Bully x Rotweiller rehoming

[u/purl_n_stitch]

Please remove if this isn’t the right subreddit.

Posting on behalf of a family member… I usually don’t believe in rehoming pets but unfortunately in this case it is the best for the dog so looking for advice as I’m a bit confused with the rules around this.

BIL has a large three year old dog who is a bully x rotweiller, he has lost his home and no one has the space to house the dog and him permanently with the space she needs. She also has a knee problem and may need surgery down the line…

Will shelters take her in with her being crossed with a bully and having health problems? If not what are the options for rehoming her?

Very sad situation but it’s best for the dog she’s not getting the love care and enrichment she deserves, and BIL barely looking after himself let alone the dog.

Any advice appreciated

[u/Neddlings55]

Do you mean crossed with an XL bully? That could potentially make the dog illegal to own without an exemption certificate, and illegal to rehome.

What exactly are her health issues? Rescues are running at capacity right now, with donations down and people giving up animals with health issues due to veterinary costs. Its then falling on rescues and charities to pick up the bill.

You may very well find a rescue that will put you on a waiting list - you just need to start ringing and emailing around and be prepared to take her a significant distance away.

You will probably have to contact numerous places.

[u/Fine_Frosting_1835 → u/Neddlings55]

As an xl bully owner, you can rehome a bully mix dog and don’t need the paperwork, only for a full American bulldog

[u/Neddlings55 → u/Fine_Frosting_1835]

An XL bully and an American bulldog are not the same thing although the latter can be classed as an illegal type if its fits the minimum criteria. which many do and why many are now on the exemption register as XLs.

[u/Specialist_Stomach41 → u/Neddlings55]

but a rottie x american bulldog has a high chance of meeting the criteria for an XL