The following groups exist to assist people who truly want to keep their pets, but are experiencing financial difficulties. They may be able to help you: Oregon: Velvet Assistance Fund Pro-Bone-O Washington: Concern for Animals Seattle Humane Other states

A credit card company for health care: Care Credit Helps owners that need urgent veterinary care, emergency vet visits or expensive surgery: The Pet Fund Assistance for caretakers of disabled pets: HandicappedPets.com

If so, have you contacted that rescue organization? If they are reputable, you would have signed a contract at the time you adopted your dog, stipulating that the dog must be returned to them if you decide to no longer keep him or her for any reason.

There are plenty of apartments, townhouses, condos, and hotels that accept medium and large breeds of dog. Many places will even allow you to spread payment of your pet deposit over multiple months as part of your rent.

Here are some examples of rentals that allow pets:

• People With Pets

Before making the tough decision to rehome, let us help. Our trainers may be able to guide you or connect you with someone local who can.

📩 Email info@nwboxerrescue.org, and we’ll do our best to recommend a trusted trainer in your area.

And remember — it’s never too late to learn new tricks. Even if your dog missed early socialization, obedience classes can make a world of difference