Am I insane?!?

[drdoolittle]

Well, I already stated that I'm NOT taking the dog. My original question maybe should have been: Is there something mentally wrong with me because I would even have a split second of a THOUGHT about taking the dog (How his personality would seemingly mesh with my other 3 indoor dogs, how much the dog apparently loves children, how the dog didn't pay much attention at all to the foster family's chickens, etc......) These thoughts took about 2 secs. to go through my mind. BUT, there also was a bigger thought: How many times in 22 years of being together my hubby has forgiven me for bringing home a stray or o.k.'d me getting an animal even though he would be just as happy only having one dog and one cat and nothing else? Isn't it time for me to be the one to "give in" by just letting this go? No, I didn't even ask if I could get the dog, I only told him that he's lucky we have our GSD or I would have brought the dog home. Part of the reason for posting this thread, was to get the dog's image out there, kind of hoping someone living close would see it and consider adopting the dog. I have also been telling everyone at work about him, and even posted something about him on facebook. He's just a great dog, and deserves a great home-----but not mine. Thanks for all the feedback.

 

[drdoolittle]

I also wanted to add that there is a big diference between a hoarder and someone who responsibly(sp?) cares for their pets----however many they may have. All 4 of my dogs are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots/heartworm/worming, get fed properly----even get oatmeal each morning, and recieve plenty of attention (actually too much at times by my sons who are 12 and 14). The same is true of the 4 cats---all altered except the 4-mos. old kitten---shots, worming, and eating canned and dry cat food. My macaw is so spoiled, he shares every meal with us, and loves to play fetch. My chickens/ducks/geese and goats---also the 1 barn cat (who is also neutered----get fed twice a day, and are comfortably housed, with a big community "free range" pen that is bigger than a lot of people's back yards. I know I sound really defensive, but that comment by Bossroo about "one more step toward animal hoarding" kind of irritated me-----especially after I had stated that I wasn't going to get the dog. I believe I know the possible problems integrating a dog into an established household----I didn't get all my dogs at one time, but one AT a time. I also think I know my indoor dogs well enough to know whether or not they would be agressive toward another dog. The ONLY reason I amnot taking the dog, is out of respect for my husband. And, no, I didn't just "spring" the other dogs on him (just the chihuahua, which I was originally taking to help re-home him and keep him from going to the shelter, but EVERYONE in the house fell inlove with him----including Hubby).

 

[jjthink]

I don't think you're 'insane' at all - you just have a lovely big heart

I just wish everyone was as responsible a fur guardian as you clearly are, making sure everybody is spayed/neutered and well cared for.

JJ

 

[drdoolittle]

But, admittedly, sometimes TOO big.

 

[jjthink]

Perfect size

JJ