*REHOMING thread* (Once off requests only)

Sweet Jippity Doo Dah needs a new home ... Please?

Jip is based in the South Sligo area. He belongs to a good friend of mine (not on internet) who has asked my help in rehoming him. He's a beautiful, tri-coloured smooth coated collie and he's about four years old. His quiet nature shines through his gorgeous brown eyes. He has a lovely, gentle temperament and is good with children, people and with other dogs. Jip is vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms and is neutered.

As I do not have the requisite number of posts on here, I cannot post pictures of Jip but you are welcome to visit my Facebook page to see them there. Hilda Gannon is the FB account name and the picture album Rehoming for Jip is set to public viewing. There are variations on my name, but there is only one 'Hilda Gannon' page. My cover photo is a large black & white Old English Sheepdog x, well mixed with considerable other uncertain ancestry! If you have any interest in taking Jip, please check the pictures out if you can.
[Moderators, if I am infracting the rules by including my FB name and page here as a means to see pictures of Jip, please accept my apologies. I read quickly through the rules but didn't come across anything FB related. Delete with my blessing if found guilty! 😁]

As Jip comes from a cat-free home, there's no knowing how he would react to kitties, but my personal experience on most dogs' & cats' first encounter is "sniff (both), spit (cat), then chase (dog)"! He IS a gentle dog though, so in the right conditions the possibility exists that they may get along, given time.

Jip's story is NOT one of abuse or neglect, but rather that of a dog who lives on a working farm and who cannot perform the sheep herding tasks required of him. He was purchased to be trained as a working sheepdog but it seems that clever Jip has a preference for life as a loving pet so the training didn't work out.

Naturally enough, on a working farm in the West of Ireland, where an animal cannot pull its weight by doing the chores it is set to do, it must be replaced by one who can. Although Jip is in no danger of euthanasia, his current family would very much like to see him happy and content being somebody's beloved pet soon!! My friend tells me that he's no good with the sheep and would much prefer to live the life of a pampered pet and enjoy the high life in a new furever home, maybe going for walks or learning how to play like a pet dog whose working life didn't allow time for that. My friend's busy farmer partner has no "truck" with pets, thus the need to rehome Jip.

Jip cost his owners in the region of €300, but they are not looking to sell him. They will, however, request a rehoming fee and, if thought necessary, a home check may be carried out for prospective adopters.

Border collies (Jip included) are very intelligent dogs who should be kept active, as well as getting attention and affection from his new owner(s). They do love companionship so a home with another dog, or where somebody is in-and-out for part of the day would be suitable.

🎅 A WORD OF CAUTION ON ADOPTING/PURCHASING A DOG/PUPPY FOR CHRISTMAS.🎄
PLEASE NOTE, if you are thinking about adopting a dog as a Christmas present for a loved one, child or adult, REMEMBER the dog's needs do not end on St. Stephen's Day when your loved one(s) get bored with them, etc., A pet should be a lifetime commitment for you and your dog, not a 'till s/he gets too big' or 'till s/he gets old or sick.' Your dog will need training, encouragement, love, fun, and possibly even veterinary care when s/he is old. No matter what age, s/he will still need your love, attention and affection and you will have his/her unconditional love in return. Remebmer also that while you may have many to love and care for you, your dog will have only you (and your family) to love and care for him/her. Please BE RESPONSIBLE and keep that commitment for ALL the days of your pet's life. If you don't feel that you can make that commitment, please don't adopt or buy a pet.

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Please PM me if you're interested in finding out more about Jip or offering him a home. Thank you. 😊

I'm looking for a good home for a terrier X pup. She is 7 months old, fully vaccinated & microchipped. She is house trained but still has the occasional accident. She is a very friendly & lively little dog, great with other dogs & children but possibly a bit too hyper for children under the age of 5. She is not good with poultry & unfortunately her freedom has been restricted due to her new hobby of chasing hens & geese.
She will need a home with a fenced garden & another young dog to play with, she also needs to be a house dog. She is not neutered yet but if anyone takes her before she is old enough to neuter, I will ask them to sign a neutering contract.

I know a few of you will not like this thread and to be honest, I don't like doing this but I have tried every other avenue and all are dead ends. I rescued a dog from the pound a few weeks ago and to begin with all was fine. My own dog whom i have had for 4 years started to attack the rescue. I soon realised it was more than play fighting when I seen her go for his throat. She is normally placid but really don't want the rescue around her, ever. I can keep them separated within reason when I'm home but I work 40 hour job and am gone alot. The person I had popping in and out to check on the dogs will no longer as they are frightened of the fighting and when playing with my 10 yr old child, will try snap at their face (in play) but am afraid he will bite. Rescues are saying they cannot help and I cannot find him a home. He is energetic but would make a great companion to someone living alone. Any helpful suggestions welcome.

Crate and rotate method works great for me.. We have three dogs, including two male pitbulls.
if one of the dog is male is he neutered?

crate and rotate is the best method and it means dogs who cannot get on can still live in the same home.

get a crate and train the dogs.

Tell me how wrote: »

OP.

Let people know the following.

What age and breed of dog is it?
Where are you located?
What breed of dog is your own one?

Dog is one yr old collie greyhound mix my own dog is lab.

