It pains me to even write this... how to give up my dog?

[zerocool84]

Quit being a douche. You knew what you signed up for. That's exactly why I don't have a dog. Having one is not an easy commitment to make. Once you do get one you don't douche out on them.

Exactly, my fiancée wants a dog but I tell her unless you can dedicate a lot of time for it, don't get one. It's not fair to a dog to leave it alone at home all day.

 

[Humpy]

All your responses are great.

It kinda breaks my heart too and reinvigorates me to pay extra attention even when I'm dead tired from staying up with the 2nd baby.

Kids aren't the all excuses either because tins of fam do it. I'm just a bad owner.

He sheds a lot. No crap Sherlock. It was manageable when I was a bachelor. But 2 kids and wife... hair is everywhere. You know how impossible corgi hair is no matter how much you brush.

I feel guilty for even entertaining this thought.

You know what you have to do.

Empty the bank accounts and hightail in on down to Mexico. Just you and the dog. Get yourself a nice casita somewhere near the ocean, a few tennis balls, a fishing pole and start over.

 

[nakedfrog]

What do you mean? I like dogs. I just don't like house dogs. And trust me, brittany spaniels are in no way house dogs. They are bird hunting dogs. I take them quail, pheasant hunting.

It makes more sense for hunting dogs.
What I mean is I see people in my neighborhood with chihuahuas and such that seem to be outside all the time, and it makes me wonder why they have them.

 

[umbrella39]

OP we have 5 dogs 3 are rescue. I feel for you man but do the right thing. Please do not do a CL ad. Unless you are charging decent money. Lots of bait dogs are acquired this way on CL. Find a local Corgi rescue. They WILL come get your dog and foster him/her until their forever home can be found...

 

[rchunter]

It makes more sense for hunting dogs.
What I mean is I see people in my neighborhood with chihuahuas and such that seem to be outside all the time, and it makes me wonder why they have them.

I still spend lots of time with them but they just live outside. They hate it indoors anyway because when they do come in they have to be in kennels. They're just too high strung to be a house dog.

 

[local]

We have a 7 year old German Shepherd and had our twins 4 years ago. At first it was difficult on him as he was not getting as much attention as he was used to but now he has two 4 year olds with limitless energy to run and play for his companions. I am still his primary playmate as no one else in the house can take him at full tilt but the kids can still wear him down with a bucket of tennis balls. I cannot imagine even thinking about giving him up.

 

[Pacfanweb]

All your responses are great.

It kinda breaks my heart too and reinvigorates me to pay extra attention even when I'm dead tired from staying up with the 2nd baby.

Kids aren't the all excuses either because tins of fam do it. I'm just a bad owner.

He sheds a lot. No crap Sherlock. It was manageable when I was a bachelor. But 2 kids and wife... hair is everywhere. You know how impossible corgi hair is no matter how much you brush.

I feel guilty for even entertaining this thought.

You should.
The dog is part of your family. He doesn't feel neglected. That is you projecting your perceived guilt of neglecting him into thinking he feels that way.
He's a dog. He has food, a place to stay and his people...he's happy. Pet him some more if you think you don't do it enough.
When your kids are older, they'll play with him more.

Don't make him start over.

 

[renz20003]

???

Minus getting the puppy after

 

[Red Squirrel]

Try to find family that wants it, at least that way you can still go see it, and you know it's someone you can trust (hopefully).

Though you can also drop the kids off at the shelter instead. For kids you usually drop them off at the firehall.

 

[aigomorla]

im seriously laughing my butt off at how many people respond saying that he should dump the kids and keep the dog....

 

[snoopy7548]

I think you should keep the dog. He's a part of your family now. Can you drop him off at the groomer once a week or have somebody come and walk him a few days per week (even when you're home) just to take some of the work off you and your family until things calm down?

I haven't had sex in two years and not a single woman out of many many thousands that aware I am in deep pain and need give a flying f*k so yes it's likely best he search around, otherwise the dog may very well end up tied to a pole in someones back yard or worse yet, unattended in a parking lot adjacent to a high traffic freeway

Dude... Maybe you should take the dog...

 

[brianmanahan]

1. keep the dog until next christmas
2. participate in the ATOT secret santa
3. send a lucky recipient your dog for a christmas present
4. achieve legendary ATOT status

 

[Greenman]

Long story short.. I feel like my 7 yo Corgi just isn't getting the love he deserves. He's kinda taken the backseat since we had kids.

He really deserves a nice home who will treat him like the world he is.

How do I go about doing this? I don't want to just drop him off at a shelter... I can put up a CL listing and interview families right?

Pets aren't disposable, when you got that dog you signed a lifetime contract. I promise you he wouldn't dump you if you for any reason. Make some time for him, take him with you whenever you can, assign the kids some play time with him.

 

[brianmanahan]

im seriously laughing my butt off at how many people respond saying that he should dump the kids and keep the dog....

i didn't see anyone saying he should dump the kids

 

[zinfamous]

Get rid of your stupid bitcoins and take care of your dog, you monster.

 

[zinfamous]

It makes more sense for hunting dogs.
What I mean is I see people in my neighborhood with chihuahuas and such that seem to be outside all the time, and it makes me wonder why they have them.

those aren't dogs, though.

 

[Hans Gruber]

You should research parenting plans. That dog is the least of your worries.

 

[brianmanahan]

Get rid of your stupid bitcoins and take care of your dog, you monster.

i wonder if you can trade an actual dog for dogecoins?

 

[BoomerD]

I'd give up my kids before I gave up my dog...

 

[Carson Dyle]

People in our culture these days attribute more emotion to pets than they attribute to human beings around them.

Give the dog away. Get on with your life.

 

[OutHouse]

I feel guilty for even entertaining this thought.

as you should.

a dog that old just wants to be petted and loved. not kicked to the gutter when it gets inconvenient

 

[ultimatebob]

take it out behind the barn

Not "funny," not acceptable here.

Perknose
Forum Director

Depending on where you live, that's how they still put down sick animals. I was half tempted to put my sick cat out his misery that way a few days before he finally died from complications from diabetes.

Of course, I live in Connecticut now, and would probably get arrested for shooting a firearm in a residential area if I tried to pull off a stunt like that.

 

[K1052]

Sounds like a dog walker and maybe having someone come help clean the house every week or two would probably take care of this.

 

[Ryland]

If you absolutely must give up your dog then find a no-kill rescue and hand him over. Do not go the CL route. Rescues do checks on potential adopters and take good care of the animals. Im a bit biased being a foster for a local rescue.

That said, you and your family are your dogs pack and they do not like being separated from their pack. Do you make enough to get someone to come in and clean?

 

[KillerCharlie]

How dare you believe that your human family is more important than a dog! This is the internet in 2018!