Dogstrust - giving dogs back?
Our family rescued a GSD our circumstances have changed (more work hrs etc) and we need to give him back. Is this frowned upon? We're apprehensive of how we'll be treated.
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Its very comforting to hear that you are putting whats best for the dog first, She is now part of the family and it is a shame that your circumstances have changed, its very stressful on a dog to be re-homed, and re-homed to a loving family caring family that will look to her as a family member.
Have you considered maybe asking family or friends if they're able to take her in? then at least you would know shed be in good hands and be able to visit her.
I don't think it would be frowned upon as you are unable to provide the time to care for her and that your circumstances have changed suddenly and would be unfair on the dog.
Its just with rescue dogs if there not re-homed there put to sleep. It maybe easier on your own peace of mind and easier on the dog to maybe re-home her yourself as you would know that shes going to a good home and that's she not sitting there all alone all puppy eyed waiting for the right person to come along
Hope all goes well (",)
While it is not liked of course, @ least you are not just sending it to the streets. I think most rescues are fairly understanding. Just make sure that in your adoption contract it said if you need to return him to the same rescue or not. I will warn you, it may make it harder to adopt a dog in the future, especially from that rescue agency
TRAITOR
You don't deserve a dog.
This is a living, feeling creature, not a piece of garbage to be disposed of when it doesn't fit into your schedule.
I feel really quite sad to read something like this, i understand that peoples circumstances change but you are this dogs family now and it will be stressful for the dog to go through a re-homing process again. Of course if you do not have time for the dog now you must take him back no matter what they will think of you.
Hi
don't worry they will be fine about it,,, they would rather that you did give it back as you have so much work and you can't spend time with the dog,,, I promise you it will be OK as my sister had to do the same,,, On the day she give her dog back there was a little by and girl there just waiting to take and they now keep in touch all the time. Its better for your dog and it will get another good home
YOU HAVE LEFT YOURSELF WIDE OPEN ON THIS ONE (DOG LUVVER) NOT !!!!
YES DO THE DOG A FAVOUR LET SOMEONE HAVE HIM WHO WILL LOVE AND TAKE CARE OF HIM.
To Ladyt buge or what ever you name is, this person is doing the right thing and putting the dogs welfare first. I have a dog and i think that if I was not giving it the best possible life then it would be appropriate to find it a new home, as it happens my dog is the happiest dog in the world . You shouldn't be so harsh.
I don't think you'll be frowned upon at all, you have realised that you cannot have the responsibility of owning a dog, and i feel you are doing the right thing by contacting the rescue it came from. At least you are going to have it rehomed again rather than just letting it go to roam the streets etc.
Both my dogs are rescues, and one of the stipulations is, that if you can't look after it then it must go back to the rescue it came from.
I know it'll be difficult for you to give up, but you know in your heart of hearts you're doing whats best for your Shepherd.
Good luck, and maybe one day if things change again you could have another dog from rescue.
firstly your not being unreasonable to the animal ,you giving her another chance in life .national canine defence league are good at re homing animals and there extremely understanding of a situation . but check first from where you got her they will be only to happy to re home her to someone who will be able to give her the time she needs unfortunately you will feel lost for a while when she does go because animals soon become your babies in your home .unfortunately work commitments do come first if you have bills etc to pay so your not being a git or anything so to
the fool who said you were do they even own a pet i wonder . i know my little Yorkie would be sadly missed if she had to go for any reason she is our baby as well as our kids cat sparkey a little stray of a year old we got at 4 weeks old .
hi, im not here to have a go at you or anything but, yes fair enough if you carn't have the GSD anymore because of work hours then it would be best to give him/her back. however if you thought your work hours or problems would arise then you shouldnt have got him. it depends how old the dog is, my GSD is 16 years old and she sleeps all day, she dosent even hear you come in the door, no matter how hard you bang, she loves being home on her own it means she can sleep! the dog will get very upset when you give it back, and so will you. try to think of some other alternatives before you give it back. like staying with a family member or friends near by. giving it back should be a LAST RESORT! you will find it hard to get another dog from rescue centres in the future.
