EDIT: Thanks everyone, for your advice. Now I can think... I am going to contact a GSD rescue to see what can be done.
We have to move ASAP (I forgot to mention), which is another reason why we can't find a pet-friendly place too quickly.
:help: !!!
Hello there!
I have an 11 yr old German Shepherd girl that I've had since she was a puppy, but we found out that we have a month's time to move, and we have no money for a home big enough for us and pet friendly. It breaks my heart, but we can't bring her with us. We never expected something like this would ever happen. The problem is, I don't know any one who can take her and care for her well. What can I do??
* I've thought of relatives (temporary care until we can find a better place to live): They are willing, but I'm not sure they know how to handle a dog on their own. The last few pets they had were bought on impulse. They weren't provided a good shelter, and a sneaky parent either let them loose (on purpose or by mistake, no one knows) or gave them to a random stranger.
- This is my only viable option that I can think of right now.
* I called the local animal shelter/veterinary hosp. They said they will take her but very likely will never find a home because of her age - also a bad environment for an old shepherd to stay in too long.
* We can't afford boarding her indefinitely. ($30 a day...besides, she hates it and its not good for her.).
* Family is considering listing her on Craigslist. I am totally against this. I don't think this is the safest way, is it?
I'm really concerned because she is very attached to us (She is a GSD after all!)
I'm looking for other suggestions in case the higher ups (lol) decide they'd rather not have relatives take care of her temporarily. Is there a safe way to find an owner I am satisfied will take good care of my pet? Do you know of a place that takes in cases like these?
Thank you in advance!
At least writing this out has calmed me down a bit. If anything, a bit of conversation about the problem will help me look at this a little more objectively.
We have to move ASAP (I forgot to mention), which is another reason why we can't find a pet-friendly place too quickly.
:help: !!!
Hello there!
I have an 11 yr old German Shepherd girl that I've had since she was a puppy, but we found out that we have a month's time to move, and we have no money for a home big enough for us and pet friendly. It breaks my heart, but we can't bring her with us. We never expected something like this would ever happen. The problem is, I don't know any one who can take her and care for her well. What can I do??
* I've thought of relatives (temporary care until we can find a better place to live): They are willing, but I'm not sure they know how to handle a dog on their own. The last few pets they had were bought on impulse. They weren't provided a good shelter, and a sneaky parent either let them loose (on purpose or by mistake, no one knows) or gave them to a random stranger.
- This is my only viable option that I can think of right now.
* I called the local animal shelter/veterinary hosp. They said they will take her but very likely will never find a home because of her age - also a bad environment for an old shepherd to stay in too long.
* We can't afford boarding her indefinitely. ($30 a day...besides, she hates it and its not good for her.).
* Family is considering listing her on Craigslist. I am totally against this. I don't think this is the safest way, is it?
I'm really concerned because she is very attached to us (She is a GSD after all!)
I'm looking for other suggestions in case the higher ups (lol) decide they'd rather not have relatives take care of her temporarily. Is there a safe way to find an owner I am satisfied will take good care of my pet? Do you know of a place that takes in cases like these?
Thank you in advance!
At least writing this out has calmed me down a bit. If anything, a bit of conversation about the problem will help me look at this a little more objectively.