Feel so sad that I've had to rehome my dog to my parents

Yes of course you've done the right thing! My neighbours had to do the same with their dog. Fortunately their parents live in the same village so everyone still gets to see each other, but a baby/toddler can be horribly stressful for a dog. Don't feel guilty at all. He sounds like he will make them very happy.

Yes you absolutely have done the right thing and well done (and massive hug) to you for doing it.

My brother has had to do the same recently due to a relationship breakdown. He's moved into a tiny one bed flat. His dog is now at our parents, going to the beach every day and loving their big garden and big house.

Dog will still love seeing you all and you'll always have a bond with him, but he's going to be happier in his daily life. Well done for being brave and doing the right thing.

I can't imagine how hard this must have been for you but it shows how much you love your dog. We adopted a nine-year-old cocker a few years back under the same circumstances. He settled in with us immediately and had five years of being spoilt rotten and being the centre of our world, and we kept in touch with his original owner and sent her photos and updates so she knew she'd done right by him. You'll still get to see and spend time with your boy, and putting his needs above your own is a brave thing and a sign of real love.

How brave of you and absolutely yes you have done the right thing. You have put his happiness above yours and at least you still get to see him. I wish every pet owner was like you.

I'm not normally one to agree with rehoming dogs as I think it's unbelievably cruel to uproot them from their home and family to somewhere new and unfamiliar.

However in this case I agree with everyone else on this thread.

If your parents adore your dog (and vice versa) and he is happy and comfortable with them then it's the right decision. They'll give him a lovely life and devote their complete attention to him I'm sure 😊

You've done the right thing. The dog will be happier and you can still visit him.

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Definitely you have done the right thing. How lovely he's with your parents, hopefully you can see him.. he's getting older,has arthritis,he probably doesn't want to play like he used to. I've got a 9 year old BC,she's laying by me now. She had a very good park run at 8, before it got hot. She will chase and occasionally bring a ball back to you, she doesn't bring toys anymore. Now we have another BC, just turned one, she brings toys and balls most of the day,she's "helping" daddy in the garden, digging holes and he's filling them up!

Right decision definitely, your lovely dog is happy! I understand exactly why you feel sad, I would too but think of it in terms that he chose for himself. And you'll still get to see him and hear all about how he is. It's really nice that your parents wanted and were able to take him in.

When I was born my parents cat left home and went to live with a neighbour. My husband is one of four (very rowdy by all accounts) children. His mum took one of their cats to the vet because she was moping and not eating. Vet asked about the household and declared the cat was "depressed". Cat then went to live in a nunnery down the road where i expect there was plenty of peace and quiet 😂. Some pets just aren't keen on babies and small children.

I know two people who had to do similar. It might be unpopular with so.e... but the dogs were really stressed out by the baby/toddler. One case, it was the parents in the countryside, and in the other, them and their Ex just alternated who had the dog and who had the baby.

You have done a wonderful, kind and selfless thing for your dog.

Definitely the right thing OP, sad as it is for you.

You absolutely did the right thing, but I can see it would really hurt. The mark of a good pet owner is that they put their pet's welfare first, even though it can be really difficult.

Take care of yourself💐

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Yes, you have done the right thing by him. Don't be hard on yourself - you are thinking of him.

You've absolutely done the right thing, you've put his happiness and welfare above your own and as others have said that makes you a fantastic owner. You should feel pride rather than guilt. It'll be tough for you and you'll miss him immensely, but I think seeing him happier will help. You obviously care about him a huge amount. I wish more owners were like you.

You have put the needs of your beloved dog first. You have shown him live and understanding. Sorry itw a hard time

We had to let one of our dogs go and live with my inlaws when we moved to a house he just couldn't settle in. He was scared of the fences as he couldn't see the neighbours dogs through them and it was awful for him.

So we did what you've done and moved him in with grandma and grandad. He had the best time of his life and was so happy with them for years. We saw him at least twice a week and it was obvious how much happier he was.

FIL insisted on calling him a "useless, bloody dog" and told anyone who would listen that he "only took him in as the girls cried" but the reality was he adored the stupid beast and was often seen with him in his lap at the kitchen table sharing his lunch (the "useless, bloody dog" in question was a 50kg pit bull!!).

Its a really hard decision to make but your doggo will love you for making it.

Totally done the right thing and at least you still get to see him and he's happy.

You're just proving how much you love him by doing the best thing for him. It must be heart wrenching but you will get to see him and see him at his best again when you do. You're a great example of doing right by him no matter how you feel.

Oh I can "feel" your upset see how it goes he might be fine as a dogshare and you can have him over for an afternoon,

Yes you have and refreshing someone is putting their dog first. I’m sure it wasn’t an easy decision to make.

This ^^

You put your dogs happiness over yours and have given your dog the best environment for your dogs welfare. You can keep your relationship knowing that what your doing is whats right for him. Well done.

Absolutely the right thing. And with less stress for the dog as he is already used to being at your mum's house so no stress with moving to a brand new home with strange new people.

You've absolutely done the right thing, I can't imagine how hard it is for you though.

I’m so sorry but really glad you are putting your dog first.