A Tale Of Redditor's Heartbreaking Decision To Rehome A Troubled Rescue Dog

"We made the difficult and dreadful decision to rehome her"

Damjan

• Published in Animal Stories
• March 19, 2023

Rescuing a pet is a noble act that many animal lovers undertake. Unfortunately, sometimes the circumstances surrounding the animal's adoption change, and the owner may find that they cannot provide the level of care and attention that the pet needs.

In such situations, it may be in the best interest of the animal to rehome them with a more suitable family. Despite the best intentions and preparation, sometimes, the reality of owning a pet can be challenging.

Life can take unexpected turns, such as new work schedules, health issues, or financial difficulties, making it challenging to provide a loving home for the pet. Additionally, some pets may develop behavioral issues which are difficult to address or may be incompatible with other pets in the household, leading to conflicts and stress.

The OP's friend rescued an American Bulldog who was malnourished and overbred, paying £80 for her. However, after bringing her home, their friend's pregnant partner couldn't look after her due to her existing dog not getting along with the rescue dog.

The OP agreed to take the dog in, finding out that she was good on the lead, good while walking, was scared of men, and didn't like cats. After four days, the dog's health had improved, but she was very reactive and aggressive towards other dogs and noises, making it difficult to walk her.

The OP made the difficult decision to rehome the dog to someone who could better train her and give her a good life. Despite feeling guilty, they couldn't handle the dog's behavior and felt they had no other choice.

OP asks:

The OP's friend rescued an American Bulldog who was malnourished and over-bred, paying £80 for her.

However, after bringing her home, their friend's pregnant partner couldn't look after her due to her existing dog not getting along with the rescue dog.

The OP agreed to take the dog in, finding out that she was good on the lead, good while walking, and was scared of men and didn't like cats

After four days, the dog's health had improved, but she was very reactive and aggressive towards other dogs and noises, making it difficult to walk her.

OP made the difficult decision to rehome the dog to someone who could better train her and give her a good life.

OP feels incredibly guilty about it

But they believe it is the best for the dog

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the a-hole:

She's the wrong dog for OP

OP should pass her off to safe hands

OP replied

This Redditor has some good advice

OP should find such organizations

Maybe training?

OP replied

Rehoming a pet should not be seen as a failure but rather as an act of kindness and responsible pet ownership. By finding a new loving home for the pet, the owner is ensuring that the animal receives the care and attention they deserve and they will have a better quality of life.

It is essential to work with reputable animal rescue organizations or reputable families to find a suitable new home for the pet.

Damjan