Put a deposit down on a puppy massive anxiety and 2nd thoughts

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I know no one has the answer but for a year we have been on a waiting list for a pup with a reputable breeder.
So 10 days ago my oh and children went to choose a pup i couldn't get time off work.

Went again today and i met the pup , it sounds selfish but i don't want it, the anxiety is eating me up inside. My children will be devastated if i dont bring it home.

I feel like running away from the whole situation as i dont want the responsibility of having to be home, nighttime wake ups.

What do i do?

I have lots of sympathy for you. I did the same but fortunately DC didn’t know about it as we were waiting to surprise them.
Felt so bad for DH though, he desperately wants a dog and the kids would love it too but as PP mentioned I feel like I’ve no more to give and do not want to be restricted for holidays etc and panicked it was too big a commitment.
I felt such a relief when we pulled out. You don’t want to wait until you have the puppy as That will be a lot worse. Hope it works out for you

I agree with pp, it's a massive commitment and you have to be sure.

Personally, I think (before you bring the puppy home) you need to seriously think is it that you really don't want it. Or you an anxious person in general who gets worked up about things that are going to be fine.

I am in the second group. I have had dogs my whole life. I Foster dogs as well. We are fostering another puppy as of Sunday and I am crapping myself. Despite having g done this alot of times. Deep down I know it will be tiring. But fine.

The responsibility of the dog should be shared between you and your OH. Share getting up in the night etc.

But if you really don't want the dog, don't get the dog. There's no point if you will really resent it. It's not fair on either the dig or your family.