I'm so sorry to hear about your circumstances. I have heard many similar stories regarding the RSPCA, they are certanily not as they appear on pet rescue or with Rolf Harris, often they will destroy an animal that has come into their care within a few days, without even assesing the animals suitability to be re-homed. i know that there are many, many unwanted animals and it is inevitable that some may have to be euthanased, but to destroy healthy young animals is wrong.
They have got millions in the bank but would rather spend thousands on anti hunt advertisements in the broadsheets than on saving animals. Some of the inspectors do not have a clue either. Apparantly (acording to the RSPCA) a horse can survive with just drinking the dew on the grass!!!! I don't think so!
I would never give money to the RSPCA, there are other charities who do a much better job on a fraction of the money.
I hope that the right solution for you and your dog comes along, good luck, at least you are being a caring and responsible owner.

Hi Funsize

I have to agree with Leigh I am afraid. All you are trying to do is pass on a potential time-bomb to someone else. There are hundreds of sound dogs needing new homes and if one is intolerant of children is it almost impossible to rehome. Even those homes without children generally have grandchildren or friends with children who visit occasionally and the dog still needs to be exercised. If the rehoming group homed a dog, known to be a biter or potential biter they could be sued and shut down, even if they don't know I imagine they run this risk.

The safest thing to do if you are not prepared to keep your greyhound is to have him pts, he is your dog and your responsibility. This way you will know exactly what has happened to him and not always be wondering if he is being kicked around or beaten because he has growled at someone.

The RSPCA are the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals although this is often overlooked. They are not specifically a rehoming group, nor, I believe, do they take in straying dogs.

Christine

As someone who usually takes on rescues, I have to agree with Christine and Leigh too. Most rescue dogs do come with problems and I've had more then my fair share over the years, you have to invest a lot of time and effort in sorting them. There are too many problem dogs in rescue already with less dangerous problems and asking someone to take on this sort of thing would be near impossible. As Leigh knows I took on a 1 year old GSP a year ago who was very protective and would go for people and we weren't told when we got him, his problems turned out to be socialisation rather then temperament, he just hadn't met many people, it gave me nightmares at the time but no way would I have passed him on like that. Ingrid

I'm going to add my bit to this and hope you understand,I have no love for RSPCA but I am in rescue and sometimes its better to put a dog gently and kindly to sleep when they have a personality disorder,Leigh is right the rescues struggle to find homes for perfectly normal dogs so what chance have they wth a dog with mega problems,the dog is unhappy and no home at all can guarantee that somewhere he will not meet up with someone he doesnt like,and who is prepared to take the risk?,the simple answer is no one,and if you have thrown in the towel ( and thats not critisism)why should someone else pick up the pieces, and to spend the rest of his life in a kennel would be a nightmare for him.people adopt dogs and thats great but then they expect further along the line a magic solution from rescue if it doesnt work,there s no magic solution with a troubled dog,if he isnt happy,but he loves and trusts you,why not let him go in peace ,very gently with yours being the last voice he hears,I have done this for dogs in the past when all else has failed.(not mine I might add as Im lucky no aggression there) I wish you the best of Luck and wish I could be more help to you.

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What an out burst to people who had taken the trouble to advise you,sorry but you need to re:read your post as I read it that the dog was unhappy and aggressive,not once did anyone say you didnt care about him,It seems to me a case of expecting to be told only what you want to hear,if you are keeping her then thank God for that and hopefully no one will be hurt in the process.No one knows our dogs like we do but if we post on a problem then we need to take the rough with the smooth (sorry Joan)

Sorry to put my two penn'orth in here - but you have said that if you can't find a home for him then you will adapt your home and lifestyle to suit him - Why can't you do that anyway? It does seem that you do have the best interests of your dog at heart but are looking for the less difficult way out for you. If your dog is so unhappy and now unpreditable - unless you can put that right - why should anyone else?

I think others are right - we are all sympathetic to your situation - it's awful when dogs/circumstances change in such a way - but just because the answer you were hoping for, ie "I'll take him", "I have the perfect home", is not forthcoming and you understandibly dislike the other option, you have a go at those bearers of harsh reality. It must be an awful time for you but please try to consider the overall long term quality of life questions for your dog and also your own health issues.

Sorry

Pam n the boys

I think you are being very harsh on the posters Funsize. I dont think it is fair to state you wanted to warn people about animal charities and not expect people to defend the charities response. I also think the posters replied with more compassion for you and your situation than you appear to have for the people who lost their little puppy regardless of who was a fault in letting it appoach your dog.

Once again, an reply borne of ignorance, unless of course you know what happened with the puppy and my communications with the family subsequently?????????

Thank you, Tamara... Sympathy is not necessary but your accurate understanding of the point of my original post is much appreciated.