Well, it was bound to happen again!
We are just about to take in two new rehomes to the household all in the name of helping the breed we love.
with previous rehomes, we have been issued the dogs trust vouchers to have the dog neutered before we rehome them, but seems they are no longer available :(
These two dogs are 9 month old brother and sister, both still entire, and they would have to be neutered ASAP for us to foster till they are rehomed (Especially the male, as we have entire bitches of our own, and unplanned pups are not an option)

Is there any organisation or rescue who would be willing to help us with at least part of the cost of neutering these two?, we dont charge their new owners anything, and all other costs come out of our own pockets (Tests for hip dysplasia at £150 in the case of our last rehome), but we simply cannot afford to pay the cost of getting these two neutered and would have to decline to take them in and advise their desparate owner to hand them over to a rescue centre instaid. We REALLY dont want to do that if we can avoid it, when we can offer them the specialist care and handling they need as the breed they are, and here, they live as a temporary part of our family and pack, not kenneled. We have tried the RSPCA and dogs trust with no joy :(

all advice welcome.

What an horrible dilema Blackvelvet, it just goes to show the fall out from the Dogs trust withdrawing the vouchers is already happening, it really is a massive blow to recuers.
I am sorry I have no advice, I hope that someone will be along soon who can help you :sad:

Hia BV
Is there no way that the family who have the dogs couldn't at least get the male done?
If they are on benefits of any kind - which i suppose they should be seeing as though they can't keep the dogs maybe, then they should be able to get help. Try to phone the council and ask if they know of assistance. Often it can be found from somewhere - remind me again what breed they are?

Could try the PDSA, or the DT are still offering some help to people on low income.
I have a crate you could have if you need one a 48" which would help a little, and you know you are welcome to list up on our site for the rehomings

pm me if i can help in any way - we did try to start a thread showing vets prices for castrate and neutering to find who was doing the best price - which may be worth triggering off again to get them in there.

Thanks for the advice RR :)
These two Are siberian Huskies. the owners are not on benefits of any sort (both working full time). Im speaking to them later, but TBH, Ive already had enough of a battle in getting them to understand we will NOT buy the dogs from them, but we are well placed to take them in and find them suitable homes. They have previously sold the girl, only for her to be returned as new home couldnt deal with her, which i think has swung the decision to allow us to rehome them.
We are also having a battle finding out if they are registered or not, and vaccinated or not and who their breeder is. They are already in their 3rd home and previous owner is being less than forthcoming with information. We do insist on owner vaccinating any dog we take in,or at least funding vaccinations for their wellbeing as well as our own dogs safety. Both the breed rescues are packed to the rafters ATM, Theres been a massive influx of huskies, very young ones too in some cases (one is 12 weeks old :( ). We could get assistance from one rescue with neutering if they prove to be KC registered, but thats far from certain ATM.
It is a real shame, as we KNOW once they are assessed and neutered, we have homes waiting for them.
If we do go through with it, I will contact you RR, as temporary crate loan would be a big help. We do have one crate, but need that for our own boy when our next girl due comes in season (any time now). Aged 9 months, we could put money on the rehome girl coming in season because our girl does, they tend to do that, so would need the ability to crate two girls or boys while the fosters are with us.

I have tried to put my case forward with the RSPCA, and said the alternative would be telling the owners to sign them over to a rescue centre, who would then neuter them anyway.He said that was the 'best way' they could do it (Better than owners with years of breed experience taking them into their home,sorting out training issues, avoiding kennels and knowing exactly what to look for in a new home apparently!)

It sounds like you're truly stuck at the moment BV. I'm so sorry to hear that even pedigree dogs are suffering from humans' inability to commit to look after them properly.

I've got a large crate too, but could only lend short term in case I get a mum and litter fosters turn up here. Can't tell you exactly how big it is but it was originally bought for a Dobe.

