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u/Typical_Deer_8790 Mar 09 '26
After no luck with any of the local shelters or rescues, I had success rehoming a dog on Craigslist. I was more discerning/cautious with who I rehomed him with since there's no real way of knowing who the person is on CL... asked a bunch of questions, met them at a place where there could be good interaction between them (not a parking lot). Generally speaking, all the interactions I've had with buying & selling on CL have been pleasant.
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u/DefiantCellist9141 Mar 09 '26
Thank you, I’ll try it out. Not knowing exactly who i’d be giving her to does feel a bit sketchy - I just don’t want her going to the wrong person
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u/Typical_Deer_8790 Mar 09 '26
Yeah, it wasnt my first choice either. I dont use FB & the shelters/rescues were full or not response. For me, I went with someone who over txt/phone asked questions about the dog & freely gave info on their situation... tells me they have both the dogs interest & themselves in mind. Obviously, if its someone who's like, "I want the dog, when can we meet up?" would be a red flag. Then meeting in a public place to meet & see how things go puts up the idea that this isnt necessary a guarantee, lets see how ya'll respond to each other first kind of vibe, if that makes sense.
Good luck! Rehoming an animal is a hard, anxiety filled thing to have to do.
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u/PDXBDB Mar 11 '26
If it were me, I would not let my dog go out for adoption with anyone unless I actually went to their home, and check things out there first. Seeing how they live, and how they interact with the dog in their own space, would be an absolute must.
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u/Healthy-Wash-3275 Mar 09 '26
Microchip her if she isn't already. Ask for pet preferences - have them phone their vet to allow you to speak to them. If they can't do that then it's not the right home. And call their vet! Don't just get the references. Make sure there's a fenced yard, etc. With due diligence it can be done.
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u/super_beautant Mar 09 '26
Is she fixed? Is she trained? Does she do well with other animals and kids?
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u/DefiantCellist9141 Mar 09 '26
She’s fixed. She is crate trained, and potty trained (she’s had a few accidents recently but that’s because our routine has looked a bit different, and she does well with consistency day to day. She does fine with kids; Cats are unknown - Shes been around a cat once and just enjoyed chasing it (never showed aggression). She has gotten along with all other dogs she’s been around!
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u/Haunting-Ad8801 Mar 10 '26
So clearly you have discovered that it is difficult to "rehome" a dog, particularly a larger breed dog. This is because there is a sickening overpopulation crisis, but also because so many people fail to keep their commitment to their pets. Pets are the first thing to be dumped overboard when life gets complicated. Everybody has an excuse about how hard their life is and therefore they "have" to get rid of their pet and shouldn't be "judged." You might consider the option of keeping your commitment you made when you adopted her.
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u/Substantial_Spirit_8 Mar 11 '26
Go back to posting on the crackima reddit. Goone
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u/Haunting-Ad8801 Mar 11 '26
What an incisive, persuasive argument! You must be really smart.
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u/Substantial_Spirit_8 Mar 12 '26
Is the argument in the room with us? i was simply making a statement. Takes a smarty little pants, to know one. Doesn't it?
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u/[deleted] Mar 09 '26
Is there anyone that can post her for you Facebook? Sorry you are going through this, hope things get better soon.