AboutNicole Expertise I can and will answer any question pertaining to volunteering, fostering and/or adopting a rescued dog. I can also help with the behavioral and health issues that abound with shelter and rescue canines.
I am able to help you decide if volunteering is the right path for you and what type of volunteer work you may be best suited for. I have experienced and witnessed volunteer 'burn-out' and can be your sounding board if you're feeling a bit stressed.
Re-homing your dog is always a big decision...please talk to me before you make it! People often re-home dogs with behavioral or health issues because they feel they are out of options. Let's discuss it and see what we can come up with!
Experience I've worked with dog rescue for the past 6 years and currently direct/own a rescue. I have been an intake coordinator, application processor, volunteer cordinator and assistant director prior to running a rescue. I am the guardian of 5 adopted dogs.
Education/Credentials Certified obedience instructor and current director of a non-profit, 501(c)3 rescue organization.
Expert: Nicole Date: 5/13/2008 Subject: i just dont know what to do
Question i need help i have a 9 month old dog i had him since he was 8 weeks old i love this dog very but i have a problem i live with my mother and she likes my dog but she doesnt want him in my house and then i am always workin and i take of him when i come back iam workin on gettin my own place and till then i would like to give my dog up for adoption and when i get my own place i will like to get him back what should i do
Answer Caroline,
I truthfully don't have a good solution for you. I don't know of any rescues that would help you as they most likely won't take up a foster home for this kind of situation.
At the end of the day, you live in your mother's home and need to abide by her rules. I'm not sure why she would have allowed you to bring a puppy home only to decide that she doesn't want a dog in the house but it is what it is.
'Working' on getting your own place isn't the same as being able to give anyone a set date...for example: I'm in the process of moving and need a petsitter for the next 30 days. Do you see what I mean?
You may have to make the difficult decision of re-homing him with a loving family that can give him what he needs. If that's the case, and he's a purebred, you can google that specific breed's rescue group for your State.