At the end of the day - it's the dogs interest that has to come first here. If you can no longer give him the loving, stable and fullfilling life it needs, then you have to put your feelings aside and what aothers may call being a 'trator' and do what your heart tells you is best. The rescue place won't frown upon you, I expect they will thank you for being honest and making sure the dogs needs come first.
It is only fair to the dog to give it back if you can't look after it. A dog is all about love and responsibility. I believe you can love a dog till your heart is the size of a hot air balloon but if you can't look after it then you should show your love by giving it back so it can be looked after.
At least your not throwing the dog into the parking lot of the grocery, on the side of the road, or by a trash dump behind a restaurant, as so very many people do..some will frown upon it others not..you care about the animal to give him back, and will have a chance for another loving home..he does have feelings also and it may be hard for him to trust new owners at first..this happens.I know I'm not in your place right now but it is your decision not mine good luck
I was on the committee of a rescue society that has similar policies to the Dogs Trust, and I still do voluntary work for them.
We tell people who are adopting one of our dogs to BRING THE DOG BACK if there is a problem at anytime in the future.
It is very sad when a dog has to be returned because we want them to be placed in permanent homes but WE WANT OUR DOGS BACK if there is a change in circumstances so that we can ensure that the dog is cared for and re-homed, hopefully, to a home where it will spend the rest of it's life.
The staff at the Dogs Trust will be disappointed when you return the dog but they will appreciate that you are doing the right thing by returning their dog if you can no longer care for him as you would like.
It isn't easy giving back a dog that you have got used to and the staff should understand this. It happens from time to time so don't worry about their attitude - they should be fine.
As a avast dog breeder I would rather see a family return a dog or find a settable home for a dog. I wouldn't worry about what anyone would say because when all is said and done what matters most of all is how you feel with the decision you have made.Plus the fact that you said no dogs are destroyed should have been a key factor with your decision.
Hi,
The Dogstrust will have had you sign a contract when you rehomed the dog to say that you must give the dog back to them if you can no longer look after it - I suppose it is so that people do not take on rescue dogs to sell on. They will absolutely want to take it back. Sorry to hear about your change in circumstances, but you are doing the right thing by your dog.
Good Luck
Its not frowned upon - or shouldn't be. You are being responsible. Just contact them and explain.
You may have to wait until they have kennel space. In the meantime, hire a dog walker.
Ignore the person calling you a traitor, I'm sure Dogs Trust will be fine, they would rather you were honest enough to tell them what has happened and take the dog back to them than you trying to find the dog a home by yourself and may be choose someone not really suitable, offer them a donation either money or take a load of dog food with you as they are always grateful for this kind of help, it also tells them that you are genuine and not just someone who doesn't want the dog because he doesn't go with the decor! (I knew someone who returned a dog for just that reason!).
Be brave
Good luck.
Your doing the right thing. We had to take two of our dogs to the humane society because we could not afford where we were living at the time and we had to move to a place where we could not have dogs in order to take care of our family. Both dogs were adopted within a week. I know a humane society or a rescue place does do background checks on potential adopters so well assured your dog will not go to a home where it will be mistreated.
Giving the dogs up was the hardest thing that mu husband and I had to do I cried and he looked like a lost little boy but we had to do what was best for our family. We now have got our finances straightened out and have 2 bassets and 2 rotties. So I wish you the best of luck and dont think that you are a bad person for this you are doing what is right for the dog. The dog has a right to be around the family than be left at home more often that it spend with the family. I am sorry that you do have to do this because I know how hard it is.
Best Regards
First of all, congratulations! You ARE thinking responsibly and anyone who says otherwise probably can't take care of themselves, let alone a pet! Under the circumstances, Dogs Trust will understand and appreciate your problem. Their priority is the dog, of course! If they refuse to take him back (which I doubt!!) go to your local RSPCA and explain. You sound heartbroken at losing your dog, btw!
