Fed up of your dog? just trade him for another
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Lisa, if you only $460/month, why are you wanting to trade in your boy for another dog?! Surely you know by now that dogs are expensive.
I can't pick at your decision to sell him, but trading him for another dog that may/may not work out is IDIOTIC when you are already struggling financially. You have your current dogs and your CHILD to think of, don't go out and get more. btw, why isn't your female Shep too big? Are you selling her too
I can't pick at your decision to sell him, but trading him for another dog that may/may not work out is IDIOTIC when you are already struggling financially. You have your current dogs and your CHILD to think of, don't go out and get more. btw, why isn't your female Shep too big? Are you selling her too
I cant not have a dog.I dont have my female Shepherd.The jerk who boarded her when me and my ex split caused trouble and ended up getting her through small claims cause I wouldnt breed her early to make him happy.This is the only dog I have.
Small dogs eat less especially when feeding a good quality food it takes less to feed than cheap crap.The reason my dog is leaving is size.
Small dogs eat less especially when feeding a good quality food it takes less to feed than cheap crap.The reason my dog is leaving is size.
So what,who wouldnt do what they had to in order to have a home.Have you lived at a womens shelter.I have it is hell.I am not going back there to keep a dog.They dont even allow dogs.I loked into moving in with my mom,no dogs.Looked into moving in with my BF but we have only been together 3 months smart right.Now how about I move back in with my ex so he can break my jaw again,but hey at least I could keep my dog.Dont think I havent looked at options.I have but really how good are my options.
Not sure what to make of your comment about breeding, maybe the other members who have known you longer can shed some light on that.
Is your landlord even the issue here because you keep bringing up other things?
What happens if you get a pug and they have an issue with there eyes which costs 2000 or more (yea it's expensive). Are you going to rehome the dog because you cannot afford it?
Is your landlord even the issue here because you keep bringing up other things?
What happens if you get a pug and they have an issue with there eyes which costs 2000 or more (yea it's expensive). Are you going to rehome the dog because you cannot afford it?
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I am sorry that you are in a less than desirable situation. But to be honest with you, it sounds like your priorities are a little misdirected. Here is your ad that you posted that everyone is commenting on
1 Year old Intact male GSD.Some of the best German Showlines in Canada.Awesome with kids of all ages.Hates male dogs.chases cats.73lbs,26inches great bite.Basic obedience in English and German.Started on sleevework as well.Great SchH or Ring prospect.Very strong drives.Housetrained and up to date on shots until next August.Will make awesome stud with these lines.Great dog needs great owner.$1800 obo or trade for other breed.Serious inquiries only please.
Breeds I am interested in are:
Boxer,Pug,Boston Terrier,German Pinscher,Min Pin,Chihuahua,Rottweiler,Mastiffs possibly others.
Now if money is an big issue for you , as you stated, then why would you even consider "trading" when you could sell your dog and have $1800 to spend on rent, food, your child etc...?? Also, owning a Mastiff is pretty expensive with Vet care and food, how are you going to afford that?
As far as your "boyfriend" not liking Shephards , I'd be damned if I would give my dog up because someone I'm dating doesn't like it that breed. I'd tell him to go find another girl friend and don't let the door hit him in the a$$ on the way out. Apparently you just got out of an abusive relationship ( and I know that it's tough to do that ) but it sounds like you might be getting right back into another one. I wouldn't even think of telling someone that I am dating and that I really cared for, to get rid of her dog, cause I don't like it. What nerve!!!! What's he going to ask for next, you putting your kid up for adoption cause it get's on his nerves? You better think about what is going on here and realize that we are not trying to pick on you, but are trying to get you to step back for a second and look at the big picture....
This and that Chi you rescued, correct? May I ask why you went out and got a Chihuahua when you were already struggling financially? Honestly, I'm not trying to be nit-picky and judgmental, but when you have a child and another dog to think of, why would you go out and get another? I LOVE dogs and would be heartbroken if I had to live without one, but I would rather have no dog than have one and not be able to properly care for it.
