04/11/2025
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This post might be hard to hear but it’s something that needs to be said.
It’s upsetting how harshly people react when they see a dog being rehomed. I occasionally share Poodles (not mine) that are needing a new home for one reason or another because I want to see them live a happy life like my poodles do.
When a dog is being placed in a home that can offer more love, time, attention, and truly adore them, that’s what’s BEST FOR THE DOG. And at the end of the day, that’s what matters most.
You don’t have to agree with someone’s reason for rehoming, but if it’s come to that point, it’s what they feel is best for the dog.
I’d much rather see a dog given the chance to be someone’s one in a million.
In a perfect world, every dog would stay with their family forever. But life isn’t perfect and sometimes means making the hard choice.
It’s not a failure to rehome a dog that isn’t the right fit; it’s actually love. Keeping a dog you don’t connect with, or that doesn’t thrive in your lifestyle, doesn’t do anyone favors (especially the dog).
As a breeder, I will always take back any of my puppies (young or old) or help their homes out if it was best for the puppy. No questions asked. My responsibility as a breeder is to always be that safety net so they don't end up in a shelter.
Allow people to responsibly rehome their dogs.
It prevents them from ending up in shelters or on the street and gives them the chance to truly belong somewhere.
Every dog deserves to be somebody’s whole world, not just “kept.”
A home that genuinely wants them, quirks, chaos, and all, is always better than one that just checks the box of ownership.
Rehoming done responsibly isn’t shameful.
It’s giving that dog the chance to be somebody’s perfect fit.
