should i keep my dog?

Question

we just got him. i love him already. we have had him for a month already. but our place is small. i've been to depressied to take him for awalk. the lady who we got him for said i could call her if i wanted to to not keep him. my kids love him. their father does too. ooooh i love him. maybe a fariy will give me a large house and yard. *sign*

Answer 1

keep it and u wont regret it..

Answer 2

Having a dog around is just like having kids. They need proper attention and care. This is most often overlooked when people buy a dog for a pet. Depending on the breed of the dog a walk once a week is all it may need. If it is a hound (Whippet, Greyhound or Italian Greyhound especially) They need to be walked several days a week. Some of the smaller breeds you can get away with walking or once or twice a week at bare minimum. Depending on the age of the kids try and get them involved with taking care of the dog. Let the kids take the dog for a walk under your or your husbands watchful eye at first. Then gradually let the kids do it on their own. Another thing you can do is take the kids and the dog to a city park on the weekends. Walk don't drive. It means getting to spend more time with the whole family, and the dog its exercise. Make it knowen that pets needs are not just the responsibility of Mom but the whole families. If the kids are too small for this and Dad is too busy it is best to give the dog back, if you are expected to take care of the dog by yourself. This is for both yours and the dogs best intrest. You may want to look into getting a cat instead. They too provide just as much entertainment as a dog, they are cheaper to take care of, and they take care of themselves pretty much.

Answer 3

Hope your not to deperessed to feed your kids either. I think the dog would be better off with another person owning him. Stop whinging and whining about what housing etc you do or dont have... deal with what you have got and take the dog for a walk

Hey Kelly
Everyone knows or has experienced someone with depression and yes I agree it is a true illness. I have had friends that have commited suicide - known people who self harm- known people who are slow low they wont get out of bed and also had a family member lay his head on a railway track due to depression with money problems He was decapitated.. I have all the time in the world but I do not have time for people who think if a fairy will give them a larger house and a back yard everything will be ok. I do admit I was wrong and harsh about feeding the kids and I appolagise but Geeez if your thinking that a house and a yard will make you want to keep a dog and you dont want to keep it because you dont want to take it for a walk you shouldnt have a dog. Go get some serious help for your depression and not from the internet

Answer 4

To be honest, keeping a dog in such a crowed place is harsh for the dog- it is suffering. Every dog, no matter big or small, need spaces, and since your place is too small, it' s better to take it away. Maybe you should get another smaller dog, like chihuahua? ( I have no idea how small is your place) You can give the dog back to your friend? So that you can always see it!
But, you know, it is really hard to seperate from your love, but time can make you forget.

Answer 5

What type of dog some dogs do not need a lot of excersise or large house.. Why are you depressed and has this been going on for a while? if so see your doctor you have kids and do not want to get to depressed..

Do you have a yard at all? if so you can always tie him out for short times with some toys and a water bowl.. and you can also play with him throw his toys to him and such... he needs attention..

Maybe if you can get out of yoru depression you will really want to keep the dog, I am thinking what you are feeling will not last forever and if you get rid of him you may regret it.

Does your husband and kids play with the dog, does he feel loved? if so then he is okay at this time while you are not your self but please try to get better so you can as well enjoy this little guy.. if no-one is playing with him and he is alone all the time then you may want to give him back but as long as somone is playing with him and he seems happy then try to keep him and work on you so you get better. Dogs can be great companions and can help you get out of your slump.. take him for a walk just you and him enjoy your alone time you will find it relaxing and he will enjoy it as well..Many people who are depressed find having a animal helps them greatly..

Answer 6

First of all the dog shouldn't be bounced around from home to home so if you and your family love the pooch, keep him! If the size of your house is perfect, so what! If you can't walk the dog because of the way you feel ask your family or a friend or neighbor to walk him. From my own experience, a pet can really help a person who is depressed. May I suggest to you to go get professional help for your depression and let your family worry about the dog.
Good luck sweetie.

Answer 7

Honestly, the size of your house/apartment is not the issue. The fact that you don't take him for walks is.

If you walk him regularly and he gets plenty of exercise, then it doesn't matter what the size of your home is. I think that if you and your family aren't committed to him enough to care for him properly, meaning taking him for walks, you should consider giving him back to his previous owner.

Keep in mind, though, that all of this will be really stressful for him. He has probably grown attached to all of you as well, and you won't be doing him any favors by bouncing him back and forth.

Ideally, you and the kids and their father will all do your part to take him on 3 walks a day.

Answer 8

Take the pup back. I think you didn't realize the work required to properly take care of a dog before you got one. It happens all the time, you aren't the first and won't be the last to "give-up" because it's too much to handle. And sadly you won't be the last.
I love dogs, but I will be the first to tell a prospective dog owner that they ARE WORK. Yes, they bring joy, yes they are fun, cute and all around wonderful to have around. But, it took alot ( I mean daily, hourly effort) to get them to be a joy. It is not for the faint at heart, not for the person who can't stand dog hair or messes. It is not all a fun romp through the tulips.

Answer 9

It sounds as if you've reached your limit with a lot of things. You sound overwhelmed. I think the dog would be better off with the lady you got him from. A dog needs lots of exercise and attention, and the situation now is not fair to either of you.

Answer 10

You should keep him if he's special to you. It takes a lot of responsibility for taking care of a pet. If the weather's nice, it always best to take your dog for a walk.

Answer 11

if you could find a happy home for your dog where someone could walk him that would be ideal. Seams kinda selfish just to keep him because you "love" him and you're depressed to put the real effort in