I feel horrible...

[Doozie]

So I thought for months that I wanted a dog and searched and applied for one everywhere. I finally got one on Monday and had a major panic attack and went straight down a depression hole and tons of anxiety. People told me it was normal but I decided to re-home the dog today. My kids are sad but I just can't handle a dog right now. I just feel so lost and depressed again. I feel like I get obsessed with an idea of getting something like a dog and spend all this time and energy to get it and then fall apart once I get it. I don't like feelings this way. I hate myself. I hate that I made my kids sad.

[bobpollard]

You can't blame yourself for your response. A dog is a big responsibility, especially in our current times. Go easy on yourself, and hopefully you can explain to your kids that pets involve a good deal of stress and you just can't take that. You are good.

[hypercat54]

How about getting a cat instead? They are much easier to cope with than a dog.

[Doozie in reply to hypercat54]

I would love a cat, but husband hates fur so it's a no to that.

[wiserlady]

You will cope great, your dog will love you and you will be a great owner. Please see this. we had problems with my little dog being very ill,but what we feared was cancer turned out to be safe, thank God, but something like that takes your appetite away. That is the downside to having a dog that you get attached to and fond of over a long period of time. Hope you are doing ok despite feeling down. Have gone to the no charge prayer forum which is at accuratepsychicreadingsonli... and posted for you so that you know someone cares. Your dog loves you. It can be so gloomy at the moment, so many people ill and struggling plus having to stay in too. Your dog will be your best friend.

[Doozie in reply to wiserlady]

Hi, thanks for the response. We actually decided that the best thing was to re-home the dog to the other lady that was initially interested in her. After talking with my husband, who wasn't thrilled with a dog in the first place, that a different family would be better for her. I met the lady this morning and I could already tell she will love her so much. Her daughter was with her and just scooped up the dog and was loving her already. They also have another dog so she will have a playmate. I feel good about the whole outcome, just horrible that it all happened the way it did.

[Straight]

Dogs are wonderful but a huge responsibility especially when you are working on taking care of yourself not to mention your kids. You made the right decision and you said you feel good about who took the dog. You’re not alone. You have a husband and kids although I know it can feel like you are still alone. You got people on here to tell about your experience and feelings you just shared.

Hope it helps.

[KrierandRosie]

Dogs have saved my life. Get the dog back. Giving him back is cruel. They have sensitive emotions. I adore dogs.