{"id":6108,"date":"2022-05-16T06:30:22","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T06:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/"},"modified":"2022-05-13T09:48:52","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T09:48:52","slug":"what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/","title":{"rendered":"What do I do if I don&#8217;t want my dog anymore?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#What_do_I_do_if_I_dont_want_my_dog_anymore\" title=\"What do I do if I don&#8217;t want my dog anymore?\">What do I do if I don&#8217;t want my dog anymore?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs\" title=\"How do I get rid of my dogs?\">How do I get rid of my dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#Should_I_feel_guilty_for_getting_rid_of_my_dog\" title=\"Should I feel guilty for getting rid of my dog?\">Should I feel guilty for getting rid of my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#What_happens_to_pets_that_dont_get_adopted\" title=\"What happens to pets that don&#8217;t get adopted?\">What happens to pets that don&#8217;t get adopted?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#What_do_you_do_when_you_dont_want_your_dog_anymore\" title=\"What do you do when you don&#8217;t want your dog anymore?\">What do you do when you don&#8217;t want your dog anymore?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#What_to_do_with_a_dog_you_cant_keep\" title=\"What to do with a dog you can&#8217;t keep?\">What to do with a dog you can&#8217;t keep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#Is_it_OK_to_get_rid_of_a_dog\" title=\"Is it OK to get rid of a dog?\">Is it OK to get rid of a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#When_should_I_get_rid_of_my_dog\" title=\"When should I get rid of my dog?\">When should I get rid of my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#How_do_I_stop_feeling_guilty_for_leaving_my_dog\" title=\"How do I stop feeling guilty for leaving my dog?\">How do I stop feeling guilty for leaving my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#Do_dogs_feel_abandoned_when_you_give_them_away\" title=\"Do dogs feel abandoned when you give them away?\">Do dogs feel abandoned when you give them away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#Does_rehoming_a_dog_make_you_a_bad_person\" title=\"Does rehoming a dog make you a bad person?\">Does rehoming a dog make you a bad person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#How_does_a_dog_feel_when_you_give_them_away\" title=\"How does a dog feel when you give them away?\">How does a dog feel when you give them away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#What_happens_to_pets_when_they_dont_get_adopted\" title=\"What happens to pets when they don&#8217;t get adopted?\">What happens to pets when they don&#8217;t get adopted?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#Do_they_kill_animals_that_dont_get_adopted\" title=\"Do they kill animals that don&#8217;t get adopted?\">Do they kill animals that don&#8217;t get adopted?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#What_happens_to_cats_who_arent_adopted\" title=\"What happens to cats who aren&#8217;t adopted?\">What happens to cats who aren&#8217;t adopted?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#Do_cats_get_put_down_if_they_are_not_adopted\" title=\"Do cats get put down if they are not adopted?\">Do cats get put down if they are not adopted?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#What_can_I_do_if_I_dont_want_my_dog_anymore\" title=\"What can I do if I don&#8217;t want my dog anymore?\">What can I do if I don&#8217;t want my dog anymore?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#Is_it_cruel_to_get_rid_of_a_dog\" title=\"Is it cruel to get rid of a dog?\">Is it cruel to get rid of a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#What_to_do_with_a_dog_that_you_can_no_longer_care_for\" title=\"What to do with a dog that you can no longer care for?\">What to do with a dog that you can no longer care for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_dog_I_dont_want\" title=\"How do I get rid of my dog I don&#8217;t want?\">How do I get rid of my dog I don&#8217;t want?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#Do_dogs_feel_abandoned_when_rehomed\" title=\"Do dogs feel abandoned when rehomed?\">Do dogs feel abandoned when rehomed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#What_do_I_do_if_I_want_to_get_rid_of_my_dog\" title=\"What do I do if I want to get rid of my dog?\">What do I do if I want to get rid of my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#Is_it_horrible_to_rehome_your_dog\" title=\"Is it horrible to rehome your dog?\">Is it horrible to rehome your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#How_do_you_know_when_its_time_to_get_rid_of_your_dog\" title=\"How do you know when it&#8217;s time to get rid of your dog?\">How do you know when it&#8217;s time to get rid of your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-want-my-dog-anymore\/#Why_do_I_feel_guilty_when_I_leave_my_dog_alone\" title=\"Why do I feel guilty when I leave my dog alone?\">Why do I feel guilty when I leave my dog alone?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_I_dont_want_my_dog_anymore\"><\/span>What do I do if I don&#8217;t want my dog anymore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are a Few Alternatives to the Pound<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Solicit Friends and Family Members. Maybe you can&#8217;t keep your dog, but your little cousin would love him.<\/li>\n<li>Seek Out Rescue Groups.<\/li>\n<li>Find a no-kill Organization or Shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Ask Around.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs\"><\/span>How do I get rid of my dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can surrender your dog by <b>taking him to an animal shelter or rescue organization. It&#8217;s important to know what will take place once you relinquish your pet to a shelter or rescue and also to be aware that there are alternatives. Some facilities don&#8217;t allow walk-in surrenders and almost all charge a fee.