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I love dogs. I have always wanted one. I also have severe allergies - and a lot of them. But at LEAST Dog and Cat dander/fur/saliva, and bird feathers. Same with guinea pigs/hamsters, etc. I got allergy shots for 35 years. I also took two or three meds, until they lost their effectiveness. Didn't do jack squat with dogs, cats, or birds. Vacuuming didn't help - most of the time.
I'm glad many here haven't had to deal with severe allergies. But for those unfamiliar, sometimes the meds don't work 100%. Sometimes you can take allergy shots once a week, take all the meds, and you will still need to carry an inhaler and an epipen... most meds/shots won't cure you of an allergy. Sometimes, a certain allergy can STILL put you in the hospital. And some allergies will just make you a little puffy in the eyes and make you cough a little, or sneeze a little - I have both severe and not so severe allergies. I also have asthma. Fun, because they will often set each other off.
Unfortunately, while I adore dogs, and I occasionally risk it because most wouldn't put their dogs in another room... and they won't vacuum... (seems like a small inconvenience, but whatever) - I put the risk on me. The choice to attend a house party with your dogs/cats was mine to make. By now, I tend to know my limits, and be aware of my body to the point where I can kind of keep it under some control. I can leave before getting worse. But that isn't 15 years of having all the pet dander around, which is a bit different.
Another reason I will probably be single for the rest of my life, and not entirely by my choice. Most women wouldn't give up their furry pets... even if it's a health concern - and I've already tried different allergists... so I guess it's just something to be mindful of and just not date people who can't live without a certain kind of pet. (I'm not against pets... but there will have to be sacrifices. Either a reptile, or fish, or a hypoallergenic dog/cat - and they will have to be bathed, and we might need to still do a lot more vacuuming - but if you can't budge on that, then it might be a problem for us to date).
Now... if someone just doesn't LIKE pets, and it's not an allergy, and the pets are fairly clean... they'll either have to grow to like my pets, or at least tolerate and occasionally care for them... or I guess we just don't date if it's that much of a dealbreaker. That's not a life or death issue. MOST of my human friends are great stand up people. They're responsible, they're not bad influences on me. You don't have to adore every one of my friends. But if you can't stand most of them, and won't be polite or kind to them, that's more an issue with you than an issue with them. And it might be sign of character. Likewise, you don't have to adore my pets right away. But I won't be getting rid of them because you simply don't like animals.
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Would never happen. If I was seeing someone and he didn’t like my dog he’d be out the door very quickly. When I got my dog I got him with the intent of him having a forever home. That means I will choose him over a potential partner. And it has been hard to keep him, rentals are more expensive and since he’s a large breed almost impossible to find housing. Financial strain for feeding him and extreme vet costs (which I’m fortunate enough to not have experience with. Knock on wood)
Now to rehome a dog is valid; it could not fit your lifestyle, housing issues, financial issues all of these are valid reasons and people shouldn’t be shamed for it. But to rehome your animal simply because your partner doesn’t like it when they knew going into the relationship you had a pet that is shame worthy.
Sounds like someone's about to be single!
I'd say bye to him so fast, he would get whiplash 🤣
Sorry if this sounds rude, but nowadays they have shots, allergy medications, and treatments for people allergic to dogs, or rather their dander and their saliva.
And if he's that opposed to my dog? Meh, it will just be me and the dog.
Afterall, no relationship is guaranteed to last. But dogs will always be loyal and care for you.
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I don't have one but if I did, I'd happily give up but not on my dog, I'd give up on my guy if he suddenly has a problem with it because I always make sure what I like and don't like and make sure he's okay with it before getting into a relationship and expects him to do the same. So, it's his fault if he expresses that after getting into a relationship and it is going to stop me from wanting to see him anymore. If he wants me to give up on someone I love, I can only imagine what else he'd ask me to give up on.. in the future.. besides, if he doesn't care about my happiness, our relationship is not going to last for a long time.
u Pets, or dislike for pets, or pet allergies, should be disclosed up front so that you are forced to confront this choice. I had two cats that I gave up for my girlfriend, who is allergic to cats, but I found good homes for both of them.
Give up your partner for sure. I don't want to know the heartless motherfucker who would give up their dog for a partner. That says a lot about a person.
I think a partner would be insane to ask/expect anyone to give up their dog. Even if they're super-afraid of dogs. Accommodations can be made as best they can, but giving up the dog is off the table.
If he didn't like dogs, we'd never get together... problem avoided before it became a problem.
I'm not giving up a family member under any circumstances.
If my partner doesn't like dogs, she better learn to at least tolerate my dog, or she's gone. If she has a severe allergy to dogs, my dog would go to a nice family, and my partner would stay.
Well funfact.
I remember very long ago my wife had a cat that was the whole family's pet.
We just moved in with each other. We just started getting new furniture.
