Mylo needs a new home :(

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As most of you know we've held off as long as we can with this especially after Joseff's allergies.

Back in November my other half was involved in a horrible accident which has left him paralysed in one leg (no feeling in the left leg). Since then we've struggled with many things one of which is walking mylo. He was doing fine outside having the run of the garden but of late he's constantly escaping. We bought toys after toys to keep him entertained but we can no longer give mylo what he needs.

I don't want to sell him on animal pages as around here there are a lot of people buying dogs to use in fights.

I was thinking the rspca. But I'm still worried he'll end up with people who want him to fight.

I was hoping you may know of someone who is looking for a dog like mylo that they're able to give hi what he needs, he's amazing, can be a tad mischievous on times but what dog isn't?

Hope you can help

Shawnee xxxxx

We have tried every option, it has reached the point where nothing at all is working. I don't want him to start acting out because we can't give him what he needs.

I just hope Anthonys friend is able to take him in, that way we can still see him often.

It'll be easier for him to go to someone that we know, and easier for us as it won't be goodbye, it'll be a see you later

He's like my child, it's been heart breaking

I can't imagine what you have been going through!

I hope Anthony's friend can take him, it'll be a weight off your mind.

That would be a great outcome - I have fingers and paws crossed

Any news?

Anthonys friend didn't work out. Her dog kept attacking mylo all the time he settled well, but her dog didn't like another dog being there.

He's home with us again now. I just really don't know what to do now he's starting to whine a lot because he wants to go for a walk
I've taken him to the vets to make sure it's not from pain and he can't detect anything. He's said it's probably boredom and wants to go for a walk so desperately he hasn't had a good walk/run since November. Only the garden

Can you play any mind games with him? Things like hide and seek with his food, using his nose to search for food under cups, learning the name of different toys to fetch? If you can teach him things where he has to use his mind, it may get rid of some of his frustration at not being walked. I feel for you - good luck.

I've tried all that, he's not having any of it. He just wants a walk

I really don't know what to do now.

Have you tried this organisation:

https://www.borrowmydoggy.com/ It may be a possibility, where you get to keep Mylo, but someone else can exercise him for you?

I can't afford to this is my dilemma. Anthony is no longer in work, so money is very tight.

That's why he'd have to be rehomed, we just can't give him what he needs anymore. Neither of us can walk him, and can't afford to employ someone to do it for us.

He would have to be rehomed

I don't know what the 'joining fee' is, but it's not paying for a dog walker, it's an organisation that matches up people who want to walk dogs with those who want their dogs walked.

It really isn't an option

We're back and forth to the hospital constantly, there wouldn't be anyone here to let them in to get mylo. And I woudnt trust a dog walker with a key to my house.

We've looked at every option and have tried everything. It's simply not fair on mylo at all.

As sad as it is, we have to get him rehomed. Anthonys condition will never improve only worsen, mylo is a big dog, I'm shocked he's lasted this long without begging for walks

i dont normally agree with it but you are going to have to advertise him on the internet. you can just wait for rescues, he will go mad and become a pest and noone will end up wanting him anyway. kennels don't suit dogs like him. i you both cant walk him, get him rehomed asap. sorry but its going on too long now.

It's what we've been trying to do...

Don't you think I know it's been going on for too long? He has the garden to play in, but it's not enough. It was, but now it's not.

He is advertised in vets around me. He's a wanted dog for fighting around by me, if I advertise him online and someone buys him, chances are he'll be passed on for something like that.

He won't become a pest because he still gets attention, discipline and love. He just whines a lot because he wants to have a good run and mountain walk like he used to have.

Sorry, but I agree with Shawnee on that - if she advertises him randomly, he could end up with the wrong people.

I'm sure he's receiving the best attention possible under the current circumstances. It must be frustrating, not being able to give him the exercise that he needs, but unfortunately there's no handbook to tell you exactly how to react in this sort of situation.

Have you had any more luck with local rescue centres?

I would keep on and on at the local rescue centres and the husky/husky cross rescue sites I mentioned earlier.