I agree that small dogs are inexpensive to feed; Ripley eats his weight (5lbs or so) in Innova EVO each month. Costs about $15 for the 6lb bag. However, that doesn't make him cheap or somehow easier to own than a large dog. Have you considered that a MIN PIN may not like your child? What are you going to do when that tiny, delicate dog with an attitude (and most minpins DO have an attitude) bites her? Trade that one in, too?
I agree that small dogs are inexpensive to feed; Ripley eats his weight (5lbs or so) in Innova EVO each month. Costs about $15 for the 6lb bag. However, that doesn't make him cheap or somehow easier to own than a large dog. Have you considered that a MIN PIN may not like your child? What are you going to do when that tiny, delicate dog with an attitude (and most minpins DO have an attitude) bites her? Trade that one in, too?
For one edit out my number idiot.The mastiff is not for me as already stated.
My boyfriend did not tell me to get rid of him my landlord did.My BF just said he didnt want him.That is not controlling.It is his preferance.So what if he likes other breeds than me.He knows when I am out of this hell hole I will have a shepherd.
My boyfriend did not tell me to get rid of him my landlord did.My BF just said he didnt want him.That is not controlling.It is his preferance.So what if he likes other breeds than me.He knows when I am out of this hell hole I will have a shepherd.
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And I am glad you got away from your BF who beats you. I'm glad you and your child are safe. I am a single parent to and was hit twice by my daughters father once I got a black eye and the other time a bloody nose. Men who beat women are cowards. I don't think you should leave Chaz, we could be some support for you. Why I don't agree with trading in your dog who is beautiful by the way, I give you credit for leaving your BF. Why can't your GSD go back to the original breeder?
Lisa . . . Is there any way you could find a temporary home for your dog? Maybe your BF could just TAKE CARE of him for you until you were able to get out of your living situation.
Honestly, you say you will have another Shep, but from whom? I don't know any responsible breeders who would place a dog in an unstable home, as yours seems to be. I wouldn't. It's nothing personal, I just wouldn't want the dog to be bounced around as this poor boy is.
Honestly, you say you will have another Shep, but from whom? I don't know any responsible breeders who would place a dog in an unstable home, as yours seems to be. I wouldn't. It's nothing personal, I just wouldn't want the dog to be bounced around as this poor boy is.
I'm sorry to be so blunt, but that's an incredibly selfish statement. The dogs you're getting are being bounced from home to home because your life is in flux. You can't offer them a steady future at the moment. Also, I think you should focus all your efforts on yourself and your child right now.
EDIT: Also, since I've known you on this forum (about a year), I believe you've gone through 4-5 dogs. Sasha, the minpin (I think his name was Roscoe), the chihuahua, this shepherd you're rehoming, and a mastiff puppy that tragically died of illness. That is, on average, one dog every 2-3 months.
Please, I don't think you need to be getting any more dogs right now. It sounds like you have enough challenges on your plate at the moment.
EDIT: Also, since I've known you on this forum (about a year), I believe you've gone through 4-5 dogs. Sasha, the minpin (I think his name was Roscoe), the chihuahua, this shepherd you're rehoming, and a mastiff puppy that tragically died of illness. That is, on average, one dog every 2-3 months.
Please, I don't think you need to be getting any more dogs right now. It sounds like you have enough challenges on your plate at the moment.
The Chi is gone.Long gone to a old lady with no grand kids.I had my Shepherd sold but the lady backed out due to no money.He was supposed to be gone.It is a little different with a un socialized abused ch than a puppy that I will socialize.I have had a min pin that was awesome with kids but the ex made me get rid of that dog too.Shots and vet care cost money but my vet is good and works with me.Food is the least of it.
How can a boarding kennel try to force you to breed your dog? Or maybe a litter was payment for boarding? Sounds strange. Sorry, but I hate to hear when dogs get bounced around from place to place. I know people can run into difficult situations but I've seen so many messed-up shepherds that have never known a forever home until they eventually landed in rescue.
Maybe it's time to take a break from dog ownership until everything gets straightened out - for the dog's sake.
Maybe it's time to take a break from dog ownership until everything gets straightened out - for the dog's sake.
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