Freshly Divorced Doggo Owner Contemplates Rehoming Dogs Due To Intense Work Schedule, Turns To Canine Corner Of Reddit For Advice

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kalila courban
Jul 18, 2023 12:00 PM EDT

Hey friends. Let's start with the basics- divorce is tough. It's tough for everyone involved, whether that be the couple who have chosen to go their separate ways, their potential children, their friends, families, and most definitely their doggos. We're featuring a Reddit post today made by a freshly divorced dog dad who feels guilty regarding his long working hours and starts to contemplate potentially rehoming his doggos. Well, the internet swooped on in and gave him a very necessary reality check. 

When it comes down to it, those doggos are more than content and have an incredibly good set up in their current situation. Unfortunately, the guilt of the divorce might cloud the original poster's ability to see how good of a life he has given to his doggos, even post-divorce. The canine corner of Reddit swooped in to give OP a well-deserved pep talk and encouraged him to keep those doggos right where they are, at home! 

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    Human body - Posted by u/Tchukachinchina 4 days ago Ⓒ Feeling guilty working long hours after divorce. Should I keep the dogs? Details in comments. Thanks in advance for insight.
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    Font - Tchukachinchina OP 4 days ago edited 3 days ago I've been left with two American bulldogs after a divorce. I work long hours & I'm often gone for 12-13 hours a day. With my career I would never have chosen to have dogs because of the hours I work. When my (now ex) wife & kids still lived here it was all good because they were home to take care of and interact with the dogs. Now it's just me at the house all week, and the kids and I on weekends. Other than that the dogs are home alone 12+
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    Font - Edit: i definitely didn't expect this post to get this much attention. I'm reading all of the responses and unfortunately I probably won't have time to respond to them all, but I want to thank you all for the great and encouraging responses. I'll definitely be keeping my two critters after all of the reassurance I've received here. To answer a few of the most asked questions: A dog door in the house isn't really an option, due to climate and local wildlife. I've never known anyone in my a
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    Font - I could probably find someone to spend a little bit of time with them while I'm at work, but it would depend on their availability. Most of my friends & family live 40min to an hour or more away, and it's a very rural area so there aren't any neighborhood kids to hire as dog walkers The dogs get a lot of outside time when I'm at home. There aren't any houses or roads nearby so they can run free as much as they want, which they take advantage of and then they lay down on their favorite sun
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    Font - They do get some time away from the house & yard. There are lots of trails accessible from my property, and weather permitting we go for hikes, usually 3-5 miles. Due to my schedule and the weather we haven't had much of a chance to do that lately though. The divorce was finalized a little over a year ago, so this living arrangement isn't super new, but the question has been weighing on my mind for a while and I just recently discovered this subreddit
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    Font - Possible_Discount872 3 days ago Are they able to let themselves outside to potty and run around? I.e a dog dor. If yes, they should be just fine. Try to give them even 15-30 minutes of play time/cuddle time when you can and try to include them with activities with the kids. Since they're together it's less of an issue than it would be for a solo dog
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    Font - Tchukachinchina OP 3 days ago I've got a nice horse barn that came with the house when I bought it. When I go to work I put them in one of the stalls it's about 10x12 feet. They've got a bed, water, and some toys to get through the day. The house is far from any neighbors or roads so they are able to go outside and run around as much as they want when I'm home. They whine at the door when they're ready to come in.
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    Font - Viapache 3 days ago 2 . Buddy you're giving those dogs a better life than 99% of dog owners in any city. Better than me. You deserve those dogs. They love you, And they deserve you.
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    Font - HatSpirited5065 - 3 days ago I have been a full-time Pet sitter for almost 8 years now, I board my clients dogs in my home, and I have been able to survive after my divorce I highly recommend going on (rover.com) and looking for someone close by and read the reviews and perhaps they could come over One time a day to let them out and hang out with them for an hour, it would break their day up, and they could become very attached and happy when the pet sitter/walker comes over If you go on
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    Handwriting - Fluffy-Basil4275 . 4 days ago They have each other, and they do look very content. Please keep them. Don't feel guilty at all. They have something to look forward to every day!
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    Font - evieAZ 3 days ago My American Bulldog is very content to lay around, and actually prefers me to be out of the house and not interrupting his lazy time. It's not ideal to be gone that long but shelters and bursting at the seams with bullies right now, I would try and keep them if at all possible
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    Font - Giannafunk82. 3 days ago Those dogs rather see you and wait the long hours, then go to a stranger and start over. Keep them, they will always keep you.
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