Gongoozler wrote: »

I appreciate its a difficult situation but it doesn't really sound like you've actually tried anything to remedy it. Could you consider a dog behaviourist? Giving the dog away should really be your last choice.

It doesnt sound like I've tried anything to remedy it? My friend is a dog trainer and has given me tips what to do with the behaviours, dog behaviourist very expensive, not in position can't afford that. Crated dogs, walk them as often as I can, tried separating them. I am running out of things to do. He has snapped at my child's face, makes me nervous.

Hi All,

I'm currently taking care of two rabbits that are leftovers from a previous relationship.

When we broke up my ex couldn't take the rabbits with her as her mother didn't want them in the house.

They're both male, neutered and well behaved but I just simply can't look after them anymore. I'm not home enough anymore in order to take care of them to the standard of quality that they deserve and they're a little underweight as I'm never there enough to keep them fed as much as they need to be.

Overfeeding them at the weekend when I am there isn't working, I work long hours and just simply can't be at home to take care of them anymore.

My ex was home a lot more often than I was so that was fine at the time.

I love the little guys and all but they deserve a better life than I can give them at the moment.

I have put myself on the <snip> rehoming list but I'm not going to hold my breath.

I'd love to see them going to a good home.

Sammy (on the left) is nearly 4 years old and Alfie (on the right) is just over two years old.

They're in reasonable health but need to be fattened up a bit (which I have been trying to do with what little time I have with them during the week) so a trip to the vet may be required for both just for a check up.

I can't actually afford to do this myself at the minute unfortunately.

Looking to send them to a good home, I don't expect any money for it I just want to give them a better life than I can right now. They're house bunnies but I think they could adapt to outside life easily enough.

Sammy is lovely and affectionate at times but he also has a bit of an attitude - it keeps things interesting!

Alfie is docile and lazy and doesn't interact much but doesn't mind being pet down or picked up etc.

My job involves a lot of foreign travel these days so I can't keep lumping them on my parents to look after either, besides they need somebody that can be around from time to time to keep them company and whilst that was me (and my ex) at the time that we were together it just isn't the same anymore and they deserve so much more.

Anyway I'll give whatever leftover food I have, you'll get a cage for each (their bonding was unsuccessful so they need to be kept separate) a carry case for vet visits or transportation and whatever toys and trinkets I have left over.

Please guys if you know of anybody that could help rehome these guys I would really appreciate it.

I'm upset enough with myself already and feel so guilty for not being there for them as much as I need to be.

Thanks.

Hey guys.

It's with a heavy heart that i have to rehome my 11 month old German shepherd cross Holly My young lad has been unwell recently due to developing an allergy to her. She is the greatest most loving dog you will ever meet, Fully house trained and great with kids she loves nothing more than to be off the lead and running (never goes out of sight and will come back for a slice of hot dog ). She was neutered at 6 months and never had any medical difficulties. If you are interested i warn you now that she likes LONG walks and is an indoor dog. She has always been allowed on the sofa (Mrs T's fault) and sleeps in her bed in the kitchen at night. Please PM me if you are interested, I'm based in North Co Dublin.

DBB wrote: »

Timberrrrr, I seem to remember that you got the pup from a well known rescue.... With one or two (disgraceful) exceptions, the big rescues will always take a dog back, and in fact do not allow the adopter privately rehome.
Perhaps none of this applies to your situation, just thought I'd throw it in there.
Good luck with finding her a home, she's lovely.

Thanks, I was thinking that myself but feck em. I would rather rehome and vet the person myself to ensure she is going to a good home, Probably not the best attitude to have but i care too much about her to just leave her rehoming to chance.

DBB wrote: »

Ok... Did you sign a contract with them?

I'll plead the 5th on that

DBB wrote: »

If you did sign a contract which included what happens if you need to rehome the dog, and you have decided to breach that contract, then putting her up for rehoming on a public site might not be the best plan.
I run a rescue. If I found out an adopter was doing this (and I have), I would pursue the matter (and I have, successfully). In these cases, I was deeply affected by the breach of trust as much as the breach of contract.
If you contact them and tell them your situation, and tell them you'd like to help find hera home, you never know, they might be glad of your offer, and you remain on the right side of the legal agreement you entered with them.

Same as DBB, the time it happened to me I jumped straight in the car, went round there and took the dog back. I could not believe that they a) would do it and b) not even get in contact first. I only found out because they put him up on a public rehoming site.

OP I only say this as people outside the rehoming scene often have no idea what they are looking for and miss things with potential adopters that should cause alarm bells. Hell, people in the rehoming scene get duped from time to time!

You could offer to hang onto her while they advertise her and do the leg work. Having said that I think you walked into the place and out the very same day with a dog and in my mind that's not the way to rehome. So unless they homecheck and follow up on their charges then I can see why you're leaning towards doing it yourself.

There's lots of things we, on the forum, can advise you about if you need it.

I am looking for a home for my mothers gordon setter bitch as mam is no longer able to care for her properly.
She is a lovely dog and loves attention.This is a large outdoor dog that needs space such as a large garden or would suit a farm.She is around 9 years old,has no health issues and will only go to a home that suits her requirements.
PM me if you think you can give this girl a loving home.
thanks.

If you think he needs a working home I would try posting in the hunting forum or contacting a local gundog club for help in placing him.