A DOG owner has opened up about why they regret adopting their dog.
Though their dog has a great personality, they explained that they greatly underestimated a problem.
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Redditor TheMoonRacer shared their pet dilemma in a viral post.
They explained that they recently adopted a pitbull mix from a local shelter.
“I had been going through some pretty rough times and I always wanted a dog,' they said.
“I had hoped that he could help me fill the void in my heart and honestly the adoption process was so fun and was the only thing that could make me smile.”
At first, there were no problems after taking the dog home but soon, an issue drove them barking mad.
“Honestly the dog is very polite and easy going. He does need training but overall he’s very docile,” they said.
“Problems started to arise when I had to leave him home alone. The office where I work typically allows employees to bring their dogs, but my boss doesn’t want me to bring mine out of fear there are too many dogs.”
While their dog is very well-behaved with them around, leaving the dog alone is a completely different story.
“My dog doesn’t bark at all when I’m with him, but when he’s home alone he barks and whines so much,” they said.
“That and I feel like I vastly underestimated how much I was going to have to sacrifice to have him. I don’t have any independence and I’m incredibly stressed at work because I’m constantly worried about him.”
Despite wanting to keep the dog, the Redditor explained that they might have no choice if they want to do what's best for them.
“I don’t want to have to give him up. He had a rough background and I’m so glad he has a warm bed and constant food now,” they said.
“But right now I feel like having him has been more of a detriment to my mental health than a benefit. Is this normal?
“I’m having so much trouble adjusting to having him in the house and dealing with his separation anxiety, and even other small things like not being able to sleep because of his snoring and being afraid to let him sleep in the living room because of his separation anxiety.
My dog doesn’t bark at all when I’m with him, but when he’s home alone he barks and whines so much.
Redditor TheMoonRacer
“I don’t know how to make myself feel better. I know people will say that I adopted him and I took on that responsibility, but the reality is that even though that is true, I was willing to do anything to help with my depression and now I don’t know what’s good for me or not.”
More experienced pet owners advised them to give it a bit more time before giving up completely.
“It takes shelter dogs at least three months to decompress from the chaos and trauma of such an environment,” explained one commenter.
“He likely doesn't yet trust his surroundings and sees you as his only source of stability.
“I'm sure it must be extremely difficult and draining to constantly be worrying about him, but with time he may come around to being your best friend that knows and trusts you to care for him unconditionally.
“He likely hasn't had anyone that will do that for him and maybe he doesn't even know a love like that exists.”
“Be kind and patient with yourself while you step into this new role, it's a heavy weight at first but now I can't imagine my life without my shelter pup,” they added.
“She is still timid and scared of everyone she doesn't know, but once she knows and loves you she will cuddle and kiss you all day long.”

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