Saving Elderly Peoples Pets

Ina

Ina

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Harris County, NE of Houston, Tx.
I have an older acquaintance that because of health reasons is having to give up his home, and will be moving to a daughter's home on the West Coast. He is desperately trying to find homes for his two dogs, but no one wants them. He can't take his furbabies with him, because he will be living in an apartment. This has to be a common problem, but I never hear what happens to the loved animals.
What do people do in this situation? Does anyone have any ideas that might help him and his beloved furbabies? :dunno:
 

There are always solutions.
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Meanderer said:
There are always solutions.
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Sadly,if they are not adopted from the shelter,we all know what will happen. I don`t know what people do. We were just having a discussion about my donkey last night in the swimming pool. My 9 yo granddaughter brought up the subject of knowing that if something should happen to me,she plans on being responsible for my donkey Jezebel,given that it`s very possible that Jez will outlive me. Made me smile that she had remembered that we had discussed this.
 

Mrs. Robinson said:
Sadly,if they are not adopted from the shelter,we all know what will happen. I don`t know what people do. We were just having a discussion about my donkey last night in the swimming pool. My 9 yo granddaughter brought up the subject of knowing that if something should happen to me,she plans on being responsible for my donkey Jezebel,given that it`s very possible that Jez will outlive me. Made me smile that she had remembered that we had discussed this.
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I agree it's sad,but in many, many cases it is the only solution. It is a life lesson.
 
He can check if there's a "no kill" shelter in the area, then they won't be euthanized if nobody wants to adopt them. That's the best alternative if nobody nearby wants to care for them. I don't recommend putting any dogs for free ads on craigslist, because there are a lot of bad people out there who may abuse them or use them for dog-fighting bait for their pitbulls. What kind of dogs are they? There are some rescues that are devoted to specific breeds too.
 
That is part of the problem. They are just two mixed breeds that he found 7 or 8 years back, before he became ill. I've looked around and so far there doesn't seem to be any no kill shelters in the Houston area.
 
Thanks Sea, I'll check them out tomorrow when I can call them during business hours. If I can help my friend find a place for his two furfriends, he'll be able to go with an easier mind. :thankyou:
 
I wish him the best for his furkids, I know it must be very hard for him to have to leave them. You're an angel for helping him Ina, that's very kind of you! :love_heart:
 
Another possibility is a neighbor, friend or relative who doesn't want the dogs permanently, but will to give them a "foster" home, while actively attempting to rehome them. Ads can be posted in veterinarian offices or pet stores for 'free to good home', but you'd have to interview the people in person, and judge if they'll care for the dogs properly, just like a reputable shelter would. Also important to keep the dogs together and not separate them.
 
Thanks Sea, My friend says he can't leave until he knows his friends have a home. So we'll try all of your suggestions. In the end, I might have to take them, but we have four now.:fingerscrossed:
 
I have to say that I think that your friend is making life very hard for himself and others.

I know it is a difficult decision to make but the only way he can make sure his dogs don't suffer if he can't find them a home with someone he trusts, is to take them himself to the vet to be euthanized. I understand why he is reluctant to face this option but it is a kindness in situations like this.
 
I think that some elderly people who can't keep their pets do euthanize if the pet is fearful of other people, or not socialized. In those cases the pets would not have a good quality of life, either be terrified or become aggressive, which would lead to the same result. But if the dogs are friendly and open to being with others, I think it would work out. It's hard to find a home for them very quickly though, these things always take time.
 
Just an FYI ... you don't mention what breeds they are Ina ... just mixed breeds?
But if they are pit bulls in any form, animal and dog shelters around Houston will only put them down. They have been doing that for years now due to the history of these animals. Harris County Animal Control can verify that.

Every owner will say that their animal is very kind and gentle, no signs of aggression. ... but the facts show otherwise, and with all the over-crowding in shelters these days anyway, they won't bother.
They want adoptable pets only.

... just my 2 cents on the topic..

Otherwise, I know a good local pet shelter owner who does very good with the animals she takes in. She has a great history of finding homes for dogs and cats.
 
Thanks to all of you for your suggestions. We have decided to take his furbabies, (Justme furbabies are dogs, cats etc.), and care for them while we go through all the avenues that might help. Our friend will send what he can for food, and if it turns out that no one will give them a home, they'll stay with us. :thankyou: Oh yeah, one is a pit bull and the other is no telling what.
 
You're an angel Ina, and so kind of you and your hubby to take in those dogs...hopefully they'll get along nicely with your pets. :love_heart: Good luck in finding them good homes. :flowers:
 

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