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_feel_guilty_for_getting_rid_of_my_dog\"><\/span>Should I feel guilty for getting rid of my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>No, it is not normal, and the best thing you can do for yourself and the dog is to find it a new home or take it to a no-kill shelter. Your dog knows how you feel. Not finding it a new home out of guilt is selfish and cruel. There is somebody out there who would love your dog and take care of him.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_pets_that_dont_get_adopted\"><\/span>What happens to pets that don&#8217;t get adopted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog doesn&#8217;t get adopted within its 72 hours and the shelter is full, <b>it will be destroyed. If the shelter isn&#8217;t full and your dog is good enough, and of a desirable enough breed, it may get a stay of execution, though not for long.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_you_dont_want_your_dog_anymore\"><\/span>What do you do when you don&#8217;t want your dog anymore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What do I do if I don&#8217;t want my pet anymore?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask family members for assistance. Family members are often happy to dive in and help you care for your animals at home.<\/li>\n<li>Call a pet sitting service.<\/li>\n<li>Seek the services of a caregiver.<\/li>\n<li>Consider putting your pet up for adoption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_with_a_dog_you_cant_keep\"><\/span>What to do with a dog you can&#8217;t keep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rehoming: What to Do If You Can&#8217;t Keep Your Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tip #1: Talk to Your Dog&#8217;s Breeder or Rescue Group.<\/li>\n<li>Tip #2: Spread the Net Wide.<\/li>\n<li>Tip #3: Buy Time If You Can.<\/li>\n<li>Tip #4: Help for Service Members.<\/li>\n<li>Tip #5: Check Out Potential Adopters.<\/li>\n<li>Breaking the Adoption Contract.<\/li>\n<li>Rehoming a Dog with Behavior Problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_get_rid_of_a_dog\"><\/span>Is it OK to get rid of a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Abandonment is NEVER acceptable (and it&#8217;s typically illegal). You are responsible for finding the best home possible for your dog. Make sure you have all of your dog&#8217;s medical records and any other important paperwork (like microchip information or breed papers).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_get_rid_of_my_dog\"><\/span>When should I get rid of my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs It May Be Time to Re-Home Your Pet<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical inability to exercise him properly.<\/li>\n<li>Inability to drive or use public transit to purchase food and supplies or take him to the vet.<\/li>\n<li>Injury while attempting to care for him.<\/li>\n<li>A depletion of energy due to medical treatment, making it increasingly difficult to provide care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_feeling_guilty_for_leaving_my_dog\"><\/span>How do I stop feeling guilty for leaving my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>4 Simple Ways To Avoid The Guilt Of Leaving Your Dog Home Alone<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduce alone time to your dog at a young age (Independence Training)<\/li>\n<li>Provide chew toys or treats.<\/li>\n<li>Take them outside for exercise.<\/li>\n<li>Bring them to Doggie Day Care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_feel_abandoned_when_you_give_them_away\"><\/span>Do dogs feel abandoned when you give them away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s not unusual for dogs to grieve the loss of a person they&#8217;ve bonded with who is no longer present. While they might not understand the full extent of human absence, dogs do understand the emotional feeling of missing someone who&#8217;s no longer a part of their daily lives.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_rehoming_a_dog_make_you_a_bad_person\"><\/span>Does rehoming a dog make you a bad person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>No &#8211; rehoming a dog that might create a dangerous situation before it gets bad is absolutely the best thing you could do. The people who are terrible are those who simply abandon dogs &#8211; in the country, on the freeway, in front of shelters or veterinarians offices they just leave them there and hope for the best.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_dog_feel_when_you_give_them_away\"><\/span>How does a dog feel when you give them away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a dog is rehomed he may experience moods such as being <b>anxious and scared. Anxiety can manifest itself in excessive whining and barking. A dog that came from neglectful owners will appear shy and reluctant. It is essential to remain patient with your dog and keep calm.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_pets_when_they_dont_get_adopted\"><\/span>What happens to pets when they don&#8217;t get adopted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog doesn&#8217;t get adopted within its <b>72 hours and the shelter is full, it will be destroyed. If the shelter isn&#8217;t full and your dog is good enough, and of a desirable enough breed, it may get a stay of execution, though not for long. Even the sweetest dogs will turn in this environment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_they_kill_animals_that_dont_get_adopted\"><\/span>Do they kill animals that don&#8217;t get adopted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it&#8217;s true that <b>they won&#8217;t euthanize any dogs, they will stop accepting new animals. The ones they refuse are often shipped to kill shelters. However, some no-kill shelters try to find other no-kill facilities that have room before sending a dog to a traditional shelter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_cats_who_arent_adopted\"><\/span>What happens to cats who aren&#8217;t adopted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats in animal shelters that do not get adopted are <b>sometimes euthanized, while others are sometimes sent to new shelters or placed into rescue groups foster care. The animals at animal shelters are usually given a specific period of time to stay in the shelter that they are not allowed to exceed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_get_put_down_if_they_are_not_adopted\"><\/span>Do cats get put down if they are not adopted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>56 percent of dogs and 71 percent of cats that enter animal shelters are <b>euthanized. More cats are euthanized than dogs because they are more likely to enter a shelter without any owner identification.