Long story short. Adopted 5 mo. old puppy from shelter 5 mo. ago for a companion for our 12 yr. old dog with arthritis. Adopted dog is very muscular and not a good match for 12 yr. old dog. I adopted another puppy, smaller that my cat, calmer disposition. How do I return first puppy to the no kill shelter without feeling guilty. We really do love her, but doesn't fit our older dogs needs...I've been trying to find someone I know that would take her, but no luck yet.
2007-02-12 08:01:44 · 10 answers · asked by fujiwest1 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Just call the shelter and explain the situation. If they are a no kill shelter I'm sure they will be happy that you are being resposbile and are thinking about the dogs welfare.
2007-02-12 08:04:56 · answer #1 · answered by CctbOh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't feel comfortable returning the pup to the no kill shelter. Take him to a different no kill shelter.
Would you consider putting an ad on Craigslist for the pup? You can also take the dog to the ASPCA/SPCA.
As a shelter volunteer, thank you for adopting a shelter dog. Woof Woof!
2007-02-12 16:10:33 · answer #2 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say this because I am a animal lover but, how does the little dog get along? it sounds like your older dog is in not to good a shape, maybe you could keep them all and when the older dog is gone you would still have the others, I hate to think of losing a pet and yet we have had to put at least3 down and one was 17years old, so I know you don't want to think about it but in the real world it happens, I wish you all the luck in the world.
2007-02-12 16:21:02 · answer #3 · answered by sandyjean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you're gonna feel guilt, then you're gonna feel guilt. It's a part of life that you need to cope with and realize will be there. I completely understand your situation as I've been there before, and I felt bad about it too. The thing you need to realize is that sometimes there are things that happen in life that we have to deal with one way or another, and sometimes no matter which choice we make, it'll leave a mark on our hearts. Let yourself feel guilty, but don't get down on yourself over a difficult situation that you may have just made a mistake in. It happens.
2007-02-12 16:12:31 · answer #4 · answered by eldren_coralon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No need to feel guilty about doing the right thing for you and the dogs. Go ahead and contact the no kill shelter or another respected rescue organization...guilt free.
2007-02-12 16:06:30 · answer #5 · answered by symbo61 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once you adopt a pet its yours, you should feel guilty...its like placing an unwanted baby into an orphange...you should have considered the possibilites before you bought the dog whether it was a good companion or not, and as awful as this sounds a 12 yr old dog with arthritis might not be around much longer.
2007-02-12 16:05:56 · answer #6 · answered by KT! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All go shelters that care about the dogs will be understanding, to easy you concessions, why not offer a donation or offer to pay for the dogs up keep until a new owner is found.
2007-02-12 16:06:14 · answer #7 · answered by robertk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you adopted this dog you agreed to take it in as a member of your family. Would you send a child away simply because it didn't play well with others? Dog are not disposable.
2007-02-12 16:08:58 · answer #8 · answered by W. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just explain that she doesn't fit into your household but that you hope she finds a good home. If you feel too guilty or they won't take her back
Petfinder.com will let people post ads for free.
2007-02-12 16:15:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If worse comes to worse, you have no choice but to take the first dog back.
2007-02-12 16:05:11 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