Carol, that was the best post ever! I was in a situation once where I had to give up my 6 dogs and 5 cats. Trust me I exhausted my options too! I used to judge until I found myself with no other option. I was treated like crap by the rescue who helped me! I even asked for long term fostering but no one helped. So my hands were tied, I even tried to readopt one of my dogs when my situation was stable again.. I was told I was a no good worthless person! It broke my heart! I have since rebuilt my pack and never forgot my others! Thanks, candi Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
-----Original Message----- From: Carol Smet <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 17:20:15 To: <[email protected]> Reply-To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Rehoming my dogs :( Hi Raven, Let me introduce myself. I am Carol Anne and I work rescue and shelter dogs through re-homing and foster. I also have adopted 11 of my own chihuahuas. Mostly from rescue or puppy mill situations. I have a great deal of experience with placement and re-homing. I read your question and have considered it carefully before I responded. But it is imperative that I voice my opinion so perhaps you and others might understand how harmful a question, such as yours, can be. The original poster has some sort of situation that makes it impossible for her to take her dogs. She didn't share why, but I am sure she has one. It is very hard to admit that you need to re-home your personal pets. For one, they have been with her some time and they are part of her family. For two, it makes you feel bad knowing you can't provide for them any longer. In addition they well feel judged. My concern with this is that we, as rescuers, see dogs and cats discarded daily from people that just can't care for their pets anymore. They don't know what to do and they don't want people looking poorly at them so the panic at the last minute and dump their pets off on country roads. Some owners take them to local shelters but most don't. And even those that end up in shelters they end up being euthanized due to over crowding and severe budget cuts. Here in my area they are overwhelmed in the shelters. And with the economy being what it is people are dumping animals daily. As I write this there is 3 small chihuahuas in the local shelter I am working to find homes for before it is too late. One has been there past their time limit! So I would just ask that we not ask questions when people feel the need to re-home their pets. They have their reasons and it is hard enough on them. Instead we should help them with alternatives or suggestions. I know I would rather die than give up my beautiful furbabies, but who can predict the future. You never know when you may need to ask for help. Thank you for taking the time to listen to me. Carol and crew On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 2:22 PM, Raven <[email protected]> wrote: > > > I don't understand why you just don't take them with you??? > > Raven > Lucy & Molly & Stella, the Girl Doggies > Huginn, Lider, & Dixie Chick, the Back Behind the Barn Ponies > > Heart is not measured in hands. > > My Blog > http://iceponytrekking.blogspot.com > > Respect ALL Earthlings. We are all animals of this planet. We are all > creatures. > > -- *Carol* *Muchacha, Bella Rose, Chibbie, Blue, Cooper, Ruth Anne, Gracie, * *ChiChi, Granny and Holly Noel*
