u/Empty_Doughnut8419

Gonta is turning 5 this September, but he still acts like a sweet puppy. He is a huge cuddle bug; he loves people and gets along with anyone! He has shared open spaces with dogs at dog parks and currently shares a home with two cats, whom he enjoys being around. He is kind and protective of children in the home, as well. He has been in my care for about 4 and a half years now, and it has certainly been a journey for both of us!

When I adopted him from what used to be my local shelter in Kissimmee, I was told that he was found wandering the streets looking for food. He was severely underweight, had callouses all over his body, and it appeared as if he had never been loved or cared for. Despite all of the things he had gone through even before turning a year old, he still loves everyone, and we could never see him harming even a fly. As soon as we sat down to get to know him, he was wagging his tail and rubbing his noggin against my family and me.

He is leash-trained and potty-trained, so he ONLY goes potty outside unless he really can't hold it in any longer! Due to experiences in his first home, Gonta experiences anxiety that causes him to pee if he perceives danger or becomes overly excited. Typical triggers include enthusiastic greetings, loud arrivals at home, or meeting new people. Additionally, inconsistent feeding or walking can cause anxiety, sometimes leading him to vomit. Ensuring he is walked and fed in the morning or afternoon successfully manages these issues. We believe his past was abusive and unstable, which led to his anxiety. With consistent care and patience, he is comfortable and content. (I can make a better list of the things that cause his anxiety down bellow in the comments)

He loves food and playing with tennis balls. We specifically purchase the $2-$3 tennis ball packs from Walmart, and they last a long time with him! He is very food-motivated, and that is what has helped us with some of his training. He will sit, stay, follow, wait, give paw, and come up on the bed/couch only when told to. He even sits and waits for his food until he is given the command! He is currently learning how to spin and how to go "under" (trying to teach him how to stand in between my legs when there is a scary dog or stranger on our walks to help with him getting too excited)

He is not a destructive dog by any means and will only break things if you allow him to, for example; we allow him to bite and tear his toys or pieces of paper/cardboard. Overall, he is an amazing pet. He's the sweetest boy I have ever met, and I do love him so dearly. Absolutely loves cuddling in bed for hours and also loves playing fetch or tug of war. He loves being around anyone he meets.

Reason for Rehoming: Unfortunately, I can no longer take care of him due to my personal inability to deal with the stress of caring for an anxious dog while being an autistic and disabled young adult trying to figure life out. It's quite the long story and i don't want to into detail about my personal issues, but to briefly explain, he isn't incredibly difficult to take care of in general; he simply requires patience and consistency. The problem is that I can no longer provide that for him due to my mental illness worsening because of huge life changes over the last 2 years. I am rehoming him because he deserves an owner who is consistent, calm, and patient; I can no longer provide that for him. I don't own a car to take him to the dog park on a regular basis, most days I can barely get out of bed to care for him, I have explosive meltdowns that cause him distress, and I am not making enough money to hire a trainer or pay for any vet bills.

Info:

He is already neutered, but needs his vaccines updated some time this year. (I lost the paperwork when we moved homes and haven't been able to find it since, but I'm sure he doesn't need them until August or September.)

Adoption Fee: $170

Will provide:

•Large bag of his food

•Food container

•Dog bowls

•Collar

•Harness

•Leash

•Toy(s)

•Bed

•Favorite blanket

•Box of disposable diapers/male wraps (he doesn't need to use them every day, only for the first couple of days he is with you or when meeting new people)

•Dog cone (inflatable)

•Flea and tick shampoo (just in case you need it in the future)

If you are comfortable, I would like to personally run a friendly interview with you and get some insight on what your home is like, so I can rest assured that he will go to a better home.

Info:

I posted this on a different subreddit today and got ripped to shreds. People were saying I'm neglecting my dog and was told to just "figure it out".

Just in case you might have the same sort of train of thought and are going to comment something under the same line, I want to say that I have been trying everything with the limited amount of resources I have. I can't afford vet bills or training, and my family is not going to help me. I love this dog. Believe me, I really do. I just can't stand keeping him while knowing that someone else who is much more able bodied and capable will be able to provide him a better home.

