sister giving up her pup

[paulalowe6]

Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

I agree with posts above. My dh knows the girls come first. He shares my love for them and is fine with that.
I can't imagine living with him and him not being "daddy" to them. We are a family.

Absolutely agree with you!!

[drabinowitz43]

All excellent posts, and I agree with all of you. Good news, my sister's ex-husband who just lost his Greyhound is going to take her!! Yay!! He told me he couldn't stand this being done to the kids and the dog. The kids split their time between two homes so they will see Phoebe. I get along well with him so my kids and I can still visit and have playdates with the dogs. Someone said it and I echo it completely: I wouldn't be attracted to someone who didn't share my love of animals. I think dog people are the best, hands down!

[143julz]

Oh Yippeeee

Did BF say WHY he didn't want the dog?? Just curious for his dumb AZZ excuse????

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

Originally Posted by drabinowitz43

All excellent posts, and I agree with all of you. Good news, my sister's ex-husband who just lost his Greyhound is going to take her!! Yay!! He told me he couldn't stand this being done to the kids and the dog. The kids split their time between two homes so they will see Phoebe. I get along well with him so my kids and I can still visit and have playdates with the dogs. Someone said it and I echo it completely: I wouldn't be attracted to someone who didn't share my love of animals. I think dog people are the best, hands down!

that is great to hear!!!!

[gemy]

Originally Posted by drabinowitz43

All excellent posts, and I agree with all of you. Good news, my sister's ex-husband who just lost his Greyhound is going to take her!! Yay!! He told me he couldn't stand this being done to the kids and the dog. The kids split their time between two homes so they will see Phoebe. I get along well with him so my kids and I can still visit and have playdates with the dogs. Someone said it and I echo it completely: I wouldn't be attracted to someone who didn't share my love of animals. I think dog people are the best, hands down!

I think the reason he wants the dog to go is very important, for your sister to know. I don't know if the BF or the 11 month old pup came first, but if the pup came first, then he knew or should have known that this is a package deal, kids, pup, GF. If pup came later, what was the pre purchase discussions like? Without an overwhelming reason on his part, and yes that can include dog phobia, then this for sure is a bid RED Flag to your sister.

I hope all works out well for everyone.

[AngieC]

I just read this post and my jaw hit the table!! How can someone do that to their kids, its like a slap in the face, almost like she is telling her kids that the new guy is more important then they are. If the dog has to go what or who is next? I say you want me in my life you HAVE to take what comes with me!! Dogs Kids and whatever else is in my life, if you cant take it then don't let the door hit ya on the butt on your way out!! Could be the reason I am still singal, wont take crap from any man!! I want to get a ring made that says... Love me love my dogs!!

Glad to hear that the ex is taking the dog, kudos to him!!

Originally Posted by drabinowitz43

All excellent posts, and I agree with all of you. Good news, my sister's ex-husband who just lost his Greyhound is going to take her!! Yay!! He told me he couldn't stand this being done to the kids and the dog. The kids split their time between two homes so they will see Phoebe. I get along well with him so my kids and I can still visit and have playdates with the dogs. Someone said it and I echo it completely: I wouldn't be attracted to someone who didn't share my love of animals. I think dog people are the best, hands down!

[drabinowitz43]

The boyfriend came before the dog, but there had not been discussions about living together at that time, and he always acted like he liked the dog, that's why I was so floored. I don't think my sister ever thought he would have her choose. I personally think it was the wrong choice, but now I have to figure out a way to reconcile what happened, or I don't think I will be able to hang out with them anymore. I am having the hardest time getting past this. Luckily the kids and the dog will still be together. It feels good to be validated here because my family doesn't understand. They say they disagree with her, but it's her life and I can't tell her what to do. Everyone else has been able to move past it.