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How to surprise husband with his dream puppy for his birthday

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Safarigiraffe · 13/06/2023 21:34

Hi all, husbands birthday coming up & we have got him his dream puppy. What’s some ideas to surprise him with puppy other than just handing puppy over to him

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LifeIsPainHighness · 13/06/2023 23:25

Sarahtm35 · 13/06/2023 23:22

I agree that it’s better to adopt and have adopted 2 dogs myself.
however I find it amazing how strongly people feel about getting a dog when you work, yet it’s perfectly fine for people to have babies then dump them in childcare all day.
in your opinion is it ok to get a dog then stick it in doggy daycare?

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Babies can’t really be left alone in the house though like dogs

LifeIsPainHighness · 13/06/2023 23:24

ghostyslovesheets · 13/06/2023 23:23

Ugh to the rescue whingers

Ugh the lovers of puppy farming, over breeding and animal abuse

I agree.

But it’s not one or the other 🙄

LifeIsPainHighness · 13/06/2023 23:24

LumpyPumpkin · 13/06/2023 23:18

You know puppies grow up to be dogs. You could've adopted one of those.

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But then how will OP have her cute Insta moment? A 6yo terrified rescue doesn’t quite hit the heart like an excited puppy popping out a box does

ghostyslovesheets · 13/06/2023 23:23

Ugh to the rescue whingers

Ugh the lovers of puppy farming, over breeding and animal abuse

LifeIsPainHighness · 13/06/2023 23:22

Wexone · 13/06/2023 23:06

that's because they don't appear by magic a good rescue will assess your life etc and assign you the dog to suit your needs. if you can't accept this don't get a dog. !!! I actually can't not believe in the day with all the education media reports etc. people still buy dogs
if yoi want a dog try fostering or volunteer at a shelter.

Good responsible breeders should do exactly the same. Sadly I hear more and more stories of breeders palming off puppies onto the next willing idiot in order to make a quick buck. My friend paid £2.5k for a cockapoo - breeder didn’t even expect her to meet the parents and asked nothing about her home and work life.

Sarahtm35 · 13/06/2023 23:22

Jellybebe · 13/06/2023 22:14

They most likely didn't give you a puppy because you and husband both still work and would not be around the walk the puppy. Take the hint, your lifestyle is not currently conducive to getting a puppy as your circumstances are such that you cannot give it the care and attention it needs.

Cue the thread in the next few weeks where you can't cope because your puppy is badly behaved and shits everywhere.

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I agree that it’s better to adopt and have adopted 2 dogs myself.
however I find it amazing how strongly people feel about getting a dog when you work, yet it’s perfectly fine for people to have babies then dump them in childcare all day.
in your opinion is it ok to get a dog then stick it in doggy daycare?

LifeIsPainHighness · 13/06/2023 23:21

ilovesooty · 13/06/2023 23:04

Of course it's not a real dog.

One person's "sensitive disposition" is someone else's basic decency.

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Not sure how I’ve been indecent but OK.

I’ve told OP this is a bad idea.

I’m just not deluded to think everyone can get a rescue dog.

LumpyPumpkin · 13/06/2023 23:18

Safarigiraffe · 13/06/2023 21:46

We tried rescue but couldn’t find a rescue puppy

You know puppies grow up to be dogs. You could've adopted one of those.

BellatrixLestrangesHeatedCurlers · 13/06/2023 23:16

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theGooHasGone · 13/06/2023 23:11

Just another example of why dog licences should still be a thing.

Jellybebe · 13/06/2023 23:07

OP were you honest with the breeder regarding you and your husbands working hours and that your intention was to get this puppy as a surprise to your husband?

Either you lied about the above to secure a puppy from a responsible breeder or told the truth and the breeder didn't care as they are not a responsible breeder and most likely a puppy farm. Either way, you should not be getting a puppy. Incredibly selfish behaviour.

Wexone · 13/06/2023 23:06

that's because they don't appear by magic a good rescue will assess your life etc and assign you the dog to suit your needs. if you can't accept this don't get a dog. !!! I actually can't not believe in the day with all the education media reports etc. people still buy dogs
if yoi want a dog try fostering or volunteer at a shelter.

ilovesooty · 13/06/2023 23:04

LifeIsPainHighness · 13/06/2023 23:02

Dear me you must have a sensitive disposition if you call that warped (FYI I don’t think Pissfingers is a real dog in case you were worried about him)

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Of course it's not a real dog.

One person's "sensitive disposition" is someone else's basic decency.

Shhhquirrel · 13/06/2023 23:03

‘Dream puppy’ 🙄You really shouldn’t be getting a dog OP.

AnyaMarx · 13/06/2023 23:02

Oh and the shine of the birthday will
Some wear off if you haven't researched.

LifeIsPainHighness · 13/06/2023 23:02

ilovesooty · 13/06/2023 22:57

Well obviously you're perfectly entitled to have a warped sense of humour if you wish.

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Dear me you must have a sensitive disposition if you call that warped (FYI I don’t think Pissfingers is a real dog in case you were worried about him)

AnyaMarx · 13/06/2023 23:01

Have you done the research if you're actually both still
Working ?

Puppies are harder work than babies imo .

LifeIsPainHighness · 13/06/2023 23:01

Fourfurrymonsters · 13/06/2023 22:57

What a load of shite. And using the term “rescue whingers” say a lot about you as a person.

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Oh no, gutted

ilovesooty · 13/06/2023 22:59

Fourfurrymonsters · 13/06/2023 22:57

What a load of shite. And using the term “rescue whingers” say a lot about you as a person.

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Agreed. The term "rescue whingers" says a lot about the kind of person who uses it.

ilovesooty · 13/06/2023 22:57

LifeIsPainHighness · 13/06/2023 22:56

Yes I do - is that ok with you?

It’s humour drawing on actually how difficult it is to get a rescue dog because of the conditions dogs impose. It is very possible to a person’s circumstances to make it impossible to have a rescue dog

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Well obviously you're perfectly entitled to have a warped sense of humour if you wish.

Fourfurrymonsters · 13/06/2023 22:57

LifeIsPainHighness · 13/06/2023 22:51

Ugh to the rescue whingers

This meme says it all about getting a rescue dog

What a load of shite. And using the term “rescue whingers” say a lot about you as a person.

LifeIsPainHighness · 13/06/2023 22:56

ilovesooty · 13/06/2023 22:55

It's called humour

Well if you find it funny 🙄

Yes I do - is that ok with you?

It’s humour drawing on actually how difficult it is to get a rescue dog because of the conditions dogs impose. It is very possible to a person’s circumstances to make it impossible to have a rescue dog

ilovesooty · 13/06/2023 22:55

It's called humour

Well if you find it funny 🙄

LifeIsPainHighness · 13/06/2023 22:53

ilovesooty · 13/06/2023 22:53

A dog is a commitment. What's the point of that post?

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It’s called humour.

Anyway, I remember the OP’s last thread!! Can’t believe this is the same person!

ilovesooty · 13/06/2023 22:53

LifeIsPainHighness · 13/06/2023 22:51

Ugh to the rescue whingers

This meme says it all about getting a rescue dog

A dog is a commitment. What's the point of that post?