We think our dog would be happier with another family. What do we do?
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Anonymous
| OP, don't listen to all this negativity. Check with a shelter, offer to pay all fees associated with rehoming, and absolutely another family will love your dog. Something other than a pit bull at a DC shelter? The dog will find a nice new home FOR SURE. But don't, do NOT, get another pet. Sends the wrong message to those kids. |
Anonymous
| My family would happily adopt a sweet 7 year old dog. We're not looking to get a puppy, we have a large fenced in yard, and I work from home. Two young teens. Can't seem to find a sweet cuddly dog at a shelter- the times we've gone they're already spoken for or out of control. A mini labradoodke would be perfect for us. We pet sit frequently, and enjoy it. Just haven't found the right dog for us at shelters |
Anonymous
If you are willing to post a dummy email OP, I will check back on this thread and respond to you. |
Anonymous
| You really suck and I hate people like you |
Anonymous
Unless it is a no-kill shelter owner surrenders are the first to be killed for space. |
Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
| Unless there's more to the story (aggressive) I'd give anything to have your dog. My puppy is driving me crazy and to have a 7 year old dog who only wants to cuddle sounds perfect. Are you in DC? If there's no hidden reason I'd have her in a minute |
Anonymous
| Dogs accept the amount of attention they are given. |
Anonymous
| Yes, OP, please post an email address - set one up for the dog - I'd love to adopt your dog! You could have all of us write in and choose what is best for your dog. |
Anonymous
+1. OP, you need to make the right decision for your family which may be rehoming the dog. Just keep in mind that dogs can actually be just fine and dandy with less attention when kids come along. |
Anonymous
| You might consider posting your dog on Rescue Me http://www.rescueme.org/ . I recommended it to a friend who was able to re-home a puppy that didn't fit with their family. I don't think it would be a problem to find someone who would adopt a 7 year old dog -which is more middle age than elderly. Good luck, OP. |
Anonymous
Me too, getting dog is a life long commitment to the dog. If you can't do it, don't get one. |
Anonymous
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This stuff kills me. Why can't people consider that they won't want a dog once they have kids, if that's the kind of people they are, when they get the dog?
Yesterday I had a few tears missing our passed on dog of 11 years because I'm so sad she's not here with our newborn. I'd give anything to be taking care of my demanding newborn and her with all her senior dog issues, to have them together, even just for a little while. |
Anonymous
| I'm not of the "keep the dog at all costs" mindset, however your post didn't give any good justification for getting rid of her. If she was aggressive towards your children (or other children) it would be a different story. Having two kids under four is a lot of work, but they will grow and mature before you know it. It's ok that your old pup doesn't come first in line like she used to. I'm sure that happens with each of your kids sometimes too (albeit probably to a much lesser extent). You can't give 100% to everyone all the time. It's ok. I'll bet that your dog would much prefer feeling the love she's known for the past seven years above finding a new home where she can take more walks and chase more balls. You are her family. Hang in there. My DD was five when she started "training" our dog with treats and our seven year old could throw the ball far enough for him (he's a lab so his standards are low). |
Anonymous
| No judgement here...I'll take the sweetheart! Please post an email. |