So frustrated and just...done

[ProVobis]

I think this is going off the deep end.

Deep end? Really? Millions of healthy cats and dogs are euthanized daily. They already are held in lower esteem than humans so why keep making the point that human conveniences are more important by those responding to the OP?

If anything the OP has given us a valuable lesson in planning for the future, whether it be by adopting pets or determining where to live or work or whatever. At least that’s the way I see it.

 

[Xantippe]

I think this is going off the deep end. No one is talking about abandoning animals. Finding them a home in a no kill shelter is not animal cruelty and not punishable by a jail sentence.

Please, show a little respect for the OP.

Yes. Nobody’s talking about abandoning them.

That’s why the OP is struggling–because she’s trying to make a conscientious effort to do the right thing for herself, her husband, their baby and the animals.

If she weren’t conscientious, she wouldn’t be worried about it.

 

[Xantippe]

Deep end? Really? Millions of healthy cats and dogs are euthanized daily. They already are held in lower esteem than humans so why keep making the point that human conveniences are more important by those responding to the OP?

If anything the OP has given us a valuable lesson in planning for the future, whether it be by adopting pets or determining where to live or work or whatever. At least that’s the way I see it.

You can plan all you like, but unless you’re independently wealthy, you can’t guarantee that you’ll always have a place to live that will allow pet ownership. Also, a major health issue can take pet ownership off the table. And ditto for your “contingency” plan–their life situation could easily change. It’s not reasonable to expect some other person to permanently keep a spot open in their home for the pet you may or may not be able to keep.

I know it sounds cold, but the OP’s relationship with her husband, his happiness, his safety (commuting is dangerous) and his relationship with their future child are in fact more important than their continuing to house two little dogs.

Also, not a pet owner, but I wouldn’t really want nervy little dogs around a baby or toddler.

 

[ProVobis]

Yes. Nobody’s talking about abandoning them.

Okay, I’ll take that comment about “abandoning” back. But my vet told me he gets asked repeatedly to put pets to sleep because homes couldn’t be found for them. (This is not unusual in an economy where people are laid off for a considerable amount of time and forced to abandon their homes.) But he refuses to put healthy animals to sleep but only has so much space. So what to do. No-kill shelters are hard to find and by the time people find out about them, they are already overcrowded. And if they’re too overcrowded, they become the 5pm news on national TV.

Also, a major health issue can take pet ownership off the table.

That’s basically what I said. In my case, my niece and her family agreed to take my cat in case I was unable to tend to it. I had been ready to turn in a stray to the shelter but got “talked” out of it, though I did throw in a money incentive. I know many people who would like to have a pet but know their limitations.

Also, not a pet owner, but I wouldn’t really want nervy little dogs around a baby or toddler.

That’s irrelevant. Many babies have grown up with cats and dogs.

AND I’M OUT OF HERE.

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[ellam25]

Okay, I’ll take that comment about “abandoning” back. But my vet told me he gets asked repeatedly to put pets to sleep because homes couldn’t be found for them. (This is not unusual in an economy where people are laid off for a considerable amount of time and forced to abandon their homes.) But he refuses to put healthy animals to sleep but only has so much space. So what to do. No-kill shelters are hard to find and by the time people find out about them, they are already overcrowded. And if they’re too overcrowded, they become the 5pm news on national TV.

That’s basically what I said. In my case, my niece and her family agreed to take my cat in case I was unable to tend to it. I had been ready to turn in a stray to the shelter but got “talked” out of it, though I did throw in a money incentive. I know many people who would like to have a pet but know their limitations.

That’s irrelevant. Many babies have grown up with cats and dogs.

AND I’M OUT OF HERE.

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Just so you know, I worked at a vet clinic for four years. I only saw two cases where people wanted to put their animals down for purposes other than sickness. I am not one of those people. Also it was more of a rant; the last thing I want to do is get rid of my dogs, one has been with me for nine years, the other for three. But I now am starting a family, and need to find a place that is a.) safe b.) affortdable for us, as we will be going down to one income. C.) Closer to husband’s job. You have no idea the trouble I am going through right now, and Ijust yesterday I convinced my mom to foster my nine year old dog for awhile, but it still won’t be permanent. The way you are describing me, as some kind of monster is misleading, and you have been rather rude, but I’m going to let it go since it seems you won’t be swayed either way.
God bless.