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Answers:
Its very comforting to hear that you are putting whats best for the dog first, She is now part of the family and it is a shame that your circumstances have changed, its very stressful on a dog to be re-homed, and re-homed to a loving family caring family that will look to her as a family member.
Have you considered maybe asking family or friends if they're able to take her in? then at least you would know shed be in good hands and be able to visit her.
I don't think it would be frowned upon as you are unable to provide the time to care for her and that your circumstances have changed suddenly and would be unfair on the dog.
Its just with rescue dogs if there not re-homed there put to sleep. It maybe easier on your own peace of mind and easier on the dog to maybe re-home her yourself as you would know that shes going to a good home and that's she not sitting there all alone all puppy eyed waiting for the right person to come along
Hope all goes well (",)
While it is not liked of course, @ least you are not just sending it to the streets. I think most rescues are fairly understanding. Just make sure that in your adoption contract it said if you need to return him to the same rescue or not. I will warn you, it may make it harder to adopt a dog in the future, especially from that rescue agency
TRAITOR
You don't deserve a dog.
This is a living, feeling creature, not a piece of garbage to be disposed of when it doesn't fit into your schedule.
I feel really quite sad to read something like this, i understand that peoples circumstances change but you are this dogs family now and it will be stressful for the dog to go through a re-homing process again. Of course if you do not have time for the dog now you must take him back no matter what they will think of you.
Hi
don't worry they will be fine about it,,, they would rather that you did give it back as you have so much work and you can't spend time with the dog,,, I promise you it will be OK as my sister had to do the same,,, On the day she give her dog back there was a little by and girl there just waiting to take and they now keep in touch all the time. Its better for your dog and it will get another good home
YOU HAVE LEFT YOURSELF WIDE OPEN ON THIS ONE (DOG LUVVER) NOT !!!!
YES DO THE DOG A FAVOUR LET SOMEONE HAVE HIM WHO WILL LOVE AND TAKE CARE OF HIM.
To Ladyt buge or what ever you name is, this person is doing the right thing and putting the dogs welfare first. I have a dog and i think that if I was not giving it the best possible life then it would be appropriate to find it a new home, as it happens my dog is the happiest dog in the world . You shouldn't be so harsh.
I don't think you'll be frowned upon at all, you have realised that you cannot have the responsibility of owning a dog, and i feel you are doing the right thing by contacting the rescue it came from. At least you are going to have it rehomed again rather than just letting it go to roam the streets etc.
Both my dogs are rescues, and one of the stipulations is, that if you can't look after it then it must go back to the rescue it came from.
I know it'll be difficult for you to give up, but you know in your heart of hearts you're doing whats best for your Shepherd.
Good luck, and maybe one day if things change again you could have another dog from rescue.
firstly your not being unreasonable to the animal ,you giving her another chance in life .national canine defence league are good at re homing animals and there extremely understanding of a situation . but check first from where you got her they will be only to happy to re home her to someone who will be able to give her the time she needs unfortunately you will feel lost for a while when she does go because animals soon become your babies in your home .unfortunately work commitments do come first if you have bills etc to pay so your not being a git or anything so to
the fool who said you were do they even own a pet i wonder . i know my little Yorkie would be sadly missed if she had to go for any reason she is our baby as well as our kids cat sparkey a little stray of a year old we got at 4 weeks old .
hi, im not here to have a go at you or anything but, yes fair enough if you carn't have the GSD anymore because of work hours then it would be best to give him/her back. however if you thought your work hours or problems would arise then you shouldnt have got him. it depends how old the dog is, my GSD is 16 years old and she sleeps all day, she dosent even hear you come in the door, no matter how hard you bang, she loves being home on her own it means she can sleep! the dog will get very upset when you give it back, and so will you. try to think of some other alternatives before you give it back. like staying with a family member or friends near by. giving it back should be a LAST RESORT! you will find it hard to get another dog from rescue centres in the future.
