[Ringo1]

When I had my son, a single Mom, with a full-time career ~ so many people advised me to 'give Casper away'. Now known as 'rehoming'.

But, he was my first baby; my faithful companion and loyal friend. I could not give him away just because he was suddenly an inconvenience and one more chore to take care of. And busy does not begin to describe my life at that time. Overwhelmed is more like it.

We found a way. I put the baby his his stroller every night and the three of us went for walks. My neighbor and babysitter agreed to come over and let Casper out every day for a small fee.

When we moved back to my hometown and could not find a place that would let me have a dog - again, everyone advised I would have to get rid of him for my son's sake.

But, with alittle effort, we did find a place for all of us. It was worth the effort.

I don't know the OP's situation. But I sure see a lot of 'rehoming' going on.