Yes, you'll be a pain, but somebody good might turn up!

Not sure why a husky would be wanted for fighting tbh.

I'm stepping out now.

I don't think Shawnee means that Mylo would be used as a fighting dog, but could be taken & used as a bait dog.

I'm doing all I can for Mylo. It's stressful enough without people telling me it's going on too long. It's not like I've jumped at the idea of rehoming immediately. I have tried everything I can and it's simply not working.

I'm ringing them every two days lol. There is one called Hope, which are currently looking for a foster home for him where he'll stay until they find him a forever home.
Mylo is an amazing dog and it's tearing me apart having to do this.

Around by me, collies, huskys are number one for dog fighting and bait dogs. By me adversitising mylo anywhere where I live, Id be too scared he'd be put into that situation.

So please, quit making it seem that I'm not doing enough for mylo or that he wouldn't be used for fighting or as bait. You clearly don't come from where I do so you simply cannot comment on that situation. I'm hormonal enough as it is and hayley, you're just stressing me out further.

The Hope one sounds promising! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

You have a family to think of and, by the sound of it, you're under a lot of stress right now. If I was in your position, I'd be upset and stressed as well. Hopefully the search for the foster home will turn up some good results!

I agree with Hayley, advertise him. You can home check and get vet references, do good follow ups. At least it opens you up to more chances of finding a home instead of hoping for a miracle. You don't have to give him to the first person that contacts you.

If his behaviour keeps escalating you are going to have a problem dog on your hands.

hes advertised in vets and that's as far as I'll advertise him. Honestly, you have no idea how bad the dog fighting is around by me. It's all well and good doing vet checks and home checks, but if I put it in a different context for you. How many children are abused a year and it goes unnoticed by professionals? Teachers, doctors, friends etc are gobsmacked that a child they knew was abused.
Those who abuse dogs and use them as bait and fighting are quite the same.
All the dog rescues I have asked for help to so many checks and check ups and random visits for the first few months no one who buys dogs to fight will bother getting a dog from those rescues.

I don't get why everyone is saying his behaviour will escalate, it hasn't even escalated already. He has just become Wingy. As I'm sure all of you would if you were used to a few miles walk a day. He is a perfectly disciplined dog. He won't become a problem to so quit saying it. Starting to regret posting on this forum.
I asked for advice on what to do, I said what can't be done. If you're going to comment please read everything said first.
I'm sitting her crying from this.

I know it's hard, but keep hoping, keep ringing and something will turn up.

I'm so sorry that you have been upset Shawnee. We are all trying to help and are hoping for the best outcome for you and Mylo, unfortunately messaging and emails can sometimes come across "different" from what was intended (I know I've upset some people in the past unintentionally myself) so do please put this behind you

I feel sure in myself that you will be able to rehome Mylo successfully. It's fortunate that he isn't a Staffy as I first supposed; as we all know the system is overloaded with Staffies looking for a new home.

To move on ...... have you tried South Wales Animal Rescue? "To contact us, please email us on southwalesanimalrescue@hotmail.com or give us a call on one of the numbers below.
Caz 07968 563722 Caroline 01639 776206
Main email addres, please contact us on this email - southwalesanimalrescue@hotmail.co.uk"

info@8belowhuskyrescue.co.uk (nationwide but may be able to help)

Huskiesinneed@gmail.com (also nationwide, £50 donation required if dog is taken on)

http://heartwelfare.co.uk/contact#.VSVyh410yM8 (Husky site)


It may take a little time to find Mylo's new home, but don't despair! And do please keep in touch with us - we care about you and your family as well as Mylo!

Shawnee, there has only been one mention of his behaviour suffering - mostly we've been trying to help.

I do understand your comments about the dog fighters- so many dogs nowadays are taken as bait dogs,and I wouldn't take that chance either.

Just keep on contacting the rescue centres & it wouldn't hurt to contact the husky/husky cross rescues as they might be able to put you in touch with somebody close to you.

You must be going through hell at the moment, and we really do feel for you; I honestly can't imagine what it must be like for you.

Well good luck to Mylo.