Dogs, Allergies and Animals: Good boy

Good boy

By achoo - 27/04/2009 12:52 - United States

Today, I brought back the puppy I adopted for my family. I spent months doing all the research on puppy care with two young children, and at least five hundred dollars for the dog, the supplies, toys… the whole lot. Turns out everyone's allergic to her. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/10/2018 14:00

Today, I splurged thousands of dollars on the breed of dog that I've loved since I was a kid from a reputable breeder. He is allergic to all food except the 24lb food for $70 and has sensitivities galore, including a seizure from a shot. I've spent $5,000 in vet bills in the first week. FML

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By DroopyDog - 27/12/2009 08:48 - Netherlands

Today, I got a puppy. I just found out I can't bring it on the family trip. To save me the trouble of finding a friend to take her in, my mum handed her back to the pound. FML

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By *sneeze* - 29/11/2018 12:00

Today, it's my wife's birthday. Since I had work, I gave her $200 to spend on herself and left. When I came back with dinner and the movie she wanted, I found her with a dog. She is very attached to him because the shelter was going to put him down. I love him, but I'm allergic to dogs. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/04/2024 13:00 - United States - Anaheim

Today, I had to call social services after a couple once again brought their baby in with severe allergic reactions. His allergy? The family dog. These idiots would rather let their kid die than get rid of the stupid mutt. FML

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Cough up

By anbrown6 - 12/04/2009 17:55 - United States

Today, I found my dog, who had been missing for over a month, at the local pound. Clearly it was my dog, she responded to her name and cried when she saw me. However, the woman there told me I could not simply take her, I had to follow through with all policies. I paid $250 to adopt my own dog. FML

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By annabellebyebye - 16/08/2009 15:18 - United States

Today, I bought a kitten. I've wanted a cat for years and decided to finally buy one now that I have my own apartment. It turns out I'm allergic to cats. FML

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Puppies > Kids

By Anonymous - 09/06/2023 10:00

Today, my husband bought me a puppy. When my daughter got home I showed her the puppy, but all she said was, “Eww, I am not cleaning it or walking it.” She’ll make a fantastic mother one day, I’m sure of it. FML

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By Haze - 24/11/2015 03:25 - New Zealand - Wellington

Today, my parents finally fulfilled my childhood dream and got a puppy, after years of me nagging at them. The only downside is that I no longer live at home and he's not mine. FML

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By RoommateWanted - 10/09/2013 21:02 - United Kingdom - Glasgow

Today, my roommate unexpectedly came home with a new puppy. I'm severely allergic to dogs. When I reminded her of this, she explained that the puppy was her family now and if I didn't like it I should move out because blood is thicker than water. My roommate is my sister. FML

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By Anonymous - 11/04/2009 03:40 - United States

Today, I finally decided to get a dog. I have always been wanting to get one ever since I was a child. I bought a $1,400 Golden Retriever. I went out for lunch a few hours later with a friend, so I left my dog in the backyard. I came back home to a broken fence and no dog. FML

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Monday 27 April 2009 21:16

So... I don't get it. I have a cat that my family's allergic to.

arstef90 5

Monday 27 April 2009 23:03

Man, you people are haters. I'm sure nothing's ever slipped y'all's minds before. I understand why the OP forgot: if he or she's not allergic to anything, then checking for allergies wouldn't have crossed his or her mind. That really sucks about the dog.

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jbucklez 0

Monday 27 April 2009 22:00

well i guess you will just have to put your fam up for adoption XD... but that sucks...im sorry

Naper1881 0

Monday 27 April 2009 22:02

I'll take your puppy!!!

tick_tock 0

Monday 27 April 2009 22:08

That is pretty stupid of you. How hard is it to find a friend with a dog, ask them to bring her/him over and have your family play with it? Bam, you would have found out in a few hours if they were allergic or not. Anyway I hope you don't take the puppy to a shelter! If you paid $500 for the puppy I imagine you got it from a breeder and they will probably take it back. Don't let the dog suffer because of your mistake! If they won't take it back I'm sure a friend of yours would be happy to take it. Alternatively there is medication.

indian_goddess 0

Monday 27 April 2009 22:09

groom her a lot, get rid of the dander.

Tehalon 0

Monday 27 April 2009 22:09

Its possible to grow over allergies so not all hope is lost. Im allergic to cats, as in loads of snot comes out of my nose and my eyes turn red. But after taking care of the cat of a friend of mine for a few days because she had to visit someone in another country for a few days its troubling me less and less.

leon_fml 0

Monday 27 April 2009 22:22

you should have tested if anybody is allergic, sorry! now it sucks for everyone... for you, your childrens and maybe also for the puppy ;) well...YDI

airandfingers 0

Monday 27 April 2009 22:24

Agreed with #27, you should have had your family meet the puppy first; allergies can ruin it.

hahaha6 0

Monday 27 April 2009 22:25

#19, Really? If you were VERY allergic, wouldn't you not be able to be around fur/ pet dander? That doesn't sound you're that allergic. Severity of allergies differs from person to person. If the families allergies are that bad that they have to take the dog back...... well, i just dont understand why everybody has to get verbally abusive on here. It's so not worth the energy. To # 17- If no one in the family has had allergies, or ANY reaction to pets before, then why would the family waste money on allergy testing for 4+ people? It's a pretty easy assumption that the kids/ family has been around/ spent time with dogs before. No family with kids would just up and by a dog with no consideration. Obviously there has never been a problem in that regard.