Just Seen A Little

[jennyjoan]

Just seen a little dog who could steal my heart but am trying to give myself time to grieve for Mr Harv until after Xmas.

Anyway doggie is about 18 months old - what maximum age is a puppy.

Oh would love this wee doggy.

[jennyjoan]

thanks for letting me know that Prudie - as I got Mr Harv so easily.

[Psybbo]

Good luck, Conne, let us know how things go x

[furrypusscat]

RSPCA visited me before giving a home to two rescue cats recently. They are just checking that the pets will have a safe environment to live in and you have lots of love to give and you are sure of your commitment to do just that. You will be fine.

[anneasquith]

don't dither conn. go for it .

[jennyjoan]

Prudie - could you enlighten me as to what kind of questions the rehoming centre may ask me. Thanks

[Prudie]

To be honest I only know personally about cats - they wanted to know about how secure the outside/garden area was, my working patterns, other members of the household - all a bit over the top IMO. My neighbours rehomed a dog last year and were competing with loads of other people. Their home was visited and they were observed taking the dog for a walk. Nothing too awful, didn't mean to worry you just be prepared - and if they don't think it's right for you they'll tell you. You should go for it I think.

[murraymints]

race you for her Conne !!... go get her she is beautiful !

[Buenchico]

Here's a form that another rehoming centre (not in your area) uses to assess suitability. It gives a few clues as to the type of questions you might be asked:
http://www.hoperescue.org.uk/sites/default/files/forms/Hope%20Rescue%20Adoption%20Interest%20Form.doc
(Note that the link goes to a Word document. It will open in Word, or whatever other word processor you use which, if I remember correctly, is probably AbiWord).

Don't get freaked out about the possibility of a few questions though. As long as you can show that the dog is going to a good home yopu should have no problems.

This link, from the website of the centre where your doggy is, is well worth a read:
http://www.assisi-ni.org/taking-on-a-rescue-dog/
(If you make it clear that you've read and understood that information you'll probably impress the staff!)

[chaptazbru2]

jj I think you do well to mention your age, how old are you? This dog is only young and will in all probability live for a further 12/13 years. If it outlives you, who will take care of it then? I'm sorry, but things like this have to be considered in older people taking on a younger dog. Why not go for a older one altogether?

[chaptazbru2]

Any response jj ?

[jennyjoan]

chappie - see update on pixie - that'll let you know my intentions

[chaptazbru2]

But don't you think an older dog would be better for you jj x

[Gavmacp]

I would go for it. Maybe make provisions in case you die I.e a trust fund for it to be supported until re homed. My mother said at 67 she would not see 70 she will be 80 next month.

[jennyjoan]

I did go for it - please see Update on Pixie. Fell in love with her as she seemed so happy - jumping and bouncing. Whereas Mr Harv who was 5 months was like a statue all the times I went up to see him and was a little depressed for about a year. Took him a while for him to come out of his self.

Anyway not getting Pixie by the looks of it. Sorry, shouldn't have started another thread.

[chaptazbru2]

I give up, you're not going to answer me, are you ?

[jennyjoan]

A lady never tells her age.

[chaptazbru2]

OK lol.

[jennyjoan]

For the record what age are you Chappie.

[pastafreak]

chap...if we were all put off getting pets due to age,there would be even more lonely elderly in this country. None of us know how long we will be there for our pets. The important thing is what we can give them...and they us...while we do have them in our care.

[jennyjoan]

Hear hear Pasta