Never say never! I would hope and pray that I would never have to rehome a dog, but know that I can't predict what the future may hold.

Would it be better to keep a dog in a home where finances, health or anything else would mean that their needs could not be fully met, or to rehome to a good home where they were more than met.

When I injured my ankle I was extremely lucky to have my OH who took over my dog's care. Had he not done so, I couldn't have fed my dog, let alone give him the care he needs on a daily basis.

As said, never say never!

another very sad reason is.

we have to move and can't take the dog with us.

Excellent post Brierley

I suppose one thing that this post demonstrates is that some people have been very very lucky and never been put in between a rock and a hard place, such as your other half threatening to get rid of the dog whilst you are at work.............

so it means they have had very fortunate lives..........

See, I know that comes up a lot..but some cases are genuine! I have a friend who's hubby did the dirty, marital home was sold, and she and her kids had to move into private. They could only afford a small flat, and wouldnt have been fair for a huge bouncy Lab.

I DID SAY SAD

I know...was just saying s'all

Thanks guys - there are some genuine, understandable reasons here where one might consider rehoming.

Also note that the homes I know who would look after my dogs (to a very high standard) if something was to happen to me would probably not take any more than two dogs as some have dogs of their own.

Another reason why I will not get a third dog. It's not worth the risk.

I would hope that I would never have to rehome any of my dogs, but you never know what's around the corner after all. I do have arrangements in place for all my dogs should I be unable to keep them. One of the benefits of buying from a responsible breeder is that you know if the worst happens they will take your dog back or find a suitable pet home.

I recently rehomed one of my cats, partly because he had adopted the couple over the road and they were moving, and partly because I had become allergic to him. I get regular updates and he's much happier in a dog free home now anyway.

Same here. Though I would like my two to stay together so the homes I have will take them both no problem.