So, back in October of 2020, my family dog of 12 years passed away. Cut to April 2021, and I’ve gotten quite used to not having a dog and actually prefer it.
After my dog passed, I realized I was not a caregiver. When he was alive, I normally pushed any feeding/walking etc. responsibilities to the rest of the family. I came to realize yes I love dogs, but caring for one is not for me.
So it’s today. My dad went to the rescue shelter to look at dogs. He absolutely adores dogs, so of course he would go looking for one. He calls my brother up, and tells us about a dog he’s found. My dad then asks the family over the phone if we want her. She’s a four week German Shepard mixed with something, a bit skinny due to her being a rescue, but fed properly should gain weight. My brother and mom say yes, no hesitance. Me, I think about it for a second.
Within five seconds, I am going over the fact that I am a terrible caregiver. But my family sounds so excited, so I say yes. I think, well, once she gets here, certainly I will be more open to having her around.
God was I wrong. She came into the house and I felt sick to my stomach with regret. I locked myself in my room and had an anxiety attack because of how guilty I felt. I knew then and there that there was no way I could care for this dog.
Now I don’t know what to do. My family seems to really like her. I want to stay locked in my room away from her. Do I let the rest of the family take care of her and ignore her existence for the rest of my days, or do I beg my father to take her back to the shelter? I’m completely stuck. Not to mention either way I would feel like a terrible person.
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