What should I do? I need to find a new home for my fixed male pit bull. I have tried and asked for a fee of ONLY 80.00 for his EXTRA large kennel, his toys, shampoos, food and water bowls, leashes, and collars. I just need to find him a good home. He is ADBA registered and i will send his papers with him (of course) . It seems now a days the people that e-mail me want a free pit bull & I im scared they will fight him. The price isn't set on the puppy himself he is 8 months it is just for his belongings. ANY ADVICE would be GREAT !!! THANKS
2007-02-14 13:31:33 · 14 answers · asked by Valerie G 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
well. just ask around. and make shure you dont give him to suspicious people. give him to a good family. (for example:) a middle aged woman/man who is looking for a great dog. or a family. just be carful who you give this dog to.
oh. and finding him the home is the hard part. just put posters up and advertise it. get the word out!
good luck!
2007-02-14 13:36:53 · answer #1 · answered by angela 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, why are you needing to rehome him? When you look for people, make sure they know his temperment, is he dog agressive, other animal aggressive (cats, rabbits, wildlife, etc.), people aggressive, food agressive, children agressive, any health problems. These are issues prospective owners are going to want/need to know before even considering adopting him. Next, make sure you get vet references and do a home check before letting the new owners have him. Call their references, possible ask for personal references also since this is a dog that is often involved in fights (nuetered would turn him into a bait dog). Please do not listen to the person above who suggested you face the facts he is going to be fought. Many people have these dogs as pets with no intentions of ever fighting them, some people are just ignorant. Also, do not offer him as "free." Not only will this attract people wanting him for fights, but this often attracts labs wanting him for medical research (definately not a life for any animal, especially a pet). I would first try to find a way to keep him. Animals are taken on a lifetime investments, not just until they become inconvienent. They become very attached to their families and often see rehoming as a punishment even though they didn't do anything wrong. Rehoming may take a great deal of time and patients, if you really care about you pet, find a way to keep him or at least prepare to have him for a while until you can find a home. Look at rescues, no kill shelters (make sure they will place pit bulls), Petfinder's message boards, pitbull websites, etc.
2007-02-14 14:21:45 · answer #2 · answered by alapinklady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free to a good home is a horrible idea.
Contact a reputable rescue and work with them. Find one that will let you foster him until they can place him. Be prepared to wait a long time for him to get into the rescue because Pits are a difficult breed to rehome.
Is there any way you can keep him? This is one of the most difficult breeds of all to rehome.
2007-02-14 13:36:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you let me know where abouts you live, I might be interested in taking him. I've got a pit bull boxer mix right now, and I'm thinking of getting him a friend. Fighting dogs is a horrible thing to do, and I have a yard big enough for him to run in.
2007-02-14 13:40:59 · answer #4 · answered by angelchild688 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact pit bull rescues in your area. These can be found on the web pretty easily. They will take him and find good home--they screen much better than shelters do. And they are in no hurry to adopt out until they find a suitable place. Good luck.
2007-02-14 13:40:29 · answer #5 · answered by Phartzalot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK I think its ridiculous to charge anything for the dogs belongings and then charge for the dog as well. And people fight pits. Especially if they're fixed and serve no use for making more money. For the most part the only reason a person wants a pit is for a guard dog, to fight, or to breed. Pit bulls aren't desirable dogs. You'll need to lower your prices and face reality. Pit bulls are ugly and have a reputation for turning on their owners, give it away.
2007-02-14 13:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by shelbylou0404 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Try this website. http://www.pbrc.net/
You might find some useful information about rehoming you Pit Bull.
Good luck!!
Peaches
2007-02-14 14:18:29 · answer #7 · answered by peachesdeese 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lower your price and if you do find someone who wants the pitbull, arrange to meet them first and ask them questions to see what kind of person they are. if you do end up giving/selling it to them, get their adress, phone number, and other form of communication and visit to check on the dog every once in a while to see waht condition he is in. most people will take better care of an animal if they know that someone is watching. make sure your dog is updated on his shots and is being well taken care of.
2007-02-14 13:48:06 · answer #8 · answered by cottingirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u kud put an add in the newspaper. probably the best thing wud be 2 post a flier at all the local vets.
2007-02-14 14:04:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free to good home is not a bad idea....There have been many good homes found for dogs by placing an add like that.
2007-02-14 13:42:18 · answer #10 · answered by tania_d_ann 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