RESCUES AND REHOMES 

 

I am a firm believer in the policy of "if you're not prepared to rescue, don't breed". 

 

I am also a firm believer in "a dog is for life" and "to own a dog is a privellege, not a right". 

 

Sometimes it becomes necessary for breeders to find new forever homes for their dogs. There are many reasons as to why this may come about and it is often a very emotional time for everyone involved.  

 

It could be that the owner's can't keep the dog anymore due to changed circumstances - maybe they lost their job, now work longer hours and can't spend as much time with the dog anymore, have to move and can't take the dog with them or perhaps a family separation. 

 

Sometimes there could be an incompatability problem between the dog and it's family - maybe the family has small children or a new baby and the dog has a bouncy temperament. The dog can no longer be inside with it's family as it may accidentally cause harm to the child. Perhaps the family is very active and dog they have selected is too quiet and a little shy in nature. Maybe the dog doesn't get on with the family's other pet/s. 

 

Whatever the reason, I believe it is up to the breeder to rescue, assess and try to rehome the dog. I would never knowingly leave one of my dogs in a situation which may be detrimental to either the family or the dog just because "it's easier than facing the alternative of giving up the dog". To be honest, if there is a problem and it is not dealt with, you are doing a diservice to both yourself and the dog. We all deserve the right to be happy - dogs included. If you find yourself in a situation where things aren't working out for you and your dog, don't be scared, contact your breeder and have a chat. The solution could be more simple than you might think. It may just be a matter of better socialisation, spending more time bonding with your dog and / or perhaps attending some training classes. If things still aren't working out, then perhaps you need to think about doing the right thing by the dog and returning it to it's breeder so that a new family can be found for it and you can both have a chance at a happy life instead of both being miserable. 

 

Dogs are for life. They are not a chattel and should never be bought without careful thought and consideration into the consequences. Dogs change our lives in so many ways. When you decide to get a dog, understand that it's going to be around for at least 10 years and hopefully longer. It will become a part of your family and in return for your care and kindness, it will offer you love, loyalty and companionship. 

 

Taking on a rescue dog is not for everyone but for those people who can and do choose to offer these dogs homes, my heartfelt thanks goes out to you. Your kindness offers these dogs another chance at life and happiness. The world would be a far sadder place without you. Thank you. 

 

I do not currently have any dogs available for rehoming.