As animal lovers, we want to believe that every dog can be rescued and rehabilitated. However, the harsh reality is:
Some dogs, despite our best efforts, qualified staff, and years of experience , may not be safe for rehoming due to many factors, some of which could be severe trauma, abuse, unpredictable behaviour, genetics, aggression, and many more influencing factors.
Because of this, it is critical and crucial to listen to the advice of expert handlers in the field who have extensive knowledge and experience with specific breeds.
Their expertise can help identify:
- Red flags for aggression, fear-based behaviours,
- Breed specific traits that may impact safety and
- Realistic rehabilitation possibilities.
Hence, it is important to prioritize:
- Animal welfare,
- Handler safety,
- Responsible rehoming practices.
As animal lovers and rescuers, we can not allow emotions to overrule facts, which often leads to animals being re-homed incorrectly, posing a risk to people and other animals.
Let’s work together to:
- Ensure public safety,
- Provide suitable care for dogs with complex behaviour and needs as well as
- Support responsible rehoming practices.
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