Xai asked:
My husband and I live in a lovely house in the countryside with our little boy, and have decided that it’s time now for us to get a dog. We want to get a rescue dog, for obvious reasons, and a few years back I met a lady who worked for a dogs for the disabled charity. She told me that they often have dogs who have either failed the training or are considered too old to work anymore. We feel that highly trained dog like this would be ideal for us however I no longer know the number of the charity she worked for. Can anyone give me a lead to a similar charity? We live in Hampshire (UK).
Chetco that news story was from about 8 miles away from where I live! Arwen thanks for those links – I have e mailed them all this morning.
My husband and I live in a lovely house in the countryside with our little boy, and have decided that it’s time now for us to get a dog. We want to get a rescue dog, for obvious reasons, and a few years back I met a lady who worked for a dogs for the disabled charity. She told me that they often have dogs who have either failed the training or are considered too old to work anymore. We feel that highly trained dog like this would be ideal for us however I no longer know the number of the charity she worked for. Can anyone give me a lead to a similar charity? We live in Hampshire (UK).
Chetco that news story was from about 8 miles away from where I live! Arwen thanks for those links – I have e mailed them all this morning.
I had Labradors that were rejects from the guide dogs for the blind foundation. They were indeed, wonderful dogs.
Contact the training foundations in your own country..All I know is for USA..
this may be the one you were familiar with
Here is a story about them
Try guide dogs for blind, Hearing dogs or dogs for the disabled.
I’m quite sure that these charities would be delighted to hear from you. They are always looking for puppy walkers, doggy BB and rehoming.
All great answers. I had a Portuguese Water Dog Change of Career Dog from Paws With A Cause. He was a fantastic dog!
Thank-you for considering one and good luck with your new dog.
the humane society