Original Article: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/money-dog/

Dogs must not be adopted out of whim because they are adorable and a great source of joy. Before making a decision, you should assess your current lifestyle and household. Will a dog thrive well in your environment? Are your kids or elders prepared for them? More importantly, do some background research about the breed you plan to adopt. It’s also best to consider if the dog will be child-friendly. Having an infant at home should be vitally considered to ensure safety and avoiding regrets about the adoption. A lot of dogs need a home, but they deserve one that is committed to being their forever family.

It’s saddening when owners choose to return a dog or abandon them once they see how incompatible they are. The dog might be oblivious about it, but returning them like an item can cause emotional pain. That’s why it’s a mistake to not research before adopting one. For instance, a woman from Reddit had trouble with a dog she purchased on Kijiji. The canine’s breed was a mix of a husky and a german shepherd. Naturally, at 10 months old, the pup would be already huge than the regular-sized dog. They need sufficient space at home since they are playful and love running around.

However, Fearless-Plastic4534 was still quite shocked and disappointed with the dog she purchased. Although the seller told her that the pup would be good with kids, OP thinks otherwise. At first, the dog was evidently nervous around the house, but it was understandable because it’ll take time for him to adjust. OP was clearly aware of that until it got too playful. She was annoyed with how energetic and clingy the dog was — it scared her, and worried about her child. Perhaps the dog was extremely excited about his new home and wanted to get to know his new family. However, Fearless-Plastic4534 became firm with her decision to return the mixed breed after 30 minutes of living with him.

“He was in my home for a total of around 30 minutes before I told her I needed to bring him back. Originally I told her she could keep the money, while I was in a panicked state worried about the safety of my child.” OP wrote. “After I had calmed down I told her I needed the money back, and she blocked me. I then texted her from a friends phone saying I really need the money back because the dog was barely in my care and he was a danger to my child.” Despite the explanation, the seller responded using a friend’s number and gave her something to think about. The seller’s statement was true, and OP definitely put herself in that situation. However, how she sold the dog was wrong as well.

“She then had a friend of hers text me saying I told her she could keep the money to “get out of the situation I created for myself”, told me to stop harassing her (I sent 1 text from my friends phone), said she’s on a tight budget and has no money to give, that when you buy something like a pet there’s no return policy (which is understandable but again I had the dog for only THIRTY minutes and was not made aware of the dogs true state),” OP explained. It was not only the seller who made her see the issue clearly. Redditors were annoyed with how she blamed others. Instead of garnering sympathy, OP was given the cold, harsh truth.

Acrobatic-Cover2712 sarcastically commented, “Lol a 10-month old German Shepherd/Husky mix with a clueless owner and a small child in an apartment. What could go wrong?” Indeed, their household was unsuitable for nurturing a huge dog with lots of energy. It was utterly irresponsible of Fearless-Plastic4534 to make rash decisions when she had a lot of things to consider. Redditors heavily questioned her and the seller, who did not bother to ask if OP’s home was appropriate for a mixed german shepherd and husky puppy.

But thanks to those brutally honest comments, OP made edits to her post, saying that she’s now aware of her mistakes. Hopefully, she actually learns so that no dog will ever experience such treatment. They are not accessories you bought in the mall, which you can return and gain your money back. Think twice before you get a pup. Also, a reminder that it’s better to adopt from a shelter than buy a pet from sellers who only care about the money they’ll earn.

Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog