Thinking of adopting a Dog ?

[GSDOWNER]

Ok I need to rant.......remember Lexi the GSD I fostered, got to know, got to love, gave her a safe home when her owners no longer wanted her!

Well today I was told that the new mum and dad of lexi handed her back on new years day to the shelter WTF, they never even had her a week or they could never of given up on her, lol yes she loved to chew shoes yes she was very playful , lol she sooo loved to jump on the bed in the middle of the night for night time cuddles but they are only things that puppy's do......do not get me started on kids

She was handed back on New Years Day; apparently cos she would not sit at the curb when told........ffs this is a 7mth old bitch who has just lost her family !!!!! and they were worried cos she would not sit at the curb, there is more but is so pathetic to post the main thing is that Lexi has been rehomed again to a lovely lady who knows the gsd, after speaking with the shelter this morning I am convinced she is now in her forever home, if not she is coming back to me for good xxx

My message to people who want to adopt

Re-homing a rescue dog can be incredibly rewarding. It is important to remember that many dogs in re-homing centre's are there through no fault of their own, it is the previous owner that let them down. It is really important that you think carefully about adopting a dog to ensure that you can truly meet the needs of a particular type of dog. Here are some things to consider:

1	Where do you live?
	How big is your house or flat? Do you have a garden or is there a park nearby?
2	How much time and energy do you have?
	Is there room in your life for an active dog or should you be considering one that needs slightly less exercise?
3	Do you have children or grandchildren?
	Do these children have much experience of dogs? What sort of dog is comfortable with children?
4.	Are you out of the house a lot?
	If you work full-time, your dog will have to spend a long time on his own. Not all dogs are happy to do that.
5	Can you afford a dog?
	From food to vets fees, owning a dog can work out very expensive. You may want to settle for a smaller dog and avoid breeds with known veterinary problems.
6	Do you have another dog or cat or other pets?
	How are they going to react to a new arrival? And which dog is most likely to get on with them?
7	How much do you know about the dog you have in mind?
	Different breeds can be very different in terms of their behaviour, their demands and their potential health problems.
8	What age is best for you?
	Puppies will be more active and are less likely to be trained. An adult dog may be calmer but also more set in their ways.
9	How about size and sex?
	A large dog in a small flat sounds like a recipe for disaster but energy levels are what really counts. Gender matters, too, particularly if you have another dog. You may want to get one of the same sex or have one neutered.
10	Will the coat fit?
	There are smooth dogs and there are hairy dogs. Could you cope with the daily grooming a long-haired breed would require? If you have an allergy to dog hair (or to vacuuming!) you may want to think about a non-shedding breed.

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Thanks to Pedigree UK for the information

[super D]

NO way Poor Lexi, I hate it when ppl dont thnk and come up with stoopid ideas of what a pup should do...
Very sad

[Tanya]

Really sorry to hear about Lexi
Great post though , very informative

[LOVEGSD]

OMG, I can't believe they sent her back?! It never ceases to amaze me how many people seem to think that a puppy comes ready trained and aren't willing to put the time and effort in with them.....she clearly deserves a better home than that!!!!

Where is Lexi now??

[Beki]

OMG!!!! that is shocking!!!!!!!! poor little girly!!! hopefully she has landed on all 4 paws now if not i know for sure she will if u get her!!!!

x x x x

[h.bradshaw]

Lexi is now with her new owner, a police officer with lots of experince with the breed. I believe this will now be her forever home.

her previous owners (albeit for a few days) where also told by one of their daughters that they could not mind her children while she was out at work.
it was a case of... its the kids or the dog.
not sure how much of this is true because none of this was evident when 2 of us did the homecheck.
persoanally, I,m not sure, surely they would have known about this prior to getting Lexi.
anyway, fingers crossed all is well now and Lexi can begin her new life without any disruption. she really is a beautiful friendly girl!

[GSDOWNER]

Originally Posted by h.bradshaw

Lexi is now with her new owner, a police officer with lots of experince with the breed. I believe this will now be her forever home.

her previous owners (albeit for a few days) where also told by one of their daughters that they could not mind her children while she was out at work.
it was a case of... its the kids or the dog.
not sure how much of this is true because none of this was evident when 2 of us did the homecheck.
persoanally, I,m not sure, surely they would have known about this prior to getting Lexi.
anyway, fingers crossed all is well now and Lexi can begin her new life without any disruption. she really is a beautiful friendly girl!

xxxx sorry I had to rant someware xx Lexi was a fantastic dog, but I observed and she really needed one to one attention.........lol she was like George she needed lots of hugs and kisses, she needs to be spoilt by owners like me, but I have George........bloody gutted xx

any updates Hilary xx