Yep, most of the pedigree breeds suffer human stupidity too unfortunately. we and the retriever folk are now bracing ourselves for the aftermath of Disneys latest offereing.

It REALLY bugs me!. we have nothing to do with these two poor dogs being in this predicament at 9 months old, we take all the care in the worl to ensure none of our own offsping ever do, but yet, I KNOW im going to beat myself up if we CANT take in these two...Curse the puppy farmers!, for not only landing dogs in these situations, but causing the decen folk hassle trying to sort them out. makes me so mad.

okkkays!, we have had to compromise here:
When their owner arrived with these two, all was not quite what it seemed.
female is a sibe, and very conveniently in full-blown season!
Male is not her brother, and not a pure sibe, Hes a sibe, malamute x-breed.

we have taken the girlie on, but have declined to take in the boy. as he is a Mal x-breed, we are not prepared to take the risk of housing him with our smaller, more lightly built pure sibes. In adittion, as the girl is in season, and he is an entire male, we just cannot take the chance of an accidental mating. finally, we just do not have the experience to confidently rehome a malamute cross and know we have got it right.
do have some pics of these two:
girlie:
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee177/paratrek/saff2.jpg

boy:
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee177/paratrek/steel.jpg

Both are stunning! If only ...

they are both beautiful dogs do you know what will happen to the male now? Will they give him to the RSPCA?

we have said we will try our best to help them find him a home, but very much at the end of their tether, as in true sled-breed style, hes an escape artist!. He was picked up a long way from home last week, and they really are at the end of the line with him. Ive advised they ring around the rescue centres for help, as really not sure what else to suggest.
The girlie is settling well here. She just needs some socialisation and is now learning how to play. Small, little steps at a time, and she will make someone a beautiful, loving companion. I have no doubts on that one.

What beautiful dogs! I have a particular thing for malamutes, they're so strong and dignified looking (when they aren't howling or tunneling under your fence, of course).

It's a great shame that you have been put in the position of feeling unable to help him, but everyone who works in rescue would be lost if we allowed ourselves to give in to the guilt of not being able to help every animal that is in need. We need to focus on what we can do rather than our failings. Hopefully you'll be getting this young lady a great new home and someone else can offer him a place.

You must have endless patience BV- it really p's me off the way people get dogs without thinking of their needs and are then quite happy to dump them at a whim. Is it any wonder the poor things arrive with issues. I hope you find her a new home soon and with the kind of folk who understand this breed. Same for the boy- he's gorgeous too. If you still need to borrow a crate, we've still got the XL one we bought just before Xmas when Ashia gave birth to kittens and you're welcome to borrow it. xK

Crikey - they are both beautiful looking dogs - but the male is so gorgeous
Is it that the characters are possibly unstable because they are crosses? Its not a breed i am 100% of, so don't know

drop me a mail if you need to borrow or use the crate.
will pm u

RR: Huskies Can be headstrong and stubbern, but Mals more so (As well as being bigger and stronger than huskies)
Mals as a breed are not noted for getting along with other dogs of the same sex, so if this boy does have some mal content, we are entering the realms of a breed we do not know enough about to confidently rehome.

He's pretty stunning - they both are. Don't you wish all breeders would properly vet people before letting them take on a dog though- they obviously have no clue what dog ownership entails, otherwise more people would think seriously before going ahead and buying a dog based purely on looks. You can see they are crying out to be worked and won't be content being lap-dogs trotted round the park for 20 minutes a day (if they're lucky!)... I can relate to the 'headstrong and stubborn',being lovingly owned by one daft dobermutt...The words 'challenging' and 'demanding' also spring to mind with madam.

Male now has a new home, and family coming to meet the girlie next week!!!!! :)

Pleased to say both these beautiful dogs now have new homes :)

:banana::clap: Great news BV

Good on you BV- and long may you continue to be in the group that even out the odds for the animals who have done nothing wrong but still find themselves without a loving home.

fantastic news- glad theyve been given a second chance!

Well done that is great news