A Little Piece of My Heart is Dying
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As the time gets closer the more emotional I get about this. I was fine at first, but the fact that it’s becoming a reality is really making it hit hard. We are in the process of giving away one of our dogs, Sam. He’s a good dog, sweet boy, but he is high strung and very nervous. He has attacked (but not hurt) several dogs, some of Vince’s, some of Chris’s brothers when we were dog sitting. He’s also attacked the cat, but never hurt her. They can all defend themselves. Kensington can’t. I’m worried one day for no apparent reason, he might think there is food, he’ll whip around and attack her. So we are doing what any loving good parent would do, and giving the dog away. My husband was more upset than me at first. But now I’m teetering. I am doing the right thing here aren’t I? He’ll be going to a nice girl from my work, she has no kids, no plans for kids anytime soon, and no other dogs. She’s a very sweet girl, and will love him and give him the attention he needs and wants. But it’s so hard giving him up. We’ve had him since he was just a wee baby puppy, 8 weeks old. I picked him out myself. The pictures will hurt, not having him will hurt, but it is the right thing to do, right?
I’m not sure if I can go through with this. But when I look at Kenzie’s face I’m not even doubtful. Why does it have to be so hard?
As a fellow dog owner and lover I can sympathize with how hard this is. But yes, you are doing right thing. Sam will have a happy home where he is able to have the run of the house, so to speak. But I know it is still difficult. *HUGS*
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It’s hard because you love them both so much. But he will get plenty of love, and you won’t have to put Kenzie at risk
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((hugs)) Of course you’re doing the right thing.
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Of course you’re doing the right thing. But it doesnt mean its the EASY thing.
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I understand…
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you’re doing the right thing. maybe the girl will let you visit, or show you pics sometimes. at least he’s going to be loved!
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*BIG hugs* As hard as I *KNOW* this is on you, you ARE doing the right thing. At least you know he is going to a GREAT home where he is going to get LOTS of love there too. That’s ALOT to be thankful for. 🙂 *HUGS*
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Cute dog. I understand your position…you know it is the right thing to give the dog away with Kensington now, but it hurts so bad the closer you get to doing it…just remind yourself it is for kensington and at least you know the girl the dog is going to, sounds like she is a great suited person for him right now!
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My dog is my baby almost as much as my kids are so I know how you feel…I am so sorry, but at least you have a good home for him and he can get the love and attention he wants and needs. You are doing the right thing. God forbid he ever did attack her, what would you do then?
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*HUGS* you have to do what is right for all of you… maybe you can still visit once in a while?
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Found you on the pets circle. It may not be the easiest thing, but in the end it will be the best choice. Especially if it means protecting your daughter.
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I believe you’re doing what’s best for your dog and to me, that’s important. I’m so glad he’ll have a good home. So many people here just dump them or turn them into the killer (pound). When did he start acting this way? Beagles are dogs that like to be active. Is it possible he could be hurting and that’s his way of telling you? How old is he? Just trying to figure out the cause, is all.
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you’re definately doing the right thing. I think that would be so hard i could never imagine giving my puppy Boo away, but i guess i’m much to young to be a momma so i won’t know for a good 10 years. My cousin has a beagle they are beautiful dogs.
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