Where do I start.....

[JiJi's Mom]

well Happy Easter to everyone!!!!

My younger brother call me up he had bought a shih-tzu/scnauzer mix and he wanted to re-home him. I didn't even know he had a dog, apparently his girl couldn't stand his barking and activeness. So I volunteer to petsit while they found someone to take him. Then I ask how old the pup was and he said 10 weeks so I didn't even bother asking him where he got the pup from. This happen on Friday (and I gave him a gentle lecture about it too).
Well now I don't want to sound rude but I don't want them to find a home for the pup. His so cute and his not a barker at all. His overweight(i think), I am trying to teach him how to play catch so he can have some sort of exercise.

My question is how do I interview, what do I ask or how do I know they will be good pet owners. I did pay my brother a small sum to take him out of his hands. I don't care to get the money back but I have heard is not good to just give the pup away for free. I'm confuse in that area I need to know how to go about it. I am getting a little attach but I know I can't afford another one. Any suggestions or even comments are welcome.

Changing subjects, I took the girls out for a walk and JiJi actually chased a rabbit. Bear in mind I'm in the city and I have never seen a rabbit just hopping around. I don't know if it was a wild rabbit or if someones missing a rabbit. So it was a wonderful 1st Easter for my girls. :D

[MyTrixie143]

Aww, what a little cutie!! What a shame that his owners couldn't handle a puppy. You are an angel for taking him in and finding him a good home!!

Here is a list of questions I ask potential owners....

Do you have any children? If so what are their ages?

Have you ever owned a dog before?

Do you currently have a veterinarian? If so may we contact your veterinarian?

Are you familiar with the breed and are you aware of the needs of owning a toy breed?

What qualities are you looking for in your puppy? Sex, Size, hair color, temperament, etc.

What personality trait will fit into your family lifestyle? (Active: best for working owners, traveling, and households with kids. Sensitive and Quiet: best for lap lovers, stay at home owners and adult households.

Do you currently own any dogs? If so how many and what breeds and sex and are they neutered/spayed?

How many hours a day will you be home?

How long each day will your puppy be alone?

Where will your puppy spend most of it’s time? Outside, Inside, Kennel?

Do you have a fenced yard?

If puppy is sold on spay/neuter contract are you willing to abide by it?

Do you rent or own? If you rent do you have your landlord’s permission to own a dog?


Also ask for references if possible.

[Morkie4]

Tracey gave you some great ideas and I LOVE the idea of references and maybe even from a vet! I hope you find the little guy a great home; he is a cutie pie! Love his coloring.:hearter:

Too bad you can't convince your brother to be a little patient with the guy, after all he is still a baby!!! He will grow out of a lot of things that are going on with him right now!

[JesBred]

OMG he is adorable!! So sad your brother could not keep him :(

I've never had to rehome an animal but I would make sure that they know that if the puppy is to much for them too that they can bring him back to you and not to the shelter!! Also I think it would be good for him to go to a home that knows about small breed dogs. Someone that either has owned one before or currently.

Maybe you could contact the Humane Society or ASPCA in your area and see if they are wiling to post him adoptable for you and you can foster him. That way they can help you screen potential new owners too!!

[JiJi's Mom]

Thanks guys. I'm scared to take another in, wouln't know if I could handle it.

Those are great questions Tracey thanks, I think I should know the answers to a few if not I will be bugging yall again.

Carol: I don't know if I want them to have the pup if so the will go through my questionaire. :mad:

Jess that's also a great idea.

One more question, should I keep him till his 12 weeks or his ok since his away from his mom already?

And honestly the pup is really not much trouble I havent heard him bark once maybe growl at the girls but not bark. They complain about his biting, and trust me his bite is softer than what JiJi's was.