I apologize if that came off as defensive or mean. I got extremely unhelpful comments before from people making it seem like i was trying to throw him away and make him someone else's problem and its quite frustrating :(

Gonta is turning 5 this September, but he still acts like a sweet puppy. He is a huge cuddle bug; he loves people and gets along with anyone! He has shared open spaces with dogs at dog parks and currently shares a home with two cats, whom he enjoys being around. He is kind and protective of children in the home, as well. He has been in my care for about 4 and a half years now, and it has certainly been a journey for both of us!

When I adopted him from what used to be my local shelter in Kissimmee, I was told that he was found wandering the streets looking for food. He was severely underweight, had callouses all over his body, and it appeared as if he had never been loved or cared for. Despite all of the things he had gone through even before turning a year old, he still loves everyone, and we could never see him harming even a fly. As soon as we sat down to get to know him, he was wagging his tail and rubbing his noggin against my family and me.

He is leash-trained and potty-trained, so he ONLY goes potty outside unless he really can't hold it in any longer! Due to experiences in his first home, Gonta experiences anxiety that causes him to pee if he perceives danger or becomes overly excited. Typical triggers include enthusiastic greetings, loud arrivals at home, or meeting new people. Additionally, inconsistent feeding or walking can cause anxiety, sometimes leading him to vomit. Ensuring he is walked and fed in the morning or afternoon successfully manages these issues. We believe his past was abusive and unstable, which led to his anxiety. With consistent care and patience, he is comfortable and content.

He loves food and playing with tennis balls. We specifically purchase the $2-$3 tennis ball packs from Walmart, and they last a long time with him! He is very food-motivated, and that is what has helped us with some of his training. He will sit, stay, follow, wait, give paw, and come up on the bed/couch only when told to. He even sits and waits for his food until he is given the command! He is currently learning how to spin and how to go "under" (trying to teach him how to stand in between my legs when there is a scary dog or stranger on our walks to help with him getting too excited)

He is not a destructive dog by any means and will only break things if you allow him to, for example; we allow him to bite and tear his toys or pieces of paper/cardboard. Overall, he is an amazing pet. He's the sweetest boy I have ever met, and I do love him so dearly. Absolutely loves cuddling in bed for hours and also loves playing fetch or tug of war. He loves being around anyone he meets.

Reason for Rehoming: Unfortunately, I can no longer take care of him due to my personal inability to deal with the stress of caring for an anxious dog while being an autistic and disabled young adult trying to figure life out. It's quite the long story, but just to briefly explain, he isn't incredibly difficult to take care of in general; he simply requires patience and consistency. The problem is that I can no longer provide that for him due to my mental illness worsening because of huge life changes over the last 2 years. I am rehoming him because he deserves an owner who is consistent, calm, and patient; I can no longer provide that for him. I don't own a car to take him to the dog park on a regular basis, most days I can barely get out of bed to care for him, I have explosive meltdowns that cause him distress, and I am not making enough money to hire a trainer or pay for any vet bills.

Info:

He is already neutered, but needs his vaccines updated some time this year. (I lost the paperwork when we moved homes and haven't been able to find it since, but I'm sure he doesn't need them until August or September.)

Adoption Fee: $190

Will provide:

•Large bag of his food

•Food container

•Dog bowls

•Collar

•Harness

•Leash

•Toy(s)

•Bed

•Favorite blanket

•Box of disposable diapers/male wraps (he doesn't need to use them every day, only for the first couple of days he is with you or when meeting new people)

•Dog cone (inflatable)

•Flea and tick shampoo (just in case you need it in the future)

If you are comfortable, I would like to personally run a friendly interview with you and get some insight on what your home is like, so I can rest assured that he will go to a better home.

Edit: Hi! I posted this today and have already noticed some people saying that this is a lesson for me to never adopt a pet ever again because of my mental health issues. I wanted to keep my issues as private and vague as possible because the post isn't about me, its about Gonta. First thing I want to try to make clear is that you don't know me or my life story. I adopted this sweet boy at age 19-20 when I still lived with my abusive parent who was preventing me from finding a job and gaining independence. I didnt have any friends, barely went outside, and couldnt do anything to get out of my situation at the time. My parent and I had intense argument over what pet I would be bringing into the home (i wanted a cat, they didn't like it. I wanted a puppy, they didn't like it. I wanted a small breed THEY DIDN'T LIKE IT EITHER) and each time we went to animal shelters, they didn't like any of the dogs we saw. I was doing research on how to care for specific breeds and I do really like pitbulls, they're one of my favorite dog breeds ever! Finally, after MONTHS of arguing, we met Gonta and we fell in love with him.

