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This really isn't a question just need to vent.
People have been telling me since day one ever since I found out I needed to get rid of my dogs. I have two dogs both a year old. I'm 31 weeks on Saturday. And I just found out my female is pregnant.and they are going to be Here around my due date and I know it might be difficult but I'm going to try my hardest to take care of a new born and pups and my dogs plus. Buy instead of people be supportive and **** they keep bringing my down and telling me to get rid of them. But alsoy male hasnt be the greatest about being in the house and having accidents and just being a pain in the butt. But unless he becomes violet towards my son I don't see a reason to get rid of him. i believe once you get a dog you should keep it for life. There my babies too. But if anyone has advice on how to get them prepared before my son gets here I'm all ears! Thanks
I'm glad I'm not the only one too.. my family keeps telling me to get rid of my dog because they think they are dirty and agressive, but I told them no I love my dog and if he start being aggressive around the baby than yea I would get rid of him. He not uses to living with little kids since its just me and my bf. He has been around my little niece and nephews but for some reason he doesn't like my niece cause she likes to chase him and grab him but with my 2 nephews he's ok with them cause they don't do that. Idk how he's gonna be around the baby since baby not here yet.
They r ur fur babies!! U wouldn't get rid of an older child/children because ur having a baby...
I know that feeling. People keep saying to me things like.. well what are you going to do with your dog's..? My dogs are part of my family.. they're not going anywhere unless absolutely necessary
I have 3 dogs of my own, in due anyday . My family are dog lovers and my baby daddy and his family are not they constantly tell me things but I don't care about their 2 cents to get rid of them I just lauf and ignore it. Of course I care about my baby that's why once my baby comes I'm planning on putting My dogs with my family for a bit until the baby is a couple months old. Regardless don't let anyone tell you what to especially if they don't support you or your dogs. Good luck
what is the breed of your dogs & puppies? Is it a breed that you're paying extra home insurance premiums for? Seems strange that people would insist unless it's one of the more dangerous breeds. Also, why aren't they fixed if you're such a responsible pet owner?
Any dog can bite and it is extra work and worry to have pets and kids. My father's "sweet" mutt bit my 2 year old niece in the face years ago. I am an animal lover but that would have been the end of the dog at my house. It was an ER visit. I have 2 cats & a dog and I can tell you I care for them deeply but if one were to attack a child it would be going to a new home without babies. My son is learning to be gentle and I believe we can successfully acclimate pets to our new baby when the time comes. I will say it's a pain in the *** when the pets are puking, the baby is crying, and you're cleaning up dog hair daily. I love and take care of my pets but there probably won't be anymore pets for a long time after these guys pass away.
Any dog can bite and it is extra work and worry to have pets and kids. My father's "sweet" mutt bit my 2 year old niece in the face years ago. I am an animal lover but that would have been the end of the dog at my house. It was an ER visit. I have 2 cats & a dog and I can tell you I care for them deeply but if one were to attack a child it would be going to a new home without babies. My son is learning to be gentle and I believe we can successfully acclimate pets to our new baby when the time comes. I will say it's a pain in the *** when the pets are puking, the baby is crying, and you're cleaning up dog hair daily. I love and take care of my pets but there probably won't be anymore pets for a long time after these guys pass away.
Completely agree with how you are feeling. I am just in the first week of my second trimester and have a 7 week old puppy who is as would be expected having accidents and chewing on everything she can get her teeth into. When my bf and I first got her we faced a lot of opposition from family saying that we wouldnt be able to handle a baby puppy and an actual baby coming up soon but even through all their negativity I know we can handle this and you surely will be able to do the same. We are never faced with more than we can overcome. So forget all that negativity and be happy with the fact that you are doing the right thing for yourself and your dogs.
Your make might be acting up because he knows your pregnant and he doesn't know what to do. I say keep your pets and tell people thank you for looking out for me but I can handle this so I'd appreciate if you could stop telling me what to do because it's starting to bother you.
