Pet Owner Wants To Let Go Of Their Dog After Realizing That Caring For One Is Something They Simply Can’t Handle

The original poster's family called them cruel for even considering to give the dog up.

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• Published in Animal Stories
• October 10, 2022

Dogs are considered to be "man's best friend." But what happens when people can no longer care for their dogs?

Do they simply give them away to a shelter or rescue organization? Unfortunately, many people choose to surrender their dogs to a shelter because they believe that is the only option.

Being a dog owner comes with a lot of responsibility. They rely on us for food, shelter, love, and care.

So when people can no longer provide for their furry friend, it's not just as easy as giving them away to a shelter or rescue. Before deciding to surrender your dog, consider all other options.

Maybe you can find a trusted family member or friend who can temporarily care for them while you get back on your feet. Or perhaps there are resources available in your community that could assist with vet bills or training programs.

But when a dog owner isn't exactly in a good place and doesn't have the time and resources to take care of their pet, then perhaps it's time to let go. After all, dogs deserve a loving home with humans who will provide for their needs.

Over at the "Am I The A**hole?" (AITA) subreddit, a dog owner aired their grievances about the hardships of owning a dog. They realized that reading about caring for a canine is completely different from actually owning one.

While most people would criticize a person for letting go of a poor dog, most of the users in the thread agreed that it is the best course of action.

With a heavy heart, a Redditor wants to let go of their dog.

When you think about it, rehoming the dog means the poor fella will finally get the love it deserves.

Some hyper dogs will suit the lifestyle of another owner.

Rehoming is still the best option.

Deciding to let go of a dog one can't take of isn't exactly a wrong move.

A Redditor wants the original poster (OP) to think carefully before making a decision.

A Redditor thinks the OP's family is in the wrong.

Keeping the dog without properly caring for it isn't in its best interests.

Life changes happen.

Rehoming is still the better decision than keeping it.

Rehoming isn't equivalent to leaving the dog to fend for itself on the streets. What is this family thinking?

Dogs can't be happy if they're not properly cared for.

The dog needs a human who has time for them.

For this Redditor, the realization is a responsible move.

We hope the doggo finds a forever home.

The least thing the OP can do is to ensure that the dog will end up with a deserving family.

Other people would do the same thing.

Taking it to a no-kill shelter is a responsible action.

Sometimes, it's all about compatibility.

It would be wrong for the OP to still keep the dog.

Rehoming, in the end, is all for the dog's sake.

It's important to remember that dogs are not disposable, and we must ensure their well-being until the very end. Let's do our best to be responsible pet owners and make sure our canine companions are always taken care of.

But if your situation doesn't allow you to provide time for the dog, then perhaps it's better to let go. Just ensure that you're surrendering the dog to a no-kill shelter so they'll end up in their forever home.

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