A Pawsitive Dog Rehoming Story, Reddit Users Discuss And Support One Another

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kalila courban
Jan 12, 2022 4:00 PM EST

First things first, it's important to realize that life circumstances can change dramatically, quickly. The phrase 'unforeseen circumstances' doesn't even begin to describe what many people are dealing with. And yet, there is so little empathy for people who look into re- homing their pets. Also, every dog is unique and has his own set of preferences. Not everyone can change their lifestyle to adjust to their dogs' needs. It's just not practical. 

There is a terrible negative stigma surrounding the idea of rehoming pets, and if you ask us, it is not entirely justified. At the end of the day, we are all human. Our lives have a habit of changing frequently and we never quite know what to expect. OP highlights how he of rehomed his dog responsibly, ethically, and we are with it. Sometimes, rehoming happens to be the best decision for the animal in question. 

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  • 01
    Font - Today I gave my dog a better future [Help] I know that many people will probably despise me and I do it myself as well but today I gave my dog away. I got her seven months ago as a rescue. I grew up with dogs and I had a dog before her. But she was the first rescue dog that I got. Sadly life before wasn't kind to her, she was abused by humans and that left deep marks. She was scared and did bite two professional dogsitters in the time she was with me. Not super bad, out bad enough that I
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    Unfortunately, you never quite know what you are getting into with a rescue doggo. It's impossible to know to what a doggo has been through, or how extensive the care they will require will be. 

  • 02
    Font - I spent many hours and a lot of money on training and she improved so much. She was perfect at home but I just couldn't take her anywhere. She was always scared outside, at my office, at coffee places, at other apartments, even just outside on the street. Two weeks ago I came across a female acquaintance who lives outside the city, who has a dog that my dog loves and who offered to take her for a few hours to try how my dog likes it. And she loves it there. Running in a yard with a fence.
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    OP, you saw your dog thriving when she experienced a new place and human, and you it made you happy to see her living her best life. There is nothing selfish, despicable, or wrong about it.

  • 03
    Font - So I made the decision to rehome her since she felt so much at ease there. Today I brought her there and it broke my heart on the way back. She had a more suitable home and my apartment feels empty now. I miss my dog and emotionally I hurt like hell but I know that I did the rational thing.
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  • 04
    Font - Edit: I fell asleep with tears and woke up crying. But all of your words helped me tremendously. I judged myself so hard for giving away my dog. I mean, it is not like you can communicate and tell her what is going to happen. But all of you are right. I did it in her best interest. I rescued her and gave her a temporary home and now she is in her final home. 992 101 ↑, Share + Award
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  • 05
    Font - vzvv • 2d Your friend is her new family, but you are your dog's hero. You helped her as much as you could and made sure to give her the life she deserved. If anyone failed here, it was the rescue that matched your dog with you. But you still did the very best you could. Eventually when you feel healed from this experience another dog will be very lucky to have you as their family.
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    Font - Peach2hisCream · 2d Wow, I teared up reading this. What you did was amazing and it took a lot of strength to do it and push yourself to just do it and not hesitate u til the like that something else could've happened. I want to say thank you for what you did, you knew your little fur friend better and knew what he needed and you did it. You weren't selfish in any kind of way. Openly want to say that in some way you will be grieving for you fur friend. Even though he is alive and well, but
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  • 07
    Font - Diabeto41 · 2d Anyone who despises you or is mad at you for what you did is an idiot. And, tbh, I don't think a whole lot of people would think that anyway. I had to put my second dog in a foster home, later to be adopted, because my first dog couldn't handle splitting my attention with another dog. They got along great but, after two years, my first was regressing in his training. Because of that, I couldn't properly train my second and I was stuck in a cycle of frustration. 8 years ter
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  • 08
    Font - Tough_Stretch · 2d You did what was best for your dog and you should feel proud about it, not sad or judged. Hopefully since your friend adopted your dog, you can visit now and then. And hopefully you will soon find another dog who's a better fit for you and your lifestyle. I had to give up one of my dogs once because I knew she'd have a better life with my cousin due to health reasons and, though it made me sad, I knew it was in that specific dog's best interest to go live there. It's be
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  • 09
    Font - CaledoniaHeart91 · 2d This was an entirely selfless action, and you should be proud of yourself. You realised your dog had a far happier future there, and you decided to let her go to it. You're incredible :) You even realised that she was afraid of men, and more at ease with women, so let her go to somewhere she would be entirely stress-free. You did what a lot of people couldn't! But since you already know her somewhat, it might be good for you to pop down there now and again to help he
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  • 10
    Font - SnowCollie · 2d I think putting your dog's needs first and giving her an opportunity to thrive in life is an incredible act of kindness and love. Give yourself time to heal. Just because she wasn't the right dog at the right time for you, doesn't mean you won't find the right dog someday. 6 Reply A 655 + Ok_Zookeepergame_718 OP · 2d Thank you so much! I hope you are right.I hope I will heal and find the right dog one day for me. I just am so disappointed because she is great and I love he
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  • 11
    Font - octaffle · 2d dogless My college roommate got a dog. A heeler/Aussie mix. My roommate was unwilling to give the dog what she needed. Roommate thought a walk twice a day was enough, that basic training with no continuing education was enough. It wasn't. It was so stressful to live with that dog, and it made me angry that she voluntarily brought the dog into our home and then didn't give her what she needed. We had a talk about how rehoming is sometimes the kinder option. We had a falling o
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    Font - fizzybgood · 2d I'm not sure why anyone would hate you for assessing your dogs needs and making sure that those needs are met. The most important thing is that she is happy, healthy and not stressed out. Don't you stress yourself over what someone else thinks about that. It will be tough to get used to, but you did the right thing. Perhaps at some point you can try again and find a dog that is better suited to you and your lifestyle.
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