Would You Sell....

immoral_angeluk

MollyBear wrote: »

a staffy pup, a rottie (which hasnt had her vaccs/flead/wormer yet as shes overdue and its just so expensive ) and 5 kids under 11 years

my GOD you've got your hands full!!!!:eek:

skint_spice

Broken_hearted wrote: »

Its sad that people think it's ok to give up animals. The children will be very upset no matter how little they seem to have bonded.

No one is suggesting she have it put down or anything just rehomed. She can't afford it and is sensible enough to realise this, she needs the money to feed the five kids which IMO is more important!

moneysavingmumofone

Bagpuss741 wrote: »

I'd never be able to get rid of my dog, but then I am a complete sap:o

sorry to be off topic but yum to your avatar;)

moneysavingmumofone

sorry forgot to add, ill sell too, youve not had him very long, its very different to if youd had him 5 years...

NorthernAngel_2

Hi MollyBear

I have a staffy, hes just turned one....little !!!!!! he is!:D

I do understand both sides of the coin here but if you cant afford to keep the pup i do think it would be in his/her best interests to be rehomed, yes the kids will miss it but is it really fair on the pup if you cant afford vets bills and what not?
My ex neighbour had a little dog...she could'nt afford his jabs so did'nt bother getting them done, he became ill, she could'nt afford the bus fare to the PDSA and after a few weeks he became so ill someone reported her and the RSPCA come and took him away, he had to be put to sleep as he had parvo (sp?):(

(Land_of)_Maz

and honestly are the 5 kids so very attached to the new dog? How much attention do they give the existing dog? It might be a better environment for the dog if it gets rehomed to a quieter home, no offence, what i mean is you shouldn't feel bad about it....

I'd argue that getting it probably wasn't the right thing in the first place, not for money reasons, but purely cause you have enough on yer plate!!

Well done again on making a tough decision for the right reasons!

MollyBear

Maz3374 wrote: »

and honestly are the 5 kids so very attached to the new dog? How much attention do they give the existing dog? It might be a better environment for the dog if it gets rehomed to a quieter home, no offence, what i mean is you shouldn't feel bad about it....

I'd argue that getting it probably wasn't the right thing in the first place, not for money reasons, but purely cause you have enough on yer plate!!

Well done again on making a tough decision for the right reasons!

the kids dont bother with our rottie, in fact only i do, and trying to keep house, look after the kids and work the pooer dog gets ignored most of the time, cant remember when i last walked her

we cant look after the one right never mind 2! my lovely back garden is now a dog toilet, my kids havent played in the garden for 2 years! its disgusting, how ive not been reported yet ill never know

pania

mollybear hon Please please speak to the breeder and even if she isn't willing to give you a refund ask her to rehome him for you.
Staffies can fall very easily into bad hands and as much as you would try to rehome him to the best possible family this breeder may well know people ready to take him on.
I am hoping to become a breeder of Bernese mountain dogs one day and a condition of sale will always be that if the pup needs rehoming that t comes back to me.
Also i'm concerned re the rott and not being wormed. I know that money is so hard right now, I really do understand that, will you qualify for RSPCA treatment? please please get atleast the worming done asap, save your loose change is poss, as this could also affect your children and pass on to them.

No one says that it is right to get rid of animals, but in tis scenario, while pup is young and won't be too traumatised, it would be best to return him to the breeder for his welfare and that of yourselves.

Lots of hugs and support in making such a tough decision.
P
xxx

pania

Mollybear where are you hon? north east south or west?

anniestar

If you can't afford /"look after"the dog you already have why did you get a second dog? This sounds harsher than I intended it to but as a dog owner you already know how expensive thet are. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Please remember you have an obligation to ensure the pup does not suffer by your actions in any way.