My Friend Is Selling Her Husky :(

[aussielover]

At 4 months old a sibe puppy is still very rehomable!!

While I think we can all agree it was a poor decision, to get the pup in the first place, at least this person has realised the puppy is not suitableand is rehoming while the puppy is still young enough and cute enough to easily get a home and be properly trained and socialised etc.

Rehoming a puppy or dog is not a bad thing in itself- many dogs who may have otherwise lived a miserable or unfulfilling life have found happy endings from rehomings.

I think it is important to encourage this person to contact their breeder and give them first option for care of the puppy. After all they probably spent a lot of time and money raising this pup and would want to see it in a good home.

Many breeders will pay any transport costs.

[korbin13]

Maybe she has just recently found out she is pregnant? And maybe it is an unexpected pregnancy. I don't know if I could cope with a 13 month old husky and a new born baby! I think she is being very responsible.

I hope she reconsiders and contacts the breeder though.

[happypaws]

The breeder may have a waiting list for their puppies. They potentially have the perfect home for this pup.

If your friend really cares about the future of this pup then contacting his breeder is the right thing to do. Much more chance of successful re-homing than selling it to a stranger.

Yup... This !

[megan_]

If she sells him entire, there is a good chafe he'll land up in dodgy hands...

[Henrietta]

From now on I would only buy from breeders who offer support and will take their dogs back if the situation came up. I have no intention of returning any of my future dogs, but for the dog's sake I'd rather have that comfort in knowing that things will be ok. I do think that your friend should contact her breeder first.

I think she has made a good choice in ensuring that her pup has a good life where it gets the training and attention it deserves. It may have not necessarily been a 'poor decision', for lots of people this may have worked. In hindsight, it hasn't but sometimes we don't know our limitations until they are tested. Good for her for thinking about the dog first. I think some dogs in this situation just get relegated to life in a backyard 24/7 and do not become part of the family.

[sas]

I feel sorry for this poor mother, everyone has strung her up yet sometimes we just make bad decisions. The pup will be fine, she hasn't dumped in in the pound. Better to rehome than stuck in a yard with no attention. I've rehomed a pup, best thing I ever did. She moved in with my neighbours who dote on her more than I ever could. She's probably feeling very embarrassed and too afraid to contact the breeder. I agree the breeder morally should be told, but it's her pup, her decision.

Not I.

I personaly don't follow the over emotional statement people plow out about dogs being for life....sometimes things don't work out.

I think this lady should be supported in making this decision that is in the dogs best interest.

[trinabean]

I feel sorry for this poor mother, everyone has strung her up yet sometimes we just make bad decisions. The pup will be fine, she hasn't dumped in in the pound. Better to rehome than stuck in a yard with no attention. I've rehomed a pup, best thing I ever did. She moved in with my neighbours who dote on her more than I ever could. She's probably feeling very embarrassed and too afraid to contact the breeder. I agree the breeder morally should be told, but it's her pup, her decision.

Not I.

I personaly don't follow the over emotional statement people plow out about dogs being for life....sometimes things don't work out.

I think this lady should be supported in making this decision that is in the dogs best interest.

+1

Agree with both Clyde and MEH. Better that she realizes now that the pup is too much for her, than in a years time.

The right home now can still give this pup the training and time that a Husky needs. Good luck to her and Aztec Gold hopefully you will be able to help her.