I`ve had a friend begging me to take another dog - GSD cross - I already have 4. He`s 18 months old and will probably be PTS.
I asked a friend. She already has 5 and was asked once this week already to take a GSD bitch - same outcome, probably.
The Rescues here are full. The foster homes are overflowing. The Rescue people are stressed and overworked. No-one is rehoming dogs.
Why?
The financial crisis, the rise of designer crosses, the change of working habits....
Please - anyone thinking of buying a dog: look at the Rescue sites.
Anyone thinking of breeding who doesn`t already have a waiting list for your pups - have a look at the lists of pups in Rescue, on Preloved, in the small ads...
sorry for the rant.
But sometimes the sight of yet another bewildered little face gradually losing hope gets a bit much.

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no they aren`t,and they certainly aren`t aware of the staffie situation!and i cannot understand how it`s possible no to be!!
Ive had quite a few people turn up at the gates with a staffie they do`nt want and when i explain that rescue are full to the brim with staffies i get "really?whys that then?!!"
we live in such a disposable world and it`s heartbreaking

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i disagree I think people are but so many rescue places are too strict with rehoming. I know of myself and 4 others just recently who have been turned down with one thing or another. Dont rescues realise that people will then just go get a dog anyway?

also, people are worried about rescue dogs having issues. I know my last experience wasnt a good one although it was through preloved, not an actual rescue

so sad though wish i couldsave them all

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People don't know and don't care and there's always an excuse for getting a puppy, or getting a dog from a breeder when they originally say they want a rescue.

I have no problem with breeders of high morals and caring attitudes, who produce lovely dogs- but your average Joe doesn't look into the breeder, they just look at the pups, and so direputable money-grabbing idiots sell pups from their overbred dogs.

Also, no-one seems to have heard of mis-mate, and let accidental litters go on.

Anyone noticed the sudden spike now the summer holidays are here and people don't want to pay for boarding or kenneling?

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There are many that are strict, but so many dogs get returned, still- so even a rehome isn't a guaranteed thing. Also, there are many, many rescues who are more flexible- People don't look hard enough, sometimes, or are disenheartened too easily by the strict rescues.

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Ant THAT is one of the reasons I have decided AGAINST having a litter myself! Potentially ANY pup I breed - COULD send a dog inrescue to its death!

OK - there are exceptions - those who breed for their own needs , have a witing list and show etc! BUT my conscience is clear !

i tried 6 and didnt even get 1 home check.

I understand where you are coming from but its not just dogs. Almost all my pets are "rescues" most of the guinea pigs came from rescue, 4 were from preloved/gumtree. My cat was from preloved, my gerbils from adtrader, bunnies.. one from p at home adoption, 1 from preloved, degu from a friend etc.

if everyone could just sit down and think about things then im sure there wouldnt be as many beautiful animals in rescue centres all over.

Sometimes people just dont want a rescue. they are aware but have decided that isnt the way for them.

I wish there wasnt the rescue crisis there is atm but you just have to look at some of the online ad sections to see that it could actually be worse! I would say over 200 a day added in just tyne and wear alone.

So, who is at fault? People who get pets on a whim? the breeders? rescue centres? A friend of mine wanted to take 5 dogs due to pts from a shelter, she would then take her time and rehome them, but was refused.

It sickens me that animals are seen as disposable.

I also hate the term "designer dogs" rescues are full of both mixed and pedigree

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i to am upset with the amount of dogs having to be rehomed y cant ppl really think and take time before gettin a dog. Some of the stupid reasons y ppl rehome are unbelievable. Something has to do be done to stop ppl buyin on a whim. I to couldnt rescue as i had a 3 year old but i def would of. Instead i had to buy i puppy but i def would of rescued if i had the chance

Have you stopped breeding your moggie then? Cause it's the same for cats too you know

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oh please give it a rest y do u insist on following me around. Your not getting any info out of me about my cats what breed they are and if i still breed