Hi,
Due to a separation, I'm having to find a new home for my near-three-year old dog as it's not really feasible for just one person to look after him full-time.
I'm very close to him and am very upset about his pending departure, and also riddled with guilt as I feel like I'm abandoning him at a young age.
I have been in touch with the breeder who is assisting in finding him a new home via her contacts, but it's a slow procedure, and awkward as I'm having to stay with my ex-girlfriend in the meantime.
The ideal situation would be to have him on a timeshare. Is this a feasible option? If not, do new owners allow you to visit now or then or help with dog-sitting?
The idea of never seeing him again is very tough to deal with. And how can I be sure that the new owner won't be mean to him?
The worst thing is that I don't want to lose him, but feel that I have no choice.
Does anyone have any experience of re-homing, or advice on how to deal with this both emotionally and practically.
Due to a separation, I'm having to find a new home for my near-three-year old dog as it's not really feasible for just one person to look after him full-time.
I'm very close to him and am very upset about his pending departure, and also riddled with guilt as I feel like I'm abandoning him at a young age.
I have been in touch with the breeder who is assisting in finding him a new home via her contacts, but it's a slow procedure, and awkward as I'm having to stay with my ex-girlfriend in the meantime.
The ideal situation would be to have him on a timeshare. Is this a feasible option? If not, do new owners allow you to visit now or then or help with dog-sitting?
The idea of never seeing him again is very tough to deal with. And how can I be sure that the new owner won't be mean to him?
The worst thing is that I don't want to lose him, but feel that I have no choice.
Does anyone have any experience of re-homing, or advice on how to deal with this both emotionally and practically.
