How to SUCCESSFULLY rehome a dog.?

Question

I have a dog, who, unfortunately needs to be an only dog, while I have had my other boy wayyy longer, and just got a new puppy.

so Jesse, the jealous dog, needs to go to a home where he can be really happy, but it seems like I put ads all over, in the newspapers, on free cycle, craig's list, petfinder, A. P, E,, and nobody seems to want him..

I would never put him into the pound, but what can I do further to try to get him a home?

Answer 1

Is he a particular breed?  If so, the rescue organization for that breed could help you out.  I have taken in Aussies that needed to be the only dog, or needed to be in a home without cats, kids, etc.  The breed rescues have a lot more "foot traffic" by people serious about adopting than the more general sources like the newspaper.

Answer 2

You could also post a photo of him on a flyer and post it at several apartment complex post box stations.  

In Dallas, we have a group called Operation Kindness, and they take all types of dogs regardless of breed and find them homes.  You may check to see if you have a similar organization where you live.

Answer 3

hi  CALL THE DOG WHISPER!!!!! he will fix your jellouse his name is cesar millan

Answer 4

By contacting the "breeder".....that may take back their canine child.

Contact your local Humane Society or ASPCA for assistance and guidance.

By contacting a "shelter for the breed" or a "foster parent".  

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Any of the above would three first contacts to consider.  I hear Petfinder can be reputable and I've heard good things about it, however, I've never used it in the past.  

Sorry to hear of your dilema.   Sad.  

Answer 5

Ok try Criagslist.com.  You can only re-home animals (NO selling). Some good ideas for re-housing your dog would to be honest. You want to make sure the new owners know what they can expect. You wouldn't want to lie and someone get hurt.

Ask for a Vet reference. This will help you make sure you know you are finding someone who takes care of their dogs.

Make it a must to see where they live and how they dog will live.

And ask a small re-homing fee...Like $75-$150. This is to help insure a good home.

I hope these suggestions help you out. Good luck!

Answer 6

I don't mean to be rude, so please don't take this the wrong way:  MAYBE 1 dog in 5000 needs to be an "only" dog.  Most issues like this are resolved with training.  I really urge you to contact a really good behaviorist or trainer to help you work out issues.  You may not fit the profile, but so many times I have seen owners insist that the new dog respect the old dog, even when the dogs don't see it that way.  They usually decide the pecking order themselves.  I have seen so many people insist that Pedro respect Molly because "Molly was here first, and we don't want her to feel less loved."  I don't know what's going on in your home, but I feel that PROFESSIONAL training could probably resolve your issues, and allow you to happily keep both of your dogs.  You need someone objective to teach you how to deal with the "jealousy"-to teach you how to train and when to butt out.  Ask your vet for references-a good vet is always willing and able to make referrals.

EDIT:  Whoa-you've only had this dog THREE weeks?  It's way too early to say that it's not going to work out.  If you're feeling overwhelmed, you should be able to return the puppy to the breeder you purchased from, but at this age, ANY puppy is going to annoy the c**p out of the older dog.  The dog that was there first needs to learn how to deal with it, period, but if you can't handle the training and/or don't have the patience for the puppy to adjust, definitely return him to the breeder...it's probably in your contract, anyway, and NOT doing so could get you in lots of trouble.

EDIT2:  What breed is Jesse?  Or what kind of mix?  Someone here should be able to hook you up with a breed-specific rescue if the dog is either purebred or shows a dominant breed.  You may want to try searching Petfinder.com for rescues in your area and start contacting them one by one.