It's a sad day for our family

[jesse_3]

I am so sorry that your decision on adopting Zoe was not the right one. I wish you all the best of luck, and I hope that everything works out!

Steph and Jes

[Pembroke_Corgi]

It seems you are pretty set in your ways - but have you seeked a professional behaviorist/trainer yet? All of the problems you are having CAN be solved with training. You may have tried but, not all people have a knack for training, and not all dogs can be trained the same. A behaviorist/trainer is able to "read" the dog and figure out what they need to be a sound dog. Zoe being younger, she should be able to do perfectly fine.

Maybe if not your family, someone else will be able to take her to a behaviorist.

I agree that Zoe's problems could be fixed with training- many dogs have the same problems you described without good training. There must be someone to help with your situation? From what I've read, it sounds like Zoe has a lot of energy that isn't being dealt with, so she becomes a problem by being destructive. If you do decide to get a different dog, maybe an older dog would be a better choice- puppies have endless energy, and if you are unequipped to handle it then more problems could arise with your new dog.

I wish you luck in whatever you decide.

[finn's mom]

Not to say that she's not receiving well-intentioned, good advice, because she is...but, just my opinion...this appears to be a dead horse. At least as far as Zoe's future is concerned, it looks like a made decision. The most we can do at this point without causing more hurt is to give sound advice about the new dog once it's home. I personally don't think a dog is a good idea for the household at all, but, hopefully, this time around will be handled better.

I still wish the best of luck to the family in their search and to Zoe in hers.

I just had to put my two cents.

[mustlovedogs]

I agree.

[zoomer]

I'm sorry Zoe isn't the right dog for your family. I support you 100% and I can understand everything you're saying. The same is going on with Buddy, except we're not sure if we are going to get rid of him or not. Good luck finding a new pup!

[Catty1]

Hi.

I don't know what your daughter's disability is - but if she is limited in her movement, then a frisky or lively dog will not make a good companion. A dog like that will want to be running off and playing! And high energy dogs WILL get bored easily and start digging up the yard.

An older dog might be best as some have said.

Prior to Zoe - had you owned dogs before? Just wondering.

Getting an animal for a particular purpose - companionship - means you have to do some research on what kind of animal would be suitable, and what their care needs are.

You may want an animal to help look after your daughter - but the animal needs appropriate looking after as well.

heck - a guinea pig would sit in her lap and be quite cute! Think of other pets too.

good luck
Catty1

[Vela]

I personally don't think a dog is a good idea for the household at all, but, hopefully, this time around will be handled better.

I still wish the best of luck to the family in their search and to Zoe in hers.

I agree. Also I was wondering if the shelter is a no kill shelter?? The reason I ask is because if you return her to a kill shelter due to "problems" chances are she will be put down when in reality those problems could be fixed with proper training. If it's a no kill shelter than she should be safe because her "problems" arean't actually problems at all, rather a lack of proper training, so they will work with her. Kill shelters most of the time won't work with a dog that is returned for behavioral problems because they tend to be considered less adoptable and are often on the top of the kill list. A smaller pet of sorts might be the best option for your family at this time. But that's just my opinion.

[4theloveofzoe]

May I ask why you think that a dog isn't good for our household? You don't know us.

I'm simply stating that we don't have a trainer nearby . I don't have a vehicle to get her where she needs to go to get trained.

I was asking for support not to be bashed that our household doesn't need a dog.

[4theloveofzoe]

By the way... for those of you that posted with compassion, I just wanted to let you know that my best friend, Andrea, who has OLDER children (14 and up) is coming to adopt her today. They have a house out in the country where she can run free, and act like a lab should be able to act, not be cooped up in our apartment.

SO we'll still get to come and see her whenever we want.

[4theloveofzoe]

PS... Don't look for me to return here. Too many judgemental people.

[4theloveofzoe]

Hi.

I don't know what your daughter's disability is - but if she is limited in her movement, then a frisky or lively dog will not make a good companion. A dog like that will want to be running off and playing! And high energy dogs WILL get bored easily and start digging up the yard.

An older dog might be best as some have said.

Prior to Zoe - had you owned dogs before? Just wondering.

Getting an animal for a particular purpose - companionship - means you have to do some research on what kind of animal would be suitable, and what their care needs are.

You may want an animal to help look after your daughter - but the animal needs appropriate looking after as well.

heck - a guinea pig would sit in her lap and be quite cute! Think of other pets too.

good luck
Catty1

I don't want an animal to "look" after my daughter... I wanted a COMPANION animal. A calm, not hyper dog. My daughter is not physically handicapped but mentally. She's CD, ODD, and ADD.

It just gets to me, how when I say that I'm giving up my dog, that I get attacked and judged. I'm doing it for HER own good too you know... God people... You don't know me...

[Catty1]

That's why I asked, hon - I didn't know much about the situation.

So glad Zoe will have room to romp!

Labs and Retrievers are energetic and great grinning dogs - they're puppies til they're 15!

Not knowing if you had had dogs before, I just wondered if another type of animal would be suitable as well.

My sister has end-stage MS, and has been wheelchair bound for years, so I wondered if the disability was physical or otherwise. That's all.

hugs
Catty1

[zoomer]

PS... Don't look for me to return here. Too many judgemental people.

I'm sorry you feel that way

[4theloveofzoe]

It was nice meeting some of you.

Take care!!!!!

[zoomer]

Please don't leave! Stay and get to know some people I know we didn't give you such a great welcome, but once you get to know everyone you might really like it here