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Originally Posted by Erin  I think when someone comes on here and says they can't keep their dog due to medical/family/job/lifestyle change/etc. issues, people are supportive. People are sensitive to the "my dog didn't turn out the way I wanted" or they have unreasonable expectations (like a 4 month old to be housetrained). Loki is 12 pounds and I was told he'd be 7. He'd rather sleep in my bed than go shopping with me. But he's still my baby dog and I love him. I think people immediately think of how much they LOVE their not-so-perfect dog and feel somewhat offended. But there are all kinds of dog owners out there, many not quite as obsessed as us or those that see dogs and just dogs. 
Sammy was re-homed from someone on YT. We love her SO MUCH. Rehoming is a difficult decision to make and in many cases it's the best decision. She's adjusted very well and I think she loves us too - considering she's sleeping on my pillow right now. 
In the case of the 10 week old puppy that was posted earlier, i think people were just trying to explain that not all Yorkies are 5 pounds and even the 10 pound ones are very small dogs. This is kind of unique to Yorkies & small dogs. I don't think people would be so quick to give up a lab because it's 80 pounds instead of 60 or whatever. So when you look at it like that, it makes sense that people try to talk them out of it. |
There were plenty of times I wished I could have rehomed my human kids. They didn't turn out exactly like I had planned, but they are still wonderful.
I tend to look at my pups a bit differently, but how could I ever think of rehoming them, as they love me unconditionally.