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Italian greyhound...
needs loving and caring home. the most loving dog ever but with #2 arriving in 2 weeks, he needs more attention. 5 years old and very loving and playful. litterbox trained and would do great in a home without younger children. craves attention! if interested please email me at chiefs_lover53@yahoo.com. Thanks ladies!
Re: Italian greyhound...
He doesn't need a loving and caring home- he needs the one he is raised in to pull their assesout of their twatwaffles and realize he's pretty low maintenance and shouldn't be dumped simply because you are procreating again. Seriously. I'm a mom and I have 2 dogs who require a lot more than your litter trained poochie and it's not been rocket science.
But since you probably have already convinced yourself that it's "in his best interest" blah blah blah find a reputable breed specific rescue group to rehome him. Doing so by offering him freely on message boards to strangers is just.so.wrong
Twatwaffle might just be the most awesome word ever.
This is how you properly rehome a dog:
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/moig.html
(as if there is anything proper about it)
Must be nice to have no conscience and be able to give away your repsonsibilities and commitments without giving a sh!t.
You know, my outlook on it is, people who give away pets because they have kids are not doing it for the dogs "best interest" because they need more attention, but because they are lazy. You really should rethink your decision, but since you are probably already set on it, please at least look for a rescue to take the poor thing.
What will you do if (God forbid) something is wrong with your "#2" child and he ends up being more work than you planned? ?Will you ship him off, as well?
Seriously, having two kids and a dog is hard work. ?It is hard work that YOU chose. ? Hire a dog walker, hire a babysitter, hire a house cleaner--do something to free up a little time so that you and your DH can juggle your responsibilities. ?
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I strongly encourage you to reconsider. Ask around...one of the best childhood memories for many people is having their pet companions. Having animals in a home with children helps their immune systems develop properly, the presence of animals is entertaining as well as soothing and comforting to humans (including infants & toddlers!), plus it teaches them a strong sense of humanity, accountability and responsibility.
Are these not all characteristics you would like to reinforce in your children?
IF you have absolutely made up your mind, which my guess is you have, please contact LL Dog rescue. They are amazing and work extremely hard at placing way more dogs than they should have to for lame reasons such as "we're multiplying, no more time/effort for the dogs!". In fact, don't be suprised to find out they are full, as almost every rescue in this area is, because the rate of irresponsible or a worse kind of owner are relinquishing their dogs left and right. Sorry, I digress...anyway, they truly are amazing and do nothing but incredible things for the dogs they take in & place. IF they are able to help you, they certainly will and will do a wonderful job so you know your dog will go to a home it deserves. You know, one that will actually give it love, attention and not be afraid to sink a little extra time and effort into it.
I wish the best for your little dog.
People like you disgust me. Animals are a lifelong responsibility and commitment. Oh, I'm sorry that they require some human attention - did you just want him to lie there and act cute?
What happens when one of your kids becomes too much work? Are you going to run an ad to give them away too? It's the same thing, honey.
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He does not need MORE attention. He needs YOUR attention.
If he's litterbox trained you don't even have to take him out in the middle of the night. Hold baby in one hand, laster pointer in the other and doggie will be happy chasing that little red dot and then cuddling on the couch with his family.
You do realize you are not the first person in this world to have both human and furry kids, right? In fact, some of my fondest memories as a kid involve my childhood dog. There a ton of books you can read about preparing your dog for a baby.
I think you need to rethink your decision. Getting a dog is a lifelong commitment. He is your responsibility for his entire life....not until you just don't feel like it anymore. Yes having a dog and a baby is extra work....but it is a commitment you made...so don't be so lazy about it and make time for both. Besides, your child will probably enjoy having a dog.
I agree with PP, please reconsider rehoming your dog. You said he is loving and friendly, so there should be no problem having him in the same house as your children.
Think about how sad your dog and your child #1 will be if you go through with this. Our pets are nothing but loyal to us, and rehoming him would be the ultimate betrayal.
Kdm2kde2003, please, for the love of God, DON'T EVER adopt another pet when your children get older. Pets are a lifetime commitment, one you are demonstrating here that you are clearly incapable of keeping.
wow, is all i can say. so instead of finding him a good home, which i would not just throw him to the curb, i should keep him in a cage all day while i work full time, and then try to give hime as much attention as i can between taking care of a newborn and a toddler.....interesting. I must say, this was not an easy decision, but i am trying to do what's best for him. Thanks for making a 9 month pregnant woman just trying to do the right thing feel like shit. i hope it helps you sleep better.......
I'm sure that there are a lot of people who have children and pets who could tell you how they juggle it. ?The pets board is so helpful, and there are tons of baby and parenting boards. ?Why not give it a try and see if you can get some support and some ideas to make it work? ?
And leaving your dog kenneled all day is not the only option. ? A dog walker can come to your home, you can put him in doggie day care even once or twice a week, you can take him to the dog park on weekends, etc. ??
You also say "I". ?Where is your DH? ??
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