A friend of mine works part time in our local rescue center and was telling me about a little 10 year old westie that came in.
The story was that a couple had had the dog since it was a puppy and everything was fine, until the couple split up and the dog stayed with the lady.
She met a chap a few years later and he was an interior desigener and ( can you believe it ) he said ,that the dog did not match the house and took it to the rescue centre.
It is the sweetist little thing and my friend took him home the same day.

Anyone else know of silly reasons why dogs are up for rehoming?

Peanuts

How many hundreds do you want to know? I have heard them all :( :( :(.

Taylor

I heard one at training class last week . Our Trainer asked if anyone could either rehome or temporarily foster a jack russel . He was 9 years old and had just started to "go in" the bin when the owners were out and so they wanted to rehome him . When our trianer asked if they couldnt just move the bin or put it up out of the way somewhere they said " o we cant be expected to do that - its not right having to move the bin all the time " !??!???!?!!
Lel
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Poor dog

After ten years in Labrador Rescue Ive heard just about every reason/excuse under the sun for giving up dogs but I think the most feeble excuse ever was " he doesnt match the new carpet! "

Another was the house has gone to small for him!

My son wants to swop him for a BMX !

When I bought a new carpet once the man in the shop asked about my colour scheme, I told him that didn't matter as the carpet had to match the dogs.
Steph

I heard one once where the owner returned him because she had her kitchen re fitted and there was nowhere for his crate to go!!!

I must say we had a rescue dog years back when I was a child, most gorgeous dog you ever met, a Manchester Terrier called Tara, we saw her at the woodgreen animal shelter and well.. I fell in love :D she was beautifull. Well better get on with explaining :D ahem!... well she was put in resuce do to her escaping the open plan, no fences garden we couldn't believe they would want to give up a dog so beautifull and loving and we homed her as there was noway I couldn't.

turned out after that she was frightened of men, and also loud bangs :( which we helped her with.
funny thing though when my hubby (then boyfriend) first came to meet family she jumped on his lap and claimed him :D funny little thing she was, she knew he had my approval I guess :D

just added this edit to say I miss my baby Tara every waking day, but I know she will be with me in my heart always.

Lynsey Im glad you and your dog found each other and she had a happy life with you, we never forget them do we?I believe there could be people waiting for every unwanted dog the trouble is finding them in time.
Have you visited rescue pages ? there are some lovely stories on there re: rescue dogs im not sure of the link but if you do a search you will find it.

Yours Forever

I thought I saw My future Mum she came and looked at me
I knew she liked me very much 'Cos it was plain to see.
I saw her tears I heard her say,her dearest friend had died
she said she used to look like me,and then she cried and cried
I knew that I could help her,I knew we could be friends
i would devote my life to her,I'd try to make amends
For all the Hurt she's feeling now,as everyday goes by
I never could replace her friend I wouldnt even try.
Each one of us is different,we all need love and care
Our Lives are short but dont be sad just love us whilst we're there
And just because I'm going to die in maybe thirteen years
Please dont deny a life for me cos your afraid of tears
Just love me and take care of me-enjoy our life together
I'll give you so much in return for you to always treasure
And when my life is over too,we none of us will part
'Cos we will all be curled up safe in a corner of your heart.

Written By Sue Alstack

Silly old fool that I am, I thought I was over losing those two puppies - now Im crying again. Try this one for a weepie!

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep
Then you must do what must be done
For this last battle cant be won
You will be sad - I understand
Dont let your grief then stay your hand
For this day, more than all the rest
Your love and friendship stand the test
Weve had so many happy years
What is to come can hold no fears
Youd not want me to suffer so
When the time comes, Please let me go
Take me where my needs theyll tend
Only, stay with me till the end
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see
I know in time that you will see
'Tis a kindness that you do to me
Altough my tail its last has waved
From pain and suffering Ive been saved
Dont grieve that it should be to you
Who must decide this thing to do
Weve been so close, we two, these years
Dont let your heart hold any tears.

Now Im off for a really good howl!

That one always finishes me off, too. Having held my oldies when they are helped away, I know the emotions so well. :(

how about this one

i stood by your bed last night
i came to have a peep
i could see that you were crying
you found it hard to sleep.
i whined to you softly
as you brushed away a tear
its me .....i havnt left you
i'm fine..i'm well.....i'm here.
i was close to you at breakfast
i watched you pour the tea
you were thinking of the many times
your hand reached down to me.
i was with you at the shops today
your arms were getting sore
i longed to take your parcels
i wish i could do more.
i was with you at my grave today
you tend it with such care
i want to reasure you
that i'm not lying there.
i walked with you towards the house
as you fumbled for the key
i gently put my paw on you
i smiled and said its me.
you looked so very tired
and sank into a chair
i tried so hard to let you know that i was standing there.
its possible for me to be so near you every day
to say to you with certainty
i never went away.
you sat there very quietly then smiled i think you knew
in the stillness of that evening
i was very close to you.
the day is over....i smile and watch you yawning
and say goodnight.....god bless....i'll see you in the morning.
and when the time is right for you
to cross the brief divide
i'll rush across to meet you and we'll stand side by side.
i have so many things to show you there is so much to see
be patient live your journey out
then come home to be with me.

Oh, for heaven's sake - I'm a blubbing mess, now.

Oh Please Admin....can you put warning flags on all these lovely poems............my pup's sat on my lap wondering why her mum's blubbing.....!!!

(I lost 2 cavaliers and a cat in 9 months last year.........and just when I think I'm getting over it...........I read something like this.......!)

Have you all visited the Rainbow Bridge website? Guaranteed to start you off, especially the music!

Sam.....(going to get more tissues)

yes we never forget. I have had a few dogs in my childhood but she was the one that was mine .. tears well in my eyes everytime I read those poems and stories I am just an ol softie but then I go away and must snugle my dogs :D

Peanuts that little Westie was 1 of the lucky ones, he found a new good home. Poor thing being up rooted at that age. I blame the woman I'd never give up any pet of mine for some bloke.

As a person who has just re-homed a Westie (again because of a marriage break up) I certainly woudn't either.

Sixpence

Those poems were lovely,
I am sitting here crying now! Sniff, sniff...
Vikki xxx

I should never ever read these poems!!

Now I can't stop crying!

Thanks everybody!!!

Take care

Lisa