Reasons NOT to rehome a dog for free

If you feel like you have to rehome your dog, and can't find a rescue to take your companion animal, please contact us, we can help you by sharing our adoption application and information regarding how you know you are rehoming your dog to a good, loving home.

And you think Craigslist is the only place?  Think again!  Ebay Classifieds are prowled by abusers and flippers all the time!

A snake by any other name, this happens EVERYWHERE!

Ahhh and the Craislist hoarders and flippers.

This is what happens to some of the "free to a good home dogs" on Craigslist. Pass on to ANYONE you see or know of who is advertising their animals as "FREE" on Craigslist or in the newspaper.... It's bad enough that millions of people selfishly choose to get rid of their animals....the least they should do is try to keep them safe by asking for at least $25 for their animal. This will ensure that dog fighters will not get them for bait dogs & cats, as well as "labs" that do research on animals, as the going rate per dog or cat is $25.....

Image removed at request of "owner"  Described, a dog with muzzle taped, tied down as a bait dog and probably dead. NOT a pretty sight.
                                             

Ah, so you rehome your dog on Craigslist.  No contract, no home check = heart break.

                                                                         

And this blog from a horrific hoarding situation in Stevens County Washington.  Most of these 50 dogs were from Craigslist.


 http://dogrescuestevenscounty.blogspot.com/




Reasons NOT to give a dog away.
http://www.pet-abuse.com/pages/animal_adoption/free_pets.php

Man sentenced for hurting dogs GIVEN away on Craigslist.
http://news.petpardons.com/free-to-a-good-home-craigslist-dog-killer-sentenced-in-west-virginia/

If you want to rehome your dog on your own, here are some questions to ask.

1. What dog are you interested in?

2. Please list your name, sex, age, address, home and cell phone number’s and email address and their relationship to you.

3. List the names, sex and age of each person in your household and their relationship to you.

4. Do you or anyone in your family have allergies?

5. Do you own or rent your home?

a.      If you rent, please provide a contact number for your landlord.

6. If you have a fenced yard what is the type and height of the fence?

7. Will you agree to a routine, prearranged home visit by a myself?

8. Please list the names, breed, sex and age of each household pet.

            a. Which ones are spayed or neutered?

            b. Do they have any personality issues?

            c. What is the name and phone number of your Veterinarian or Animal Hospital?

9. If you don’t currently have a dog, have you had one in the past?

a.      Why is it no longer with you?

10. If you have ever had to return a pet or surrender one to a shelter or rescue, what was the reason?

11. Why are you interested in adopting this dog and what role will this dog have in your family?

12. Where will this dog sleep at night?

13. What is the average time that he/she would be alone?

14. Where will this dog stay during those times?

15. Will you have any financial problem with the adoption fee? ( cash)

16. Will you have any financial difficulty or reservations taking this dog to a vet for a checkup once a year or for any emergencies that may occur?

17. Does anyone in your residence smoke?

18. Where are the adults in your home employed?

19. If you travel, who will take care of your dogs?

20. If you have no children, and someday may, how will you cope with a baby and pets?

21. Are you willing to consider leaving this dog on his or her same diet?

Please refer to  http://newdoginfo.blogspot.com/

22. How did you find out about about our dog?

22. Does anyone in your residence have a life threatening illness?

23. Have you ever adopted a dog before? If so, from what rescue or shelter?

24. What temperature do you set your thermostat in the winter (day and night) and summer?

25.  Does anyone in your home have a life threatening illness?

Ask for pictures inside and out, pictures of fencing and other dogs, if folks are unwilling to give you this information, they are not fit dog parents.

Also you might write a contract, have it signed by the ( adopters) but know if the contract is broken, it will be a civil suit, meaning you will have to pay a lawyer and file a lawsuit, it is NOT easily done.