[Adiamant]

My fiance, daughter, and I are moving to Wyoming in about two weeks from Alabama. Every apartment we've checked out has a weight limit on dogs (only two apts accept pets): max of 40lbs at one, and max of 25lbs at another. Gator is about 70lbs if not more now, I can't find anywhere that allows a dog of his size; including rental homes, not only are they expensive, but most of them don't allow big dogs.
I bottle fed Gator from 3 weeks when his mom stopped nursing her litter, and it breaks my heart having to rehome him, but I have to. I've been looking for a good home, but it's hard; everyone around this area fights their dogs. I had a guy ask me how much I wanted for him, but he fought his dogs or just used them strictly to breed with. I want Gator to go to a home with children (he's so good with kids) where he can have a good life, and be a companion pet, or even to someone who works with their dogs, because he'd be great at agility, or hunting, or weight pulling. He's super atheltic and I don't want some ignorant idiot to try and fight him, because he'd get killed.

I've almost exhausted my search for a good home for him. I've posted on multiple facebook for sale pages around my area (not craigslist) that he was up for sale, but to an approved home only, and only if they agreed to keep me updated on how hes doing from time to time.

If anyone is willing to adopt him, I know everyone here takes more than good care of their dogs, Im willing to meet yall up somewhere on my way to Wyoming to find him a home. I just want to have some pic updates on him, please.

[royarnekara]

You'd get more replies if you posted in our Rescue section with all of his info. & pictures. Age, UTD on shots, good (or not) with dogs/cats/kids, all that stuff. Good luck!

[BinasiDombrs]

You'd get more replies if you posted in our Rescue section with all of his info. & pictures. Age, UTD on shots, good (or not) with dogs/cats/kids, all that stuff. Good luck!

Thanks, I wasn't sure if it was strictly for rescue centers or not.

[Arrecteve]

Nope, we have an "Owners Rescue & Foster" sub-section there.

[www.forumsovetov.ru]

I posted, but it hasnt showed up yet. Does it have to be approved by a mod first?

[medifastwoman]

I will do everything in my power to never be in your position...how do you get two weeks out from moving and not have a place for your dog yet. Incredible.

[scewDeasp]

I will do everything in my power to never be in your position...how do you get two weeks out from moving and not have a place for your dog yet. Incredible.

Like I said, I've been trying to find him a home since I found out - which wasn't too long ago as it is - being originally from Florida, I don't know much people around here and those that own bulldogs fight them. So far people I've had people ask about him who fight dogs or just back yard breeders, and one lady who's husband hates bulldogs. I can't help the situation I'm in, I can say that I can help what home he goes to and if I refuse to give him to the many dog fighters and ill owners around this area well then the reason is obvious.

[E4qC1qQ5]

Good luck in finding him a home! He's handsome!

[Attaniuri]

Ten minutes on the internet, and I found all of these:
http://www.pbrc.net/
http://www.fosterdogs.com/helping-ow...heir-dogs.html

Alabama
http://www.bamabully.org/
http://pitbull.rescueme.org/Alabama
http://rescueabull.org/

Georgia
http://atlantapitbullrescue.com/index.php?sub=7
http://shelterangels.flyingcart.com/
http://www.bull911.com/pitbullrescue.php
http://www.friendstotheforlorn.com/adopt-a-bulls.php

Mississippi
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/TN222.html
http://luckydogrescueblog.blogspot.com/
http://www.msarl.org/
http://hogpr.wordpress.com/

Florida
http://centralflpitbullrescue.webs.com/
http://pitbullrescue.jupiterdaily.com/
http://www.pitbullhappenings.com/
http://secondchancepitbullrescuefl.webs.com/
Rugaz Rescue-this place only had a facebook link, and I can't access that from work.
http://www.bdrr.org/

[AOE6q4bu]

Seeing as he's not a puppy, and considering your allotted time frame, put him down. Two weeks is not nearly enough time to find a dog a decent home unless a good friend or trustworthy relative takes him

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[gyjsdtuwr]

I'm def going to look into any bully rescue centers that are on our way up to Wyoming, and see if I can take him to one of them. I woul rather euthanize him than have him end up with all these backyard breeders or dog fighters.
My sister in law is the only one go actually takes care of her dogs but she has a big bully that is highly dog aggressive and would jump on Gator if he was in the same yard.

[cafeviahe]

Call mike at OrlandoBullyRescue (.com) and do it soon. The sooner you call, he may at least have a foster home ready for you to bring him down.

And no.. we here in FL don't "fight" dogs at rampant. I'm sure it happens.. but more people adore their dogs...

