Heartbroken Woman Seeks Advice After Letting Go Of Her Late Mom's Dog 

Saying goodbye to a dog is a hard thing for many people. You've invested time, made memories, and formed a strong bond. But sometimes, you've got to make the tough call for their well-being.

When a dog isn't getting the care they need at home due to things like lack of time or neglect, it's a sign to step up. Just like what Redditor u/Officer_Fanny_Pack did with her late mom's dog. She cared about the dog and wanted to keep her, but with kids and work, the pup wasn't getting the attention it deserved. So she faced reality and chose a better life for the dog, even though it wasn't easy.

Now, there's a twist. Her family's situation made things tricky, and there were some bumps when OP handed the dog over. Have a read for yourself; there's definitely a lot to pick up from this story.

OP asks:

When OP's mother passed away, they decided to take the dog with them because their dad didn't want to have anything to do with the dog.

At the beginning, they had to handle the puppy being too heavy.

But when the couple began having children, they didn't focus as much on taking care of the dog.

OP realized they couldn't take good care of Lucy anymore.

When OP tried to do the right thing, his father misunderstood and criticized his actions.

And here’s how Reddit users reacted.

The main point for OP is that they made an effort and honestly acknowledged their inability to care for her correctly.

Unfortunately, OP didn't know they had choices before they let go of Lucy.

Some people believe that OP didn't consider the dog enough.

Others feel that OP took too much time before making the right decision.

OP did well by looking after the dog and ensuring its care in the end, but it's tough to forget the days when they forgot to feed her.

Hopefully, the new family can do what the old family couldn't.

At least OP tried to correct their error instead of continuing it.

When you have kids, life can become hectic, and it's completely fine to acknowledge how that affects everything else and take steps to make things right.

OP might have taken a while to find a new home for Lucy, but the positive part is that they eventually did it.

There will always be people ready to criticize whatever you do, whether it's good or bad.

It's best for the dog to live with a family where she's the main focus.