Advise required in rehoming Staffy's

CarlaAnkiah

Hi, I am having real issues in finding somewhere to advertise my Staffy for rehoming. I tried to advertise her on donedeal.ie but got an email saying that because there are people out there who will advertise pitbulls as staffy's they are not allowing people to advertise Staffy's now. Does anybody know where I can advertise her, are there any Staffy societies? I will only let her go to the right home, which i know due to her breed will be hard to find. I am worried about handing her over to a rescue home as they put a lot of dogs down. I just need some advise on how to find the right home for her. I would be greatfull of any advise

MarthaMyDear

A lot of rescues have a no kill policy.

Do you mind me asking why your rehoming her?

CarlaAnkiah

We have moved into a rented house and the landlord will not allow any pets in the house so she is having to live outside. She has always been a house dog and I feel cruel keeping her shut outside. Also she has a fine coat and feels the cold so I am worried she will get cold as the weather starts to get colder. She is just not suited for outdoor living. She is the sort of dog who enjoys curling up by the fire.

TooManyDogs

I know you've only just moved but would you consider moving to a place that does allow dogs inside? Just there's so many dogs looking for homes at the moment that it could be really hard to find her a new home. Pounds and rescues are bursting and there's so many private homings that I really don't think there are enough homes out there for them all.

CarlaAnkiah

easyier said than done... we live in a rural area, and can't move too far because I work in the village. Also we have horses and unfortunately when finding somewhere to move to housing the horses had to take priority. I feel really bad about coming to this decision, and it not one we have made lightly. But we feel that if there is a better home out there for her then we owe it to her to let her go.

Bullseye1

I assume there are stables with the property. Are all the units used up? Can the dog not stay in one of those? As long as it's dry and warm the dog should be fine. Does the landlord not allow the dog in at any time of the day or just at night? How would ne know if the dog was being kept inside?

CarlaAnkiah

Yes she has a shed filled with straw, plus the run of the garden, but she is not happy out there. Landlord doesn't mind dogs outside but we are not to let them in the house at anytime. I am not wishing to push my luck by having the dog in behind their backs as its hard to find somewhere to live and house the horses close to where i work. We were lucky to find the place we have and it would be perfect except for the no dogs in the house rule. I have a collie and she copes fine outside but the staffy is really not happy. She really feels the cold and likes her home comforts.

mosi

Bullseye1 wrote: »

I assume there are stables with the property. Are all the units used up? Can the dog not stay in one of those? As long as it's dry and warm the dog should be fine. Does the landlord not allow the dog in at any time of the day or just at night? How would ne know if the dog was being kept inside?

I was thinking that myself, how would the landlord know if she was being kept inside? I'd say just bring her in. The landlord can't prove anything, especially if she sleeps in the kitchen or utility room at night.

Bullseye1

I think I would rather have my dog adapt to their surroundings than give them away. JMO. As long as they are secure in at night. Gives you an excuse to spend more time in the great outdoors.

ISDW

There is a rehoming thread on here that you could put her on, and irishanimals.ie have a great rehoming section.

However, there are so many staffies looking for homes that I really think you are going to struggle. Some rescue groups have had to stop taking them out of pounds as they already have too many in foster or kennels and cannot find homes for them.

I think dogs should live inside and be part of the family, but if she is spending the day with you, then a warm, cosy shed filled with straw will be fine for her. Get her a coat to keep her warm during the winter.

portgirl123

i, think if was me, i would have her out during the day and at night i would be bringing her into the house. how will your landlord find out. As long as you hoover up hairs etc every morning there should be no reason why he would find out. as land lords have to give reasonable notice before they can check a property.
Esp with staffs i would be doing my best to keep her with me. unless of course there is another reason why you are trying to rehome her?

seamus

Staffs are particularly family-oriented and don't do well living outside or otherwise isolated from the family. They were bred to live in the family home, so their temperament and physiology is geared towards indoors living, not outdoors.

As said above, you're going to find this difficult because there are already a lot of staffs in rescue looking for homes. I would continue fighting your corner with the landlord.

