Seeking New Homes for My Dogs in Los Angeles Area

Hi Jen,
I am interested in taking a look at the dogs this weekend (tomorrow) if possible.. I live in Windsor Hills aread near the FOX Hills Mall. I have 7 and 14 year old daughters who have been asking for a dog for the past 5 years.. The problem we've had is that most dogs need house training therefore I would prefer one who dosen't.. Dog would be indoors with potty brakes in our yard and of course walked by the girls. My girls are currently in Arizona visiting grandparents so they would be be with me unfortunately for the first time visit.. Please let me know if tomorrow would be good for you.
My name is Mary and my phone number is ###-###-####

What a hard decision I can imagine. You have probably thought of this but in case you haven't there are many dog walkers (my husband and I have our own business) that pick up your dog or dogs and take them to off leash dog parks to play for an hour and then bring them home. They are gone about three hours and they get out and exercise and do their business and you get a break. It may be a cost issue with #2 on the way. For 2 dogs the cost is about 40 - 50 per day. Just wanted to throw it out there. I understand, we have one child and one cat is all I can handle. I wish I knew of someone. Is there a way to post pictures? That usually helps.

wouls love to come see the dogs I have two myself.......a 5 yr. old pug and a 11 yr Brittany they love other dogs and each other and are so sweet. I have a very large backyard and they are free to use the entire area as well as bark at the squirrles that cross on the wires please let me know ____@____.com

We already had 4 cats when my husband brought home an abandoned puppy. I was eight months pregnant with my second and did not need another pet. Our dog has now been with us for 11 years. It was a little tough in the beginning, but has been worth it. I walked her everyday when my kids were in the stroller and the kids adore her. We can't imagine life without her.

Keep your dogs. Children get so much from pets. So what if the dogs "need attention". Dogs like to take naps. What dogs need is people. They give children unconditional love. Also if you get rid of the dogs, the kids will thinks you might get rid of them some time....
We always have had dogs and the now grownup kids still talk about them often and what we were doing when in relationship to the dog. We changed states and even contries a few times and always the family dog was helpful because he or she kept the children happy and secure..
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i can't imagine making your decision. we have a dog that was extremely preturbed when we brought home our baby girl last july. we weren't able to give him the attention and time he deserved however now that things are getting back to normal, he is happy and now playing with my one year old. i would imagine the two dogs being together could be enough for now, rather than you separating them and giving them away. moreover, having animals around the house is the best thing for kids. kids absolutely love love love all types of animals and it gives them an appreciation for all walks of life. keep your animals and if you have to, get a dog walker to come in even once a week. once you get into a routine with both of the kids, you guys can all go to the park together (dogs included) and you will be able to give your dogs what they REALLY want and need, which is a loving home...all together....

I agree, keep the dogs and get outside help walking them if necessary (lots of professional dog walkers out there!). Pets are part of the family--not like furniture you can just give away when they aren't convenient for you. Being a SAHM with a husband, im sure you could find some time for them--show your son how to help out! (im a single mom with a full time job and still find time for my 2 cats and my 4 y/o son is now in charge of feeding them, too!)