Huckleberry wrote: Have you had the dog put down yet? If you didn't, you should rename him Santa's Little Helper.
Lmfaoooo
Huckleberry wrote: Have you had the dog put down yet? If you didn't, you should rename him Santa's Little Helper.
Lmfaoooo
Pets are an odd thing. I've had pets since forever. Ferrets, cats, fish, a dog once or twice, and I've learned a thing. I don't actually want pets. Don't get me wrong, I like critters. I like your dog. But...it turns out I like it more if it's your dog. I don't actively want pets anymore. Have two cats now, and they'll likely be my last. Sometimes you learn something about yourself in the process of doing a thing, that completely changes your perspective on said thing. That being said-
I say give it a bit more time. I'm not one to walk out on a commitment...hell I stayed in a dead marriage long enough for the corpse to reanimate itself. I believe that things like animals are a lifetime commitment. But....if you're not happy, the dog will sense it. They'll eat their own poo, but they're intuitive. And it's not fair to you or Greg to keep a relationship you aren't happy in. If it jist isn't going to pan out for whatever reason, you'd do well to allow Greg the chance to flourish where he will be happy. Sometimes we have to make bad choices for good reasons. Just make sure.
Do you really back out of something because it doesn't "feel" right? What kind of cowardly E36 M3 is that?
Ummm, hell yes and how is that being a coward? It takes more guts to do what is often the harder thing. I know from one dog, one marriage, a job or two, a house and some more I am probably forgetting. Life is too short to live with a situation that you can't stand.
As a cat person and a greyhound owner (servent?) I'd say return the dog. I like greys because they are as close to a cat as a dog can be. We can't have cats cause the dogs aren't cat safe. Perhaps your wife is concerned about the welfare of her cats? Again, return to the rescue. They won't judge and will find a home that's a better fit. We're on our 4th grey and have two Salukis (Persian greyhounds) as well. Want a dog that could care less that you're home? Get a Borzoi. Something about sight hounds and aloofness.
Do you really back out of something because it doesn't "feel" right?
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In reply to pinchvalve:
Thanks. That does put it in perspective. I get so hung up on never breaking my word, that I forgot sometimes it really is better to break it, than allow everyone to suffer.
You really care, that's good. I'm split between giving it more time and returning him. Have an honest heart to heart with your wife about the situation to decide.
I had a long post typed out but I think everything I was going to say has been said already. I hope you end up having peace with whatever you and your wife decide.
I'm sorry it hasn't worked out like you hoped. I love greyhounds and I wish we had the space to take care of one (or two)
BlueInGreen44 wrote: I had a long post typed out but I think everything I was going to say has been said already. I hope you end up having peace with whatever you and your wife decide. I'm sorry it hasn't worked out like you hoped. I love greyhounds and I wish we had the space to take care of one (or two)
What space are you thinking? They're great apartment dogs for their size. My wife had two in a 700 Sq foot apartment. You can walk them easily enough as a yard is not a requirement. They're actually pretty good on leash. They rarely spread out, except when they takeover the couch. Which they WILL do.
vwcorvette wrote:BlueInGreen44 wrote: I had a long post typed out but I think everything I was going to say has been said already. I hope you end up having peace with whatever you and your wife decide. I'm sorry it hasn't worked out like you hoped. I love greyhounds and I wish we had the space to take care of one (or two)What space are you thinking? They're great apartment dogs for their size. My wife had two in a 700 Sq foot apartment. You can walk them easily enough as a yard is not a requirement. They're actually pretty good on leash. They rarely spread out, except when they takeover the couch. Which they WILL do.
It's true. Our 50x50 backyard is more than enough room for him to lie down in lol
In reply to vwcorvette:
Sorry, poor word choice. The space is metaphorical. Our small house is pretty full of craziness with a 5 year old kid and a hyper but lovable puppy (my wife reeeeeaally wanted to raise a goldendoodle)
BlueInGreen44 wrote: In reply to vwcorvette: Sorry, poor word choice. The space is metaphorical. Our small house is pretty full of craziness with a 5 year old kid and a hyper but lovable puppy (my wife reeeeeaally wanted to raise a goldendoodle)
Ah. Got it.
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