Nobody bothers to even read the thread, they just jump in to be holier than thou.

Out of curiosity, what was the process like?

These people piling on you have obviously never worked with the animals they claim to care SO MUCH about. I volunteer at my city's shelter, and I WISH we had more dog owners like you. We actively encourage rehoming (exactly what you're doing) and even finding a new home via Craigslist for pets they can no longer care…

You're doing exactly what you need to do and fuck anyone who can't understand. You've lined up a replacement home with your mom, changed the diet, had the problem looked after (to much financial cost) so why is everyone getting their panties in a bunch over it? I have 2 large dogs and I can empathize with having to…

If I decided I want that permanently, it'd be a consideration. Just trying it out with a new partner for now.

She is warning others to think twice. She's sending her dog to her mother's house. And for a good reason. She isn't dumping it off at a shelter. She's being honest. And discussing the common health problems and characteristics of overbred dogs is not out of the ordinary. IMHO, the terrible haters who can't see that…

Lol. Actually I don't have a cat right now, because we want to be really sure that we'll stay in this country permanently before we decide. We're looking into a temporary shelter program/temporary pet care for people going overseas, because we're responsible humans. Also I am an activist, and I bike as my form of…

Agreed and thank you for voicing this. Speaking as someone who has worked with rescues for a very long time, I actually appreciate the OP's viewpoint — this is a tough sad situation that NO ONE wants to find themselves in, and it's unpopular but true: sometimes the right thing to do for an animal is to re-home them.…

Yeah, it's bullshit. The vegan mafia here can't think beyond their noses. Ignore them! I'm certain that you love your dog and are doing everything you can.

No worries. People go CRAZY when it comes to pets sometimes. I definitely agree that getting a pet is a huge choice, and you're responsible to see that they're taken care of. But just like with children, we can't always see what's going to come, and have to do the best we can. Hell, I have children in my family that…

I don't know you, but I've been in your situation. I HATE my cat. She is the devil incarnate. I rescued her three years ago, and she's been nothing but a shithead since. I wish wish wish I could get rid of her, and the thought that she could still live another 10 years is horrifying. I really wanted to enjoy her…

Hey, it's a hard thing to realize you can't be what you need to be for a person in your life you love. One of my cats is a purebred that couldn't adjust to the new baby in the house, and I think his previous family made the right choice.

The people hating on you are jerks and assholes. Things change when you have a baby. That's the way it is. I appreciate your honesty.

ACTUAL picture (taken from cell) of last vet bill. He has a follow up visit next week. We cannot afford the bills anymore. If the gland problem isn't resolved, it would mean 10+ years of leaking anal glands, working overnights and caring for a child late in life (I am in mid-thirties). I am realistic to my energy…