09/15/2026
Dear People Trying to “Rehome” Their Dogs,
Let me translate something for you: your dog is not an old couch, a used refrigerator, or a pair of jeans that no longer fit your lifestyle.
It’s your DOG.
You brought them home. You made promises to them—whether you said the words out loud or not. The moment you became their person, you became their entire world. And now because you’re moving, having a baby, dating someone new, working too much, or simply decided that having a dog is “hard,” suddenly you’re posting:
“Need to rehome ASAP. Small rehoming fee.”
Really?
Imagine your dog writing a post:
“My owner got busy and annoying. Looking to rehome them immediately. Prefer someone with more time, loyalty, and common sense.”
Funny how that would sound terrible, isn’t it?
Dogs don’t understand eviction notices, relationship problems, vacations, new furniture, or your latest lifestyle change. They understand one thing: YOU.
You’re their family.
They don’t sit around thinking, “Well, "Dave" has been stressed lately. Perhaps it’s best if I find another human.” Nope. They wait at the door for you. They sleep beside you. They trust you completely. Even on your worst days, they’re still ridiculously happy when you come home.
And some people repay that loyalty with a Facebook post.
“FREE TO GOOD HOME. Can’t keep anymore.”
Congratulations. You just turned a family member into a Facebook giveaway.
Before getting a dog, people should understand something important: Dogs are a lifetime commitment, not a subscription you cancel when life becomes inconvenient.
Yes, life happens. Genuine emergencies and truly unavoidable circumstances can happen, and nobody should be cruel to someone facing a real crisis. But “I don’t have time anymore” shouldn’t be the first excuse—it should be the moment you ask yourself why you made a lifelong commitment in the first place.
Your dog would never abandon you because you got old.
Your dog wouldn’t leave because you gained weight.
Your dog wouldn’t trade you in because you became inconvenient.
Your dog would stay.
Maybe we should try being half as loyal as they are.
So before you decide to “rehome” your dog because life got complicated, look into those eyes and remember:
To them, you aren’t just their owner.
You are their whole world.
Don’t be the reason their whole world disappears.
Signed,
Someone who believes a dog is family—not something you get rid of when it’s inconvenient.
