A temporary home for my dog...

[zaskar]

Due to me and my partner recently splitting (and neither of us being able to keep our dog where we are each now living), I need to find a 'temporary' home for him... ideally I'm after someone who could keep him at thier home and walk/stroke/play with him... i'd pay for all food/insurance etc. and would also walk/run him too. I cannot say at the moment exactly how long it would be for as both my partner and I are currently looking for our own, more stable places to live. Neither of us want to lose him completely. Do such places/people exist? I'm in the Reading, Berkshire area... the dog is a male chocolate labrador; 5 years old; brought up with children; lovely, friendly nature... and of course fully house trained!! I know kennels are another option but ideally we'd like him to be in a more friendly, homely environment. Having a 'dog sitter' coming round to look after him here is not an option at the moment. Any ideas? Thanks

[MrsJ1]

Sorry to hear your situation. I'm too far away to help. Hope you find someone - chocolate labs are soooo sweet,

[tiggergirlkr]

Ask at your vets and at the RSPCA if they can suggest anywhere - they will know much more about this than we might.
Good luck.

[lankeela]

I will ask on one of my 'dog groups' - can't promise but will let you know if anything comes up.

[kita1]

Try putting an advert in your local paper? I am sure there are people around you who maybe cannot take on a dog because they cannot afford to keep one or feel maybe they are too old to commit to a dog for life, or just cannot take on a commitment for the full 10 years etc.

One thing I would make sure of is that they understand it is only until you find somewhere and that it is temporary.

I don't know how you would stand legally if they refused to give you the dog back at the end of it all? Or what would happen if the dog became ill and they decided to have it put to sleep? Be careful who you trust.

[flump1]

Hi zaskar, my sister and her 3 boys live in Basingstoke and are looking at getting a dog of their own. Now it would be a good idea for them to foster one and the oppurtunity has never risen before. She would be available to have him from 19th of August if that is any help. Her children are 13, 10 and 7 and have been bought up with animals, I have two dogs and they all get along great. Maybe think about it and if the idea appeals to you maybe meet locally Hook or somewhere , where you can discuss more.

[WendyS]

If the offer in the previous post doesn't work out I would suggest talking to the vets in your area. Maybe they could post up a notice in their surgery. They may have clients who have recently had to have their own dog put to sleep and who may be prepared to look after yours temporarily.

[dave2222]

poor dog why did you buy it to play happy familys its better off without you both

[orange-gnome]

Have a look around and advertise on the internet wherever you can.. I know of this site
www.animalrescuers.co.uk
people post similar messages under the homes wanted section quite often.
Just make sure you do a good home check and maybe even get a reference from their vet (if they already have animals). After all you don't want somebody to sell your dog on or run off with him.
Good luck and I hope everything works out well for you.

And just to Dave2222, this dog is 5 yrs old not a puppy, in that time circumstances change and unforseen events happen which means that people have to try and make arrangements for their pets. At least zaskar is trying to find a nice place for the dog to stay until they can get him back... he is not being tied up and left somewhere or even just handed over for someone else to deal with! Zaskar is going to pay for all his needs still and even walk the dog!!!
Its not an ideal situation obviously but zaskar is doing what s/he can!

[Solarjunkie]

An organisation called borrowadog may be able to help, but if you log on to
www.dogpages.org
you should be able to find some ideas. Good luck in your search.

[dummkopf]

Zaskar I do hope you find someone to foster your dog. Will you let us know the outcome ?

And to Dave 2222 this dog has spent half it's life with zaskar and her partner " think" before you post !!!!!!