How much is too much for a dog?

[toldozer]

24 minutes ago, Ja Rhule said:

A lot of posts on Facebook popping up about people looking to rehome their dogs.  I guess they needed companion during COVID but with everything reopening they no longer need them.  This is the real problem.

They'll probably be the same people to get their kids a new puppy for Christmas 

[LinvilleGorge]

1 hour ago, Ja Rhule said:

A lot of posts on Facebook popping up about people looking to rehome their dogs.  I guess they needed companion during COVID but with everything reopening they no longer need them.  This is the real problem.

Most shelters are over capacity right now.

It shouldn't surprise anyone. A lot of people are just pieces of poo who waste good oxygen.

[Anybodyhome]

1 hour ago, Ja Rhule said:

A lot of posts on Facebook popping up about people looking to rehome their dogs.  I guess they needed companion during COVID but with everything reopening they no longer need them.  This is the real problem.

I have a feeling the dog I posted in this forum needing a new home is from a similar situation. Pretty sure they had an older dog who recently passed and they immediately got this one- probably way too soon before they were ready.

But, while we can talk about it all day, the fact of the matter is the dog needs a new home and I'll do whatever it takes to help find one, regardless of what I may think about the owners.

[LinvilleGorge]

On 12/3/2021 at 10:54 AM, LinvilleGorge said:

Anytime someone gets shot, the media claims it's an AR or a Glock. 

Case in point.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/capitol-riot-suspect-wife-were-111434519.html

"During the search of Kenyon's car, deputies found an AR-15 rifle and a Glock handgun, KOLO reported."

Had there been a dog there there's a 100% chance it would've been called a pit bull in this article.

[LinvilleGorge]

The last of the dogs rescued from the dog fighting organization ran by that piece of poo subhuman Michael Vick died on Saturday at the ripe old age of 15. It was able to live it's final 14 years in a loving home.

[fitty76]

Non-animal owner. Couldn't be happier. You guys have fun spending money on vets, food, and boarding. 

[Moose Hoover]

There are 3 main types of insufferable people in this world (4 if you count crossfit):

-Adopt Don't Shop

-Vegans

-Government bootlickers

 

[jasonluckydog]

Once my dogs are gone, im done with dogs. However the insurance is great and a must have.  I gave my boy a fighting chance when most would've put him down.  I paid 10k to try and save him the insurance reimbursed me $7k. 30 to 60k for 2 months of rehab to put him in the icu was too much. I miss that dog. 

[jasonluckydog]

On 12/8/2021 at 10:10 AM, LinvilleGorge said:

Most shelters are over capacity right now.

It shouldn't surprise anyone. A lot of people are just pieces of poo who waste good oxygen.

This is one reason why I despise 99.8 % of all humans .

[Floppin]

5 hours ago, jasonluckydog said:

Once my dogs are gone, im done with dogs.

I'm here as well. I've had dogs my entire life and I have two older dogs currently. I love them very much but once they pass I plan to stay pet free for a good long while. 

[Stuart Smith]

10 hours ago, Floppin said:

I'm here as well. I've had dogs my entire life and I have two older dogs currently. I love them very much but once they pass I plan to stay pet free for a good long while. 

I hear you. I am older than most of you guys and it worries me to think my dogs may outlive me (2) and I wonder about their future. No one else in my family to take care of them. 

[LinvilleGorge]

6 hours ago, Stuart Smith said:

I hear you. I am older than most of you guys and it worries me to think my dogs may outlive me (2) and I wonder about their future. No one else in my family to take care of them. 

Find a local rescue group that you like and trust. Talk to them. I bet they'd have no issue having you will your dogs to them in the event of your passing giving you peace of mind that your four legged companions will be well taken care of if that were to happen.

[Wes21]

Going back to the original question about cost...I paid $1,200 for my dog back in 2013.  After that experience I think I'd be willing to go up to $1,600 for a special situation (whatever that might be at the time).  

I only did that because my chick at the time was highly allergic to dogs, but for whatever reason that particular animal worked for her.  These days I'd probably pick up one of the many dogs available by other means who are waiting for a good home (like the rescues discussed here).