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RSPCA
Mar 2, 2015 21:51:25 GMT
Post by ebony on Mar 2, 2015 21:51:25 GMT
I'm asking this for future reference, do RSPCA rehome dogs to people who work full-time?
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Post by cazypops on Mar 2, 2015 22:34:01 GMT
They used to, and I don't see why they shouldn't now.  |
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Post by migsy on Mar 2, 2015 23:47:56 GMT
I don't know about now,but their limit to leaving a dog alone used to be five hours.Dogs are sociable animals,and are unhappy to be left on their own for many hours.I remember us being asked what would be the longest time the dog would be left when we had a home visit before we adopted Skip 11 years ago.They also checked condition and height of fencing. They don't expect you to be there all of the time,nor would it be good for them.Would you have a dog walker,pop home at lunch time,or have someone call in to take dog out or let it out to break the day?
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RSPCA
Mar 3, 2015 10:14:11 GMT
Post by ebony on Mar 3, 2015 10:14:11 GMT
I know there's a dog walker covering the area so once Ebony's either relaxed enough to cope with a dog or has gone to the better place (which shouldn't happen for at least another 10 years, if not longer) then I'm considering getting one At the moment Ebony just couldn't cope with a dog (she's still convinced next door's dog wants to eat her) |
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RSPCA
Mar 3, 2015 19:29:11 GMT
Post by migsy on Mar 3, 2015 19:29:11 GMT
ebony;I see where you are coming from regarding trying to adopt in the future.My daughters first two dogs came from Battersea Dogs Home,and when the second one was becoming frail,she thought she would have a problem adopting again with working full time.Luckily,I was walking a beautiful B.C.as a favour for someone whose work had changed to daily travel to another town.The intention was to hopefully find her a good home.Luckily my daughter met her while holidaying with us,and came on walks with us and her elderly dog,and fell in love with her.So it was a perfect very happy ending.My daughter still works full time,takes her dog for a run before work,employs a fantastic dog walker,and takes the dog for a good walk when she gets home.If you have difficulties adopting when the time is right for you,put the word around that you are looking for another dog to offer a good home to.You are very wise to be thinking ahead.
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RSPCA
Mar 3, 2015 21:27:09 GMT
Post by ebony on Mar 3, 2015 21:27:09 GMT
migsy I've never had a dog of my own before, I'm nervous already and as I said unless something drastic happens that Ebony decides that not all dogs think cats are food I've got to wait until Ebony's gone before I get one, how do I know that getting a dog is the right thing to do? Tigger's lived with dogs previously so I know for certain she won't be afraid if a dog comes to live here.
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RSPCA
Mar 3, 2015 22:49:12 GMT
Post by migsy on Mar 3, 2015 22:49:12 GMT
Ha ha,well hopefully Ebony will be around for a very long time,my daughters cats lived to be in their 20s.One a tortoiseshell kitten was adopted from a friend whose toddler was allergic to it,then she went to the C.P.L. and adopted a beautiful silver tabby,only she had lived with a lovely black Persian,so she ended up with 3.The lovely thing was the last two cats were flat cats,and the owner turned out to be a friend she had lost touch with and sad circumstances had lead to them having to be re homed,so a really happy ending for previous owner knowing they were together in a good home.
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RSPCA
Mar 9, 2015 21:23:11 GMT
Post by ebony on Mar 9, 2015 21:23:11 GMT
I'm hoping Ebony will be around for a long time but she does have asthma that can flare up (and it does flare up if she gets too stressed out)
Will the RSPCA hold it against me about thinking ahead 10 or more years before I can take a dog?
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