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Private Rehoming Guide


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If you are considering rehoming your dog yourself there are a few things to bear in mind:

 

1: If you are wishing to rehome a dog that you have adopted previously from a rescue please ensure that you have first made contact with the original rescue organisation. Many rescues will state in their rehoming contract that if you are unable to keep the dog for any reason it must be returned to them. If you have done so and they are unable or unwilling to take the dog back please state that clearly in your post when you list the dog for rehoming on this forum.

 

2: We would strongly advise you to carry out extensive and careful checks of any potential new homes, these should include homechecks, for that reason it it's always preferable for you to rehome locally. Please be mindful if the dog you are rehoming is un-nuetered or is a pedigree dog then the offered new home may not be the loving pet home you would desire for your dog, do not assume that all offers of homes will be for pet homes. You may be better advised to seek a place for your dog with an established rescue who are more able and experienced in vetting new homes.

 

3: If you do choose to rehome privately you should consider having some form of signed agreement stating when the transfer of ownership comes in to effect, this will allow you to build in a "trial period" if so desired during which time the dog remains your property and can be reclaimed by you if the new home doesn't work out.

 

4: If you are offered a rescue place for the dog via pm or email please post the details in the thread with the rescue name and information, no bonafide rescue will object to you doing so. If you are advised not to mention publicly who has offered space then ask yourself why they don't want us to know?

 

5: This section is for genuine cases of rehoming only, it is not to be used to sell dogs or puppies.

 

If you are considering adopting a dog privately please bear in mind:

 

1: The dog will not have been assessed by an impartial individual, many rescues will tell you that people needing or wanting to hand over their dogs will not disclose information which they feel may reduce the chances of the dog being accepted for rehoming. Do not be afraid to ask detailed questions about the reason for the rehoming and specific questions on the dogs temperament, general health and behaviour.

 

2: It is unlikely that you will receive any kind of back up should things go wrong. The onus is upon you to be cautious and ensure that the dog will fit into your lifestyle, is suitable to live with all your family members particularly children, and will get along with any other animals in your home. We would also advise researching the breed characteristics thoroughly if you aren't familiar with the breed.

 

3: Please take particular care when introducing a new dog into a home with established resident dogs, where ever possible the dogs should meet and be assessed together prior to any decision being made to offfer the new dog a permanent home.

 

4: If you are asked for any money in connection with the rehoming of the dog please ensure that if a "donation" is requested that you make the donation payable directly to the rescue organisation concerned and not a private individual. If you are in any doubt about being asked for a payment for dogs listed here please contact a member of the staff team.

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