To wonder why so many people rehome their dogs

My poor ‘designer mutt’ had three other homes before we took him on at 11 months old. He was being advertised for free on Facebook when I ‘adopted’ him, broke my heart!

First owner got him when she was very heavily pregnant and had him for 4 weeks until she gave birth then he was turfed out.
Second owner had him for a few months before her relationship broke down and keeping him wasn’t feasible due to her working 12 hour shifts (to be fair I’ve looked into a lot of daycare/dog walking options locally and there doesn’t seem to be much that would help with night shifts)
Third owners also split and he moved back in with his Mam who already had 4 tiny dogs so she didn’t want him to bring the dog with.

90% sure he came from a puppy farm due to the area that was registered on his first vaccination record so likely not a responsible breeder willing to take back the dog.

Saying that, having a dog was a much bigger commitment than I even realised to be honest as he was my first dog as an adult but we wouldn’t change it for the world. He’s obviously got some attachment issues that we have worked on with a professional but still struggles with separation anxiety. Hardly surprising with his start to life!

Well I would not have my beautiful girl if her original family had not had to rehome her - due to family breakdown, job loss and the realisation that they could not meet her needs.

She has been a wonderful addition to our home, and there is not a day goes by when I don’t silently thank her previous ‘mum’ for tmaking what I know was a hard decision for her.

I agree some people take it all too lightly, and I could never give either of mine away, but some of us are able to give the rehomed dog a lovely life.

accidently said yabu sorry

I hate it when people do this. I could never ever send my dog away.

I don’t think people quite realise the commitment that owning a dog is, until they have one.

It’s a massive commitment and you need to accept your life revolves around the dog’s schedule.

We volunteer for Spaniel Aid. We also own spaniels. What we've seen is people who haven't really thought out the reality of having a bouncy, high energy breed around a small baby, or how much attention bouncy, high energy breed needs. The dog needn't be a puppy.. sleep deprivation, small child + bouncy energetic dog = problem (and you can't rehome your child!) Or, the 'lifestyle change' where someone has a 4/5 year old 'covid' dog, they've now been told to go back in the office, wages won't cover 5 days a week dog walking etc. Bouncy, high energy breed ends up shut in crate 6 hours a day and 'becomes destructive'
That's only 2 scenarios. More heartbreaking is when an owner dies and the families have no choice as their own lives can't accommodate the dog.

Yes, but people see a cute puppy, not a "teenage" dog with endless energy and a "bad" (lack of training) attitude.

Thay also insist on stupid fucking "Chelsea Dogs" like doodles.

Clueless.