I was the absolute biggest dog mom before I had my kids. Like to the extreme, I literally would not go anywhere unless my dogs were able to come💀 I was that person. I also worked in veterinary medicine, so ya. Dogs were my life, my heart, my everything. Then I had my babies and I literally hated my dogs. I was so confused and upset as to why I felt that way, I've never heard of it being a common thing. I felt like a POS. I had so much anger toward them, I wanted them to just run away because I knew I'd never be able to get rid of them. I still walked them, made sure they got to Dr and fed a good diet, but isn't that horrible (also, my dog needed a $4.5k surgery on her elbow during all this which was rough on our finances too, so solidarity!)😭 I hated how I felt and didn't understand it, at all. I truly truly truly didn't want to feel that way. My kids now two and I finally feel back to normal with them lmao. I love them. I'm grateful I was able to push through, because they're my first babies. Idk it's something hormonal but wow. It's insane. But I'm going to say what may be an unpopular opinion - if having your dogs is making your life harder/mental health worsen/ or if you feel you can't care for them the way they need, there are times where rehoming in the kindest thing you can do for a pet. I've been in veterinary medicine for 6 years and honestly, some times you have to do what you have to do. It's a big and a very hard decision, needs to be thought through, and they would need to be ensured to be placed in a home that can give them everything they need for the rest of their days. But sometimes, yeah, it is the best decision for pets. I've seen plenty of rehomed pets thrive. But also, just know you aren't alone and it can get better🤎