For some reason this video made me cry. Losing your dog, in any instance, is so hard. If you have to rehome your animal, please do it responsibly like Hannah. Rescuing has made me see the worst in humans and seeing how horrible it can be seeing dogs abused and mistreated. It has broken a lot of faith in me, and my first response to hearing you were rehoming Ollie was to lash out, even though I didn't. It's probably because she reminds me so much of my dog. I support your decision because you truly realize that you shouldn't have done something and you were fully responsible with solving it in the best way possible. Thank you Hannah for being a good role model.
That's really awesome, Hannah. You did a really amazing and selfless thing for the dog that you love. That's cool. You go, girl!! That's great to hear that Ollie is in a wonderful place.
I have so much respect for you because of this. I work at an animal rescue and I know how hard this is for people, and many people she put in your situation end up not really thinking about who ends up getting their animal when they can't have them any longer and I'm just so happy that you found a loving family for her and show that you really care about her and that she wasn't just some mistake that you wanted to go away. I am just so happy you show such love and respect for not only human life but the life of other non-human sentient animal beings. I know this has been such a rant you may never read but I hope you do because I really do support you and love everything you do.
I think it's really great that Hannah went through the grueling and emotional process of re-homing Ollie. It was the most considerate option for both parties, especially Ollie. Dogs acclimate really well to new families when they're as loving as Hannah descried. It was absolute emotional HELL to re-home my dog when I went to college, but I took the time to find the best and most loving fit -I regret nothing. Best of luck to Hannah and Ollie!
I completely respect your decision and think what you did for Ollie was the best decision for you both. The UA-cam community tends to forget that you and all the other UA-camrs; you're human. Glad to hear that the situation worked out well for you both. You're a wonderful person. 😊
Holy cow, this could almost be an update from someone who got divorced and decided to allow full custody of a child to the other parent. I think Hannah is still struggling a little with misplaced guilt/uncertainty. Those of us who are parents or pet parents need to understand her feelings and her struggle and continue to shower her with support. Sometimes a relationship needs to be altered or ended for the benefit of everyone involved. Love and hugs to you Hannah.
Yay for Ollie and everyone involved! You are such a great person for really finding what was right in your heart and following through in the way you did. I have had to re-home a dog and it was so hard, many hours of worry and tears in the end it worked out. I got updates a stuff for a while but then lost contact with the family. I still think about him often and miss him but It was the right thing. I'm so glad you will be in touch. Thanks for the Ollie update!
Glad things worked out for everyone. In this particular case, I wouldn't try to think of it as giving Ollie up, but rather you were just one of the positive steps in her journey of having a full happy life.
I recently had to give up my 14 year old pug because I can't have dogs in my apartment and my mom moved and refused to care for him anymore. Finding him a good home was one of the most stressful and hardest things to do. Luckily, after a lot of work, I found a wonderful co-worker that agreed to take him and now he has a different, but still great life and I get to see him all the time.
making a new normal is always bumpy (sometimes the bumps are actually horrifying spike monsters spewing poisonous gas at you even after getting past them, they're jerks). but it is important and good to find a new normal that fits you when you need. and important and good to recognize that a new normal is necessary. hugs to you for following through with the process. it sounds like the right thing you needed. it sounds like ollie provided the step you needed for lots of things. i'm glad that you feel the feelings and acknowledge that. you care. and caring is a good thing. there wouldn't be the community there is now without the caring and feeling. good luck with your next step!
Being able to recognise the failings of any given situation and take positive steps to rectify it is a sign of maturity. I believe Hannah was sincere in her adopting a dog and dedicating her time to looking after and loving a pet. I also believe that Hannah placed her pet's need before her own when considering rehoming Ollie. As Hannah said, she got really busy and realised that whilst she loves Ollie and wished they could stay together, maybe refusing to place the dog in a more stable environment than the one she was offering would be a selfish decision and not in Ollie's interest, and in consequence not in Hannah's interest. I applaud her for being such a responsible pet lover. I wish her and Ollie and her new family many happy returns. xx
I don't know why people are being shits about this. You made a split second decision , but you came to the realization that you would no longer be able to give Ollie the proper care and attention she needed and made a difficult choice to rehome her (obviously to a great home). That is an incredibly mature and responsible move, as you recognized that it would not be right to just shove her off to a shelter or continuously travel and leave her at home. I volunteered at a shelter for 5 years and it's so unbelievably upsetting to see people just dump their pets off at the shelter (especially older pets who have severely decreased chances of being adopted out - particularly during puppy/kitten season).
