Need a New Home!!!

[PandorasMom]

Its not that. Im sorry if this sounds mean, but my friend is not wanting to give him away. Sometimes it is not the owners fault. She is already haveing the baby early due to complications. She has a 2 year old and he is scared to death of the dog. He is big, and when he is out he is excited. Its not that they dont want the dog, we live in base housing here in Montgomery and im telling you our yards are not meant for big dogs, nor are the houses. Had I know that she was going to get this criticized I would not have posted this on here. Im sorry Im trying to do the right thing for the dog. Next time I'll know what not to do.
Thank you all who are trying to support me in helping find him a home. For those of you who only want to criticize my friend please dont post it on here.
Thank you
Heather

 

[yuckaduck]

I do not understand why people are critizing so much. WOuld you rather the dog go to a shelter and risk being PTS?

I think Ash is the best person to help, she is a real dog lover and she will get you set up either with a rescue or with someone who will take care of the dog. It is hard with kids and big dogs, I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 3 1/2 year old, plus an 8 month old gsd, a 2 year and 3 month gsd, plus a 6 week dobe/gsd pup. Plus I run a rescue kennel. Well once the kennel empties I will no longer be doing that because it is just way to much work and my kids are really feeling neglected, so I am not going to rescue much anymore until they go to school.

 

[Chithedobe]

Pandora'sMom,
I think we all applaud your efforts to find a home for the dog. I sympathize with your friend and the stress she must be under. I too live in base housing and bet my yard is smaller than yours But people -myself included- get frustrated when they hear about situations like this that could have so easily been prevented. Personally, I wonder why they got the dog in the first place. Even if didn't know she was pregnant, she knew she had a tiny yard and a dog like a Doberman would need incredible amounts of excercise and training. I also wonder why she's waited so long to try to rehome him. Surely this isn't a problem that has popped up over night. But things are as they are and for various reasons they feel as though they can not keep him. Having 1 kid and a Doberman pup - or any pup for that matter - is a lot of work. But that is something that should be taken into consideration before purchasing the pup.
I don't know if it's been suggested but did she by any chance contact the dog's breeder? All ethical and responsible breeders will insist the dog come back to them if it needs to be rehomed for any reason.

 

[yuckaduck]

Pandora'sMom,
I think we all applaud your efforts to find a home for the dog. I sympathize with your friend and the stress she must be under. I too live in base housing and bet my yard is smaller than yours But people -myself included- get frustrated when they hear about situations like this that could have so easily been prevented. Personally, I wonder why they got the dog in the first place. Even if didn't know she was pregnant, she knew she had a tiny yard and a dog like a Doberman would need incredible amounts of excercise and training. I also wonder why she's waited so long to try to rehome him. Surely this isn't a problem that has popped up over night. But things are as they are and for various reasons they feel as though they can not keep him. Having 1 kid and a Doberman pup - or any pup for that matter - is a lot of work. But that is something that should be taken into consideration before purchasing the pup.
I don't know if it's been suggested but did she by any chance contact the dog's breeder? All ethical and responsible breeders will insist the dog come back to them if it needs to be rehomed for any reason.

This I agree with 100%, try the original breeder

 

[bubbatd]

I too agree ! BTW, I personally wasn't putting the owner down as I didn't know all the facts.... that the 2 yr. old was afraid of the dog etc.

 

[yuckaduck]

I too agree ! BTW, I personally wasn't putting the owner down as I didn't know all the facts.... that the 2 yr. old was afraid of the dog etc.

It is hard to give advice when we do not know all the facts. I guess we should jsut be happy that someone is trying to do right by the dog.

 

[PandorasMom]

Thank you all for understanding. I was just getting upset with all the criticism. But I understand how you all feel also. I dont understand the situation fully myself. They got the dog before she found out she was pregnant for her husbands birthday. She has given him ample time to train the dog, and has yet to do so. I went over tonight to play with him, and being he is also with another dog, its hard to play with both of them at the same time. When he is out by himself he is a perfect angel. I would love to have him myself, however, my husband does not like big dogs, and besides we have a dog, and my back yard is way to small. I have a few pictures of Red if anyone would like to see him. Thank you again for understanding.
Heather

 

[Ash47]

That's Red in your avatar, right?

 

[PandorasMom]

Yes, I believe we found him a home!!!! I'm so excited!!!! I believe my husband is going to let us take him while they put him through obedience classes and then they are going to see how that works. If Red does good, then they will keep him if not then we are going to take him. Thank you all for your help I really appreciate it. I will keep you all posted.

Heather

 

[yuckaduck]

Good Luck, I hope it all works well for you and that Red becomes a wonderful member of your family.

 

[bubbatd]

Another happy ending !

 

[Ash47]

Woo-Hoo!! That is wonderful. Yea for Red.