Hi all

I need some sensible people to talk me out of this one!  A client of mine has a gorgeous male whippet, he's just had his first birthday.  Sadly, after a lot of thought she's decided that it would be in his best interests to rehome him.  She has 4 kids and a very hectic house - these conditions don't seem to suit him.  He's a bit sensitive, even as whippets go and he has now developed separation anxiety.  He's also not very well house trained.  Although I've suggested contacting a behaviour specialist, DAP, various training schedules, etc. for various reasons they are not feasible, and I suspect that he would never be entirely happy in these conditions.

I realise that she should have considered this before taking on a pup, and I don't wish to start a debate on that subject.  I feel terribly sorry for the owner who made a mistake and has put the dog first.

Anyway, she called the other day having made  the decision and she asked me if there was any way I would consider having him.  I know deep down that it's not a great idea but I'm so tempted.  I think it's more than likely that if he was in a relatively quiet environment (no children) then he would respond to corrective training.  I also think that he would benefit from living with another dog, especially as Cashie is quite tough for a whippy and very well socialised.

See, I'm trying to talk myself into it as I type.  Help me guys...

I cant talk you out of it! im in a similar situation - friend of my mums has a dog that her son bought, he neglected it and now its been dumped on my mums friend - he's a 12 month lab x (we think) and shes contemplating taking him to the RSPCA as she lives in a flat above the pub she works in and doesnt get much time to spend with him + hes destroying the flat

We currently bring Leo to the office which doesnt belong to us, so taking the mick really to bring 2 dogs in, however we are now thinking of getting our own warehouse, where its up to us how many dogs we have there and i want him SO much

That's really not helping! LOL :-)

Will there be room in your warehouse for me and assorted whippets?

N.B. Didn't proofread my original post so the end of the second paragraph doesn't make much sense.  What I meant was "I feel sorry for the owner who made a mistake and is now doing the right thing in putting the dog's best interests first."  Hope that makes more sense.

I too have recently been offered a shitz su thats 1 year old and the owner no longer wants.  I have an 8 month yorkie who loves other dogs.  My great fear is this poor little shitz su going to someone else that will get bored of him. So I have told her I will think about it. 

Again not much help and not much talking you out of it..... sorry :-(

Mary-Caroline, I think it comes across how much you love Cashie and I bet you'd make a great owner for another dog!  I can babysit for them if you're going out!

I sort of think you may have already made your mind up ;)

Lucy
xx

ps can't seem any harm in it so long as you are happy to take the little boy on ! :D

This is a conspiracy!  I'll have to talk to my fiance about it.  Jo, I'll hold you to that babysitting.:-)  Imagine the fun you'd have with four dogs.  Actually, how have you found it now you have two?  I sometimes think that it might actually be easier in some ways with two whippets (famous last words).  I meant to reply to another post of yours, I hope your pup is better now?

Go on - you know you want to :D :D

I find having two dogs isn't any more problem than having one :D  its great to watch them playing together :D  I have to be careful walking them tho as the older one is quite bolshy and wants to pull but mildy correcting that one upsets the younger one (very sensitive, very well behaved) so they're walked separately at the mo :)  Just make sure that the one you have now doesn't have any problems which the new one might cotton on to and you should be fine :) :)

Sorry that wasn't much help either was it ?  :s

No sorry, not going to attempt to talk you out of it, go and get that Whippet! Seriously! Go with you gut instinct, if you look yourself in the mirror and tell your reflection you would be the perfect home for him, what are you waiting for?! ;)

I can give you the name of a very good rescue for whippets. 

Keep him if you can and are able. If you can't, do the right thing.

Oh two whippets curl up lovely together and look soooo cute!!
Oh go on you know you want to!!!
Sorry not much help in talking you out of it am i ??!!

Definitely NOT going to try and talk you out of this one.  Sounds to me like you're made for each other.  Go for it ! :D