How terrible is it to rename your dog? *BT ref*

Forgive me if I misunderstood but your post said 'what was wrong with people rehoming thier dogs?' I think I and many others read that in the sense that its perfectly ok to ditch a pet if a baby comes sling. Perhaps we got the wrong end of the stick though?

Yes I think I have been misinterpreted! I know some people have dogs and then rehome them if they get fed up of them and I think that is absolutely appalling. but someone who has had to make a really difficult choice should not be criticised. I'm sure someone on here had to rehome a dog a few months ago and she had to think long and hard about it and was very upset by the whole thing, I would try to support her and accept her decision rather than making her feel more bad about it.

Everyone has to live their life in the best way they can and deal with their own conscience, it's not up to me to decide what's right or wrong for them. I just felt some of these comments seemed a bit harsh when the opener was looking for a bit of support.

I'm not judging anyone who has no choice but to give up their dog, I know people who have had to do it (EDIT: including the Hitcher that you are referring to) and it's a heartbreaking decision. But you saying "I know loads of people who have got rid of their dog after having a baby, what's wrong with that?" seemed a bit flippant, and I was answering your question that there's a lot wrong with it if it's not a last resort.

I've openly stated I'd do it if I had to, and it would be in the best interests of the dog too. I would never keep a dog 'at all costs'. Dogs can definitely settle a second or third time if necessary.

I get angry when people don't research and don't realise how energetic, or big the dog is, or how much attention they need, and get shot of them like a worn-out hobby.

Yeah, that hitcher was me.

I look like a great owner don’t I. Got rid of one, renamed the other.

Love, you know my opinion. Call her Poppy. You know you're not a bad owner, and so do we, so try not to let yourself get upset about it, xx

You did what you had to with Aurora, and you did the right thing OB.

No it wasn't actually you I was thinking of OB, don't know about SP2006 but I was referring to someone else. I completely understand and respect your reasons for giving up your first puppy, and I also completely understand and respect the reasons of the person i was referring to. ?

I should also add that I'm not criticising anyone who truly cares about their dog and has their best interests at heart, including OB.

I'm not even up the duff but I really like the name Aurora for a girl.

And I always wonder if it is weird because I know you named your puppy that OB (about which, for the record, you did the right thing)

I have a dog and a child and it is absolutely not the same. I adore my dog BUT if I had to choose one it would be my child. If my house was on fire and I could only save one it would be my son without a doubt, I wouldnt even think about it. I would obviously be heartbroken about the dog. Hate to say it but if I had to choose between ANYONE and my child it would always be him.....even family/OH (would you make the same choice for your animals?) . The only time I would struggle is if it was another child.

Im interested in what you would say yes to exactly?

Sorry just realised theres another post.Ignore the above please

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