Do you have a backup plan for your dogs?
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No, I don't as of right now. I think my parents would take Maggie and try to find a home for her. I don't think they would want to keep her. They're offended that they can't get all up in her face and make her love them. I think I'll talk to them sometime and make sure they know about Chaz and that if something happened to both me and Justin and they needed to find her a home, they could post on chaz. My parents have a history of taking dogs to shelters when something goes wrong (ie we had a dog growing up that destroyed an entire room, so they took him to the shelter.) I think she would be able to adjust to another home if her new owner was patient with her.
I have asked two people to oversee what happens to my dogs. I don't expect them to take them and care for them. I have asked that they help rehome and check in and see that the transfer is going well, if not to try again. My backup to my backup is to train them to be the kind of dog someone would want to have around and to be confident in themselves so they will not be so fearful.
If something were to happen to me or Matt, then we would take each other's dogs/cats. We're already all living together, so that wouldn't change.
If something were to happen to Matt AND I...as much as I would hate to seperate them, I know it would happen - no one in their right mind would take two GSDs, a Golden, a Sheltie, and two cats.
My dad would take Flicka, Pepe, and Lillian. Tigger would end up with one or the other of my two best friends. If they can take Rover as well, the boys will stay together. Tigger's a challenge, Rover's easy. If they can only take Tigger, then Rover will go to Matt's parents. And McCavity will go to Matt's parents no matter what. They love that cat.
If something were to happen to Matt AND I...as much as I would hate to seperate them, I know it would happen - no one in their right mind would take two GSDs, a Golden, a Sheltie, and two cats.
My dad would take Flicka, Pepe, and Lillian. Tigger would end up with one or the other of my two best friends. If they can take Rover as well, the boys will stay together. Tigger's a challenge, Rover's easy. If they can only take Tigger, then Rover will go to Matt's parents. And McCavity will go to Matt's parents no matter what. They love that cat.
I have 3 or 4, or 5 ways for short term (I travel a lot, so my friends get the puppy foisted on them often enough for a week at a time.)
One of them could probably take him rather long term, if he couldn't be shipped back to NJ (parents) immediately.
He wouldn't mind staying in the covered back of the truck either for a week (it apparently counts as "outside."
One of them could probably take him rather long term, if he couldn't be shipped back to NJ (parents) immediately.
He wouldn't mind staying in the covered back of the truck either for a week (it apparently counts as "outside."
If I died. I would think Ryan would take Blaze. Although I dont know if my family would want to keep him. personally i would hope not. DOnt get me wrong,t hey love him dearly. But he wouldnt get the lifestyle I want for him. Excersise would be out of the question. Good food? I bet they would stick with. grooming I doubt. Vetting, I doubt, but who knows. ruining all training and just letting him get away with murder they would do. They mean well. But even though my mom has had dogs all her life (almost 50 years) and my grandparents all their lives (almost 80 years) they all are very old school. Have a back yard, dont need to walk the dog. Dogs can eat ol roy, dogs dont need vets (unless a emergency) you dont need to train a dog ect.
if Ryan and I both died. Then in all honesty, And I have told my mom this. Just put Blaze to sleep. There is no way he would do well ina new home, he is way to skittish for that (yes he has been socialized like crazy and still is) he seems to have a seperation anxity towards not being near me. If I leave the house for the day or a few days for a vacation, they say he just paces, hardly eats ect. it would be best for him to be PTS, then live a life of "worry".
turtle would stay homeaswell. Not to many people want a red eared slider, to many in rescue as it is.He is a easy keeper, and we have had him now for about 15 years, he isnt going any where,ever.
The cat would stay here at home with my mom and brothers no questions asked. a cat very very much fits their lifestyle, and my mom and brother ADORE the cat. I think they will fight me when I finally move out and bring the cat with me lol.
if Ryan and I both died. Then in all honesty, And I have told my mom this. Just put Blaze to sleep. There is no way he would do well ina new home, he is way to skittish for that (yes he has been socialized like crazy and still is) he seems to have a seperation anxity towards not being near me. If I leave the house for the day or a few days for a vacation, they say he just paces, hardly eats ect. it would be best for him to be PTS, then live a life of "worry".
turtle would stay homeaswell. Not to many people want a red eared slider, to many in rescue as it is.He is a easy keeper, and we have had him now for about 15 years, he isnt going any where,ever.
The cat would stay here at home with my mom and brothers no questions asked. a cat very very much fits their lifestyle, and my mom and brother ADORE the cat. I think they will fight me when I finally move out and bring the cat with me lol.
This is how I feel about Sally. My parents would give it their all, but I know how they deal with dogs, and they would be thoroughly unprepared for her. I know it sounds awful but we have seriously considered having her PTS if something were to happen to both DH and I (God forbid).
Jack--IDK. His breeder would likely take him back. Honestly, he is far more adaptable than Sally. He could go to pretty much anyone so long as they were willing to deal with his health issues. I actually would bet that someone at the vet's office would take him--they seem to like him there and he *loves* them.
Jack--IDK. His breeder would likely take him back. Honestly, he is far more adaptable than Sally. He could go to pretty much anyone so long as they were willing to deal with his health issues. I actually would bet that someone at the vet's office would take him--they seem to like him there and he *loves* them.
If I for some reason could no longer keep my dogs. Be it for a a short period for for a long time.............
Maggie May could most likely only live with my mom. And I know if my mom is still around she would have no problem taking her. But if god forbid my mother passes away, I would have no other choice than to have Maggie put down most likely. Her anxiety is so high and I honestly can't see her surviving being uprooted with any other family members or friends.So if I knew there was no way I would ever be able to get her back...Yes thats what would happen. I really don't want to think about it anymore though.
