I want to rehome my dogs. I wish I didn't have to, but it's for the best. How do I do this?

I want to start by giving you a bit of context.

I got my dog Linda when I was around 8 years old. We were in the park and some dog shelter was having an event and trying to find a home for some puppies. And I remember falling in love with this little puppy who was almost a newborn. And I insisted my mom to get her.

Now, I always wanted a cat. I knew everything about how to care for a cat: best foods, how to clean the litter box, how to play with them, their body language... I did extensive research on Youtube about them. I had no idea how to take care of a dog. Like, none. I knew some stuff from what I had seen in movies but that was it.

So anyway, after getting the dog my mom decided she would not take care of it. Like, at all. She put this puppy to sleep otside in the backyard in the cold inside a box (It was november already). I felt really bad for the dog but my mom wouldnt let the dog inside. And I was confused because I thought dogs were meant to be with people, in their homes.

I told my mom we should start training her to poop outside but she wouldnt let the dog inside no matter what. And the worst part is that she would not walk the dog with me. She wouldnt let me walk her by myself because I was 8 and this is a dangerous country for little girls, but she was always working and didnt make time for me or the dog. So the dog stayed alone and neglected in the backyard for five years. I am 16 now. We moved houses to a safer zone and I was finally allowed to go outside by my own (not too far away from my house. Mom would panic). So I decided to start walking my dogs dayly. Oh yeah I mean dogs, we got another one because the vet told us Linda felt alone and needed companionship. And even when I told her it was a bad idea my mom got another dog. Instead of you know, letting the dog be with us.

So anyway, I started taking care of them. I was happy, and even if they werent allowed to be at home at least they were having some fun, smelling and playing. But then I had to go back to school and I could not take care of them anymore. I am in a very demanding highschool and my dogs are stressing me out. I know they love me and I love them, but they are not happy here. My mom keeps saying that "everyone in this country treats their dogs like crap" and that "we are giving them better care than anyone else could" but I doubt it.

My dogs are not aggresive. The problem is that they are old and poorly trained. They will jump on you trying to lick your face. They dont have a breed, they are a mix of hundreds of generations of stray dogs. They have so much energy, one time Linda scaped our home and when she returned the next day she was as happy and energetic as always. She is basically a golden retriver in personality. Super active. Even back when I walked her daily it wasnt enough for her to get a little bit tired. She needs an active lifestyle I cant provide.

I dont want them to go to a shelter since quality shelters are rare and you dont know if they euthanize animals there. And I dont know many people who can take care of a dog this active. They are truly, lovely animals, but my family cant give them proper care. I dont want them to get hurt, I want them to be happy, even if that means letting them go forever. I just need to find them a good home. How do I do that? I am under so much stress right now. They need a new home and I dont know how to find it. Help me please.

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