental house into an apartment. We were fortunate to find someone who had a large, fenced yard and loved the Shepard almost as much as we did. The way we found her initially was to check bulletin boards at our local Vet. We were able to find a pure-bread Shepard for free. Also, chances are if they are in a vet's office, you can almost be positive that they take proper care of other pets they may have. Another idea is the bulletin board at Petsmart or Petco. They typically will have an area to advertise your need to find a good home! Good Luck!

Answer 7

Why dont you try to see if you have a friend or a family member that would take the dog so your kids could still see it. If not advertise in the local paper and do a good check on whoever takes the dog to make sure it is going to a loving home. Just dont give it to the shelter. There are enough abandoned cats and dogs there. Goodluck!

Answer 8

My little boy Schmitty is a rescue dog, I got him from a humane society (they're no-kill), call your local humane society or your local SPCA as they are also a no-kill organization and both are non-profit, the operate strickly on donations, that way you can move into a place that won't accept him with a clear conscious because you will know that he is not going to be put down after a period of a few days and still home permenant home.

Answer 9

That is a very hard position to be in. If there is no way to re-locate where your dog can go with you, and I understand how this is becoming increasingly harder thanks to public shunning of excellent breeds which really makes me angry- you might want to contact a German Shepherd Rescue in your area. They are good about finding foster homes and permanent homes for the breed. Just type in your search bar:German Shepherd Rescue and your general area. If nothing in your area comes up, here is one GSR which may be able to help you connect to someone in your area: http://www.gsdrescue1.org/

Answer 10

Ditto what Terri suggested. Do NOT offer it "free to good home". If you do decide to rehome your dog, ask for a reasonable adoption fee, say $50 or so. This will weed out those with less than honorable intentions. I am sorry that you may have to get rid of your furbaby.