Would You Sell....

Gemmzie

You said yourself you haven't had him very long and you can't afford him. I think you need to take him back.

belfastgirl23

Is it possible to take a dog back and get your money back? If so then I guess it does make sense and better sooner than later...

**edit** but I think I'd tell the kids that the puppy missed his mum!

jinky67

if you are struggling it wouldnt be fair to keep the dog

skint_spice

If it's possible it sounds like a good idea. and don't let anyone make you feel guilty about it!

tyllwyd

What harm will the puppy suffer if you sell it to a good home?

How difficult will life be for your family if you don't get your finances sorted out?

Husky1983

Not a chance.

I'd find the money some other way.

charmed-imsure

Pup was a gift bought for you and daughters birthday so not even something you necessarily asked for. Upkeep can be cheap but depends on vet blls etc and breed of dog. If its a likkle iddy biddy one then that'll eat not much, bigger dogs, bigger appetites etc. £200 is a lot of money when you don't have it and what would happen god forbid if the pup got really sick and needed urgent vet care and then you can't afford it. I am an animal lover but if the pup isn't fitting for your lifestyle and it's not the right time, perhaps it was the wrong gift for you and your daughter. If I didn't have my 2 kitties I'd be asking you more questions for the purpose of perhaps taking the pup myself but my kitties wouldn't appreciate a pup in the house!!! Is it pedigree and what breed?

Mudbath

Make sure it goes to a good home but if you've realised that perhaps the puppy was a mistake maybe you should rehome it. Sometimes the harder decision can be the right one. However, if it just means you're going to struggle a bit more for a couple of months but it will be managable and you really want to keep the puppy then I would. You need to do a pros and cons list and see what you come up with. Goodluck.

dancingfairy

I'm with BelfastGirl on this one. I think you know in your heart or hearts what you have to do. I think if you'd had it for a while and had grown attached and it was part of the family it would be different, but as you have only just got it and know you can't really afford it I would try to sell it. Although i would want to see it go to a good home. I also agree with Belfast girl - is it possible to tell your kids it missed it's mum? Don't know how old they are- but might make things a little easier? Good Luck with whatever you decide.

pinkshoes

Puppies/dogs are expensive, and if you can't afford him now, you definitely won't be able to afford him in the future. Pet food, flea sprays, kennels if you go away for a weekend, pet insurance (otherwise you risk huge vet bills), and probably other stuff too...

It would be unfair to keep the dog if you can't afford all this, and perhaps you can get one in a few years when your finances are more flexible?

It may seem harsh now, but it's better than having your gas or electricity cut off, or having no money to feed the kids!