This kind of stuff makes me sad. I am not against re-homing. But I think your reasons, to me, aren't good enough if I'm being honest.
I got Jackson when I was 18 on a whim as well. And does he hold me back from some things? Absolutely. There are times where my life and my decisions would have been easier without a dog. But overall he has improved my life so much and is SUCH a huge part of it. He's literally family. I cry even at the THOUGHT of re-homing him, even if it was to family. He is so upset without me... even though he loves my dad and has grown up there, when I have to leave him for a few days, my dad said he is not the same dog. The longest I left him was 10 days and he would be okay and still eat, etc, but my dad said he would eventually end up back in the window again, waiting for me.
I guess it would depend on the dogs personality. I do think some dogs are more resilient than others. I believe Jackson would be better off being put to sleep than being re-homed to someone else that wasn't family. But he's a very quirky, overly attached dog that is extremely bonded to me and my close family. If your dog is used to sitters, etc, it may be a different situation. |