I just think I need to get this off my chest as I haven't let myself think about it so far.
I am 16 weeks pregnant and have a houseful of animals (used to be a vet nurse) I have 2 cats, 2 dogs, a bird, rats and fish and live in a fairly small house. My DH and I got married last year and we have been lucky enough to conceive this year. I have always had a few behavioural problems with one of my dogs - she was a stray that I decided to take on 4 years ago. She spent the first year of her life with me pooing/weeing/damaging anything in our house on a regular basis. It was very difficult and on many occassions I regretted my decision to take her. My DH has never really liked this particular dog as she is quite hyper and likes a lot of attention and because of her past problems.
When we found out I was pregnant he said that we had to rehome her because she was too much hard work and he was worried that she would jump at me/bowl me over on walks and he said once the baby came she wouldn't get enough attention from me and is too giddy to be around a baby. I could see his point but I stood firm and said that I wasn't going to rehome her and had been through so much with her and that he was just happy for an excuse to get rid of her.
However, a friend of one of my relatives had commented that she would like to take on another dog (she is at home all day and has lots of experience with this breed). fter thinking long and hard about it I decided that my dog may be happier living with someone who would be able to give her all the attention she needs on a one to one. I know I have made the right decision in letting her go but I am so down about the whole thing. I haven't told friends yet because I know I am gonna go to pieces when I do. I don't know why I have just put all that down really but thanks if you spent the time to read it. Soooooooooo