Is doing the right thing always right? [Now with Puppy Pictures]

[Drakon]

We've recently gotten ahold of a puppy. Cutest sum***** you'd ever see [terrier/bealgle mix--a lot like my dogs from home]. The original deal was we were gonna watch over him for a few days. Apparently, that has changed, and the girl no longer wants the dog, nor will she take him back. She ignores our calls, and even when my girlfriend works with her, it's like there's no way she's gonna come and get the dog. We've had him since Saturday, and I've already grown ******edly attached to him. So had my girlfriend, but not as much as me.

Problem is, she's convinced that keeping him would be a bad idea.

And for some of it, I can agree with her. Money was kinda tight for a while, but some very good friends have helped out [even a few right here from SHH who shall remain nameless], and we're generally back on our feet. And with her getting a dollar plus raise, money will not be an issue after Christmas. My biggest deal is that, if her co-worker takes the dog back, I know damn good and well he's not gonna get the love and attention he's been getting from us, or that he deserves. And if he goes to the pound [which I'm not sure is gonna happen, since from what I understand, they're full ] while there's a good chance he'd get a good home, I'm more worried about him NOT getting a good home, or gettnig one in time. As it stands, even though we're in a smallish apartment, we'd be the best people to take care of him [though he won't get more than 15 or so pounds, give or take].

Here's my conundrum--Do I convince my girlfriend that keeping him would be the lesser of the evils and potentially put MYSELF in the doghouse, or do I bite the bullet and let him get snagged by someone who I know won't give two craps?

 

[Fran]

Well, talk it over with your girlfriend. Let her hear you out.

Then, do something.

Otherwise... I'm not quite sure, dude. Sorry.

 

[SuperFerret]

We've recently gotten ahold of a puppy. Cutest sum***** you'd ever see [terrier/bealgle mix--a lot like my dogs from home]. The original deal was we were gonna watch over him for a few days. Apparently, that has changed, and the girl no longer wants the dog, nor will she take him back. She ignores our calls, and even when my girlfriend works with her, it's like there's no way she's gonna come and get the dog. We've had him since Saturday, and I've already grown ******edly attached to him. So had my girlfriend, but not as much as me.

Problem is, she's convinced that keeping him would be a bad idea.

And for some of it, I can agree with her. Money was kinda tight for a while, but some very good friends have helped out [even a few right here from SHH who shall remain nameless], and we're generally back on our feet. And with her getting a dollar plus raise, money will not be an issue after Christmas. My biggest deal is that, if her co-worker takes the dog back, I know damn good and well he's not gonna get the love and attention he's been getting from us, or that he deserves. And if he goes to the pound [which I'm not sure is gonna happen, since from what I understand, they're full ] while there's a good chance he'd get a good home, I'm more worried about him NOT getting a good home, or gettnig one in time. As it stands, even though we're in a smallish apartment, we'd be the best people to take care of him [though he won't get more than 15 or so pounds, give or take].

Here's my conundrum--Do I convince my girlfriend that keeping him would be the lesser of the evils and potentially put MYSELF in the doghouse, or do I bite the bullet and let him get snagged by someone who I know won't give two craps?

Having been in your situation numerous times, I'd say it'd be best to keep him (to ensure his prolonged well being) and to never foster an animal again (to prevent this from happening again). My mom has seven cats now, SEVEN, all because I work with animals, and felt bad for them.

However, the dog in question (beagle/terrier mix) would likely be one of the more hyperactive breeds, so you'll no doubt want that to factor into your decision.

 

[Abaddon]

wait, does the girl want the dog back or not?

 

[Drakon]

She likes the dog, but doesn't want the dog because he's too hyper at times, and going through that chewing stage. She likes him, but I don't think it's enough to convince her at the moment.

Ferret, yeah, he's pretty damn hyper.

 

[Hades]

Couldn't you give it to somebody else?

 

[Drakon]

We've tried. Nobody wants a dog right now, and those who would like him, simply can't take him for various reasons [monitarily or otherwise].

 

[Abaddon]

Ask your local police department if they need a K9 officer.

 

[Drakon]

Why? Looking for some work, Aba?





Sorry, you walked right into it.

 

[Hades]

We've tried. Nobody wants a dog right now, and those who would like him, simply can't take him for various reasons [monitarily or otherwise].

I've been in these situations a few times.

We usually just keep the animal untill somebody comes along who we think would be the best to take care of it....of course I guess you can never really be sure. Maybe you could put an ad for it in the newspaper to see if anybody wants it. Of course, if you can afford to keep it fed, and can see yourself still wanting and being able to care for it 10 years from now, then why not?

So...I don't know if that advice..if you'd call it that is any good, but I hope the best for you guys and the dog.

 

[Abaddon]

Why? Looking for some work, Aba?


Sorry, you walked right into it.

x 100

 

[Drakon]

Pics of said puppy.

 

[Abaddon]

WTF? Kill that thing!

 

[Drakon]

Let's hope they never say the same thing about your parents, Aba.

[Points if anyone gets the reference]

 

[DOG LIPS]

I'd hit it.

 

[Warhammer]

Look at it like this, he'll be your best friend when he gets bigger.

If you can keep him, consider it and keep him.
But you can only do what you can do.

 

[Drakon]

I want to keep him. It's convincing her that might be the trick.

 

[Warhammer]

I want to keep him. It's convincing her that might be the trick.

I feel sorry for you, man.
I'd be torn if I were in your position.

A puppy is going to be a bit of a hassle, no matter what situation.

 

[Matt]

Hey Drakon, here's some advice. Make her take it to the pound. Tell her it is entirely on her. She knows where you stand, but tell her its her choice to make. Tell her if she wants to send it to the pound, then she will be the one to take it. I bet she won't be able to. Especially after seeing the pictures.

 

[Drakon]

That's not a bad idea, except she doesn't drive.

 

[DOG LIPS]

Drak, on a serious note you need to think about how much responsibility it is to keep a dog. As he grows, poops, gets sick, tears things up, whines to go pee at 4am, etc. Then you need to think about how if you give him up some sick freak like Master Bruce could get him. You can't take that chance. Tell her that you're willing to clean his feces and puke and that you love him. Tell her that dogs are good to lower stress and also good for barking at hamburglars and nerds. If she refuses, tell her you will sit around naked until she changes her mind. While sexy at first, it will get old fast.

 

[FRUITY]

Have you tried asking your friend or family member if they know anyone who would want a puppy and would take good proper care of him?

 

[Drakon]

If she refuses, tell her you will sit around naked until she changes her mind. While sexy at first, it will get old fast.

She's already used to it. I do that too much already.

 

[DOG LIPS]

She's already used to it. I do that too much already.

Hmm. Use the Master Bruce angle then.

 

[Matt]

That's not a bad idea, except she doesn't drive.

Offer to drive her. Just establish, she'll be the one getting rid of it. From what you've said, she likes the puppy so it'll be much harder for her to do it than she thinks.