Is it normal to give up your dog when you can't find a place to live?

I cannot find a place to live that takes dogs besides houses in high crime neighborhoods that are in disrepair, dirty or on busy streets. I have to give up my dog. Is this normal?

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Based on 79 votes (49 yes)
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Comments ( 38 )
  • charli.m

    That really sucks :( I'm sorry.

    It's a crappy position to be in, but you have to do what you have to do. Maybe you could rehome your dog with someone you know well so you can still see him/her?

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    • Kerry69

      You should offer to re house it ;

      right up your ally :)

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      • charli.m

        Why?

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  • squeallikeasacofpigs

    I would rather live in a shithole than give up my dog. They're like family members to me.

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  • Terence_the_viking

    Thats a crying shame. More people should take pets.

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    • Moonbow

      Landlords don't want to have to spend thousands replacing carpet and other damages caused by damn dogs! Additionally, dogs are a major cause of problems in rental housing because neighbors complain about barking dogs, fleas and dog shit all over the parking lots, etc. Dog owners need to realize that other people don't want to live around, see or hear their filthy fleabags or step into the piles of shit they leave behind.

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      • Terence_the_viking

        There are owners who actually look after their dogs you know.

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        • charli.m

          Head against a fuckin' brick wall, mate...

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        • Moonbow

          Those "owners" are few and far between!

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          • Terence_the_viking

            There are more than you think.

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  • americanhoney

    No. You are a total fucking asshole. Seriously.

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  • americanhoney

    Moonbow. LOL. You are a fucking tool

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  • Mr.Hate

    If you give up that dog, i will shoot you if you get near my house. Dogs are more important than people.

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    • Moonbow

      Anyone who things "dogs are more important than people" is a misfit and such a despicable excuse for a human being that other humans can't stand to be around him/her, so it's the dog or nothing! Now, go crawl back into bed with your "doggie," but keep in mind that bestiality is illegal in most states and many countries!

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      • Mr.Hate

        Oh shut up cockface, first time on the internet you big blue dildo?..

        Swallow a penisfart.

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        • Moonbow

          I've been here a hell of a lot longer than you have, Cocksucker! And FYI, I'm not interested in your favorite pastime!

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          • Mr.Hate

            Suck my dick

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            • Moonbow

              Is that the best you've got? But thank you for confirming you're a Cocksucker!

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      • DolphinDevil

        It is now illegal in Germany too :(

        However, being probably a little stupid or self-righteous you may not realize that it could be the other way around that the person just cannot stand the humans around him, huh?

        Think about that!

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        • Moonbow

          No, I haven't thought "about that," because it's one of the most idiotic things I've ever read. It is the "misfit" who is abnormal, not the "humans around him."

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          • DolphinDevil

            "Misfit", huh?

            You aren't in a position to say a person is a misfit because he prefers animals over humans... that's just pathetic!

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            • Moonbow

              First, no one said "he prefers animals over humans." Second, if a person DOES prefer "animals over humans," it's because he's a freaking misfit, i.e., not a normal human being because normal human beings do not prefer animals over humans!!!

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  • SummerWolf

    I'm sorry ): But yes, it is much better to give your dog to a friend, relative or even a no-kill shelter if you just can't handle him or can't find a safe environment for you and your pooch to live. Dogs are incredible friends, but having a nice place and having your dog being with someone else is fine. It's always better to give your dog away to someone capable then keeping him when you don't have the space or can't handle it.
    Wish you and your pup the best of luck!
    -SummerWolf :)

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  • noid

    You need to keep the dog. It's not fair to re-home animals just ecause you can't keep them where you want to relocate. You may have to settle for a less than ideal place.

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  • RomeoDeMontague

    There is no apartments which take them? I also know a few hotels which allow pets. That is awful to hear. Its always sad having to get rid of an animal.

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  • Stairy

    That's very hard

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  • Justsomejerk

    Make him a stew...

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    • Moonbow

      No, make him INTO a stew!

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  • Mikki_Dee's

    Bribe the new landlords with a Happy Meal. It comes with a toy which is sure to please.

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  • Moonbow

    The fact you can't find anything but shithole housing that will take dogs should serve as a wake-up call! Get rid of the damn dog, find a house in a decent location and get a freaking life already!

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    • Mr.Hate

      You are a Sociopath... Worst case ever seen online obviously.

      "Get a freaking life already"... This moment right now is LIFE.. Everything around you that breathes in the same air is life, there is no "Get a life"..... You can't even stumble across a Junkie nodding on the corner of the street and yell GET A FUCKING LIFE.. Because it's his life, and he is living it... You are not living your life at all and i'm almost 100 positive that you are serious in your words which means that you need help.

      Please get help.

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      • Moonbow

        If not wanting fucking dogs in the house makes me a sociopath, then most people in the world are sociopaths because most of the world does NOT allow dogs in the fucking house! Go back and read the original question! The person asking it cannot find decent housing that will allow dogs. Are all those landlords/landladies sociopaths, or do they just want to keep their property clean and quiet for other residents and avoid spending thousands to repair the damages done by dogs?

        A junkie lying in the street may be "life" to YOU and other losers like you, but it isn't "life" to those of us who actually have a LIFE!

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