My husband and I are renting a home. He had an American Bulldog when I met him, I guess he got him when his son was born or a little after. Well, when we were looking for a place tgether...we had a REALLY difficult time finding a place that was decent and would accept the dog. We ended up renting this house that was like right on the beach and iculded ALL utilities, It was quite a deal and I couldn't pass it up. His parents said they would take the dog, no problem. Well now they are going through bankrupcy and they can't afford the dog anymore. I said (although I hate the dog) that he can come to the house IF our land lord oked it. She didn't, simply because of our hard wood floors. Ok, I thought that was that but no he said we will keep him in the kitchen so he bought a baby gate and now has decided that we will let him roam in the kitchen, hallway (has wood floors said he'd put our bathroom carpet down) and the bathroom. Every time I say something he jumps back (continued)
2007-03-12 06:26:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
with 'I am not getting rid of him'. If I do recall from my other leases I have ever had, if this woman finds out the dog is in the house after she told us no then she can evict us or give us 7 days to fix it meaning we'd have to get rid of him anyways! We have 2 other people that live next to us that she is also the land lord of. I feel he is risking our home and finances. Things are tight as it is and we most definately do not have the money to move again! What should I do? I never asked him to get rid of the dog...just find him another place to stay.
2007-03-12 06:34:58 · update #1
The yard is not fenced in and also, my 16 month old daughter is afraid of the dog. I know the dog would never harm her but it is like 5 times her size and if we put her on the ground and she knows he is around the she screams bloody murder. I bring that up and its liek he is in denial. he says that no she isn't afraid of him....yadda yadda yadda.
2007-03-12 06:38:29 · update #2
By the way, I love animals....owned them my whole life. My family and i have ALWAYS had small pets because they are allowed anywhere and aren't as messy as huge drooling dogs, not that I have anything against them because I have also owned one of those. I don't see why some of you think we should keep the dog and risk being kicked out with NO HOME because of an animal. HE REFUSES TO KEEP HIM OUTSIDE and we can't because we share a laundry room with 2 others which you have to go through the back yard to get there.
2007-03-12 06:43:11 · update #3
MOVING IS NOT AN OPTION, WE CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER $2000 MOVE!!! We have only been here for 4 months. We would have to pay the rest of the lease plus money down on another rental....that would be like $12,000!!!!!!! REDICULOUS!!!!!!!!
2007-03-12 06:47:41 · update #4
i can understand not wanting to give the dog up but you dont want to be evicted either. try to approach him gently. if all else fails tell you landlord what is going on and the fist notice she gives you for eviction should get yourhusband on the right track.help him find the dog a good home. interview families you know would tak care fo him
2007-03-12 06:35:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
As a pet owner I can understand how much he wants to keep the dog and will do just about anything to keep it with him.
Apart from the landlady not liking dogs in her rental home, I'm not sure why the dog is not allowed to roam around free when your both at home (hardwood or not). If he's fully house trained, then there really shouldn't be a problem or is it that you just hate the dog.
You have to decide if your husband happiness is worth the house. You can get rid of the dog but will that make your husband happier or you. Money should never be an issue if a piece of your husband's heart is broken. Your relationship may never be the same if you force him to give up his best friend.
2007-03-12 13:45:26 · answer #2 · answered by trojan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow that sucks, well you should really talk to your husband about how you really feel about the dog because if you dont tell him how much it bothers you, he will never know why you dont like the dog. Is better for you to be honest with him.
Another thing you can do with the dog is just leave him outside all day and only in the house at night.
2007-03-12 13:31:09 · answer #3 · answered by only me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i understand how your hubby feels i am so attached to my little dogs i would never give them up they didn't ask to be here i made the choice to bring them home and now i cant just toss them out when its not working for me the thing to do i find a pet friendly home or buy a house so the dog can be at home all the time and by the way where else could the dog go?? there are not very many people standing in line to take over your responsibilities
2007-03-12 13:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by patbgone 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well...here's my take on it. be prepared to move anway. because when the landlord finds out and posts that letter of lease violation on your door...be prepared to move. thing is...keeping this dog is between you and your husband. you need to be prepared to deal with the consequences if it ever comes to that. so you and your husband need to be saving money right now for moving just in case it does come to that. and you also need to be seeking out your local pet adoption agencies to be prepared to take the dog for adoption because his parents will not take the dog back. but if your husband will not listen to reason then maybe he can listen to you. because if you do get that letter and your husband starts up with the 'we are keeping it' routine...you need to also be prepared to have your own place. cause at that point it will clearly show that your husband cares more about that dog than he does about you. if you don't have a job...get one. if you do...get your own bank account in your name only. it doesn't help to prepare for any consequences (if they come). you will be better prepared for them if it does come along.
2007-03-12 14:01:36 · answer #5 · answered by cfalways 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sad to say, but you might need to take the dog to Orange county animal shelter across from the block of orange. (i think i remember you...old cast member right?)...see i had a samoyed and she was sweet and loving but when my ex and i divirced and he left me the house and the dog and our girls, i found myself not being able to afford the house bymyself even with his child support...so i had to take her there. it was a sad saD day for me and the girls, but i know she got a nice home (got picked) she was akc registered samoyed and trained and still young. i am sorry i have to tell you but it might mean for the dog to go. i mean you do not want to get into trouble w/the landlord. oh the reason i had to give up the dog because i moved into a MUCH MORE AFFORDABLE HOME THAT DID NOT ALLOW PETS. ANY ways~ hope it works out for you~ take care~
2007-03-12 13:37:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
your husband should offer to cover all costs of the dog for his parents and see if they will take him back (he should have done that in the first place). or maybe you could keep the dog outside.
2007-03-12 13:32:53 · answer #7 · answered by Lindsey M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever owned a pet? I think not! Pets are part of the family. U cannot just get rid of them over floors or a bit of inconvenience. I think you are wrong, what do you expect him to do? Throw the pooch away? I say you learn to love the dog, he is a part of the family!
2007-03-12 13:35:05 · answer #8 · answered by Curlz 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
you both needed go by your landlords rules she meant no pets now it might mean get out no apt he needs take the dog some place
2007-03-12 13:33:49 · answer #9 · answered by sweetgranny06 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other than letting him see you sleeping with the dog, I think that you should give him an ultimatum. The dog or me........And get on with your life. He's just a jerk. He takes the dog over logic. That's nut's.
2007-03-12 13:33:20 · answer #10 · answered by TMAC 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