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I have no idea what to do.
I became very ill and had to move back home to my parents.
But I had gotten a dog long before and am absolutely in love with her.

I picked her up from the pound just a day before she was going to be put down.
She had been heavily abused and was so scared of everyone.
However she came to me and has made SUCH HUGE improvements.

She lives normally now, but I still keep her on a short leash so strangers can't reach for her out of the blue and I keep her away from all children.
I met with a special dog trainer and he told me this dog was remarkable for being so nice considering the circumstances she grew up under, and that in a very loving consistent home with a fenced yard and lots of place to run she would calm down and be a perfect pet.

I love her over EVERYTHING and want nothing more than to find an ideal home for her.

She is about 20 pounds and a chihuahua terrier mix.
She is adorable and needs a loving parent devoted to her!
What do I do?

2007-03-21 18:29:08 · 15 answers · asked by AllyC 1 in Pets Dogs

15 answers

Look for a small breed or chi rescue to take her, they will be better able to screen potential adopters and will foster her in a foster home to assess her needs and whether she can be adopted into a home with other cats or other dogs or whether she needs to be placed as a only pet, when they know what her needs are then they can determine if the applications that come in for her are suitable matches, and check the people out for see if they have dumped pets in the past check with their vet to see if their pets have been properly cared for and check if they lifestyle will be suitable for your dog before even considering allow them to adopt, and possible do a home visit,

if she has any current medical needs they will also take care of them before placing her. Rescues often are well experienced in finding the "right" home for the dog, if they do not no feel an applicant can provide the right environment for a particular dog , they will not place the dog with them. The dog always comes first. THey offer new owner post adoption support in the event they are having any difficulties to help ensure a somooth transition for the animal they place

In most shelters it normally whoever shows up first with the money that gets the dog, which could be the worst thing for your dog is the first person to show up has little children in the home, most fearful dogs will do very poorly in an environment with young active children.

2007-03-21 19:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by OntarioGreys 5 · 0 0

Oh how I feel for you. Maybe try http://freecycle.org/ and see if there is a freecycle near you. Some allow pet postings, some do not. Here In Orlando, they do allow pet postings, and all I have seen have included the proviso that before the pet's current owner will give the pet away they insist on doing a home check. I think that is a good idea as it lets you get an idea of where the lil dear is going, and what kind of life awaits.
On the more pragmatic side, you may want to consider having the dog put down. If you give away or sell it, knowing you do not trust it around children, and anything happened, you could find yourself in a very awkward legal position. Not to mention feeling terrible anyway about missing the dog, and even worse about it biting a child. You could also take it back to the pound, with chances of adoption to a good home now improved thanks to your love and care in making the dog more happy and more sociable so therefor more adoptable.

2007-03-22 01:51:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I have to agree with Bundle. If this were your child (adopted or natural), would you give her up because you became ill? If you love your pet so much, why then is the only solution to abandon her?

Plus, if you really are ill, don't you think giving up your beloved pet will delay your recovery? I know that if I gave up my pups, I'd be heartbroken. Any recovery would take far longer than if they were with me. Dogs can be wonderful in helping people heal as they provide such love and joy.

My advice is to do whatever you can to keep her. As she's a small dog, surely your parents can offer some support until you recover. If not, please consider all temporary housing. Ask friends, relatives and even your local Humane Society for a foster dog caretaker. A foster home is only temporary and is usually used to help a dog recover. But in your case, it may come in handy to use one - if possible - until YOU recover.

If no temporary housing is available, your parents refuse to care for your dog and you cannot make any other arrangements where you can keep her, then look at petfinder.com, your Humane Society (or other no-kill shelters), your vet or Craigslist.com. In other words try to find her a home.

But I strongly recommend you do all you can to keep her. I moved many times with my last dog - sometimes far from my job, sometimes having to pay extra security money - but it was always worth it to have him with me. I also became ill a few times when he was with me, but his presence was very reassuring and helped me recover quickly. He was my world for nearly 14 years and I still miss him dearly. I have two new pups now and feel the same. Therefore, I really hope you find a way to keep her.

I wish you a speedy recovery.

2007-03-22 01:47:57 · answer #3 · answered by doctoru2 4 · 0 0

Classified Ads
Craigslist
Petfinders.com
Petsmart or Petco have adoption days get in contact with the person running the resuce shelters
Human Society
Post it at the super market on those cards on the bullietin board
Friends
Family
Church Members

2007-03-22 01:40:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

are you sure your parents wont let you keep the dog ?

try the humane society , explain that it was a rescued dog and needs special handling . A local vet , pet store or kennal club may be able to help.

You might find someone to foster her for a while .

2007-03-22 01:39:08 · answer #5 · answered by mark 6 · 1 0

Hi ally you have bettered this little dogs life so much to her you are everything ,please dont give her up cant you ask your parents about having her with you ,it will hurt you giving her up it will be a million times worse for her ,she is only little not a huge dog i dont see the problem with having her with you at your parents ,they might have a few questions about smells from her or her chewing their stuff talk about it all it could mean the difference from her staying with you or getting rehomed ,let us know what happens .xxx

2007-03-22 06:16:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

i don't really have any advice but people need to stop picking on you! if you have to move back in with your parents because of your health, it's the right thing to do. ultimately, your well-being is the most important thing. you seem to love your dog, and i'm sure you want to do right by her. i hope you find her a great home, and i hope your health improves.

2007-03-22 01:49:23 · answer #7 · answered by allieomally 2 · 0 0

Get in touch with a rescue group in your area - they should be able to help you. Just do a search for "chihuahua rescue-my city" and just to be safe - do a search on "Terrier rescue-my city"

You might also consider putting an ad on Petfinder.com

2007-03-22 01:38:54 · answer #8 · answered by lyllyan 6 · 1 0

Can't you take her with you? Maybe if your parents met the dog and saw how sweet she was they would let you keep her. Maybe if you expressed how much she means to you they would let you keep her. Its so sad to me that she finally has someone to trust and to love only to be sent back to the shelter.

2007-03-22 01:48:28 · answer #9 · answered by kdlyn74 2 · 0 0

How sad. I can't imagine having to get rid of my animals.
Try putting her on petfinder.com
Have you checked with your trainer to see if they know anyone or maybe your vet?
you can also try craigslist.org

2007-03-22 01:34:48 · answer #10 · answered by Shell 2 · 1 0

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