I know this must of been so hard but you are doing the best for her! I'm glad u are in a situation where you can see her and share her life with her new owner! I think it's the best situation out of a problem you had! Rescues are the best! 💜
This was amazing. Jeeez some people have babies because they are depressed and think it will make them happier. We are all humans learning how to adult on a daily basis. None of us have our shit together! love you
It has always been clear that Hannah has a huge, warm heart. The time and effort and consideration she put into finding her dog a new home only reaffirms that. Loved it.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, HANNAH. I WON'T EVEN APOLOGIZE FOR THE CAPS. You're a strong individual even at your weakest moments and I for one think that's something we should all strive for. I hope you have just the most wonderful of days, Ms. Harto. Cheers.
It makes me so happy that you have put Ollie's needs before your own and I think you are an amazing person for doing so. I truly wish more people could see things the way you do and you have truly inspired me in the past year, through all of my struggles to try to be a more positive person. I've had my bouts of depression brought on by horrible and crippling anxiety and I think I'm starting to take on some of your mentality of 'if you can't change it, then there's no use in worrying about it.' My 5 month old human daughter and my year and a half old canine son thank you very much for being such a beautiful inspiration in all our lives. We love you very much! -Cheyann, Kennedy, and Oakley ♡
I'm so proud of you Hannah! I know this definitely wasn't easy, but you did the right thing for her. It sounds like she's gonna have a great home. and, I'm so glad you still get to see her and get updates on how she's doing! She is one lucky dog to have all this love. 😊 love you Hannah! ❤️
Hannah, you sound like an actual mom communicating with actual adoptive parents of your actual child and I actually think it's really adorable, to be quite honest ^^ Just goes to show how much you care
You're a good person, don't let anyone ever let you feel any different. You made a difficult decision that was best for Ollie and that is very unselfish of you. Thank you for being such an amazing human being.
Hannah I really have so much respect for you for the way you handled everything. It's relieving to see you so happy with the outcome of this situation. The best thing your can do for your (doggy) children is to make sure they live in a stable, happy, loving environment. Although I have absolutely no doubts that you were great at providing the happiness and love, major props to you for realizing that your lifestyle wasn't ideal for Ollie and not being selfish enough to deprive her of maybe a more suitable living situation. Much love and hugs to you and Ollie
Awwww! You're a good human Hannah. I'm glad Ollie is with another loving family and you can still be in her life! It's hard as hell to make those types of decisions but I'm glad you shared this with our community. Showing us how to make tough decisions and also knowing when to make them is a life skill many others might never receive. You're constant trying to do good and it shows and I really fucking appreciate you!
I have nothing but respect for people who are mature and compassionate enough to re-home pets. It is terribly difficult to make such a decision, but it is necessary to give the animal the best life possible. I'd much rather see a dog re-homed than to see one ignored by its owner(s).
A brave, sensible, and responsible decision. I can't imagine how difficult it was for you but I'm glad you did what was best for Ollie. I just wish you could have had the privacy you needed all the way through the process.
I totally understand you 100% . My whole family have had pets, cats and dogs. My gran would search and search for a good home for her dog when they travelled . My mother would look for the best care to keep our cat when we travelled once a year back home. I totally understand the decision you made, I know it's hard to have to say goodbye you put Ollie first. you weren't selfish, you thought long and hard and didn't want that kind of life for Ollie. To be honest I applaud you for doing this because it was hard but I know a lot of people who would just put they're pets in any care home for dogs when they travelled, regardless of how well the pets are looked after. I understand and support your choice (it's non of my Business but I know you've been getting a hard time over it, so hope this helps.) Keep smiling and it doesn't mean you can't have a pet in the future.
I'm so glad you put so much effort and work into giving Ollie a new home. You're right, it is easy (and too often done) to drop dogs off at shelters; but if someone cares about their pet as much as we all know you care about Ollie, it should be a no-brainer to go through all the emotions, and the work to find something that is just right. I was so sad for the negativity you initially received regarding your decision, but we know you've done well for Ollie and yourself by finding the family she's with now. Thank you for the update, I was actually just thinking about you and this situation earlier today! I am happy that this isn't goodbye for you and Ollie as well!
Sweet Hannah. I'm not sure if you'll ever see this comment because its an older video and I don't really know how any of that works, but I wanted to take a minute to tell you that I've been in your situation before, but on the receiving end with a cat that I now proudly call my best friend. His original mom is a wonderful woman with a huge heart who adopted him after her girlfriend left her. It wasn't long, though, before she realized that though she loved the animal, she wasn't able to give him what he needed. She worked from home, went to college, and generally wasn't home a lot. I work from home, and since have adopted a second feral cat who showed up on my door step, and they've both made my life exponentially better. So thank you for being honest with how you feel, doing what you felt was right, and taking the time to find Ollie a stable and loving home. I'm sure her new family is just as over the moon with her as you have been.
