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[Closed] Can anyone rehome my springer spaniel?

SiB · 2012-01-26T12:33:44Z

I posted a similar question a couple of months ago and mentioned I was only thinking about getting him rehomed as the opportunity to work from home may arise which wouldnt make me feel as guilty about leaving him in house all day (neighbour does pop in twice a day to let him out for a wee but this isnt enough)........but working from home is a no go now. He's a beautiful dog(Finn), fantastic nature, not a mad one but like most 8 month old springers he's a lively thing! Loves nothing more than getting close and snuggling in. And I know it shouldnt come in to it but he is a good looker. I've got two teenage daughters who he's great with and when toddlers have visited he's great with them too. It breaks my heart to let him go but I just want him to have a better life where there's somebody around most of the time, where he gets more attention than he does at the moment (he gets buscket loads when everyone home at night), where ideally someone has a couple of acres of garden he can go and roam in whenever he wants. Does such a home exist? I just want a better life for him and want my guilt of leaving him alone as we go to work to disappear. As I said he's a lively thing but like most springers he responds fantastically to attention and training, he hasnt had alot of training but fine with the basics and heels well on a lead. He gets two good walks a day over open fields and I can let him out of my sight knowing he will come back when called (without the need for a treat these days!). I dont like this feeling of thinking I've failed him but I just want him to have a more interactive life where somebody is around most of the time. Oh dear, fighting back the tears here as its the last thing I want to do but know its for the best, I just want him to have a more fulfilling life, do whats best for him.

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pete68

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Don't get rid of Finn.You sound like you give him a great life,a lot better than a lot of dogs.Imagine how unhappy he'll be if hes taken away from his loving family.My two Springers spend the day curled up asleep whether i'm at work or at home.If you're giving him lots of attention and good walks when you get in from work he'll be fine.Dogs get used to routine and will be quite happy on their own for a while.

Posted : 27/01/2012 6:30 pm

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