Katelin
one day the dark will end
Nope...everyone has said enough....you get to live with the guilt of giving away a living, loving animal because you are tired of it. Good thing your 3 kids are not dogs.
anyone want a beagle
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Nope...everyone has said enough....you get to live with the guilt of giving away a living, loving animal because you are tired of it. Good thing your 3 kids are not dogs.
Sorry, no guilt. The dog is not my child, he is a pet that we thought and hoped would add great joy to our lives, but WE WERE WRONG!
You bleeding hearts can live with your own guilt for not adopting every freaking dog out of the shelters and get off my back.
I also have to add that I was not the one who procreated this dog, nor dod I allow a dog to get pregnant with unwanted puppies; I adopted an unwanted dog, and for the time being anyway, perhaps spared him.
I will also point out that I am seeking a loving home for him in a few different ways, in hopes of sparing him the ordeal of returning to a shelter.
You reactionaries are way out of line.
I will also point out that I am seeking a loving home for him in a few different ways, in hopes of sparing him the ordeal of returning to a shelter.
You reactionaries are way out of line.
BadGirl
I am so very blessed
I totally agree with you.
Those people condemming you haven't contacted you to adopt the dog, have they?
unixpirate
Pitty Party
We have 6 dogs older, which are our children. Just took in an 11 week old pit bull. Training starts all over again and its a hard adjustment. I think we are going to get rid of her because she is very hyper and needs to be potty trained. NOT! People people do your research before you adopt a NEW child into your family! OR you can give them to the humane society and picture for the rest of your life them being put to sleep and the look and there faces.
luvscats
New Member
If the situation isn't working out, then what's wrong with carefully working at re-homing the pet. It sounds like the owner is unhappy and the pet is unhappy too.
Contact the local rescue groups to see if anyone has an opening where they can take in your dog. If you conduct an adoption on your own, make sure the potential owners have experience with high energy dogs.
SouthernMdRocks
R.I.P. Bobo, We miss you!
Contact a rescue and ask if they will post the pup online under the rescue site and you can foster until a new home is found. It will bring the pup more visibility while looking to rehome.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
Don't let these loons sway you.
It's an ANIMAL.. it's NOT a child, you didn't adopt a human being, and you aren't giving up or killing a child or a human.
Some people have really lost touch with reality and can't differentiate from a child and a pet or animal. If you don't want the dog, and the dog isn't compatible with you, your family or your lifestyle, you shouldn't be guilted into keeping it.
If I had my way, there would be animal shelters where you could drop off your animals in the front, or if you had animals to feed you could go out back and get cans of fresh dog or cat food.. Kill two birds with one stone...
Amen! I've got to wonder if these people get as worked up over the "giving up"/ putting up for adoption babies that others do create because they had sex and didn't want to deal with the consequences. Or worse, do they think it's the "responsible" thing to do to rip the unborn baby out of it's mother's womb.
Come to think of it, can a pregnant dog or cat have an abortion? Why don't we hear animal rights activists screaming that that blessed procedure would take care of unwanted animals?
I haven't looked into it, but somehow I get the feeling it's either illegal, or just not done.
Cowgirl
Well-Known Member
The second post in this thread had an offer to take the dog. Did you see that? I've never met him, but I've seen him post in the forums before about rescuing animals. Sounds like a good option for your dog.
Cowgirl
Well-Known Member
Many rescue people do indeed recommend that a pregnant ##### get spayed before the pups are born.
frequentflier
happy to be living
While we were trying to capture a wild cat that was left on our property, she went into heat and got pregnant. We got ahold of her shortly after that and had her "de-kittened" and spayed; along with all the tests for feLuk, etc and her vaccinations and microchip. It cost more to have the kittens aborted than a normal spay but it was worth it. 4 years later, she is content to stay indoors and sleep and watch kitty tv (we have a balcony full of bird feeders and french doors that they can sit and watch.)
So yes, vets do perform abortions on animals; it just costs more.
The second post in this thread had an offer to take the dog. Did you see that? I've never met him, but I've seen him post in the forums before about rescuing animals. Sounds like a good option for your dog.
I've gotten two PM's about the dog. The first one had to opt out, the second is still considering him and we may be able to set up a meeting in the next day or two.
I certainly do not desire for any animal to be discarded thoughtlessly; they are, indeed, living creatures that deserve consideration.