I really don't have a plan for Sawyer just yet. I know that my mom could not take him as he needs alot more attention and exercise than Maggie to stay "sane". He would go gladly with anyone I am sure. Its just a matter of finding someone who can live with his Labradorkness. Of course I do know Bax wants
. Which would probley be one of the best homes ever lol. There is also his breeder which I am sure if I needed would gladly take him back.
Really no my plans airn't solid or great. And all this with Reggin has made it clear that it is important, no matter how secure you feel. To ALWAYS have a backup plan/home for your pets.
Maggie May could most likely only live with my mom. And I know if my mom is still around she would have no problem taking her. But if god forbid my mother passes away, I would have no other choice than to have Maggie put down most likely. Her anxiety is so high and I honestly can't see her surviving being uprooted with any other family members or friends.So if I knew there was no way I would ever be able to get her back...Yes thats what would happen. I really don't want to think about it anymore though.
I really don't have a plan for Sawyer just yet. I know that my mom could not take him as he needs alot more attention and exercise than Maggie to stay "sane". He would go gladly with anyone I am sure. Its just a matter of finding someone who can live with his Labradorkness. Of course I do know Bax wants
. Which would probley be one of the best homes ever lol. There is also his breeder which I am sure if I needed would gladly take him back. Really no my plans airn't solid or great. And all this with Reggin has made it clear that it is important, no matter how secure you feel. To ALWAYS have a backup plan/home for your pets.
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Bella HAS to go to Renee... if for whatever reason Renee can not take her, Bella will go back to the breeder because I trust no one else and not many people want the responsibility of a fila.
Buddy and Banzai have to be placed together. Banzai would die without Buddy. If they could not find a new home together, the most humane thing for Banzai would be for him to be put to sleep, he has been through too much in his short life and I don't know many that are willing to work with his SA.
Nobody wants Buddy. A special (medical) needs dog is hard to place. I know many love him, but it's not easy to care for him sometimes.
With that said... our back-up plan is called Renee. I hope she never changes her mind because we don't have a back-up back-up plan. The good thing is that more than enough money goes with the dogs to ensure proper care for the duration of their lives, as well as to the person who does end up with them.
Buddy and Banzai have to be placed together. Banzai would die without Buddy.
If they could not find a new home together, the most humane thing for Banzai would be for him to be put to sleep, he has been through too much in his short life and I don't know many that are willing to work with his SA. Nobody wants Buddy.
A special (medical) needs dog is hard to place. I know many love him, but it's not easy to care for him sometimes. With that said... our back-up plan is called Renee. I hope she never changes her mind because we don't have a back-up back-up plan. The good thing is that more than enough money goes with the dogs to ensure proper care for the duration of their lives, as well as to the person who does end up with them.
I think it is important to not only know your dogs weaknesses but to let others know. Leave it in written down. I can almost bet that if VIctor would end up in a kill shelter being tested he would bite. He is so terrified of anything that remotely smells of a shelter he gets wild eyed and has a flight and fright response. I would rather he be put down by a vet then to end up there. Mary can't stand arguements. SHe will sit in the bath tub and shiver if people fight. She could not stand a house where there was much of that going on. Around here "your upsetting Mary" puts an end to most raised voices.
Not much shakes Pepper's tree. She is the most rock solid dog i have ever met BUT if she was ever hit by a human all bets would be off on every inch of good work we have done building her trust. Maybe a dog needs a kind of will. THis is my dog's likes..my dog's dislikes. THis is what should be done in case of...and kept where people could access it incase of our demise. Along with contacts and vet records.
Not much shakes Pepper's tree. She is the most rock solid dog i have ever met BUT if she was ever hit by a human all bets would be off on every inch of good work we have done building her trust. Maybe a dog needs a kind of will. THis is my dog's likes..my dog's dislikes. THis is what should be done in case of...and kept where people could access it incase of our demise. Along with contacts and vet records.
I'm very fortunate in that if both hubby and I die we have kids who would take them in an instant and the dogs would feel right at home since they see them on a regular basis and love them. Hopefully it will never come to this but...one never knows.
I have a friend who knows she is not here for long but insists that her dog be PTS since she just won't trust anyone to care for her dog the way she does.
I have a friend who knows she is not here for long but insists that her dog be PTS since she just won't trust anyone to care for her dog the way she does.
That's sad Sprintime ! My XSIL's Mother committed suicide and requested that her beloved Doxie be put down . Unfortunately that dog was a mess ! Never was toilet trained and very nippy . Still , he found a very good home for her and gave them plenty of money for good care ( the money wasn't mentioned before the adoption ). Still love that boy's heart !
Any of my surviving family would be beating people off with a stick. Meg is a very appealing, adoptable dog, and has a huge fan club around here.
It has been discussed. My parents know that I am fine with them trying to keep her, but I'm not sure if she would continue to be the super easy dog she is if she got so much less exercise. My best friend, who runs the rescue that got Meg for me, is otherwise in charge of placing her in the best situation. I absolutely trust that she would make sure Meg had a great home for life.
The horse is a bit harder, just because he's so much more expensive to maintain. I have three friends who my parents know that he is to be offered to; if none of them are able to keep him, one is in charge of finding him a good home. He'd certainly be an easy horse to find a home for if no friends could keep him.
It has been discussed. My parents know that I am fine with them trying to keep her, but I'm not sure if she would continue to be the super easy dog she is if she got so much less exercise. My best friend, who runs the rescue that got Meg for me, is otherwise in charge of placing her in the best situation. I absolutely trust that she would make sure Meg had a great home for life.
The horse is a bit harder, just because he's so much more expensive to maintain. I have three friends who my parents know that he is to be offered to; if none of them are able to keep him, one is in charge of finding him a good home. He'd certainly be an easy horse to find a home for if no friends could keep him.