FitChick Posted August 9, 2012 Posted August 9, 2012 IF you live together. That may never happen so you are jumping the gun. One possible way around the law is to get a kennel license. It would depend if the area was zoned for a business like that. 1
Author vallat Posted August 9, 2012 Author Posted August 9, 2012 Out of curiosity, the fact that she has four [4] dogs never bothered you ? Never struck you as odd ? Why would that bother me? There is nothing wrong with having 4 dogs. They are all siblings, she got them at the same time. She grew up with 14 dogs (in a city) so it's her normal. ------------------------------ All of the dogs are large to x-large. Her dogs are all rough collies (lassie) and mine is a husky. That's about 400 pounds of dogs. They are well trained though, so having them in apartments isn't a problem. Like I said, we can't go to a city where there isn't a pet limit because of work and university. There are very few any ways. The pet limit is the city/town pet limit, not apartment limit. The province that we live in cannot legally kick you out or stop you from renting if you have pets. The only way they could is if someone is having an allergic reaction or the dogs were being loud. The pet limits are in place to stop an over population of pets. They can't be changed. If we got caught with over 4 dogs, one of them would be "confiscated". People would complain if they saw 5 dogs coming out of an apartment. And you can't hide a 65-100 lb dog. I'll look into the kennel license though, but I don't think that'll work.
Author vallat Posted August 9, 2012 Author Posted August 9, 2012 Five dogs in a small apartment. I hope they are tiny dogs. I can only imagine the smell. Furthermore, landlords have a right to protect their property. Why does a woman needs four dogs? She should watch the TV reality shows about animal hoarders. If you properly care for dogs, they don't smell. The dogs that smell are the ones with terrible owners who don't know how to feed them properly, take them to the vet and bath them too often with improper shampoo. If you give a dog a proper diet, they don't smell. If you take them to the vet to check for infections AND give them medication, they don't smell. If you provide them with the right supplements, they don't smell. If you groom them properly, not over grooming, they don't smell. Where we live landlords cannot kick you out or refuse to allow you to rent based on pets. That's the law here. She doesn't hoard animals. There is nothing wrong with having 4 pets. Is someone hoarding if they have 4 fish? What about 4 kids?
oaks Posted August 9, 2012 Posted August 9, 2012 I've heard of women having too many cats, but too many dogs is a new one on me. You're going to have to be less defeatist about the restrictions on the places you could live, or live somewhere else. (I'm assuming the other two obvious options aren't really ones you want to explore.)
2sure Posted August 9, 2012 Posted August 9, 2012 Many towns will let you get a waiver as Long as your neighbors don't complain. Other than that, I guess look for apartments next door to each other. 1
LittleTiger Posted August 9, 2012 Posted August 9, 2012 As someone who would have as many animals as I could find room for (yes seriously), I don't think you should even contemplate giving up any of your dogs - animals have feelings and form attachments just the way humans do and they will suffer. It annoys the hell out of me when people think they are better/more important than animals and can do with them as they please. You are right OP, the dogs are your responsibility for life. Your best options, if you want to live with your girlfriend, are to move somewhere you can take all the dogs or find houses next door to one another. 1
maybealone Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Children are people who will grow up and contribute to society and pay taxes and not just lay around and lick their balls I think we can all agree that most would if they could.
yongyong Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 American people care more about their dogs than their kids. I bet if they have kids later and face a divorce, they will split with their dogs but the kids will be left with single parent. :lmao: As someone who would have as many animals as I could find room for (yes seriously), I don't think you should even contemplate giving up any of your dogs - animals have feelings and form attachments just the way humans do and they will suffer. It annoys the hell out of me when people think they are better/more important than animals and can do with them as they please. You are right OP, the dogs are your responsibility for life. Your best options, if you want to live with your girlfriend, are to move somewhere you can take all the dogs or find houses next door to one another.
proseandpassion Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Four dogs is way too many for one person.
Author vallat Posted August 10, 2012 Author Posted August 10, 2012 Four dogs is way too many for one person. Why? If you can care for the dogs, why is it too many? What about breeders who have many dogs?
fortyninethousand322 Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 I know this might be off topic but...4 dogs? Good gracious. I have one and that's plenty. I don't think I would date someone with four dogs all to their lonesome.
Author vallat Posted August 10, 2012 Author Posted August 10, 2012 I know this might be off topic but...4 dogs? Good gracious. I have one and that's plenty. I don't think I would date someone with four dogs all to their lonesome. When people train their dogs properly, more than one isn't plenty. There is nothing wrong with having more than one pet. Enough people have said "4 is too many" already. Just like some people might think 4 kids is too many, some don't.
Janesays Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Jeez, I'm the only one I know with only 2 dogs. All of my dog owner friends have between 4-6. Most of them have land to spare and wanted some dogs to romp on it. OP, I know a lot of foster homes for rescues take in more than 4 dogs....is there any way you can claim that you're just fostering them?