[DariushPetresku]

Have you thought about contacting rental agencies and having an agent find you a rental home in your price range that does allow your dog? My husband and I were trying to move to Missouri from Michigan a few years ago. We Googled rental agencies, spoke with a few agents over the phone, gave them our price limit, number of bedrooms and bathrooms we needed, time limit, and explained we would need a landlord that allowed our dogs. We had a few housing options emailed to us with photo's within hours.

If you already have employment in your new state, Google a map of the surrounding areas. Then Google newspapers in that area. Check the newspapers for rental homes and look for available properties that suit your needs. Make calls to landlords. Also check out Craigslist in the new area for rentals available, too.

If that fails, then I am sorry for you and your dog, but failing a responsible home or a great rescue with an opening I would agree with putting the dog down.

[zawhmqswly]

And no.. we here in FL don't "fight" dogs at rampant. I'm sure it happens.. but more people adore their dogs...

THIS!

....and you should be able to find a home that allows your dog, you may have to pay a little more but that is what comes with owning a dog.

[FalHaitle]

Its a sucky situtation but im sure if you look hard enough you'll find something. Once I came home from work with a note on the door that I had 7 days to rehome my dog or get out. By the 6th day we was out, sorry but my dog is like my kids and they aren't going anywhere that Im not!!

[Cibirrigmavog]

Have you thought about contacting rental agencies and having an agent find you a rental home in your price range that does allow your dog? My husband and I were trying to move to Missouri from Michigan a few years ago. We Googled rental agencies, spoke with a few agents over the phone, gave them our price limit, number of bedrooms and bathrooms we needed, time limit, and explained we would need a landlord that allowed our dogs. We had a few housing options emailed to us with photo's within hours.

If you already have employment in your new state, Google a map of the surrounding areas. Then Google newspapers in that area. Check the newspapers for rental homes and look for available properties that suit your needs. Make calls to landlords. Also check out Craigslist in the new area for rentals available, too.

If that fails, then I am sorry for you and your dog, but failing a responsible home or a great rescue with an opening I would agree with putting the dog down.

Great advice!


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[expabsPapsgag]

Ten minutes on the internet, and I found all of these:
http://www.pbrc.net/
http://www.fosterdogs.com/helping-ow...heir-dogs.html

Alabama
http://www.bamabully.org/
http://pitbull.rescueme.org/Alabama
http://rescueabull.org/

Georgia
http://atlantapitbullrescue.com/index.php?sub=7
http://shelterangels.flyingcart.com/
http://www.bull911.com/pitbullrescue.php
http://www.friendstotheforlorn.com/adopt-a-bulls.php

Mississippi
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/TN222.html
http://luckydogrescueblog.blogspot.com/
http://www.msarl.org/
http://hogpr.wordpress.com/

Florida
http://centralflpitbullrescue.webs.com/
http://pitbullrescue.jupiterdaily.com/
http://www.pitbullhappenings.com/
http://secondchancepitbullrescuefl.webs.com/
Rugaz Rescue-this place only had a facebook link, and I can't access that from work.
http://www.bdrr.org/

That's all very nice Jamie...but rescues rarely accept owner surrenders. She could call every rescue in the country and find very, very few (if any) ethical, good rescues that will take in an owner surrender.

[forexsoft]

Well that blows! I feel bad but seriously when there is a will there is a way! Try harder! Find a place that will allow him! That's like saying u can only find a one bedroom so u gotta give your kid away! Smh. Sorry if it's harsh. But damn I'd live in my truck before I'd give one of my dogs up to anyone! I hope you find a place that u can keep him!

[Oriesssedleli419]

i had that problem a while back. some places had 20# pet limits and others were only for cats. i got lucky when i found a place on cragslist that was open to all pets. i put down i had a american bull terrier(took the pit out) and they accepted it. if they had problems with it after i signed the contract, i could have sued them for doing so for voiding my contract. well the apatment worked out great to say the least. i walked him every day, but i also made sure to have a muzzle on him before opening my apartment door. residents seemed to like that i did that.. what im saying is check all your adds in craigslist.... find apartments on the outskirts of were your planning to move too no further than 25 minutes away. usually you will find some that will take them, or if that dosent work some houses are just about as cheap to rent as apartments. you just need to look a bit harder.

[Dreaming]

That's all very nice Jamie...but rescues rarely accept owner surrenders. She could call every rescue in the country and find very, very few (if any) ethical, good rescues that will take in an owner surrender.

I didn't know that...even still, at least get the ball rolling-these rescues might know someone. You better believe if I had only two weeks to find a spot for me and my dog-I'd be doing everything known to man to do that....And I damn sure wouldn't be giving up so easily..."oh, I really don't want to, but it looks like I'm going to have to give my dog up...man this sucks, oh well...hey ya'll, who are you going to vote for?"