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what if i can not suppliy all of the needs for my dog


Asked by Guest 317609 on Oct 16th 2009 in Fostering a Pet
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K-10 Von Canein

If you can no longer supply all of the needs for your dog, you need to find someone who can, and transfer ownership. When you adopt a dog, it is a life time committment to supplying all of the needs (food, shelter, water, companionship, medical, etc.). If you can't hold up to your end of the life-time contract, find someone who can, and will. I don't want to bark, but what can't you supply? If it is food, look at your grocery budget. How can you cut it? Are you buying junk food, or pre-made food? If so, get back to home-cooking and save a ton! If it is companionship, find the dog a better home, and not a shelter! Uphold your end of the adoption (life time committment) and be a real parent. If you can not, find a home that can! Dogs are intelligent living creatures, and it is cruel to treat them like a piece of property, able to be sold or given away. They have memories and feelings, and expect you to be their guardian for life!


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Jack

If you are going through a rough time financially, you can always look into lower cost medical and basic health care from your local animal shelters. During these tight times, many shelters are offering even lower cost spay, neuter and vaccination clinics than they used to. That sort of thing is an option that can help get you through so that you can stay with your dog.

Now, if you're talking about not having enough time to spend with the dog or having a lifestyle change that includes all of the above, then perhaps it's best to think of the dog's interests.

First, any separation from you (his family!) is going to be traumatic and painful for him. So if you can, try to find ways to cope without rehoming him first. If you find that's impossible or truly feel he'd be better off elsewhere, try rehoming him with the help of a shelter or rescue so you can be sure that he's placed with a responsible owner. All you have to do is ask; the help is out there at shelters and rescues. Good luck.


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