Obviously I meant rehomed not rehired.
I too think we should move away from the notion of so many dogs as pets. It's not working well given how many are in rescue and are maltreated or even vaguely neglected.
I don't think it's a good idea for many homes to have dogs. I feel like dogs should live on farms and have lots of access to freedom. Most live in suburban homes and don't get enough exercise, get bored etc.
Plus the commitment of time and money is really big.
I have four dogs. I was pressured into getting them by dh and dd. They both promised they would walk them. They do absolutely sweet nothing for the dogs. It's all on me. I feel trapped.
They get an hour walk in the morning and a short stroll in the evening. That is all the time I have.
We've moved recently from a rural home to a suburban. Getting out with the dogs is even more time consuming. And because I never even wanted dogs as pets, I'm starting to resent it.
However, I don't think I could send them to a shelter because I do have the time and the cash to deal with them. Who knows what I'd have to do if I had neither.
So those bitching at the op, keep on donating to the dog shelters and try being a little more supportive and focused on solutions instead of slinging nastiness.