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Long term home for dog

  • 10-07-2016 11:40am
    #1
    Tangofortwo
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi. We have a 12 year old German Shepherd. He is completely docile and a lovely dog to have around. We have a contract in the Middle East from August 2016 to early July 2017, although we will be back for two weeks at Christmas. Does anyone know of an individual or organisation that could look after a dog for that length of time ? We are, of course, happy to pay any reasonable rate. We live in Dublin area but anywhere in Ireland considered.


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  • #2
    Springwell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 532 ✭✭✭Springwell


    Tangofortwo wrote: »
    from August 2015 to early July 2016

    ? I presume those dates are a mistake.

    It's relatively easy to bring a dog to Dubai (we have done) - might be an option


  • #3
    Angel2016
    Closed Accounts Posts: 194 ✭✭Angel2016


    Springwell wrote: »
    ? I presume those dates are a mistake.

    It's relatively easy to bring a dog to Dubai (we have done) - might be an option

    I would agree with the OP and I think the choice of foster for their time away is better its alot of hassle to take a dog for a year plus the change in heat and temperature might not suit the dog and it is an older dog at that.
    Most rescues will put a post up for you on their pages on social media looking for long term foster till you come back but you would have to pay costs as in food and any vet bills that would occur, check out your local rescues and ask them to do this for you another option might be to rent out your home if you have one as in are an owner and the person renting could look after the dog for you its a tricky one my cousin did this as he works in Dubai but he rented the house to another cousin so trusted him he has since rehomed both dogs as is staying out in Dubai longer now.


  • #4
    Tangofortwo
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Tangofortwo


    Yes dates were wrong lol....have now edited. Thanks for your advice so far. We have ruled out taking him to the Middle East.....the temperatures are extreme at times. Really looking for an Irish dog-lover who could add one more to his or her family.


  • #5
    Angel2016
    Closed Accounts Posts: 194 ✭✭Angel2016


    Tangofortwo wrote: »
    Yes dates were wrong lol....have now edited. Thanks for your advice so far. We have ruled out taking him to the Middle East.....the temperatures are extreme at times. Really looking for an Irish dog-lover who could add one more to his or her family.

    Then try the rescues and ask them to post for long term foster as this is a good option, alot of people want to help in situations like this and also like the idea of having a dog but not for long term.
    I am involved in the rescue world and we have done this for dogs and cats alot of cats lately one lady had her cats in foster for a year and just recently took them back.
    We had a dog in foster for 8 months as the owner lost her home unfortunately she chose to rehome him as she is still living in a hotel.


  • #6
    Jentle Grenade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 415 ✭✭Jentle Grenade


    Have you asked around friends etc? The rescues are probably the best option. We have taken in our friend's dog for 12/18 months, they've also gone to the Middle East. Best of luck, hopefully someone helps you guys out.


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  • #7
    mozzy
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭mozzy


    I would have home boarding and kennels I could recommend, who may do a deal for you because of the length of stay? Pm if you would like recommendations


  • #8
    Raminahobbin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,983 ✭✭✭Raminahobbin


    The home boarding I used for my dog in Co. Kildare a couple of years ago had a long-term canine resident who's owners were in the exact same situation- contract abroad for 6 months.

    PM me if you want her details.


  • #9
    Ms Doubtfire1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭Ms Doubtfire1


    send me a PM with your details...well, the doggies details. ..


  • #10
    Tangofortwo
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Tangofortwo


    Thanks for all your advice. We now have someone to look after him.


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