Someone give me some input on my situation please

[Cozmosis]

My dog died a little over a month ago. So, about 3-4 weeks ago I adopted a puppy from the shelter. At first it was a little crazy cause I wasn't over my dog, and was unhappy, so I didn't bond with this one. As the time went on, I did, but since I'm applying to med school this year, and will be starting in the fall, I wondered if it was a good idea to keep her.

Assuming I live off campus, the first two years won't be too bad, since I might just have to look harder for a place that takes dogs. The last 2 years are crazy busy clinical years.

To make a long story short to try and make sure she had a stable home, I gave her back to the shelter and they said she'd be adopted quick. Now I'm not so sure I made the right move. I feel now like maybe I can make it work in the last 2 years through friends and neighbors.

I am so conflicted at this point, because I love dogs, and the prospect of going ~5 years without one sucks. Should I just say fuck it and get her back, assuming she's still there, and throw three sheets to the wind and try it? Or did I make the right move to begin with?

Help meeee

[Cozmosis]

1. Small bump. Someone must have some input :(

[Redstone]

2. For Christ's sake, no, do not go get the dog again.

It wouldn't be fair to the dog.

Remember, you did ask. If you are the type of person who can vacillate enough to get a dog from a shelter, then bring it back, you are not the type of person that dog dhould be with.

Be a man. Or a woman. Grow up. If you can't make a decision and stick with it, you should NOT make a dog suffer the consequences of your indecision.

Redstone

[Cozmosis]

5. I understand your point.

And I did ask. But it has only been like, three days. It took a lot of (possible errant) thinking to decide to bring her back to try to do whats best.

[grace0418]

3. You did the right thing. Wait until your life is more stable.

A dog needs a lot of attention and care. Believe me, I want a dog so bad I just about burst into tears when I see a really cute one. But I'm not in a place where I can devote that much time to a dog. Maybe in the interim, you can volunteer at the shelter instead?

[AirmensMom]

4. Sorry about your dog.

It's hard losing a pet.

This obviously isn't a good time in your life to get another one. Since the new one is a puppy, it has a better chance of being adopted by someone else now than later. Get through school and then get a dog when you're all settled down.

[Cozmosis]

6. One last bump for maximum input, then I'll put it to bed.

Thanks all.

[Dave Reynolds]

10. You probably did the right thing,

I'm finding out that dogs need a lot of stability, they have their habits and schedules, too.

I work with a lot of residents and med students, their hours are insane. Some have little time for their spouses and kids, let alone a pet.


Wait until your life is settled a bit, it may be hard but it will probably be best in the long run.

[A HERETIC I AM]

7. Sometimes situations just don't allow for keeping a pet.....

like my present one. I'm on the road all the time and the company i work for won't let me keep a dog with me. This is the first time in 10 years without a dog (Mr. BB died about a year ago) and, like you i REALLY want another dog.

But it just cant work out.
You have to be able to dedicate a LOT of time (As i am sure you know) and leaving a puppy, much less a full grown dog alone for hours on end is NEVER a good idea.

[radwriter0555]

8. ABSOLUTELY you did the right thing! Now some great people have the chance

to give that pup a great home... if you found the pup that sweet, then someone did or will too.

You did a VERY UNSELFISH thing. You put the pup's needs before your own and you made the best decision possible.

She'll find a great home, with someone who has the time for her. It'll be great.

When things settle down for you, you can get another pooch, and it will be a far better time for all concerned.

You've got enough on your plate. Get through all this, then find a new pup to love.

If you're needing puppy love, why not volunteer the time when you have it at the shelter and help out LOTS of pooches, instead of just one?

Big hugs, you did the right thing.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

9. i think you made the right move

[BlueJazz]

11. I think you did the Logical, Humane, and "Right" thing...Sleep Well.