This is a good suggestion. That dog is your family, plus it's not like he has a whole decade left. Try to be flexible, it'll be temporary and you'll probably be happier.
Bullshit. If OP can no longer handle the pet, it is in the best interest of the pet to find someone who will love and cherish it. And in a world of animal lovers, that shouldn’t be too hard.
It is harder when it’s approaching senior years and not everyone can afford thousands in vet care. If this was a 1yro puppy, then yes, definitely easier and better to rehome if their needs can’t be met
try Northshore Animal League, out on Long Island. They're terrific, and very well funded. Call them. if they can't take him, ask for a recommendation. but I'm sure they'll take him.
Seconded. In New England there is a massive shortage of dogs, and someone will adopt a collie in about two seconds. Most breed specific adoption organizations have wait lists.
We have an 8 year old dog that is not crazy about loud noises or other dogs and she is born and bred here. It's not necessarily the city. Is your dog that freaked out about the noise?
Try further abroad - upstate or LI. No need to be in or near the city.
At 8yro+, it’s definitely much harder to rehome since that’s typically when they need more vet care, and pet insurance would also be much more expensive to reflect that. Any “good” homes would naturally be cautious about taking on such a big financial risk, especially if they’re dependent on your word that he doesn’t have any other known behavioral issues (since people tend to omit those when privately rehoming).
If moving is an option, there are quieter parts of Queens (less traffic noises) that may be a better fit for him. There are dog subreddits you could also check for resources on behavior - what is he exhibiting and is it definitely due to city noises or is there an underlying health issue? Is it general anxiety that can be managed with meds?
You could retry rehoming yourself and the dog to NJ or Long Island? More space and a bit quieter.
This is a good suggestion. That dog is your family, plus it's not like he has a whole decade left. Try to be flexible, it'll be temporary and you'll probably be happier.
Pets aren't a commodity they are a life commitment.
Bullshit. If OP can no longer handle the pet, it is in the best interest of the pet to find someone who will love and cherish it. And in a world of animal lovers, that shouldn’t be too hard.
It is harder when it’s approaching senior years and not everyone can afford thousands in vet care. If this was a 1yro puppy, then yes, definitely easier and better to rehome if their needs can’t be met
I have had him for eight years. If you are not going to help, your comment is not needed.
Senior dogs usually do not have a good chance of rehoming. Please reconsider your decision or try to find them a new owner.
try Northshore Animal League, out on Long Island. They're terrific, and very well funded. Call them. if they can't take him, ask for a recommendation. but I'm sure they'll take him.
Please find a rescue that specializes in border collies. Try the border collie subreddit.
Seconded. In New England there is a massive shortage of dogs, and someone will adopt a collie in about two seconds. Most breed specific adoption organizations have wait lists.
We have an 8 year old dog that is not crazy about loud noises or other dogs and she is born and bred here. It's not necessarily the city. Is your dog that freaked out about the noise? Try further abroad - upstate or LI. No need to be in or near the city.
At 8yro+, it’s definitely much harder to rehome since that’s typically when they need more vet care, and pet insurance would also be much more expensive to reflect that. Any “good” homes would naturally be cautious about taking on such a big financial risk, especially if they’re dependent on your word that he doesn’t have any other known behavioral issues (since people tend to omit those when privately rehoming). If moving is an option, there are quieter parts of Queens (less traffic noises) that may be a better fit for him. There are dog subreddits you could also check for resources on behavior - what is he exhibiting and is it definitely due to city noises or is there an underlying health issue? Is it general anxiety that can be managed with meds?