I Want a Dog, and It's the Westminster Dog Show's Fault

What state did you move to that doesn't allow you to bring animals from another state?

I hope you give this new adoption a lot more thought. Finding a great new family for your other dogs demonstrates that you already have the "pets are disposable" mentality. I am sorry that you were a tired mother but where was your husband in all of this?

This might sound harsh but our shelter is full of dogs that were no longer convenient for their families. And many of them will die because of that.

leave the dogs alone, they seem to be a problem for you...If you can leave them behind with strangers, you proved what they mean to you...Next time there may not be that farm, what will you do then with YOUR responsibility? Euthanasia, the pound, or a drive to the country to let him/her be "free"?

Nothing wrong with wanting a dog after watching the Westminster show, BUT I hope you take some time to carefully research breeds and breed mixes, spend some time at the local shelter, interview breeders, read books about dog selection, care, and training, and ask lots of questions. You're making a 10 to 20 year decision, and it shouldn't be on impulse.

Maybe your first thought, "we don't need a dog" was correct. Remember, kids grow up and progressively need less care; a dog never does. And I speak both as a happy long-time dog owner AND vet tech AND former pet shop owner (although I chose not to sell dogs).

That's so sad for your old dogs.
My parents had a dog for 5 years before I was born and she was my best friend as a child. The affection she received actually increased when I came about because we interacted so much. We had to put her down when she was 16 years old, and I have been a huge animal person ever since.
If you were "too tired" for your dogs then, how do you know you won't become "too tired" again if you decide to have another child?
Getting a dog shouldn't be based on the fact that they are "cheaper" than a baby or because you have a sudden infatuation; it should be because you are ready to share your home with an animal for the full extent of it's life despite cost, slobber, or hair.

I have to agree with Dthompson on this one. I am sorry but getting a pet is like the family. I would hate to think that if something just didnt work out just right you would give your kids away. Pets are a lifetime of committment and it is very traumatizing for many pets to find themselves in a new place with who knows what kind of owners !! If I ever ended up jobless had to give up my home, my dogs and I would end up on the streets together. I am sure you have a good heart, but I dont think a pet is high priority with you. Find a hobby to keep you happy.

Please consider adoption - there are 3 Labrador puppies in a kill shelter in Georgia that are scheduled for euthanization next week if no one adopts them- the shelter will bring the dog to the owner who adopts them

Good luck finding an animal shelter or rescue group that will let you adopt from their organization after publicly admitting giving up your two dogs for the reason that you were "tired".

I can understand a surrender of a pet due to financial misfortunes, after all, a lot of human babies are give up for adoption for that very reason. But if you were tired, perhaps should have tried re-organizing your life or asking for help first before giving up the two dogs that you had previously loved as your only children.

Honestly... I hope you do not get another dog because you already gave up your first two. A dog should be a permanent fixture to your family just as any of your children and that is something that should be known when you buy a dog in the first place. I would NEVER EVER give up my dog, especially as easily as you did.

u dont deserve another dog, shame on u, 4 getting rid of ur dogs.,

while priorities change with children, responsibilty for the dogs you took into your family should not. It is good that they ended up with a family and fenced yard but because your children are still very young you should probably resist the urge to bring in another. When the kids start school and sports, you will still be tired and not have time for them.

OMG people....did you not see that she gave them to a family who could give those dogs what she could not at the time...the attention they deserved! That is not a selfish reason to rehome a dog. She did not just one day say uh I don't want to deal with this anymore....she was giving them what she could. You people need to chill out! I made my daughter rehome her dog because she wouldn't give the attention that dog deserved....but if she ever gets to where she will be more responsible with the life of another creature, I wouldn't tell her she shouldn't be allowed to try again. The dog's new owners have more time to give her attention and say she is the best addition to their family. I feel like for the dog's sake that was the BEST thing that could have happened to her!

To H$#@ with these other people I think it was a good choice to find your other dogs a good home if you were unable to care for then no matter what the reason!! To me this says your a good person and its a heck of alot better than those ppl whom keep the animal anyway and it just sits in a kennel or pourch all day!! I think a new dog would be a great idea for you and your kids but maybe you should look into getting an older dog not a puppy in most cases, not all, they have less energy and can be easier for ppl to deal with...JMO...I am hoping to get a Pit Bull soon!!! :)