Question about dogs?

Question

My friend who is 17 adopted a dog about 6 months ago, last week he got into an accident where he is now unable to walk and will undergo a few months of physical therapy. His parents want him to re-home the dog, find someone to take his dog due to his current health conditions. My friend is upset but understands that he nw can no longer give the dog what he needs , walking spending time. I cant take the dog for him because my parents don't a dogs and we already have a cat. My friend worries that the do will be heartbroken and the thought of that has even made him cry a few times thinking about his dog. My question is what can I tell him that will maybe make him feel better or assure him that it may be in the best interest of the dog. Please help this one really gets me just thinking about it . Thanks to all

Answer 1

First off, who would let a 17year old adopt a dog? They are not legally an adult, and therefore the parents would be the true owner of the dog. Also it is horrible that his parents are making him get rid of it! Many studies show that dogs help people heal, weather is a emotional or physically. Why do you think they have 'therapy dogs"? Nothing you can tell him will make him feel better. When he got the dog he made a pact with that dog as well as GOD that he is taking that life into his hands. It is not impossible for him to keep the dog. How about you offer to walk the dog and give it extra attention every day when you visit. I worked at a shelter for 2 years, and saw countless pets die because someone thought it was in the pets 'best interest' to re-home them.

Answer 2

I am not sure if this will help. If she wants to walk the door they do make doggie strollers and one that is a combo of stroller and backpack. She could still walk the dog.

I find it heartless that the parents want to get rid of the dog because its sick for awhile. Tell her to tell them that it sounds like he will get better,given time.

I have a 2 legged chihuahua and he is a joy and worth any trouble. He was born this way.

Answer 3

im sorry to  hear this maybe you two can find his dog a temp housing try callin the human  for dogs tell them the situation and maybe ask if thy would mind putting up a flier for this temp housing till your friend gets back on track with things this way he wont havta get rid of him and he will see him too ? good luck  and meny wishes to your search

Answer 4

Boy, this is a tough one!  First, I'm really sorry for your friend and I hope his therapy is successful and he makes a full recovery!  

Of course he's understandably upset and is really going to miss his dog.  Especially now when he could really use his dog's company he's going to have to be without him.  All you can do is empathize with him, let him know you understand how he feels, but that he has to do what's best for his dog, which is to be re-homed if there's no one who can step up and look after him in the mean time.  Be positive for him, be there for him when he needs to talk, and let him know it's best for his dog and his dog will be fine.  There's nothing else you can do except be his friend and that counts for a lot.

Answer 5

Tell him that it is alright and if  he can't find the dog a home then tell him that wanderer's Rest is a perfect place to bring the dog! they really love the animals there at wanderer's Rest. and it's alright if you can't take

the dog he will understand. Hope I could help!!

Answer 6

His parents should keep the dog for him. It is probably the one thing that will give him incentive and encourage him to be able to get back to his old life.

Answer 7

He can find someone willing to adopt the dog, and interview them. He can also arrange for frequent visits to their home so that he can see the dog and spend some time with it. If the new people are good owners then they should not have a problem doing this. If he finds any problems while they own the dog he can talk to them.. maybe they can work it out so that he can still have partial ownership? It's great that he didn't just dump the poor animal at a shelter and is genuinely concerned about the dog's welfare.

Answer 8

Are you saying that on top of going through an accident that left him paralyzed, his own parents want to add to his agony and put him through the sadness of losing his dog! The parents need to educate themselves a little and realize the dog is a positive and motivating agent in their son's life. Can't they take care of the dog themselves! Can't they hire a dog walker for the time their son is confine to bed!

If the son is really facing a wall concerning his parents and there is no other avenue you then should help finding a good home for the dog, someone you can keep in touch with for a couple of months to give you the peace of mind that the dog is doing great.

Sorry to hear about your friend, I hope all goes well.