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Do you really have to give up your dog?
Life is ever changing. We never know when disaster may strike, or what tomorrow will bring. As the old saying goes "none of us are promised tomorrow." Understandably things happen, circumstances change and so goes the world. But when you buy a puppy, you buy it for life right? In this section we have included some helpful information about what to do if you find yourself faced with this decision. Knowing what your options are may just help your pet be able to stay with you, which is right where they want to be. After reading through this section, you may be heartened that what you thought was going to be a disastrous situation, really has a lot of positive options for you to try. It may surprise you how easily you can get landlords to "bend" the rules if they are presented with a responsible pet owner, and a well behaved pet. Point out your pets good points, provide references where you lived previously, show documentation of your Scotties spay or neuter and that they are updated on their shots. All these tips and techniques will give you a better advantage when trying to find a new home for both yourself and your Scottie. Many Landlords have "blanket policies" to save themselves the investment it takes to repair all the damage done by the previous occupant. And all it takes is one bad experience to make it hard on the rest of us. Be kind and persistent, and don't just limit yourself to one landlord, apartment or house. Keep your options open, and you will have a better time finding a place. Is taking a smaller place for 6 months or a year worth keeping your Scottie? Then maybe you both will be able to find a larger place in the interim. Is not having a fenced yard for a while worth being able to keep your buddy if he can be walked regularly on leash? Then while you have a roof over your head, you can continue to look for that perfect place with a shady fenced yard for Scottie to run and play. And if the situation is just so bad that you must give up your Scottie, there is information here too about what your options are as an owner, and who to turn to for help. Which may give you peace of mind when having to make a decision about your pets future. And if we, here at STRNA can help at all, please contact us and let us know. We are more than happy to help! And I'm sure your Scottie will thank you too! |