Bassett and Cocker Spaniel Free to Good Home

**pmh07** · 06-12-2009, 05:57 PM

We are moving out of state and needing to find a loving home for our dogs. We have a 6 year old Cocker Spaniel and 18 month old Bassett Hound. Both are great with kids (we have 4 and they are wonderful with our kids) and other pets. The Cocker Spaniel has some eye problems and we would like to find a family that would be able to get them fixed. We are leaving Sunday so we need to find a home fast. Please call 850-586-0305 to set up a time to come meet them.

**Lynnie** · 06-12-2009, 06:04 PM

I hope a wonderful home finds your animals. They sound sweet. I work animal rescue and it is always a last minute situation. Please! If no one comes forward, take them to a NO KILL shelter.

We have found that in rough economies, holidays and summer, the kill shelters are at capacity with owner turn-ins and no room to take more, meaning, more needless euthanizations.

Please keep us posted here on your pooches outcome!! Cheers and best wishes in your move!!

**pmh07** · 06-12-2009, 06:08 PM

Absolutely we will take them with us and try to find a home there if we son't find one here. We will be staying with some family that has dog allergies so we can't keep them with us but we will make sure they have a loving home.

Originally Posted by Lynnie

I hope a wonderful home finds your animals. They sound sweet. I work animal rescue and it is always a last minute situation. Please! If no one comes forward, take them to a NO KILL shelter.

We have found that in rough economies, holidays and summer, the kill shelters are at capacity with owner turn-ins and no room to take more, meaning, more needless euthanizations.

Please keep us posted here on your pooches outcome!! Cheers and best wishes in your move!!

**shellak** · 06-12-2009, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by pmh07

We are moving out of state and needing to find a loving home for our dogs. We have a 6 year old Cocker Spaniel and 18 month old Bassett Hound. Both are great with kids (we have 4 and they are wonderful with our kids) and other pets. The Cocker Spaniel has some eye problems and we would like to find a family that would be able to get them fixed. We are leaving Sunday so we need to find a home fast. Please call 850-586-0305 to set up a time to come meet them.

just out of curiosity, why can't you keep your dogs? moving out of state,by itself, doesn't preclude keeping your animals. are you in the military?

**kathydwells** · 06-13-2009, 05:28 AM

Originally Posted by shellak

just out of curiosity, why can't you keep your dogs? moving out of state,by itself, doesn't preclude keeping your animals. are you in the military?

I was wondering the same thing. For me, it would be like leaving my 6 year old child and 18 month old baby behind. I hope you find them a good home.

**Lynnie** · 06-13-2009, 07:46 AM

Hey y'all, the family moving is going to be staying with a family member who has animal allergies. I hope they find a good home, too........only one day left! Anyone know someone who can help and take these creatures temporarily? If I was there, I would certainly help.

PMH07 - do you have pics you can post? Are the dogs up on their shots and spayed or neutered?

**pmh07** · 06-13-2009, 08:01 AM

We are staying with family that has a member severly allergic to dogs. We will not be able to afford our own place until we sell our hous and who knows how long that might take. I love them dearly and believe me I have put a lot of thought into this it's not like we just said oh well get rid of the dogs. Not only are we moving but I can not afford the eye surgery my Cocker Spaniel needs wouldn't be better for her to find her a home that can??

**pmh07** · 06-13-2009, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by Lynnie

Hey y'all, the family moving is going to be staying with a family member who has animal allergies. I hope they find a good home, too........only one day left! Anyone know someone who can help and take these creatures temporarily? If I was there, I would certainly help.

PMH07 - do you have pics you can post? Are the dogs up on their shots and spayed or neutered?

They have all their shot but it is time for their annual rabies. Neither one is fixed (they are both pure breed) I can not post any pictures because I have accidental packed my cord for the camera to up load pics. They are beautiful and very very sweet.

**pmh07** · 06-13-2009, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by Lynnie

Hey y'all, the family moving is going to be staying with a family member who has animal allergies. I hope they find a good home, too........only one day left! Anyone know someone who can help and take these creatures temporarily? If I was there, I would certainly help.

PMH07 - do you have pics you can post? Are the dogs up on their shots and spayed or neutered?

Do you know anything about alaqua animal refuge? I really want to find them a home on my own but I haven't had any one interested so far.

**Lynnie** · 06-13-2009, 08:18 AM

I think Alaqua has a good reputation, but I don't know if they are Kill or No Kill. I'm sure someone here knows......and, keep bumping the thread so people will see that you need help!

**pmh07** · 06-13-2009, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by Lynnie

I think Alaqua has a good reputation, but I don't know if they are Kill or No Kill. I'm sure someone here knows......and, keep bumping the thread so people will see that you need help!

According to their website it is no kill. Glad to hear they have a good reputation. I just am not sure that's what I want to do. I really want to place them with a family or take them and find a family where we are going. Thanks for replying!!

**wracso** · 06-14-2009, 01:00 PM

Alaqua is a no-kill shelter, definitely contact them to see if they have room.

**Lynnie** · 06-14-2009, 05:53 PM

I think the family was on the road today. Maybe they'll pop in and give us an update. Sounds like it was truly a hardship and I hope all fares well for the family and the dogs!!

**SneakyPete** · 06-14-2009, 06:56 PM

I hope that they find homes for these babies. I also hope that they fully realize the responsibility of pet ownership and do not take on any more pets in the near future.

Furthermore, ALL pets should be spayed/neutered even if they are "purebred" unless you are a world-class breeder with a complete understanding of breeding-to-standard for your breed. I've got some awesome dogs (two purebred from rescue), and yet they're all fixed because there are far too many dogs and far too few homes -- and because what do I know about breeding dogs??? I volunteered for years at a high-kill shelter where I witnessed thousands of adoptable dogs and cats being put down simply because there were too many. I fostered, adopted and kept as many as I could, but in the end the numbers catch up with you.

I DO understand circumstances forcing the re-homing of a pet. I also know that I'd have to be homeless and toothless before my own pets would be rehomed. Tent anyone? I'd be there.

**Lynnie** · 06-14-2009, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by SneakyPete

I hope that they find homes for these babies. I also hope that they fully realize the responsibility of pet ownership and do not take on any more pets in the near future.

Furthermore, ALL pets should be spayed/neutered even if they are "purebred" unless you are a world-class breeder with a complete understanding of breeding-to-standard for your breed. I've got some awesome dogs (two purebred from rescue), and yet they're all fixed because there are far too many dogs and far too few homes -- and because what do I know about breeding dogs??? I volunteered for years at a high-kill shelter where I witnessed thousands of adoptable dogs and cats being put down simply because there were too many. I fostered, adopted and kept as many as I could, but in the end the numbers catch up with you.

I DO understand circumstances forcing the re-homing of a pet. I also know that I'd have to be homeless and toothless before my own pets would be rehomed. Tent anyone? I'd be there.

I agree with everything you have stated!