Do you need to find a good home for your dog, cat, puppy or kitten in the Edmonton area? Edmonton Pet Rehoming Network is a private pet adoption service created to help caring pet owners to safely and permanently rehome their beloved pets.
No pet owner ever WANTS to have to rehome their companion. Unfortunately, life can get in the way of one’s plans for life-long pet ownership.
There are so many understandable reasons why you may need or cautious, effective and affordable Edmonton pet rehoming services.
Financial Problems - Owning a pet can be expensive. The costs assoociated with food and veterinary care can become overwhelming to a pet owner who has lost a job, on disability or old-age pension. Placing their pet with a wonderful new owner can relieve this burden and give the owner peace of mind that they have done the right thing for their pet.
Long Distance Moves - When you have a long-distance move coming up, often bringing your pet along is just not practical. Many countries have long periods of quarantine for pets coming in, and the costs of transporting your pet can be astronomical. Getting your pet into a loving home before you move is the best option for both you and your pet.
Death of the Pet Owner - As terrible as it sounds, this happens fairly often. We have helped families find homes for their deceased loved-one’s pets. We have also helped pet owners facing terminal illnesses place their pets into amazing homes, giving the pet owner a sense of peace that their furry loved ones will be OK when they are no longer here.
Divorce - Divorce can be so disruptive to the family unit, and often family pets get caught in the cross-hairs of marital breakdown. Divorce makes it difficult to have the time to give pets the love and care they deserve. It can be difficult to find accommodations that allow pets, and it can be financially difficult to afford food and vet care for your pets. We have helped many “pets of divorce” find happy, healthy, loving forever homes.
Biting Off More Than You Can Chew - Adopting a dog or cat carries with it a lot of responsibility. And if that dog is a puppy - or cat a kitten, you can add tons of exercise and playtime to all those new tasks in your life. For some dog or cat owners, particularly those new to pet ownership, they come to realise that they are simply not ready or able to provide everything their pet needs from them. Pet ownership is supposed to be a joy, not a chore. When you are completely overwhelmed with pet ownership, the very best thing you can do is find your pet a home that can give them everything you cannot.
These are just some of the valid reasons why rehoming a dog, cat, puppy or kitten can be necessary - and definitely the right choice for the pet and owner.
Am I a Bad Person For Wanting to Rehome My Pet?
Absolutely not! Rehoming a pet is an act of kindness when the project is undertaken with great care and great patience. The purpose of pet rehoming is to make your dog, cat, puppy or kitten’s life better by placing them in a home where all their needs and wants are met.
Many pet owners worry that their pet will experience sadness and miss them terribly, feeling abandoned. While it is true that our dogs and cats love us unconditionally, as long as they are given lots of love and patience in their new home, they adjust very well - usually in just a day or so.
So if you are feeling guilty about the prospect of rehoming your pet, try to look at things from a different standpoint - your pet’s. Being placed in a wonderful new home with so much love and attention is great for your pet. The pet’s new owner receives all that love, joy, laughter and companionship that your dog or cat offers, and you will enjoy peace of mind, knowing you have done the right thing by your pet, and for your life.