I don't know if the PM's are from that second post or not.
Interesting. I've never heard it mentioned; the thought just came to me as I was being vilified.
libertytyranny
Dream Stealer
I wish I could
But I am such a sucker for animals..I have a townhouse full already...Can't save em all.
BadGirl
I am so very blessed
And there you have it....I wish I could
Not everyone can save every animal.
It's that simple.
In the fall-out, there will be some animals that will be put down just because there aren't enough homes to take them all in.
libertytyranny
Dream Stealer
Sure. You are absolutely right, and truthfully I would rather they be put humanely down than run the streets and die there... But I certainly wouldn't take in an animal that I don't intend to care for.. for the rest of it's life.
I think it's nice that the OP is trying to find the dog a home..can't argue with that..but I have many adopted animals..and am in the process of helping my parents adopt one..and to read the stories breaks your heart..and to see people who with a tiny bit of research would have known that beagles and dachsunds are both destructive diggers, dachsunds burrow in nearly everything, beagles are chewers and escape artists..thus making a dog with that combo very likely to need strict training and a place to burrow and dig. That is probably why the dog was in the shelter in the first place..someone got a cute puppy..then it simply followed it's instincts..and was dumped off at a shelter.
And to those who say that a dog is not a person..yes. I agree..but they shouldnt be treated as expendable either...you can't just get one cuz it looks cute or is the right size and take it back cuz it just didnt work....research..most follow their breed's characteristics at least in part....just takes a few minutes and google...and people can find perfect pets..and wont have to take animals to the shelter. My comment was more to that effect..
anyway, I hope you find it a home..with someone who has researched and know what they are getting into.
Beagles at BeagleSavvy.com
Beagle Information and Pictures, Beagles
Here are two sites that provide info on beagles. I consider myself a very disciplined person, and thought that I would be able to train nearly any animal.
These sites tell me beagles are good with kids, which is a trait I wanted, in addition to minimal grooming, size considerations and protection by the barking. My 13 y/o daughter does provide lots of companionship and exercise with this dog; not to mention the smaller ones who love to play in the backyard with him. This is a pretty active house, as is recommended for a beagle.
His barking is not a deal breaker for me as I wanted a dog who would alert me to unexpected people or cars in the driveway.
He's never alone as I am a SAHM and I homeschool, so the family is always around, which in part accounts for my inability to keep up with the dropping of toys, etc. on the floor.
These websites do not make mention of the desire the dog has to chew up and tear up anything he can reach.
Have I admitted to my daughter and myself that I made a mistake? Yep. My bad. But, I am not willing to let my husband's hard work be destroyed (porch screens and furniture); nor am I willing to dedicate 16 waking hours to the dog when I have children to love and nurture.
A year is long enough for me to come to realize that I'm just not able to handle the stubborness of this breed.
Beagle Information and Pictures, Beagles
Here are two sites that provide info on beagles. I consider myself a very disciplined person, and thought that I would be able to train nearly any animal.
These sites tell me beagles are good with kids, which is a trait I wanted, in addition to minimal grooming, size considerations and protection by the barking. My 13 y/o daughter does provide lots of companionship and exercise with this dog; not to mention the smaller ones who love to play in the backyard with him. This is a pretty active house, as is recommended for a beagle.
His barking is not a deal breaker for me as I wanted a dog who would alert me to unexpected people or cars in the driveway.
He's never alone as I am a SAHM and I homeschool, so the family is always around, which in part accounts for my inability to keep up with the dropping of toys, etc. on the floor.
These websites do not make mention of the desire the dog has to chew up and tear up anything he can reach.
Have I admitted to my daughter and myself that I made a mistake? Yep. My bad. But, I am not willing to let my husband's hard work be destroyed (porch screens and furniture); nor am I willing to dedicate 16 waking hours to the dog when I have children to love and nurture.
A year is long enough for me to come to realize that I'm just not able to handle the stubborness of this breed.
tes218
New Member
Do you use a crate when you're unable to watch him? I asked before but don't think I got an answer. Any trainer will tell you it is much easier if you crate train. What training techniques have you tried with him? Also, since you are unable to train the dog why won't you consider a professional? Don't you use other professionals for things you're not proficiant at such as doctors, lawyers, electricians? It would be a great lesson to teach your daughter. That you don't give up on things that are difficult until you've exhausted every possibility.