Bailey (Great Dane) Needs A Home

**Daisy and Delilah** · 12-31-2006, 07:04 PM

I'm so sorry to hear this. I know you guys are saddened beyond belief over this. I hope and pray something happens so you can keep him. He's such a beautiful boy and a big lovebug.

**chocolatepuppy** · 12-31-2006, 07:09 PM

I'm sorry.

I hope you can find a way to keep him. {hugs}

**Husky15** · 12-31-2006, 07:32 PM

I am SO sorry.

I really hope you can find a way to keep him or are able to find someone on PT or someone you really trust to take him. I'd love to take him, but my parents wouldn't allow it and we live too far.

**luvofallhorses** · 12-31-2006, 07:33 PM

I am really sorry.

I really hope you can find a way to keep him.

hugs to you and Bailey!

**Danegirl2208** · 12-31-2006, 08:04 PM

omg sasha

How heartbreaking, i really wish i was closer to help

Have you contacted his breeder??? I would hope they could take him back?? This is just so sad..please keep us updated hun.

**dukedogsmom** · 12-31-2006, 08:27 PM

Very sorry to hear this. I agree about contacting the breeder. Maybe they can even hold Bailey for you until you can find a place.

**Crazy-Cat-Lover** · 01-01-2007, 12:43 AM

I will phone the breeder tomorrow. She said the only stipulation to us taking him was that if we needed to rehome him, he had to go back to her. Her website is gone, but I do have her phone number on the papers she gave us (which are stuck in the apartment until we're allowed in).

I will updated tomorrow.

**Twisterdog** · 01-01-2007, 01:13 AM

I agree with others' responses ... don't jump the gun here. Don't panic and do something you are going to regret forever.

First, tell your vet/boarding kennel about your situation. Maybe they will waive the fee. I own a boarding kennel, I know I would.

Second, call your breeder. If he/she is a reputable breeder, I cannot imagine him/her not taking the dog back temporarily.

Third, call your local shelter/humane society. Maybe they will keep him for little or no charge, or can give you references for foster homes. And contact Great Dane rescue. I KNOW they will help in any way they can.

Fourth, call you local newspaper. Tell them your plight, and ask them to run a follow up article after the fire. Public interest stories like that always sell papers, and I'm positive you would recieve overwhelming responses.

There are a LOT of options here.

If all else fails, and I know something in the above list will work out for you, I will keep your dog for you until you have straightened things out. My husband loves Danes. I'm not sure where you are in Canada, and we may have to enlist the help of our PT friends and/or Dane rescue transport folks to get him, but I'm sure everyone would help out if they are between you and I.

**Kfamr** · 01-01-2007, 07:58 AM

I'm so sorry. I too hope your breeder will take him back or atleast foster him. Good luck.

**jenluckenbach** · 01-01-2007, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by Crazy-Cat-Lover

She said the only stipulation to us taking him was that if we needed to rehome him, he had to go back to her.

Well, here is the answer to your queestion. Bailey will go back to the breeder. Maybe there would be a way to make it temporary, if you plan on continuing to look for a home where you CAN have a large dog.

I am so sorry that this has happened to you. I could imagine myself in a similar situation if anything happened to our home, and it is very scary and depressing.

Prayers for a better start in 2007.

**cyber-sibes** · 01-01-2007, 09:20 AM

This has got to be unbearable, especially right after losing your home. I agree about contacting his breeder --this is a REAL emergency, not just "you changed your mind" kind of deal, It would be great if she could just take him back till you are on your feet.
I know Sherman's breeder promised us that he would have a home with them forever, should the need arise. I think most breeders feel that way. You are in our prayers.

**borzoimom** · 01-01-2007, 12:59 PM

What did the breeder say and the rescues? Any updates??

**animal_rescue** · 01-01-2007, 01:11 PM

Well if need be I can foster too. I'm about 36 hours away from you though, so it would take some serious help to get him down here.

**borzoimom** · 01-02-2007, 08:21 AM

bumping this back up. ... How is it going???

**The Cat Factory** · 01-02-2007, 12:13 PM

I am logged in to my sisters account right now... This is Crazy-Cat-Lover (Tasha)

Sorry I didn't update sooner, we've been busy trying to find a place. Unfortunately, the only rentals we can find will only allow us to keep our cats. All of our stuff has to be moved to storage as soon as we're allowed back into the apartment. DH called a bunch of places, and the only one that would allow Bailey is unaffordable. We barely have enough money to move.

It is heartbreaking, but we need a home. I wish the apartment didn't start on fire, then we wouldn't have to rehome our dog. I have cried myself to sleep every night.