Don't Get Rid Of Dog, Only To Get Another! UGH!

RileyMay · 12-18-2011, 11:25 PM

So, I was talking to a friend the other day. She has a friend who got rid of a German Shepherd who was barely even 2 years old because of aggression problems. The SAME day they got rid of the "old" dog, they went and got another German Shepherd!! What the heck. Why!? So stupid. Then I was on craiglist snooping around, and saw an add that said "I Want To Trade Bulldog Puppy", so I clicked the add. The add said" I have a 9 WEEK old American Bulldog puppy that I want to trade for a Labrador. Please call this number." What idiots. Don't get rid of dog, just to get another dog! Ugh, so dumb!! I would NEVER do that to any dog, EVER!

Courtney · 12-19-2011, 09:57 AM

That is sad.

My SIL neighbor got rid of their GSD because it was "shedding" too much only to turn around and get a lab...that I guess doesn't shed..whatever.

Some people have a poor conception of pet ownership. We have to put time into our pets and train them. We live in a society where we want the good end result "now" without the work it takes to get there.

Kittilicious · 12-19-2011, 10:03 AM

My husband's sister did this when she got Knuckles' littermate. She had "rescued" a male GSD, Jasper, who was a great dog - only problem was he would get very vocal when he was jealous. They found him a new home to get the puppy. I just had to keep my mouth shut.

TankGrrl66 · 12-19-2011, 01:40 PM

I am never going to forget this one dog from the rescue group who I got my first GSD from...He was dumped on Christmas EVE so that the family could "go get a new puppy for the next morning".

I had to pick my jaw up off the floor with that one.

I know where you are coming from--that kind of apathetic selfish stupidity makes you just want to scream and start slapping some sense into people!

hattifattener · 12-19-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TankGrrl66

I am never going to forget this one dog from the rescue group who I got my first GSD from...He was dumped on Christmas EVE so that the family could "go get a new puppy for the next morning".

it is absolutely disgusting!
dog is not a toy...

NewbieShepherdGirl · 12-19-2011, 02:17 PM

So sad...I can't imagine getting rid of a dog I love for a puppy I don't even know.

TriadGSD · 12-19-2011, 02:26 PM

i read a facebook post from popcorn rescue in new jersey this lady dropped off a Husky because it Smelled . the lady was pregnant but still... they have groomers for a reason.

bellamia · 12-19-2011, 02:26 PM

my hubby's aunt was just telling me that day that they had a dog when they were younger but her children were so delighted with the puppy that they were getting a 'bit' distracted, so she went and left the poor puppy in the woods, puppy came bak(!) so she went to some more remote area in another village and left him there!!!

it took everything in my willpower not to scream!! now she has the nerve to say( after seeing mia and us together) that she might think of getting a dog, since she is bored and lonely!!!! i was too disgusted to say ANYTHING!

Courtney · 12-19-2011, 02:30 PM

I have heard alot of GSD being given up for "scratching too much" when in most cases a food change or good carpet cleaning would fix the allergy...so sad.

LaRen616 · 12-19-2011, 02:38 PM

I knew a family that had 2 big beautiful Chows, they got tired of the shedding, pooping, eating and their size so they dumped them off in a big field in the middle of no where. Told their kids the dogs ran away and then they got some little mixed dog.

12-18-2011, 11:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
RileyMay Master Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 645	Don't Get Rid Of Dog, Only To Get Another! UGH! So, I was talking to a friend the other day. She has a friend who got rid of a German Shepherd who was barely even 2 years old because of aggression problems. The SAME day they got rid of the "old" dog, they went and got another German Shepherd!! What the heck. Why!? So stupid. Then I was on craiglist snooping around, and saw an add that said "I Want To Trade Bulldog Puppy", so I clicked the add. The add said" I have a 9 WEEK old American Bulldog puppy that I want to trade for a Labrador. Please call this number." What idiots. Don't get rid of dog, just to get another dog! Ugh, so dumb!! I would NEVER do that to any dog, EVER! __________________ Destiny Riley May (German Shepherd Dog) Banjo (Standard Dachshund)

12-19-2011, 10:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kittilicious Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,101	My husband's sister did this when she got Knuckles' littermate. She had "rescued" a male GSD, Jasper, who was a great dog - only problem was he would get very vocal when he was jealous. They found him a new home to get the puppy. I just had to keep my mouth shut. __________________ - Berleen - Knuckles - born 8/21/11 - my big knucklehead and can't forget Saki; the Golden Retriever, Born 11/07/07 The felines that rule the house - Oliver, Serena, Sakura & Bastian. https://www.facebook.com/berleen

12-19-2011, 02:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
NewbieShepherdGirl Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ames, Iowa Posts: 1,497	So sad...I can't imagine getting rid of a dog I love for a puppy I don't even know. __________________ ~Sasha~{GSD}~ 3ish~Gotcha day January, 29, 2011 ~Monte~{Golden Retriever}~ (RIP)~ 1997-2009

12-19-2011, 02:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
LaRen616 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,582	I knew a family that had 2 big beautiful Chows, they got tired of the shedding, pooping, eating and their size so they dumped them off in a big field in the middle of no where. Told their kids the dogs ran away and then they got some little mixed dog. __________________ ~ Sinister 3 yr old black male GSD 3.11.09 ~ Malice 9 mth old black female GSD 6.19.11 Cats: Chaos, Monster, Wicked

12-19-2011, 09:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Courtney Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,922	That is sad. My SIL neighbor got rid of their GSD because it was "shedding" too much only to turn around and get a lab...that I guess doesn't shed..whatever. Some people have a poor conception of pet ownership. We have to put time into our pets and train them. We live in a society where we want the good end result "now" without the work it takes to get there.

12-19-2011, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
TankGrrl66 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 379	I am never going to forget this one dog from the rescue group who I got my first GSD from...He was dumped on Christmas EVE so that the family could "go get a new puppy for the next morning". I had to pick my jaw up off the floor with that one. I know where you are coming from--that kind of apathetic selfish stupidity makes you just want to scream and start slapping some sense into people!

12-19-2011, 02:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
TriadGSD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Canton,ohio Posts: 261	i read a facebook post from popcorn rescue in new jersey this lady dropped off a Husky because it Smelled . the lady was pregnant but still... they have groomers for a reason.

12-19-2011, 02:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
bellamia Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 254	my hubby's aunt was just telling me that day that they had a dog when they were younger but her children were so delighted with the puppy that they were getting a 'bit' distracted, so she went and left the poor puppy in the woods, puppy came bak(!) so she went to some more remote area in another village and left him there!!! it took everything in my willpower not to scream!! now she has the nerve to say( after seeing mia and us together) that she might think of getting a dog, since she is bored and lonely!!!! i was too disgusted to say ANYTHING!

12-19-2011, 02:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Courtney Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,922	I have heard alot of GSD being given up for "scratching too much" when in most cases a food change or good carpet cleaning would fix the allergy...so sad.

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