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I can't, when he gets out, he'll definitely hurt me, just over his dogs. I'm leaving this alone before I push him to hurt me.

I'll do this for you all and for me. I promise no more dogs. These are enough.

Winds, this is very unsafe situation. No spouse should be abused or threatened in any circumstance.

Then get a restraining order on him. He does not have the right to abuse you OR the dogs.

OK. I admit it truth, ur right. If I try to rehome them, my husband has already promised me a hospital visit.

That's great, Winds. Your husband is threatening to put you in a hospital. What a mess. Do you not feel like you deserve better?

AND if your husband is pushing you or intimidating you, it is unsafe for you as well as the dogs. Get out now.

I didn't know that un. 😓

You were advised the first time all this happened with the last batch of dogs, to volunteer at the shelter, get involved with the humane society, there are ways you could use your love of animals for good, instead of bringing them into your home. It's not punishment for being poor, it's doing what is right for the dogs. I guess compared to you, I may seem rich but I assure you I am not. My cars are 15 and 11 years old. I buy most of my clothes at good will. We don't eat out or go out very often. It is about choices, people are upset because of the choices you are making.

The fact that you will not even admit that it is wrong to make the animals wait to get help, frustrates me the most. It's not like you were wealthy at one time, then lost everything and are trying to care best for dogs that you already had when your circumstances were good. You are in dire financial circumstances and CHOOSING to go out and intentionally go get MORE dogs. That is what is wrong, please just admit you are capable of understanding that much! No one said you were dirt, you could be saying that to make people feel sorry for you, or you could feel like that. It was never my intention to make you feel like that. I am trying to speak for the dogs who do not have a voice in this and while I have never thought you intentionally hurt them ( your husband is another matter), not being able to afford proper vet care, does hurt them. Having that many, that you can not take out to potty on a regular basis, is harmful to them. While you may be fine with cleaning up after them, if and when you get rid of them, it makes it less likely they will get adopted because they are not house trained. Quit playing the victim in all of this and woman up and do the right thing!

Last year when there was a big to-do on GoWilkes, and AC came out, Winds, you rehomed dogs to get down to a reasonable and manageable number. Why then go back to this type of life for these animals? Why put them in a situation where they cannot have the care and treatment needed for a full, healthy and happy life? They have no choice but YOU DO. It is not fair to them that you use them as your only source of comfort and affection while unable to properly care for them.

At an absolute minimum, please at least let someone who will love the one which is hurt have that dog so it can get the help it needs. I have four of my own, and I know my limits. I am broken-hearted that I cannot take that hurt one right now - it should have its surgery immediately.

Please, as a responsible and kind person, as a pet lover, or however you can find the strength, please find it in your heart to rehome some or all of these animals.

"No, I don't use salt on her! I use peroxide and a triple antibiotic ointment. It's cleaned every day. I'm doing the best I can until the surgery. I keep it clean."


Winds, hydrogen peroxide kills tissue; it does NOT kill bacteria. When you see the frothy foam after applying peroxide to a wound, it is tissue dying and it can be intensely painful for the patient. Stop using peroxide on your pet's wound.

Never mind. I just told my husband that I'm giving up 2 dogs, he pushed me backwards and said if I do, he'll make sure I get put in the hospital. He said he doesn't care what anyone says about us. Our life is not theirs.

sometimes I think winds would be better off to leave the dogs, husband, and mother in law behind and live by herself. yes it may sound heartless to leave the mother in law behind with the husband but I just a got a feeling...... she would do better on her own

Taking care of 7 dogs and a mil is a lot of work. You would probably feel like you were on a paid vacation if you got a job outside the house.

Don't think we are being horrible by suggesting that you work. Just think about the self confidence and sense of purpose and new friends that a job would provide. Really the opportunity would be a great confidence builder.

I'm just curious why you gave your dogs, including your mil's dog away last year, only to start getting more dogs.

Wasn't your mil upset when you gave her dog away?

That is not fair winds...and you know it.

You need to contact the Humane Society and see if they can rehome them, asap!

Then promise yourself, not us not anyone else that you will not get anymore dogs, please!

I'll be willing to give up two dogs, a boxer. And a chihuahua. Can someone take them? Truth?

Even if she truly cannot hold down some kind of work...she can still have a good life, just by knowing her limits.