Will he be fine in his new home or will he have already only developed attachment to me? He has only been with me for 4 days? He’ll be 3 months on Jan 19th. That would be the worst thing in the world to me if he ended up having social problems because I took him in and realized it's just not the time for me to be looking after this little amazing guy.
I just don’t feel ready – I have my own issues and I just started crying over it. I feel so horrible and I don’t know what to do. The breeder won’t take him back and I’m stuck with all these over whelming emotions. My friend thinks it’s because my old dog died and I thought he’d be like him. But it’s not that at all. I just don’t think I’m a dog person anymore. I just don’t feel it’s the right time for me. I think the little guy is amazingly cute but it’s not time, and I don’t think I should keep the pup just on the soul reason that he’s cute if I’m not feeling everything else.
2007-01-05 13:43:25 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
do what you think is right, if you truly think he will not have the best life possible with you find a local SPCA. They don't put the animals down and they screen all potential owners to make sure they are ready for a dog.
2007-01-05 13:48:22 · answer #1 · answered by raz p 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Firstly, I'm very sorry for the loss of your other dog.
I think in 4 days, he would have just got to know his surroundings and he'd be just in the middle of settling down.
ANY responsible, reputable breeder would take the dog back if for any reason, you can not take care of him.
I think that giving him or selling him to someone who is ready for a puppy would be the best idea and I also think it's really great that you aren't just keeping a dog for the soul reason that he's cute, like so many other new-dog owners do.
I really do doubt that he has grown an attachment with you yet but it would be very over whelming for the dog to be switching homes for the 3rd time.
But, if you truly can't handle or take care of him, you do need to give him to someone who will.
You could advertise him in a newspaper (not sure where you live but in Aus they have a Trading Post, if you live in Aus you could advertise him there), online, or put up a few flyers.
Please make sure he goes to a really good home!
Goodluck.
2007-01-05 13:52:32 · answer #2 · answered by Elena 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Your pup has not had enough time to really bond with you. Even if he had feeling th way you feel he needs a new home. A home where he can grow and be loved.
One of my dogs is a Boston. she is WONDERFUL! but she is so full of energy! And she is sooooo fast1 I mean he movements! She is like lightening. Bostons are not easy by any means!
Find a home for the littel guy you have while he is still young and cute. Shen they get older it is really hard to find homes for them. Try to find someone who will take a dog and who be abel to will keep it all its entier life!
I really commend you for realizing you are not up for taking care of a dog now. And for doing something about it. Don't cry or get upset. You will be doing what is best for the pup.
I would be very lreay about advertisine ing the paper. People will get dogs and use them as bait to train pit bulls to fight. peole who ahve no business with a dog get them through the papers. Advertise at teh vets office . You might ask the local vets if they know of anyone who would give a good home to a Boston Often they know who had lost a dog and would give one a good home. Don't expect to get your money back. Just try your best to screen for a good home.
Good luck. And by the way if your dog has papers if you give the dog away you do not have to give the papers. You can right fully expcet to recieve pay for the papers. A person who will take the pup with out papers will probaly be a better home. Lots of not very nice people who would love to get a dog with papers for free. you really don't want a breeder to get your pup either. Often breeders are not very nice to their dogs.
2007-01-05 14:06:00 · answer #3 · answered by raredawn 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Give him to someone who can take care of him. Interview them and be sure they are ready, as the person who gave her to you should have been sure that you are ready. Next time, think about your actions. The dog will be fine going to a new home. But, when your ready for a pet, start with something small that doesn't live long (fish or hamsters are good pets) and after a couple years, move on to bigger, better (and more expensive) pets. Good luck. Glad you noticed right away it wasn't meant to be.
2007-01-05 13:48:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are not ready for him, then by all means, get him to a home that is. Better 4 days later than 4 months later. He will be just fine. I find it highly irresponsible of the breeder to not be willing to take the little guy back in though!
2007-01-05 13:50:36 · answer #5 · answered by Rain S 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you have come to the realization that you cannot care for the pup, the best thing you can do -- for BOTH of you -- is to find another home for him. If you'd like, we can post him to various adoption sites for you (at no charge to you) to help him get adopted. For more information, see our website at www.fetch11.org/refer.html.
Getting him a new home while he's still young won't impact on him adversely. Young dogs are very resilient.
Thank you for taking his emotional state into your decision. This sounds like it's been hard on you -- but we can tell that you're trying to do the right thing now.
2007-01-05 14:08:58 · answer #6 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Please find a breed rescue for him, it will be the best thing. If not, find a no kill shelter. I really don't understand why you got a puppy that you were'nt ready for, it doesn't make sense. Please, if you get rid of this puppy, don't go getting another one for a VERY long time (or ever) because animals are not disposable. Attatchment wise, he will be find. I dont think it will phase him being that young and only being with you for a few days. I really wouldnt try rehoming him yourself, so find a rescue so he can be neutered and get a really good home.
2007-01-05 14:32:50 · answer #7 · answered by mushroompumpkin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will not affect him emotionally if you find him a new home, he is very young and won't remember it. I'm sure he will love whoever takes him. If you paid for him I would try to get some of my money back. I raise Yorkies and have 2 older ones in the house but when they die of old age "no more animals in the house" I'm getting too old and I have now have cancer and I feel its time for me to start taking care of me. Dogs are sweet and great companions but require alot of love and time.
2007-01-05 13:49:13 · answer #8 · answered by Demetria S 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you don't have time for the pup, then you need to get rid of him as quickly as possible, while he's still cute and will bond with someone else. You'll never be able to give him the time, training and love he needs if you resent him because you kept him when you didn't want him.
If he's handled right, he'll be a good dog.
2007-01-05 13:54:19 · answer #9 · answered by SLA 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Puppies are amazingly adaptable to new owners. If you find a good home for him, he will be fine. If you can't find a home (which is VERY unlikely) try to find a Boston Terrier rescue group. They are always happy to help. Good luck and DON'T WORRY. If you feel like you can't keep him, you're making a very good decision to find him new owners.
2007-01-05 13:49:45 · answer #10 · answered by Give life. Be an organ donor! 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