Money talks - maybe offer an extra €20/week if he agrees to allow the dog inside. Also assure him that you will repair any damage the dog causes (which will probably be none). Outside of that, have a look around for other places to live. I know you've only just moved, but it's a renter's market and many landlords will be happy enough to allow pets so long as they have a renter in. Your current landlord might also be more lenient if there's a prospect of losing a renter.

I would suggest looking around now. Your staffie cannot sleep outside in the winter. They do not have good temperature regulation.

Failing all such options, EGAR here runs a rescue specialising in bull breeds. She won't have the funds or the room at present to look after your dog, but she does have the contacts and may be able to assist you in rehoming your dog with a good owner.

CarlaAnkiah

Hi, thanks for your advise. If I can't find the right home for her then when it gets colder I will just have to bring her in the house at night. I just feel guilty with the way things are at the moment, Sadie (my staffy) just isn't happy.

borderlinemeath

I agree with Seamus. I would approach your landlord with the line of "it's not working out because my dog cannot survive outside" (think of last winter). It is a renters market, and while your accomodation suits you and your horses as it has stabling, it really limits the rental pool for your landlord.

I would offer an incentive to let the dog into the house, a small rental increase and/or a bigger holding deposit. Offer to paint/contract clean the house on the ending of the tenancy if that would make him look more favourably on the dogs.

I have a rental house, and to be honest, chilldren do far more damage than pets/dogs. I wouldn't have a problem letting to a tenant with dogs, but a large family would cause me to think twice!

Evac105

While I sympathise with the OP I really can't believe that people are advocating breaching contract with the landlord. While the dog is important you're advising them to take an action which can result in them being asked to leave by their landlord, who would be entirely in the right to feel wronged.

Please don't get me wrong - I'm very supportive of the animal but you're advising someone to risk their abode for the dog.

getz

CarlaAnkiah wrote: »

Hi, I am having real issues in finding somewhere to advertise my Staffy for rehoming. I tried to advertise her on donedeal.ie but got an email saying that because there are people out there who will advertise pitbulls as staffy's they are not allowing people to advertise Staffy's now. Does anybody know where I can advertise her, are there any Staffy societies? I will only let her go to the right home, which i know due to her breed will be hard to find. I am worried about handing her over to a rescue home as they put a lot of dogs down. I just need some advise on how to find the right home for her. I would be greatfull of any advise

there are a few staffy rescue clubs in northern ireland,who will find a good home with kids for your dog, most are run by staffie lovers so you can be sure of a loving home for the dog,

cocker5

Evac105 wrote: »

While I sympathise with the OP I really can't believe that people are advocating breaching contract with the landlord. While the dog is important you're advising them to take an action which can result in them being asked to leave by their landlord, who would be entirely in the right to feel wronged.

Please don't get me wrong - I'm very supportive of the animal but you're advising someone to risk their abode for the dog.

I think what posters are trying to do is check out all possibilities / avenues BEFORE resorting to rehoming the dog... as posters have stated time and time again the shelters are BURSTING with unwanted dogs etc so it may prove very difficult to rehome...

Personally i cannot understand how the landord would know it the dog is allowed inside the house at certain times etc... as long as the house is cared for... looked after then how would he know? as i can the OP not allow the dog in each evening for a few hours for compnay etc... how would he know?? also he could have a heater installed inside the kennel and the kennel placed inside the stables etc...

at then end of the day the dog is part of the family and all avenues should be explored and ONLY as a last resort should he be put up for rehoming....

IMO

Personally i feel reading what has been posted the OP may not have taught of all possibitilies and is rehoming far too qucikly etc...

ISDW

getz wrote: »

there are a few staffy rescue clubs in northern ireland,who will find a good home with kids for your dog, most are run by staffie lovers so you can be sure of a loving home for the dog,

Unfortunately though, even though Staffies aren't on any banned list in NI, if a warden decides your staffie is of type, then it could be seized, so be very careful about rehoming a bull breed in NI.

I never liked staffies untill i had to mind one for a friend. Have him 4 months now and he is a great dog. He is going in 2 weeks. He will be missed. Its funny to see peoples reactions when they see my walk him.