fayebay1969 said:
Life shouldn't be this hard.
Believe me...life is full of speedbumps, turns and forks in the road and it honestly all does lay on your shoulders as to what road you take to get to your destination...even if it seems to be the wrong road at the time.
I just hope that you don't make a decision that you will regret later on in life!
I just recently became a "foster" home for another puppy because she was going through something similar....but the b/f was abusive to her and the pup. I was not going to let that happen to the innocent pup so I told her I would take care of her pup until she got out of the relationship, find a new place and get back on her feet. Well it took her a while to get the courage to leave the b/f...but long story short....the puppy now has a forever home and I feel great because I know that that is what the dog deserves.
I know that I don't know you but, I really feel like I know what you are going through...and the scary part is that Buddy looks exactly like my Sophie girl!...they could almost be twins. Dogs are just like children they depend on you for love, shelter, food and care. Whatever your decision please have Buddy's interests in mind...maybe try finding a "foster home" or someone with experience with boxers.
Lots and lots of 'wiggles' from SoPhIe and hopes that everything works out.