depression anon here again: she’s also really scared of strangers, especially children. just in case that helps any advice.
Ahh anon, I’m so sorry to hear about your predicament. It’s always such a heartbreaking thing to give away a dog, but it really sounds like you’ve thought it through and this is the best thing for the both of you.
The truth of it is that most dogs adapt to new people or homes. Yes, your dog will miss you, but she will most likely adapt. A lot of people might tell you how horrible they think you are for even considering rehoming her, but honestly, fuck ‘em. Ten years is a long time to have a dog, and rehoming a dog in her best interests after that time isn’t a decision made likely.
If you can rehome her to someone she already knows, that might be best (because she’s scared of strangers), but as long as she goes to someone patient and reasonable, she should be okay. Lots of people don’t interact with children regularly, so hopefully you’ll be able to find her a suitable home! I hope your depression improves, and your dog goes on to live her best life.
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