What would you do?

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What would you do?

Posted : 7/24/2006 1:46:39 PM

The pup Rylie that I picked up last week is supposed to be going into rescue this week. I am fostering him while he gets over his ear mites and hookworms while the rescue coordinator is on vacation.

Before I had contacted the rescue I had asked a few people at work if they would be intrested in the pup. One girl in paticular I knew had just had to put to sleep her dog after 14 yrs ... and she told me it was too soon.   So that afternoon when everyone said no I contacted the rescue. And they told me they would help Friday afternoon. Well while all of this was going on the same girl that had told me no came back by and told me she was taking the pics to her husband to look at and would i call her after i took the dog to the vet.    Well forgot her number... long story short I have already told the rescue group that I would foster and they told me they would cover the vet bills including getting him neutered. they have a waiting list she said she could get him placed within 4 days when she got back from vacation.

And this girl that i work with came today and asked me about him since i didnt call (she didnt call me either) and said her husband really wants him.   I dont know what to do now. Do i let him still go to rescue? or to a co-worker? They are expecting their first baby in Sept. and already have 1 dog. they have an invisible fence and there is a pond that their dogs go swim at at the back of their property... and I know she really takes care of her dogs... just dont know what to do... I know the rescue screens their homes and makes sure they have a regular fenced in back yard.   any ideas?

NicoleS

Posted : 7/24/2006 2:11:33 PM

I guess it would be nice to know the dog was going to a great home, but do you know the dog is good with kids? with a baby coming soon it might be a shock if he isn't okay with them. our dog is terrified of children, but you wouldn't know it unless he was near some, and even then he's okay with a few but 90% cause him severe anxiety so we stay away. Another question would be about covering vets bills - if you dont go to the rescue place, and then you are responsible for all the fees, would your co-worker be able to help you with them? I mean, maybe you don't care about the cost, but maybe thats a big benefit of going with the breed rescue. And, you said that she said it was too soon but her husband really wants the dog..... maybe it would be hard for her to adjust to a new dog so soon but her husband wants it so she will deal? maybe not the best situation if thats the case. Also, you'd have to see how Rylie got along with the other dog and how the invisible fence worked with him, it's not a good system for many dogs and if he has puppy energy he may just run through it. Maybe you could take Rylie there for a visit, and if it all still seems well, perhaps ask the breed rescue if its "okay" to home him yourself - that is, that they aren't overly disappointed, etc. Perhaps they would be thrilled for the dog to have a great home.

Just some food for thought, let us know how it works out!

loveukaykay

Posted : 7/24/2006 4:15:26 PM

I would let her have him if she wants him, but maybe make an agreement that if it doesnt work out shell give him back to you at which time you can contact the rescue again....

ETA: Of course this is if your are 100% sure this is the kind of home he deserves, needs and wants.