Pet Bereavement Support Group

I had cats all of my life...and at the time Molly came too me we had 3 cats that I was very close to. Cats were simple - you feed them, change the litter box...and they come too you when they want something...but they can be left alone and be fine. A puppie...is a whole other story, And when we got Molly - I though I was going to tear out my hair. - I was not used to somthing that had to be fed...and not leave out food for....this puppie had to be walked...and oh God I hated to walk...I mean I resented her..And since my husband was a firefighter and wored 24 hour shifts and I was home mst of the time - yep - it was me who cared for her...I gave it 6 months - I told my husband that if it did not work out - he was going to have to find someone else to take the pooch!
Well you know what happened?...I fell in love with her....That loud baying beagle girl. She saved my life by getting me out of bed and making walk.... She loved me unconditionally...and would always have lots of kisses for me whenever I need them.
I guess what Im trying to say is give this a try....it will be different..and yes your life is going to change, but dont be afriad of it. I still love my cats...and I just lost 2 of them these last 2 days...but I dont know hwere I would be if ai did not have Molly around licking off my tears and her just letting me hang on to her. If you need too - give it at least 2-3 weeks. then see if this is acceptable or not..but make sure you find the puppie a good home. I hope this help...take care- and good luck

What is it about her you don't like? What kind of puppy is she? How old? Raising a pup is very different than a cat as their needs are not quite what you're used to. Things will change as you settle into a routine and she learns the ways of your household and especially becomes housebroken. These are not easy at first and puppies need a lot of time and attention. But maybe as you get to know each other better you're feelings might change. Dogs are unique and you're relationship will be too. Sometimes though we just don't like someone one something, usually there's a reason. Is something bothering you about this pup or is it just taking some
time getting used to? Talk about your feelings with your husband. If you are the primary caregiver perhaps you just need a little break and some help from him so you don't feel so overwhelmed. Please don't feel guilty if you don't change your mind, but please give it a chance. You may be surprised to find you care more than you think you do.
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Not goodbye.....just until
Marmy always comes back for you
Leibchen March 12,1994 - November 15,2006

I love dogs but there are breeds that don't exactly enthuse me and that I wouldn't want. It's not a matter of being a terrible person or anything as much as you and the puppy just don't 'click' so to speak.

If you don't feel differently in a few days, find her a new home. We got our white dog, Hayley from the pound when she was 7 months old and I can't tell you how wonderful she is. She's my best friend on earth and I'm grateful whoever had her before us couldn't keep her [she was a fence jumper] so we could adopt her.

Please find the puppy a home of someone who will like her and even love her. The puppy deserves to be loved and if it is not you that is okay.

Puppies are a lot of work. I have had dogs my whole life, and I know that sometimes, while they are puppies, they are sometimes hard to like.

They need a lot of attention, work, and training. You need to spend time with them to help them fit YOUR lifestyle. Get the puppy into a basic training class as soon as possible, things should improve.

If not, please don't take the puppy to a shelter, do whatever you can to find a loving home for him/her.