The Way I Am Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) I don't agree that 4 dogs is too many for one person. Depends on the person and where they live. If you have a house with a large yard especially in a rural area and can afford the food and vet, that's no problem. 4 dogs doesn't require 4 times as much time. You can walk and play with 4 dogs in the same amount of time as 1. I grew up in a rural area with 10 horses, 2 dogs, a goat, cats, rabbits, pigeons, chickens, and ducks. 4 dogs would be nothing there. Where I live now, I wouldn't want more than my 2. This county has a 3-pet limit. Looking into a kennel license or an exception to the limit is your best option. The next would be giving a dog to a close friend or family member who you know will take care of it properly. Edited August 10, 2012 by The Way I Am
fortyninethousand322 Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 When people train their dogs properly, more than one isn't plenty. There is nothing wrong with having more than one pet. Enough people have said "4 is too many" already. Just like some people might think 4 kids is too many, some don't. Jeez, I'm the only one I know with only 2 dogs. All of my dog owner friends have between 4-6. Most of them have land to spare and wanted some dogs to romp on it. OP, I know a lot of foster homes for rescues take in more than 4 dogs....is there any way you can claim that you're just fostering them? Well I do know my dog isn't trained properly (hates strangers, hates other dogs, etc.) but I just don't think I'd have enough time to give more than one dog attention. I guess I'm not a "dog person", though most dog owners I know only have one. Perhaps I'm in a bad neighborhood.
2sure Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 My main dog is perfect. We got her when my daughter was 11 and they went through every training class available together. That's the key, training with your own dog. We usually have another dog around that we foster, waiting to adopt out. If a transport comes through, they can always overnight here. I was never a dog person. I was afraid all my life. Now I'd do anything for them. 1
LittleTiger Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 American people care more about their dogs than their kids. I bet if they have kids later and face a divorce, they will split with their dogs but the kids will be left with single parent. :lmao: I am English and currently have only two cats (I've had dogs and cats in the past and always more than one for the sake of the animal - preferably siblings). When my husband and I split up, I told him I would fight him in court for the cats if necessary Fortunately, it didn't come to that!
Radu Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 OP, why are you in a relationship with this woman ? - 4 medium to large dogs require a lot of looking after, and they are all young, for the next decade or more she will put in taking care of them the time and attention you would otherwise put in raising a family - she can't move in a job market that emphasises flexibility - she has four [4] dogs dude, everything she does in life in the next decade is through the prism of those dogs, and there will be more if her normal is 14 - most if not all old dogs smell, it's not about what you feed them; they also have problems themselves. Ever went to a nursing home ? Did you notice the smell ?
Author vallat Posted August 10, 2012 Author Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) OP, why are you in a relationship with this woman ? - 4 medium to large dogs require a lot of looking after, and they are all young, for the next decade or more she will put in taking care of them the time and attention you would otherwise put in raising a family - she can't move in a job market that emphasises flexibility - she has four [4] dogs dude, everything she does in life in the next decade is through the prism of those dogs, and there will be more if her normal is 14 - most if not all old dogs smell, it's not about what you feed them; they also have problems themselves. Ever went to a nursing home ? Did you notice the smell ? Seriously? I can't even comprehend how you think or rationalize. Four dogs don't take much more care than one dog. You walk them at the same time, you feed them at the same time, you play with them at the same time. Oh, wow, you will spend an extra few seconds getting extra food or clipping on extra leashes. The world is coming to an end. Okay, she was RAISED with 14 dogs. If her family put all of their time and attention into the dogs, how did they raise her and her 2 siblings? She won't need to move. She's working right now and going to university. Because of what she's taking in university, she'll be able to choose which hospital she works in. Even if she did, we live in Canada. Everyone here commutes. She drives 3 hours to classes every morning and 1.5 hours back from classes (traffic). You are very wrong here. My parents have 3 old dogs, none of them smell. I've been around old dogs, none of them smell. If you take care of them, they don't smell. Plain and simple. Yes, some of them could have gas, but that's about it. If they smell, they probably have an ear infection and their owners are too retarded to do anything about it. If they have gas, then they most likely need a new diet and/or medication. Been there, done that. DOGS AREN'T PEOPLE. Edited August 10, 2012 by vallat 2
Contrecoeur Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 What is up with all these ignorant "4 dogs are too many" comments? You realize that children are 100x the work, and 1000x the cost (at least) than dogs, right? I hope any time you see someone on the street with 4+ kids, you harass them with your ignorance as well. 1
TLY22 Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Maybe you could just not live together for a bit? Or move into a house that has a large yard, and be responsible owners (ensure they all have food, water, good training, don't bark, etc etc). Maybe you could just look around for two houses available near each other, and live in the same street, but different houses? Neither of you should have to get rid of an animal.
Contrecoeur Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Why do some dog owners equate dogs to children? If you had a dog you'd know why I don't have a dog (although I used to), but I have a cat, and she's definitely my child. What of it? 1
William Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Since we're a few pages deep, I'll restate the topic: I've been dating a girl who has 4 dogs. I love dogs, so that's fine. I have 1 dog. The issue we're facing right now is, if we ever live together we won't be able to keep all of the dogs. Where we live there is a pet limit. Any of the cities/towns that we could live in (access to our works and universities), have a pet limit of 2-4, depending on the city. Neither one of us would ever get rid of our pets. When you get an animal, you make a commitment to that animal. It's not like we can wait for one to die of old age, because all of her dogs are 2-3 and mine is 1. Is there anything that can be done in this situation? You can't hide an extra dog, there are always the a-holes that will report you. If someone has to get rid of 1, who should it be? (I doubt it'll happen though) Make sure responses are relevant to the specific topic. Thanks.
Forever Learning Posted August 11, 2012 Posted August 11, 2012 I think the kennel license idea is worth a shot.
Anela Posted August 11, 2012 Posted August 11, 2012 I'd either move to an area without a limit or not live together until you could move to an area without a limit. Wouldn't get ride of my dogs for anyone....and I'd be frankly horrified by a man who got rid of his. If a man dumps his dog, to me, that is a dump-able offense. Same here. I have four dogs. Four years ago, we had six. There is no way in hell that I would give them up.
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