I already noticed that some furnitures were very old and damaged. It never occured to me that it might have been a cat that had 3 scratching poles spread throughout the house. (I was young and naïeve back then).
So we went out and bought this brand new (very expensive) couch.
Only for me to come home from a long day of work and noticing scratches on the couch and catching the cat doing it.
The morale of the story is:
Us men work our a** off and tend to be goal-driven.
LIke:
- Put furnitures in the house.
- Make sure the basic electrical appliances are there (fridge/washingmachine/TV/radio etc...)
- Get a car.
- Paint the house.
- etc...
- etc...
Now imagine that you are working hard to check off that list of things and you notice that the dog/cat/bird/fish/elephant/whatever animal decides to destroy one of those things on that list. It means instead of going for the next thing on that list, you will have to work countless hours again to save enough money to replace that messed up item.
All the explanation above is not to take sides but to explain the point of view of a guy.
"All right, marci. So we got spider man with tom holland, his 3rd one and then we got unbreakable, the three guys of one's a hero, other a smart ass villian and other one is a beast. So which should we watch."
"Woof!"
"Good choice!"
*rubs my dog's head while my phone is silent and blowing up with that nasty ass n*gga saying how could I do this and what not*
In a relationship, it's important for one person to be the Master, just like in a wolf pack. However, having a pet is a big responsibility and a commitment, and it's important to consider the well-being of your pet as well.
If your dog has a fear of slaves, or doesn't enjoy sharing its toys and muzzle, then it may not be practical to keep the pet.
On the other hand, if the dog can do something useful, such as fetching ropes and handcuffs while you're flogging your slave, then make the relationship work by compromising on other issues or finding common ground.
Ultimately, the decision is the Master's to make and it depends on a lot on whether the slave or the dog is providing the most pleasure.
It depends on the reason. I have a very sweet Golden Retriever and I wouldn't give her up for anyone.
"Our" other dog is a rescued mental case. We can't have anyone over anymore because he bites and he's bitten me too. I want him gone, but my husband refuses.
My dog is an emotional support animal without the training. I can't live without her. I think I could qualify for one, so I will probably apply for one eventually. A person cannot replicate what a dog can do. Dogs are the only animal capable of having unconditional love for another species. If you are a dog owner and don't abuse it, the dog will love you even if you occasionally hurt it (unintentionally, which I have done). Girlfriends/boyfriends don't love you unconditionally, nor do spouses. So I choose the ones who love me unconditionally over one whose love is conditional.
I have a deep connection to animals and have grown up my entire life on farms and around working dogs. I know all there is about many breeds. That said, sometimes owners are completely oblivious to their mismanaged pets and make up excuses for their behavior. I've met some women who have bloody awful dogs with tempers and behavioral issues because they let their dog run their housholds. I couldn't care less if they give me the boot just because I call them out on it
I'm not suddenly a horrible human being if I think that you need to get a better handle on your dog.
I dont expect anyone to give up their pet for me. I just don’t date dudes with pets (or at least not with indoor pets). I cannot sit still around an animal. No matter how motionless the cat/dog may be, my eyes will watch it the entire time and i will flinch or run if i even think its headed my way
Things comes in the order you get them ie if you have a dog when she meets you, you comes in a package and must accept both. It's like women with children. You should not get a new pet without checking with your partner or you might have to give it up.
Speaking as single woman, I just don’t think I could ever give up my pet. I love mine and I think it could be a dealbreaker. “Must love dogs” I guess is part of my bio, if I had one.
I love animals so much, I just can’t imagine having a partner that doesn’t.
They should not give up their dog.
When I was single, I was doing online dating. I noticed his profile picture had a cat. I moved on because I’m allergic to cats. But those who have pets should be up front.
it can eliminate future issues.
I guess I'm a little biased because most of the dudes I went out with were jerks/assholes so I'd say I'd give THEM up lol. During my darkest days of depression and hopelessness, my dog was there by my side, my former partners probably would NOT have been unfortunately.
u This is something that definitely needs to be discussed right away. If I was on a first date with someone I would do this by just casually asking if they like dogs, cats, pets in general. But I would not stay with someone who doesn't want to have a pet.
Today it's a pet! What happens in 2 years if it is your job? Or your motorcycle? As a general rule, the best relationships start when both respect the other just the way they are. Now, with pets, there is a practical side to it. I know a young girl that got married and moved out of an apartment that allowed pets into her new husband's apartment that did not. Her folks took the dog in for several years until they could find a better place to live that accepted pets.
Nope, you shouldn't have to give up your dog. Instead, both you and your partner should live separately. If the partner still doesn't like it, then just dump them.
i don't even like dogs tbh. but if your partner hates your pet of choice and makes you choose between your pet and them, i would say that this is enough of a proxy for a bunch of different reasons why you won't fit together.
unless we're speaking about some sort of deadly allergy. that's different.
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