How do I get rid of shoe paint?

Should I try to get my dog back?

• Alright, I have had this dog for about five months. He is a wild little guy, but I loved him. Sadly, where we are living with my boyfriends sister at the moment we sort of have rules. Everything was fine and dandy until he chewed a big chunk off the edge of her bottom stairs. He tore a hole in the carpet and chewed up one shoe after the other. I limited him to the bedroom, and he ended up chewing and scratching the paint off the wall, chewing up socks, chewing up boxes and books. I then limited him to a cage when we were not there, since he only did it when we were away. I also gave him a bone to chew on, which seemed to help a great deal, but he still had a very slight chewing problem. When we got him the guy told us he was potty trained. He wasn't, but we were working on that. He actually did very well. I loved this dog and enjoyed his company, but my boyfriend and his sister seemed to keep pushing for me to get rid of him. I searched around and found a good family for him. A couple and their three daughters took him in and for the past few days we have had good contact and I have been told that the dog is doing great. As far as I know he is having a wonderful life. I went through a good bit to try and find him a perfect home, but now that he is gone I miss him dearly, and feel that I only did so to appease my boyfriend and his girlfriend. I am actually thinking about moving out now. But I miss my companion. I am sure he is doing well, where he is, and I only had him a few months. It has only been a few days, but I kind of want to call them and tell them I made a mistake. I know how to fix his chewing problems, I know how to potty train a dog. The only problem was living with my boyfriends sister. If I had my own place he would be fine. I am not sure if I should try to take him back because they might be attached to him too....and there are plenty of other dogs in a humane society which I could adopt that I might just love as much as I loved him....not to mention I could be saving the dogs life by adopting them that way. I just don't know what to do. I regret it, but I am happy to know he has such a good home where they are spoiling him. I just miss the nights where he curled up against my stomach to sleep with me... What should I do?

• Answer:

  Even though you regret giving the dog away he is now with a different family that will love him and care for him. I wouldn't suggest asking for him back since it can cause a lot of problems and it may upset you more if they refuse to return him. I wouldn't go out and get another dog right away because you would just be trying to replace your previous dog. If you are wanting to move out then do so and take your time finding a place that accepts pets and is someplace you want to live at long-term. If you are still wanting a dog a month or two after you get settled into another place then go to the local shelter and take your time choosing a pet. It's okay and understandable that you miss your dog but it sounds like you found him a great home that will give him a good life.