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I'm rehoming my puppy and feel heartbroken. How can I cope?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Today im rehoming my 9 week old shihtzu that I love dearly, but im just not ready for all of the responsibilties of taking care of her. Im just not ready yet but God knows I love her and im going through something right now because im going to miss her soo much. I just need some words of encouragement to help me get through this. Her new owners are on their way to get her now. And im bawling crying in my room

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 23rd, 2018

I can undeerstand that you are very sad, however I have to commend you for wanting the best for your puppy. You are a responsible person who realised that this is not the time for raising a puppy and therefore, rather than being selfish and letting the puppy suffer for it, you have decided to rehome it to a home where they have time for her. I suggest you stay in contact with her new people so you can visit her sometimes and see how well she is doing. So , while it is sad, don't be sad as she will have a happy life in her new home. You can be proud of yourself for making this decision!

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