Rehoming a dog - seemingly impossible

[Gareth1974]

Had no idea how overwhelmed dog shelters were.

My girlfriend has no option but to try to rehome ‘her’ dog, Teddy. It actually is really her ex husband’s dog, they got divorced 18 months ago, and he always said he’d have the dog back when he sorted himself out a place to live, but he’s now got a flat which is unsuitable and has refused to have it.

She needs to be dog free by the end of the month, and said I’d help try to find a new home for Teddy But after contacting around 40 places, from well known organisations such the Dog’s Trust and Birmingham Dog’s Home, to smaller places, I can’t even manage to get him on a waiting list.

Is this a regional problem? (In the Midlands) or is it the same across the country?

He’s provisionally booked into be euthanised at the end of the month, which is so sad for a healthy dog.

[Gareth1974]

Shrugging for victory said:

What's the breed? Are there any national rescue groups for it (check Facebook)

He’s a mix. Alsatian, Akita and possibly a bit of Great Dane,

He’s big, and 8 years old. He’s going to be hard to find a home for.

[Gareth1974]

Jag_NE said:

What a handsome beast. Not ideal but a dog as imposing as he is could find work as a guard dog.

He’s way too soft to be a guard dog, he’s a proper gentle giant. He sleeps through anything!

[Gareth1974]

pidsy said:

Give Arundawn rescue a call. They’re based in Surrey but have huge reach.

Absolutely does not deserve being PTS cos no one wants him.

Just had a look. No good, but thanks for the suggestion

[Gareth1974]

Rebew said:

One of the problems is that rescue centres seem so unwilling to rehome dogs once they have taken them in.

It seems that once a dog has gone into a rescue centre it is very hard for them to find their way out again.

This is a concern, in the unlikely event I can find a rescue centre to take him, he’ll probably just languish in there for a few months, in a stressful and alien environment, and would then be PTS anyway.

[Gareth1974]

-Cappo- said:

OP, I'm going to PM you, give me an hour or two.

Thank you

[Gareth1974]

-Cappo- said:

Gareth1974 said:

-Cappo- said:

OP, I'm going to PM you, give me an hour or two.

Thank you

Sent.

Replied, hope you get it. Thanks

[Gareth1974]

CheesecakeRunner said:

Do tell if this means he gets homed! I’m not remotely a dog person, but he’s a great looking dog.

Cappo is kindly trying to help, but as yet nothing is sorted. Any offers of help are appreciated. I’ve tried all of the recommended shelters with no success so far.

[Gareth1974]

-Cappo- said:

Gareth1974 said:

CheesecakeRunner said:

Do tell if this means he gets homed! I’m not remotely a dog person, but he’s a great looking dog.

Cappo is kindly trying to help, but as yet nothing is sorted. Any offers of help are appreciated. I’ve tried all of the recommended shelters with no success so far.

Working on it!

Thank you so much

[Gareth1974]

Jordie Barretts sock said:

All good. Teddy is on his way.
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Thank you both so much. You are amazing people. Teddy will have a fabulous life with you.

[Gareth1974]

Richard, Laura,

Thank you again for the wonderful home you've given to Teddy. Things were looking so bleak for him, and now he's truly living his best life. It's lovely seeing him enjoying the outdoors and the company of other dogs. He seems to be settling better than we ever dared hope.

And also thanks to the kind and generous people who've sent gifts to welcome him, also to Cappo and Fermit for their support too.

When I first posted on here, I was hoping that at best, someone would know of a shelter with a space. Never dreamt this would happen.

[Gareth1974]

Fermit said:

Jordie Barretts sock said:

But after a few minutes he was whimpering. New house, strange surroundings, etc. So I slept on the sofa with him ion his bed. He was as good as gold

I'm sure you know this already, but don't let that become a habit, or he'll come to expect it.

He probably won't be able to tolerate the snoring and farting on a long term basis...