My in laws have 6 male weimaraner puppies that they need to sell (or find good homes for).they have advertised everywhere but in Alabama there is several other breeders and they live out in nowhere land so they have had no luck.My mother in law is now in the hospital and when she returns home will be unable to tend to these dogs and my father in law is also in poor health.Anyone have any ideas? The local shelter does euthanize so that is out of the question. And please no " they shouldn't breed dogs etc..." I agree but what done is done and these pups need a home.
2007-09-26 01:16:05 · 9 answers · asked by GI 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Please contact someone in one of these links below for help.
Alabama
Weimaraner Rescue of the South
Pam Parrish
112 Moonglow Trail
Huntsville, AL 35806-1273
(256)-721-9469
Email: pamadonaweims@knology.net
Web: http://www.weimrescue.com
Alabama
Weimaraner Rescue of the South
Contact: Vanessa Brown (205) 937-1624 OR Cindy Smith (205) 531-2983
Range: Alabama, Mississippi, parts of Louisiana, Georgia and Tennessee
http://www.weimrescue.com/news_front.asp
http://www.1-800-save-a-pet.com/adoption_rescue/69818.html
2007-09-27 05:50:41 · answer #1 · answered by OU812 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You didn't mention how old the puppies are. My answer will assume that they are at least 7 weeks old - barely old enough to be separated from their Mom.
1. The national breed club or your area breed club may be able to help. These are AKC associated groups and operate for the betterment of the breed overall, and for individual dogs and their owners. Most area breed clubs have a "rescue" operation. In Washington state, our breed clubs are very active in rescue of weims, though I know that won't help your situation much - just offer it as a glimmer of hope.
You can get connected with your area weim club by going to the AKC website. There are lists of breed clubs for every breed they recognize. What I know of weims, they seem to be a very popular breed in the southern area.
2. If that doesn't get you some help, there are no-kill pet rescue operations all over the country. Again the internet can be your resource for connections. I might start by going to a site like pets.com. That site is set up to help people find a dog to adopt. However, it also asks users to specify their geographical area and a breed to refine the search. The animals listed are being sponsored/fostered by no-kill rescue groups that post their contact information. You may be able to identify groups in your state or region that you can contact for help with the babies. (The contact e-addresses are not just for adoptions.)
By the way, what will be happening to Mom? And to Dad if he also belongs to your parents? Will they be able to care for these adult dogs if their respective states of health are both compromised? If your folks plan to keep the adult dogs, I hope they are, or already have, gotten them spayed/neutered? The dogs will keep breeding, as dogs do, regardless of your in-laws' abilities to care for them, unless they are altered.
And don't forget, Mom needs some vet attention soon. Especially if all of the pups are going to be removed at once. Have you had a baby? If so, do you remember what your breasts felt like when the baby wouldn't take as much as you produced? Well, Mom dog has eight of those and they will feel at least that bad if she can't get medication to dry her up. (No, they don't make breast pumps for dogs). Or maybe you knew you weren't going to nurse the baby and got a shot before you left the hospital to interrupt the lactation process? Mom will be so much more comfortable, and a lot of possible complication will be avoided, if she can get that injection. Of course, if the pups are a few months old Mom may have weaned them herself, if your in-laws didn't do it for her. Still, she should be checked to be sure the lactation process has fully stopped.
I hope this response has been helpful for you. Best wishes for the return to good health of both your in-laws. And I wish you every success in obtaining a good outcome to your search.
Bonnie Schultz
2007-09-27 11:11:51 · answer #2 · answered by Bonnie E 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try putting up signs on the community boards of local Supermarkets, Pet shops, Starbucks, etc...Charge a nominal fee for them, like $50. Do your best to find them homes and make an appointment to get their mother spayed!
2007-09-26 08:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with not_pinknfwuffy.... look online and find dog rescues in your county or even state. The puppies will have a nice life on a farm until a nice family that qualifies is allowed to adopt 'em and give them another good home.
2007-09-26 08:26:29 · answer #4 · answered by J E 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Search for a breed rescue, a no-kill shelter, or other rescue group near you.
You can also put an ad up on www.petfinder.com
If there is a Petco or Petsmart near you, go see if they have contact with any rescue groups or know somebody who can take a puppy.
2007-09-26 08:25:25 · answer #5 · answered by Akatsuki 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have them contact a Weimaraner Rescue Organization!
2007-09-26 09:44:29 · answer #6 · answered by Chihuahua Lover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gee.....what a dilemma. This is exactly why I dont breed unless I have ten contracted buyers with deposits in my hand. My pups never end up in a pound. Or rescue
2007-09-26 08:21:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wish I could get to Alabama I would love to get one.
have they tried a rescue??
I realize they would have to give them up but it would be best for the pups.
2007-09-26 10:28:13 · answer #8 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really they can do a lot of things like be a guard dog
2007-09-27 18:16:47 · answer #9 · answered by Kayla 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