How Do I Rehome My Mastiff?

If you need to rehome your Mastiff, rest assured it can be done. Before you get started, you’ll need to take the time to understand what your dog needs, then find a new pet parent who can properly care for them. Rehoming is about finding a place for your dog where they can be safe, loved, and given what they need to thrive and be happy. Below is what you need to get started.

What does your Mastiff need?

Mastiffs are a fun and interesting breed, but as a pet parent, you know that all dogs are different. They have their own personality traits and quirks that make them special. You need to consider all of these things about your dog to ensure that they’re going to the right pet parent.

Do they have a problem with small animals? Are they a barker or extremely defensive? Do they have any health issues? Write down as much as possible about the good and not-so-good traits of your Mastiff, so you can let prospective adopters know all about them. This will help to ensure that they ultimately go to the best home for them.

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Tips for rehoming with people nearby

You should take the time to talk with friends and family and let them know that you have to give up your dog. You might find someone you know who would like to be their new pet parent.

• Giving your dog to someone you already trust can help you rest easy at night. Just make sure that they have the room and the means to provide them with what they need.

• You might also find people in your area that you don’t know. As long as you learn as much about these people as possible and are sure they’ll be in good hands, you can rehome with them.

However, you should always charge a rehoming fee to anyone that you don’t know. This shows that the new pet parent is willing to invest in having a dog. Rehoming fees also help reduce the risk of exposing your Mastiff to malicious people.

Rehoming your dog online

Online pet adoption sites are another good way to rehome your Mastiff. Just be sure you’re using a reputable site geared toward pet adoption rather than a typical want-ad site. Rehome by Adopt a Pet is a good solution. It’s a platform from Adopt a Pet that lets you set up a profile for your dog with videos, pictures, and a bio, which can help ensure adopters have a good idea of whether they’ll be a good fit for your dog.

Once people start to apply to adopt your Mastiff, you can review the applications. Rehome even has advice on what to look for when reviewing new pet parent applications. You’ll then choose the best new pet parent for your dog.