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Originally Posted by TripleThreat
We decided not to keep the dog. There were a lot of factors that played into it. The constant nipping at the baby. Tearing clothes, peeing and pooing in the house. Albeit all of these things can be trained but I’ve never had a dog, nor did I want a dog, so once I noticed my son not giving much thought to the dog, the wife’s mood just worsening, why keep it, when a family who just lost their dog a year ago is ready for a new one with a toddler and no other kids on the way??
Seemed selfish for me and our family to keep him not being A ready, and B willing to do what it takes to give the dog a happy home. Nonetheless we have a 2 story home, limited backyard, he’s now at a big 1 story home, 2-3x our back yard, and from what I’m told is already loving life and has adjusted well.
My son definitely shed a few tears but was mature about the situation stating while he was sad, he is happy for the dog and says dogs are too much work. I stilll feel like a dick of a father but figured I’d give the update to those who deserved it.
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From someone who has fostered a bunch of dogs because they started life with shitbag people... thank you for both finding the pup a good home and for coming to the conclusion early that you just weren't able/willing to do what was needed to ensure this pup had a successful integration to the family instead of keeping it and having a contentious relationship with it where no one is happy.
You did the right thing and hopefully your wife learned a lesson about the weight of responsibility that comes with taking responsibility for the life of a creature.