At the end of the day - it's the dogs interest that has to come first here. If you can no longer give him the loving, stable and fullfilling life it needs, then you have to put your feelings aside and what aothers may call being a 'trator' and do what your heart tells you is best. The rescue place won't frown upon you, I expect they will thank you for being honest and making sure the dogs needs come first.
It is only fair to the dog to give it back if you can't look after it. A dog is all about love and responsibility. I believe you can love a dog till your heart is the size of a hot air balloon but if you can't look after it then you should show your love by giving it back so it can be looked after.
At least your not throwing the dog into the parking lot of the grocery, on the side of the road, or by a trash dump behind a restaurant, as so very many people do..some will frown upon it others not..you care about the animal to give him back, and will have a chance for another loving home..he does have feelings also and it may be hard for him to trust new owners at first..this happens.I know I'm not in your place right now but it is your decision not mine good luck
I was on the committee of a rescue society that has similar policies to the Dogs Trust, and I still do voluntary work for them.
We tell people who are adopting one of our dogs to BRING THE DOG BACK if there is a problem at anytime in the future.
It is very sad when a dog has to be returned because we want them to be placed in permanent homes but WE WANT OUR DOGS BACK if there is a change in circumstances so that we can ensure that the dog is cared for and re-homed, hopefully, to a home where it will spend the rest of it's life.
The staff at the Dogs Trust will be disappointed when you return the dog but they will appreciate that you are doing the right thing by returning their dog if you can no longer care for him as you would like.
It isn't easy giving back a dog that you have got used to and the staff should understand this. It happens from time to time so don't worry about their attitude - they should be fine.
As a avast dog breeder I would rather see a family return a dog or find a settable home for a dog. I wouldn't worry about what anyone would say because when all is said and done what matters most of all is how you feel with the decision you have made.Plus the fact that you said no dogs are destroyed should have been a key factor with your decision.
Hi,
The Dogstrust will have had you sign a contract when you rehomed the dog to say that you must give the dog back to them if you can no longer look after it - I suppose it is so that people do not take on rescue dogs to sell on. They will absolutely want to take it back. Sorry to hear about your change in circumstances, but you are doing the right thing by your dog.
Good Luck
Its not frowned upon - or shouldn't be. You are being responsible. Just contact them and explain.
You may have to wait until they have kennel space. In the meantime, hire a dog walker.
Ignore the person calling you a traitor, I'm sure Dogs Trust will be fine, they would rather you were honest enough to tell them what has happened and take the dog back to them than you trying to find the dog a home by yourself and may be choose someone not really suitable, offer them a donation either money or take a load of dog food with you as they are always grateful for this kind of help, it also tells them that you are genuine and not just someone who doesn't want the dog because he doesn't go with the decor! (I knew someone who returned a dog for just that reason!).
Be brave
Good luck.
Your doing the right thing. We had to take two of our dogs to the humane society because we could not afford where we were living at the time and we had to move to a place where we could not have dogs in order to take care of our family. Both dogs were adopted within a week. I know a humane society or a rescue place does do background checks on potential adopters so well assured your dog will not go to a home where it will be mistreated.
Giving the dogs up was the hardest thing that mu husband and I had to do I cried and he looked like a lost little boy but we had to do what was best for our family. We now have got our finances straightened out and have 2 bassets and 2 rotties. So I wish you the best of luck and dont think that you are a bad person for this you are doing what is right for the dog. The dog has a right to be around the family than be left at home more often that it spend with the family. I am sorry that you do have to do this because I know how hard it is.
Best Regards
First of all, congratulations! You ARE thinking responsibly and anyone who says otherwise probably can't take care of themselves, let alone a pet! Under the circumstances, Dogs Trust will understand and appreciate your problem. Their priority is the dog, of course! If they refuse to take him back (which I doubt!!) go to your local RSPCA and explain. You sound heartbroken at losing your dog, btw!
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