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Hello! I am the proud owner of two wonderful basset girls. Unfortunately, one of my girls has advanced cancer and will need to be put down soon.
We want to adopt another basset as soon as possible - because we love them, but also because our other dog has never been an "only dog" and we do not want her to be lonely.
I've noticed that some rescue applications ask if you've ever had a pet put to sleep. We have not only the current case, but many years ago we had another dog who was diagnosed with cancer and had to be put to sleep (let me stress that we would have treated either of these dogs if it was considered to be a viable option, but it was not). Is the fact that we've had two dogs euthanized going to cause any rescue organization to automatically reject us?
Another issue is the fact that both my husband and I work full-time. We think our dogs are perfectly happy napping on the couch or sunning on the deck while we're gone, but is a rescue organization going to agree? Or will that be another cause for rejection?
We really want another basset, and we really want to rescue a dog who needs a loving home. I just want to know if it's even possible.
I've noticed that some rescue applications ask if you've ever had a pet put to sleep. We have not only the current case, but many years ago we had another dog who was diagnosed with cancer and had to be put to sleep (let me stress that we would have treated either of these dogs if it was considered to be a viable option, but it was not). Is the fact that we've had two dogs euthanized going to cause any rescue organization to automatically reject us?
Another issue is the fact that both my husband and I work full-time. We think our dogs are perfectly happy napping on the couch or sunning on the deck while we're gone, but is a rescue organization going to agree? Or will that be another cause for rejection?
We really want another basset, and we really want to rescue a dog who needs a loving home. I just want to know if it's even possible.