Well I've read this post from beginning to end and I, too, am wondering why some feel the need to be so judgemental! I don't think any of us have walked in her shoes and therefore should not think that we know what is best for her. We all obviously love our furbabies or we would not be on this site....I have three grown (skin) children, which have brought me much joy and many challenges over the last 30 years. I also have two of the most precious furbabies that have been very challenging also, but to compare training these precious yorkies with raising children, in my opinion, is a reach. This girl sounds as though she has a lot of stress in her life at the moment, and this just may not be the right time for her to have another responsibility. To try and make her feel guilty or like she has done something wrong will not help the situation ~ I think she has done the best that SHE could. It may not be what others consider good enough, but it may be all she can do or afford....I think the best thing to do here is offer encouragement and understanding, and possibly some guidance if she should decide to rehome. The judgemental attitude that is starting to occur more frequently in some posts, certainly doesn't do anyone any good. She may need to try having a puppy at a more stable time in her life...I think we all may have been there at some point, if not, how lucky you have been! This might possibly be the best solution for her and Teddy at this time. Just my opinion, by the way! |