I have had him for 5 years, guys. I have been trying to train him and help him for 5 years straight, but at this moment of my life, I am too mentally drained by personal issues and taking care him every single day has become daunting and has been causing me distress. I can't give him up to any of my family members because they don't know how to care for him and don't care to learn.

So, please, be respectful and kind to those whom you don't understand, because if you don't understand it, its probably because you have never had to go through it yourself.

Gonta is turning 5 this September, but he still acts like a sweet puppy. He is a huge cuddle bug; he loves people and gets along with anyone! He has shared open spaces with dogs at dog parks and currently shares a home with two cats, whom he enjoys being around. He is kind and protective of children in the home, as well. He has been in my care for about 4 and a half years now, and it has certainly been a journey for both of us!

When I adopted him from what used to be my local shelter in Kissimmee, I was told that he was found wandering the streets looking for food. He was severely underweight, had callouses all over his body, and it appeared as if he had never been loved or cared for. Despite all of the things he had gone through even before turning a year old, he still loves everyone, and we could never see him harming even a fly. As soon as we sat down to get to know him, he was wagging his tail and rubbing his noggin against my family and me.

He is leash-trained and potty-trained, so he ONLY goes potty outside unless he really can't hold it in any longer! Due to experiences in his first home, Gonta experiences anxiety that causes him to pee if he perceives danger or becomes overly excited. Typical triggers include enthusiastic greetings, loud arrivals at home, or meeting new people. Additionally, inconsistent feeding or walking can cause anxiety, sometimes leading him to vomit. Ensuring he is walked and fed in the morning or afternoon successfully manages these issues. We believe his past was abusive and unstable, which led to his anxiety. With consistent care and patience, he is comfortable and content.

He loves food and playing with tennis balls. We specifically purchase the $2-$3 tennis ball packs from Walmart, and they last a long time with him! He is very food-motivated, and that is what has helped us with some of his training. He will sit, stay, follow, wait, give paw, and come up on the bed/couch only when told to. He even sits and waits for his food until he is given the command! He is currently learning how to spin and how to go "under" (trying to teach him how to stand in between my legs when there is a scary dog or stranger on our walks to help with him getting too excited)

He is not a destructive dog by any means and will only break things if you allow him to, for example; we allow him to bite and tear his toys or pieces of paper/cardboard. Overall, he is an amazing pet. He's the sweetest boy I have ever met, and I do love him so dearly. Absolutely loves cuddling in bed for hours and also loves playing fetch or tug of war. He loves being around anyone he meets.

Reason for Rehoming: Unfortunately, I can no longer take care of him due to my personal inability to deal with the stress of caring for an anxious dog while being an autistic and disabled young adult trying to figure life out. It's quite the long story, but just to briefly explain, he isn't incredibly difficult to take care of in general; he simply requires patience and consistency. The problem is that I can no longer provide that for him due to my mental illness worsening because of huge life changes over the last 2 years. I am rehoming him because he deserves an owner who is consistent, calm, and patient; I can no longer provide that for him. I don't own a car to take him to the dog park on a regular basis, most days I can barely get out of bed to care for him, I have explosive meltdowns that cause him distress, and I am not making enough money to hire a trainer or pay for any vet bills.

Info:

He is already neutered, but needs his vaccines updated some time this year. (I lost the paperwork when we moved homes and haven't been able to find it since, but I'm sure he doesn't need them until August or September.)

Adoption Fee: $190

Will provide:

•Large bag of his food

•Food container

•Dog bowls

•Collar

•Harness

•Leash

•Toy(s)

•Bed

•Favorite blanket

•Box of disposable diapers/male wraps (he doesn't need to use them every day, only for the first couple of days he is with you or when meeting new people)

•Dog cone (inflatable)

•Flea and tick shampoo (just in case you need it in the future)

If you are comfortable, I would like to personally run a friendly interview with you and get some insight on what your home is like, so I can rest assured that he will go to a better home.