44 sats \ 1 reply \ @ek OP 7 Dec 2023 freebie \ parent \ on: How to approach getting a dog? Dogs_And_Cats
Mhh, good point but I think that's also maybe a positive thing: we all have our traumas and you might give this dog the chance to see that not every human is a bad human :) and he'll be like: WTF i love this human for giving me a second chance even though i was so scared and barked at him so much in the beginning and maybe even bit him
isn't this more valuable in some way than raising a puppy that never has seen shit? and i don't necessarily only mean from a moral perspective. also from a "bonding perspective" from which you yourself can profit a lot: a puppy that grows up in a safe place will never achieve the strength of character of a dog that has been through a lot (?)
The next life goal after achieving the first life goal of owning a dog: That I don't have to put them on a leash. They are free to go wherever they please. But they stay by my side because they like it here.
I agree. It just depends on what you want in a dog. Every dog wants and deserved a good home, wherever it comes from. I could also married or be close friends with more down in out, traumatized humans. There is a balance between taking care of our own needs and what we are able to give to another. I have loved all kinds off dogs. I think its all great. All animals want and deserve homes. And for some people, a shelter dog might be a better match. Its like having a child biologically or adopting a child in need. Nothing wrong with either. There are considerations though.
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