Dog RehomingWhen Saying Goodbye is the Best Option 
The dog rehoming process is not something people think about when they first bring a dog hom. But, once in a great while life happens and you may find yourself in a spot you never would have imagined.
With recent economic conditions, job losses and foreclosures, more and more people are forced to say goodbye to their pets. Many are trying to navigate through the dog rehoming options when they are at an emotional, physical or financial low point. This is heartbreaking for everyone involved. In many cases, no one is to blame. Both the families and dogs are simply victims of circumstance. Everyone loses. Purebred Dogs If your dog is a purebred dog, your dog rehoming options are broader. Find a local or national rescue group for your dogs breed. Let them know about your situation and they will usually do all they can to help your dog. Potential adopters that contacta a purebred rescue group are fans of the breed. They have owned the breed in the past or have done research to know and understand the breed. The volunteers with these groups also love the breed and are very knowledgeable about the breed. Purebred dog rescue groups are usually very successful in finding the right match for the dogs they take in.Mixed Breed Dogs
If the purebred dog rescue group is not an option, look for a local all breed rescue group. These are small groups of volunteers that do not operate out of a physical shelter. These groups foster dogs and keep them in family homes until a permanent home is found through their network. This option is preferable to your local shelter in many cases because the dog will go into a foster home instead of a kennel. Being in a family environment will be much less stressful on the dog than living in a kennel at the local shelter. Posting an Ad If you do not have a quality rescue group in your area that is willing to foster your dog until a permanent home is found, you may opt to place an ad and try to personally find the dog a home. You can usually post an ad at your local veterinary offices, pet stores and supermarkets. You can also place an online classified ad on Craigslist or other local service.If you decide to try and find a home for the dog yourself, PLEASE BE CAREFUL! Not everyone that will respond to you has your dogs’ best interest in mind. Dog fighters, animal hoarders and other less than desireable individuals will seek out your ad. You should only find a new home yourself if you are willing to do a thorough interview with any potential adopter. You must also insist that you do a home visit to make sure the home is suitable for the dog. Local Shelter 
If you are not willing or able to be patient and wait for the right family to respond to your ad and to conduct the interviews and home visits, taking your dog to your local shelter is always an option.
Each community shelter is run differently and conforms to different standards. Some are very clean and well managed and the dogs receive great care. Others however, may be poorly managed or under funded. Some local shelters have great success rates while others struggle to find the dogs new homes. Some shelters will euthanize the dog if a home is not found within a certain time frame or if there is no longer room for new dogs being brought in. Other shelters may be designated as no-kill shelters but your dog could be living for months, or even years in the kennel if no one falls in love with him. Visit your local shelter before deciding to surrender your dog to them. Walk around and inspect it. Let them know your situation and your intentions to surrender your dog. Ask them about their euthanasia policies and their success rates. If you are comfortable with the shelter, arrange a specific appointment to bring your dog to them. Setting an appointment will help the process go much quicker and smoother for both you and your dog. Saying Goodbye If you find yourself in the position of having to say goodbye to your dog, know that you have some options. Understanding dog rehoming options will ensure that your dog finds a wonderful new family. Knowing that your dog has found a terrific new home, will help ease some of the pain of saying goodbye.
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