Urgh, I know this is a contentious issue and for the record, I am wholeheartedly against people getting animals then getting rid of them because they no longer fit in with a lifestyle or you didn't think about it properly.
My now ex bought a dog, against my wishes TBH, while we were together that he has left with me as he can't take him with him. He wants me to keep the dog, he wants the dog, but can't take it to his now accomodation.
The dog in question is a lovely dog, he's gentle and would not hurt a fly. He's not even 2 and a pedigree. However, I work and he can't be left alone. He's gone through carpets, doors, door frames to get a dog gate off so he can get into the house and destroy stuff, sofas, wellies, an expensive pair of glasses, you name it, if he's left without human company he will eat it. If there's someone home, he's fine but he can't be left and I can't give up a job to look after him and I can't afford to put him in dog creche when I'm at work. My ex works nights so when we were together there was generally someone home, and he is normally OK for an hour or so. He's also more than half my weight, so he's too strong for me on walks really.
The kids adore him and will be heart broken if I get rid, and I've asked family and friends, but because they know what he's like, no-one wants him. He really needs to be either on a farm or in a family where he will be looked after 24/7. I feel like sh!t saying it because I know how pushed to the limit re-homing charities are, but AIBU to get rid of the dog?