Is there any circumstance under which you would give up you pet?

I love both my pets (I have a maine coon and an alaskan malamute) but if I could no longer afford to care for them.. (especially Fenris the malamute as he eats A LOT) I would give them to someone who could. I'd try for a friend or family member of course. The other situation has been mentioned.. if my son, myself or my husband became allergic to one or the other that would require a re-home too.

Otherwise they would be stuck outside all the time and I just don't think that's fair. I however would never take either to the pound. They are my responsibility as I chose to take them on.. so either I find someone to care for them or continue to do my best till I can.

If something awful happened and I was homeless or just couldn't afford to give it the best possible care. I first would try to find it a good loving home before I would consider a shelter. That is my little girl on my avatar.

Her name is Bitsy. :).

If my pet threatened the health or safety of myself or my family, then yes. Dogs turn on owners, children get allergies. My niece is barely 5 and was just diagnosed with asthma.

The doctor informed my sister that the asthma was being aggravated was by allergies, such as to pet dander. I am currently trying to convince her that her dog may be a "family member" but asthma can kill children. I suffered with it as a child with similar triggers.

If it was my decision, goodbye pet.

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