Dogs at the pound...

[MakeSherdogGreatAgain]

Ok...
So my wife and step-daughter decided to take the 3 dogs that lived with us to the pound today. My wife has talked about it for years but never followed through. I didn't think she would actually do it. I also didn't think I would care as much as I do.

First, a little background on said dog situation...
I inherited these dogs from my wife's ex-husband. I never really wanted them, I just got stuck with them. He's a bit of a loser and just kind of left the dogs with her when they split up. When we moved in together, I didn't have the heart to say the dogs couldn't come, so I took them in too.

The smallest, oldest dog was my step-daughter's. He's not a very nice dog and lived in her room. I didn't have any attachment to him.

The largest, 2nd oldest dog is not very healthy and more than likely wasn't going to live much longer anyway. She wasn't very friendly and kind of kept to herself. Also no attachment to her.

The youngest dog, however, is a sweet dog. She loves attention and people. I used to be pretty close with her before we had our son, who is 3. After that, my focus changed and I was more worried about my son than the dog. Even after I stopped paying much attention to her, she still follows me around everywhere and desperately seeks attention from me. She still sleeps on the floor next to my side of the bed. If I were going to bail one of them out, it would be her.

My question to my fellow sherdoggers...do I go get her? I'm 99% sure that they will all be euthanized if they are left at the pound. If any of them has a chance at getting adopted, it's the youngest because she loves people and she's really sweet. I didn't help them take the dogs to the pound because I could never do that. I didn't stop them because I sort of saw the dogs as not mine. Now that they've actually done it, and I've had half a day to think about it, I kind of feel like I shouldn't have let them take all the dogs.

I'm still thinking about what I should do and I know I don't have a ton of time to make up my mind about it. Any real advice would be helpful and appreciated.

 

[Headkicktoleg]

Terrier mix is short for pit.

 

[Midnighter]

OP was too long to read, but I assume you're asking how to prepare dog meat.

 

[Rygu]

Go get her, she deserves to live.

Go, now.

 

[cheachea]

Go get her, she deserves to live.

Go, now.

^^^ This

Go back and rescue this dog.

 

[MakeSherdogGreatAgain]

Go get her, she deserves to live.

Go, now.

^^^ This

Go back and rescue this dog.

Thanks guys. I think I'm gonna go get her first thing tomorrow.

 

[Phr3121]

The youngest dog, however, is a sweet dog. She loves attention and people. I used to be pretty close with her before we had our son, who is 3. After that, my focus changed and I was more worried about my son than the dog. Even after I stopped paying much attention to her, she still follows me around everywhere and desperately seeks attention from me. She still sleeps on the floor next to my side of the bed.

I would keep this one. If not, I'm sure the pound will find a nice owner and home for her. If you have questions about how things work at the pound (SPCA) or when and how animals are euthanized you can ask me. I've volunteered there for many years. I've rescued and adopted 5 donkeys. They are part of my family now. Not for sale and no amount of money could buy one of them. People have million dollar paintings, I have million dollar donkeys...

 

[Rygu]

Thanks guys. I think I'm gonna go get her first thing tomorrow.

Good call, I was hoping for this result as soon as I read your original post.

 

[SmilinDesperado]

Yeah, not understanding why they got rid of all 3 dogs all of a sudden after all this time?
The pound is pretty much a death sentence for the first 2 dogs. Seems pretty cold.

You should definitely get the 3rd dog at least

 

[Phr3121]

Thanks guys. I think I'm gonna go get her first thing tomorrow.

You might have to pay a fee to get her back. She has probably gone through the clinic for a physical and shots. Most pounds will spay or neuter incoming dogs and cats. That's what creates the whole problem of abandoned dogs and cats - reproduction. Also, abandonment. Everyone loves dogs when they are puppies, but once they grow up, they get thrown out in the streets. Dogs are not adopted from the pound for free. The fees you pay to adopt go towards the shots the animal had, and to help finance the shelter. Pay the employees, veterinary, food, medication, shelter, etc.

 

[MakeSherdogGreatAgain]

Yeah, not understanding why they got rid of all 3 dogs all of a sudden after all this time?
The pound is pretty much a death sentence for the first 2 dogs. Seems pretty cold.

You should definitely get the 3rd dog at least

It's very cold and I don't get it either. She tried to say it was partly because I complained about them digging holes in the yard. I don't recall saying they all deserved to die for the holes in my yard...I'm not sure they really understand what they did.

 

[MakeSherdogGreatAgain]

You might have to pay a fee to get her back. She has probably gone through the clinic for a physical and shots. Most pounds will spay or neuter incoming dogs and cats. That's what creates the whole problem of abandoned dogs and cats - reproduction. Also, abandonment. Everyone loves dogs when they are puppies, but once they grow up, they get thrown out in the streets. Dogs are not adopted from the pound for free. The fees you pay to adopt go towards the shots the animal had, and to help finance the shelter. Pay the employees, veterinary, food, medication, shelter, etc.

Yeah I think it's like $40. I'll pay it.

 

[Kardashians]

If the one dog isn’t healthy and likely to die soon, why make them die in a shelter? Holy shit this thread is depressing. Rustled hard by opie.

 

[MakeSherdogGreatAgain]

If the one dog isn’t healthy and likely to die soon, why make them die in a shelter? Holy shit this thread is depressing. Rustled hard by opie.

Good question. My wife and her daughter made this decision, and since I didn't think they would actually do it, I didn't really say anything. I guess they took my silence as consent. It's possible I have bad taste in women.

 

[Kardashians]

Good question. My wife and her daughter made this decision, and since I didn't think they would actually do it, I didn't really say anything. I guess they took my silence as consent. It's possible I have bad taste in women.

Go rescue all the dogs.

 

[SmilinDesperado]

Good question. My wife and her daughter made this decision, and since I didn't think they would actually do it, I didn't really say anything. I guess they took my silence as consent. It's possible I have bad taste in women.

Yeah, i agree with Kardashian.
That's some real cold shit to leave those dogs to die in a shelter because they arent as friendly as the other one.
They've been around the family this long, so this is pretty messed up to ship them off like this. If one is close to dying, let him die in some sort of comfortability at home.
I dont know what your wife and daughter are thinking here, unless they really don't give 1 fuck about these dogs

 

[MakeSherdogGreatAgain]

Go rescue all the dogs.

2 of the dogs I really have no attachment to. I probably would feel bad if I see them and they see me leaving with the one I do have an attachment to though. Rescuing all of them really isn't an option.

 

[Tone C]

Good question. My wife and her daughter made this decision, and since I didn't think they would actually do it, I didn't really say anything. I guess they took my silence as consent. It's possible I have bad taste in women.

Go get the dogs. Leave wife and her daughter at the pound.

 

[MakeSherdogGreatAgain]

Yeah, i agree with Kardashian.
That's some real cold shit to leave those dogs to die in a shelter because they arent as friendly as the other one.
They've been around the family this long, so this is pretty messed up to ship them off like this. If one is close to dying, let him die in some sort of comfortability at home.
I dont know what your wife and daughter are thinking here, unless they really don't give 1 fuck about these dogs

They don't give a fuck. 11, 9, and 6, and the 9 year old is the 6 year old's mom. I've been with my wife for 5 years. They've had these dogs longer than they've known me.

 

[LMP]

OP doesn't deserve dogs. You couldn't be bothered to make time for her, now you feel bad. If you are going to have pets give them attention like they are part of the family. Do pets everywhere a favor and never get anymore.