Confused And Trapped Redditor Seeks To Surrender His Ex-Roommate’s Dog That Was Dumped On Him

"I feel guilty even though it was my old roommate that put this dog in this situation"

Maryjane

• Published in Animal Stories
• October 8, 2022

You can give up your dog by bringing him or her to a shelter or rescue group for animals. It's crucial to understand what will happen if you give your pet to a shelter or rescue organization and to be aware that there are other options.

Most facilities demand a fee, and others don't accept walk-in surrenders. It's necessary to contact them in advance to find out the policies of the animal welfare organizations close to you because this differs by location. 

The pet's future is out of your hands after you surrender them. Some pets are terrified of the surroundings in the shelter, which can make a typically well-behaved dog act aggressively out of fear.

Such conduct lessens the dog's chances of being adopted. The fortunate dogs will be placed in new homes, but you won't get to choose the kind of family that gets to adopt your pet. 

Most often, the best choice, if you are prepared to put in the time, is to find a new home for your pet. Even though it may seem overwhelming, there are things you can do to make the process simpler and guarantee that your dog will be loved, protected, and cared for in his new home.

The OP in today’s story wished to surrender the roommate’s dog, which was dumped on them. Find out how this happened by reading the full story below. 

The Redditor had thought long and hard about this so...

It led us to the point where we parted ways

He was not mine in the first place

I want to live on my own but...

I don't have a real connection with the dog

Some Redditors offered tips on how best the OP could re-home the dog while others just pointed out that there was nothing wrong in doing so. Here are some of their comments below...

Just find the dog a good home

Drop the dog on their door step

The OP should go ahead and re-home the dog

It does not sound like the OP is a dog person

It's not your dog so you can re-home him

Look into the no-kill shelters for a spare room

Taking him to a no-kill shelter or a rescue organization

It is more difficult for you because it's a pit bull mix

Do your research prior to giving up the dog

Your ex roommate is more than an AH

There is no shame in putting your own life first

I could not give him the life he needed

Why did it take you this long to decide to surrender it?

Do the right thing and find the dog a good home

An additional info is needed by this Redditor and the OP delivered a response

The OP got the dog dumped on them by the roommate

Well, OP sure has some tough choices to make. Even devoted pet owners might find themselves in the unfortunate position of having to surrender or rehome a dog.

If that applies to you, think about taking the necessary measures to get your pet the ideal home so you’ll know you have given it your all.

We hope everything works out well for the OP and the dog.

Maryjane