OK, so I hate to write this post. Not only because I feel like I made a bad decision, but also because I am afraid of what people might think. So.... here it goes.
I have wanted a little dog for a long time. Ever since I had my Chihuahua, Bruiser, I have always had a soft spot for a small dog. When we found out Brody wasn't going to the home he was supposed to, I wanted him. A dog like him never comes around. He's tiny, blue merle, 2 blue eyes, and has a wonderful personality. Perfect right? WRONG. I am the one at fault. I didn't think it through like I should have, and I am the one having to make this decision. I feel terrible, but honestly, he's too much. I think he'd be perfect for me if I didn't have a baby. Leah has picked him up a handful of times, and he really got hurt. He's too small for how rough Leah is. She is used to Payton and Delko. It's also so hard for me when Leah is going one way and Brody the other.
I thought he'd be like Delko was. Delko really was a perfect puppy. I also didn't think of the fact when we got Delko, Leah didn't even know how to crawl. She would mostly stay in one place. Now, she's EVERYWHERE!
Again, I feel horrible. I already have a bad reputation for not keeping dogs. So... I really feel bad enough, so if you could have a tiny bit of sympathy and understand where I am coming from, I would really appreciate it.
I found a WONDERFUL home for him. He's actually going to live in Florida on 5 acres. He'll have Aussie friends to play with, and people to stay home with him every day. He's going to be SPOILED (even more than he would be here).
I know there is a reason he came here first. I cannot express how terrible I feel. He's a wonderful puppy. Thanks for listening and understanding. I'd like to forget this ever happened if I could.
I cannot tell you the number of dogs I've had to get rid of for one reason or another (mostly relating to the kiddos) over the past few years. I feel terrible every time, but my kids come first. I, too, love dogs and would enjoy having LOTS of them. But, with my kids being young, careless, tail-pullers, etc., I just can't realistically own all the dogs I would like. All this to say: I am completely uncritical of your decision to take in the other dog and then, subsequently, to find him a new home. Love ya! Rachel
ReplyDeleteAww, my family has gotten rid of 5 dogs -- all to wonderful families. This is a natural occurrence,esp. the fact that you have a baby! I know how hard it is, I had to get rid of my own puppy in HS :(
ReplyDeleteI know exactly how you feel and it's a horrible feeling. We loved our boxer, Kodi, like crazy, but keeping her with a baby on the way was out of the question. She would not potty train and was only getting worse. She did not watch where she was going when she played (and roughly I might add) and almost ruined my dad's laptop. Jordan was more hurt than I was, but it's still heart breaking. I'll definitely be praying that you will heal from this quickly. It's hard, but it's for the best :-) **HUGS**
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