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_do_if_I_dont_want_my_dog_anymore\"><\/span>What can I do if I don&#8217;t want my dog anymore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your <b>local animal shelters or rescue groups may offer low-cost veterinary care or training services or be able to refer you to other organizations that offer these services. Find your local shelters and rescues by visiting The Shelter Pet Project and entering your zip code.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_get_rid_of_a_dog\"><\/span>Is it cruel to get rid of a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition, <b>it&#8217;s illegal to abandon your dog in most areas under animal cruelty laws. It&#8217;s not fair to just get rid of your dog. It is your responsibility to make sure your dog is cared for properly. Sometimes life gets rough and we have to make serious choices.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_with_a_dog_that_you_can_no_longer_care_for\"><\/span>What to do with a dog that you can no longer care for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What To Do If You Can&#8217;t Care For a Pet<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask family members for assistance. Family members are often happy to dive in and help you care for your animals at home.<\/li>\n<li>Call a pet sitting service.<\/li>\n<li>Seek the services of a caregiver.<\/li>\n<li>Consider putting your pet up for adoption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_dog_I_dont_want\"><\/span>How do I get rid of my dog I don&#8217;t want?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to get rid of a pet you don&#8217;t want is to <b>take it to your local animal shelter. There are many non-profit groups that run shelters for animals you can no longer care for. By simply opening the phone book or doing an internet search you can easily find one.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_feel_abandoned_when_rehomed\"><\/span>Do dogs feel abandoned when rehomed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>No, it is not normal, and the best thing you can do for yourself and the dog is to find it a new home or take it to a no-kill shelter. Your dog knows how you feel. Not finding it a new home out of guilt is selfish and cruel. There is somebody out there who would love your dog and take care of him.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_I_want_to_get_rid_of_my_dog\"><\/span>What do I do if I want to get rid of my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned above, <b>any rehoming is going to be stressful on dogs. Especially if there was a good relationship between the dog and its previous owner. This may cause our pets feelings of confusion, anxiety, and, unfortunately, abandonment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_horrible_to_rehome_your_dog\"><\/span>Is it horrible to rehome your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can surrender your dog by <b>taking him to an animal shelter or rescue organization. It&#8217;s important to know what will take place once you relinquish your pet to a shelter or rescue and also to be aware that there are alternatives. Some facilities don&#8217;t allow walk-in surrenders and almost all charge a fee.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_its_time_to_get_rid_of_your_dog\"><\/span>How do you know when it&#8217;s time to get rid of your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs It May Be Time to Re-Home Your Pet<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical inability to exercise him properly.<\/li>\n<li>Inability to drive or use public transit to purchase food and supplies or take him to the vet.<\/li>\n<li>Injury while attempting to care for him.<\/li>\n<li>A depletion of energy due to medical treatment, making it increasingly difficult to provide care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_I_feel_guilty_when_I_leave_my_dog_alone\"><\/span>Why do I feel guilty when I leave my dog alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You <b>may experience guilt because you love and care for your pet and do not like the thought of them being home by their self without you. Or, you may feel that your pet is not having its needs met (such as a dog not being able to relieve itself because it cannot get out of the house), which may cause you guilt as well.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do I do if I don&#8217;t want my dog anymore?How do I get rid of my dogs?Should I feel guilty for getting rid of my dog?What happens to pets that don&#8217;t get adopted?What do you do when you don&#8217;t want your dog anymore?What to do with a dog you can&#8217;t keep?Is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6108","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6108"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6108"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6108\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29112,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6108\/revisions\/29112"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6108"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6108"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6108"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}