If u have never experienced having puppies before then be prepared for hard work I couldn't do it not with a new born they're too messy personally I don't think u should do it. I gave up my dog when i found out i was pregnant because shes nasty and wont allow no1 near me but I lovd her she was my baby but really and truley my child is more important and ur dog might not be nasty but its all about priorities I'd give it a real good think
I so love my dog. She was my first baby. Then I had my REAL baby and she became a dog again. LOL Life will be complicated. If you are keeping the dog, start talking to people now about adopting out the puppies and save for her to be fixed. That is such an important part of animal ownership.
I think people are probably telling you this to help hon. From all angles, it gets tough. I'm a landlord and we do allow pets but it costs 25 dollars extra per pet a month with an extra pet deposit upon moving in and we limit pets to 2 tops. The reason is because even though I am an animal lover, they are messy. They track in dirt, they like to chew, they instinctually dig at carpet, etc. It's harder on a house/apartment with an animal living there. So, think big picture---- it complicates things to have oodles of animals (but maybe you were going to make sure the puppies got good homes rather than keeping them). And I know that my dog needs exercise and frankly, I didn't have the energy for that after our first baby. Luckily my husband stepped up and took over.
The only other issue I see is the puppies introduction into home life. Mama takes care of them but they also have to be exposed to certain things to be good adoptable pets. We rescued a dog that was very young and had a rough start in her home. I don't think because they didn't care but because they didn't work with the little pups at all. They didn't give them a good start and we had to start completely over with her and it took longer than it ordinarily does to help her along to being a good pet for a family. We were very patient--- lots of other people might have given up and returned the dog making it harder for her to get adopted. So, read up on proper socializing and early training of pups.
It can be done but do get your dog fixed as soon as possible after this. good luck
I think people are probably telling you this to help hon. From all angles, it gets tough. I'm a landlord and we do allow pets but it costs 25 dollars extra per pet a month with an extra pet deposit upon moving in and we limit pets to 2 tops. The reason is because even though I am an animal lover, they are messy. They track in dirt, they like to chew, they instinctually dig at carpet, etc. It's harder on a house/apartment with an animal living there. So, think big picture---- it complicates things to have oodles of animals (but maybe you were going to make sure the puppies got good homes rather than keeping them). And I know that my dog needs exercise and frankly, I didn't have the energy for that after our first baby. Luckily my husband stepped up and took over.
The only other issue I see is the puppies introduction into home life. Mama takes care of them but they also have to be exposed to certain things to be good adoptable pets. We rescued a dog that was very young and had a rough start in her home. I don't think because they didn't care but because they didn't work with the little pups at all. They didn't give them a good start and we had to start completely over with her and it took longer than it ordinarily does to help her along to being a good pet for a family. We were very patient--- lots of other people might have given up and returned the dog making it harder for her to get adopted. So, read up on proper socializing and early training of pups.
It can be done but do get your dog fixed as soon as possible after this. good luck
Don't worry! The mama dog should be able to care for her puppies almost totally on her own! I refuse to get rid of my kitties either. Some people just need to mind their own business!
I totally disagree with the above comment. My dogs are my loves too. I think I might slap someone if they told me to get rid of my dogs. It might be a lot of work. But you can do it! Have a little faith.
Maybe there telling you these things to make your life better/ easier maybe you should listen to your friends qho even though is seems like negativity its really not theres a difference between being and animal lover and doin whats right for your child/baby.. babys are alot of work the first month sometimes even to your saying your dog is pregnant and the other one has accidents I highly doubt you're gonna want to be dealimg with all that and a baby who knows how many dogs your dog is even gonna have but you're the one that gonna have to put in the work not the dog obviously thus is you're first kid so that's why you're taking jt as people giving you crap but they really arent. Plus you never know kf you're kid os even gonna have allergies towards the dogs , its not something that has to run in the
Family it just happens. I think nows a good time to be more focused on your baby then your dogs.
Family it just happens. I think nows a good time to be more focused on your baby then your dogs.
Your welcome. I'm such an animal lover lol. Hope everything works well.
Yeah my female has been attached to me at the hip. And thank you for the advice.
The female can be inside with her puppies in her own area and the male outside. It's best for dogs to know the baby when they're a few weeks especially the male one. I have 4 dogs lol 3 males and a female and the female is more attached to me cuz I think she knows I'm pregnant and the males don't care lol they still do there own business and are outside
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