Anxiety of adopting a rescue pup.

[Awalker091512]

I'm new to this forum..I searched for anxiety after adopting a rescue and the support looked like something I needed to reach out for help.
I'm an animal person by natural, but I feel like its changed now. I've rescued animals my whole life, and now that I've got kids and my daughter has a pretty decent allergy to dogs (eczema BAD and asthma along with the usual runny nose/eyes coughing). We rescued a kitten and had to rehome hmm as he was WAY to little for my kids to deal with, and this pup we've adopted is because they were heartbroken after having to rehome the kitten. I figured a dog would be a better choice for interaction with kids, and now idk. She's such a sweet baby and we just got her yesterday but my daughters eczema is extremely flared just after 24 hours. How long should I give for time frame in seeing if she will acclimate to our new pup or just throw in the towel and return her to the rescue/find her a new family that's better suited for her?
Side note- this pup is onlybl 3 months old and super calm 90% of the time and she chose my son. Walked up to him and laid in his lap and straight to sleep every time we visited prior to adopting her.

 

[Awalker091512]

Also I havent been able to eat today and have had the ugly physical symptoms from my anxiety. No attacks yet but definitely second guessing my decision to try and get my kids a pet.

 

[ManaClash]

I have 4 rescue Dog's and I can understand your anxiety it can be a lot to deal with. My oldest dog had exspensive hip surgery and would wake up multiple times a night screaming and howling in pain it was a rough month to say the least. We got through it and she's doing alot better. I would say at the very least a month to acclimate the dog to your home. Honestly I know your probably stressed and overwhelmed which turns into anxiety. I would give the dog a chance it's only been a day lol and it's a puppy. Try not to overthink it it's a puppy everything will work out just be patience.

 

[ManaClash]

Oh yeah what kind of dog is he/she ?

 

[Awalker091512]

I think I'm more worried/anxious about my daughters skin. We no longer have health insurance for our family so I cant get her creams if we run out. But I had already figured on giving it 2 weeks to a month and see how my daughter skin and allergies are doing.

 

[Awalker091512]

Oh yeah what kind of dog is he/she ?

She is a spaniel/boxer/ possible pitbull mix. We havent had her DNA tested to see exactly what her background is.

 

[ManaClash]

Honestly I didn't know eczema could be brought on by dog allergies. Does it matter if the dog has short hair ? Yeah I'm self pay also no Insurance is terrible and creams can me expensive.

 

[Awalker091512]

So my daughters is triggered by multiple things but once she flared she gets triggered by any of them now. And I'm not sure exactly if it's the dog, chocolate, grass or all of them. So time will tell now I guess.

 

[Awalker091512]

Update:
I was going through our new babys papers and shes marked as a pitbull mix and we weren't wanting a pittie. They're wonderful dogs and if raised like regular family dogs they're great with kids. I'm just not ready for that big of a pup yet. I've always had small breeds, shelties, border collies, terriers. I am torn of whether to surrender her back to the rescue or ride it out and try to shut my mind down and keep going. My husband definitely didnt want this breed right now either and I feel a wedge being driven with us..

 

[ManaClash]

I wouldn't get rid of the dog because some breed is marked down on a peice of paper. Your not going to like my answer but I'm always honest to a fault. It's sound like your just using it as an excuse to get rid of the dog. The fact is it's a mixed breed and could take on any number of characteristics you have no clue what the dog grow up to be. If you can't take the dog that's one thing but don't base your decision on something written on a peice of paper. Also take into account most dogs that go to a shelter don't make it out it's a horrible place and a horrible way to die. I know I'm sounding harsh but this is the reality of things.

 

[ManaClash]

Also has a person who suffers from Severe Anxiety I can say this. Stop overthinking things it's a dog lol. I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend.

 

[Awalker091512]

I wouldn't get rid of the dog because some breed is marked down on a peice of paper. Your not going to like my answer but I'm always honest to a fault. It's sound like your just using it as an excuse to get rid of the dog. The fact is it's a mixed breed and could take on any number of characteristics you have no clue what the dog grow up to be. If you can't take the dog that's one thing but don't base your decision on something written on a peice of paper. Also take into account most dogs that go to a shelter don't make it out it's a horrible place and a horrible way to die. I know I'm sounding harsh but this is the reality of things.

This baby came from a rescue organization and they take them back if it doesn't work. I am fine with honestly when it comes to things like this. We agreed to a dog so our son would stop asking us, instead of holding our ground of we need to wait until I'm completely done with school and have the time to properly take on the responsibility of a dog no matter the breed

 

[tenalive]

My gf and I have 4 dogs and 4 cats, all of which were rescued. Eczema can be set off by pet dander and pet allergies. I would return the dog as long as its not a kill shelter and don't get another pet. It is not fair to your daughter or the dog. If you get health insurance down the road I would look into immunotherapy for your daughter. I had it and it worked wonders for me and I no longer have to worry about allergies as much. Seeing that it most likely effects your daughter's eczema it is really not fair to her to have to deal with this and it is easier to move on from the dog now than later down the road.

 

[Awalker091512]

Thank you. We decided to return our baby to ththe rescue organization. And my daughter skin calmed down within a day or two after she was no long in our home. Our insurance should kick in around September or so. We are planning on exploring all options of therapy so we can get a pet soon. Ironically she is not allergic to cats. So maybe that's another option for now.