So glad you found a good home for her! It's even better that she still gets to be in your life. Must have been really hard for you to go through all this, I am glad it worked out well! I am sure Ollie will love her new family members!
I really want to commend you on how you've handled this whole situation. I know coming to this decision must have been so, so hard, and I think you've shown a lot of bravery and shown Ollie so much love in making it and seeing it through. I'm glad you were able to find each other and share this meaningful time together, and I hope you're both super happy moving forward! Sending lots of positivity your way!
I am so beyond happy that you were able to find such a loving home that gives Ollie what she needs and also gives you a sense of comfort knowing how well she is being taken care of. Lots of love coming your way!
So so glad that. Your fur baby has a forever home!! And will get lots of snuggles- my 7 year old year watched with me when you said you needed to find her a different home!! I was weeping!!! You are good momma hannah- please never ever doubt it!!! Think of the good times--
First of all I'm so proud of how far you've come, it's incredible You're also in an amazing situation with Ollie it's amazing you can still see her and she's looked after by someone you trust 😊😊
Ollie came into your life for a reason. I'm so glad she gets to stay in your life, even if its just a small part of your life. :) Glad you're mentally feeling better now! You're an awesome person Hannah!
As a human person who was adopted, this made me cry. I'm happy that Ollie is with a family who will loves her and will take care of her, and you will always be her biological mama! Well like...human biological mama....so many tears...
*hugs* I hear ya Hannah. I had a really rough patch too when I was unemployed. During that time for 3 months I fostered (with intent to adopt) Ruby, a rescued Greyhound. She really helped me get through it too, but I had to give her to another home because my fiance' was very allergic to her. I'm sure Ollie will be well taken care of! It's a hard choice, but you're doing the right thing for her.
Hannah even though I don't know you in person, I can tell you're such an amazing human being and that makes me so happy. I'm glad Ollie has a new loving family and that you get to see her and know how she's doing. I am so proud of you!
I think you made a great choice, Hannah. Life is so complicated and it's so easy for someone else to tell you what to do when they aren't going through it themselves. You're awesome and you're responsible and you rock.
Hannah, you did right by her. Understanding that you couldn't give her what she needed, you spent time and effort and a lot of mental and emotional strength to find her a place that would absolutely care for her in the best way. Ollie is in a happy, fortunate place that she may never have ended up in if it weren't for you. You did good.
as a huge animal lover and advocate I think you are absolutley amazing for making the best decision for yourself and for Ollie. you have handled the situation with grace and maturity. I was put in a similar situation with one of my dogs that had to be rehomed bc of his agression towards my other dogs so I understand what an emotionally taxing process it can be. thank you for being an awesome human who.
We had to do a similar thing with our younger dog after my dad died and we didn't have the time any more to care for her the way she deserved. We finally found a wonderful older couple with a ton of land that were retired and could spend a bunch of time with her and let her run around to her heart's content. I'm glad you found Ollie a great home, and you made the right choice.
I'm so proud of Hannah, it must have been so hard to go through that process. Just another example of how incredibly loving she is and I'm so so glad it's worked out for darling Ollie.
I had to give up a puppy myself after spending time considering circumstances I was in. Going back and forth Canada and Japan, still going to college, not settling down just yet then..etc.. I didn't just give up on my Tippy, which was his name, but found that my friend's family was planning to get a puppy, they have had a dog before, so it was a perfect place for Tippy too. It was tough to let go of Tippy but I just had to at that moment of my life. Yes, I could be irresponsible to have a puppy at the first place but we learn from our mistakes right? I'm so glad that Ollie is happy and YOU are happy :D
Hannah I have so much respect for you making sure Ollie is in the best care and environment. I'm happy things worked out and now she still gets to see you and her new family which is wonderful. I love you, stay well, sending positive vibes your way.
My mom did the exact same thing when she went through her lowest of lows. The dog's name was Cheyenne, and my parents loved her but no one had time to take care of her. We ended up giving her to a family with a lot of land, and the dad takes her hunting. Cheyenne is way happier, and I'm glad Ollie is too.
Your so real and wise for only being a 30 year old and it's really cool to me as a 13 year old to just see you so out and proud and public and now you have multiple books out and a food network show and it's just really cool to me!
I can't imagine how hard this situation has been for you, Hannah but I'm so happy to hear that you did what was best for Ollie! You're a really strong person to have weathered the judgement and negativity, and to be able to see Ollie and know how she's doing is just awesome! You're amazing, I hope you continue to be positive, you deserve the best ❤
Hi Hannah! I just wanted to say that I hugely respect you. The way you conduct your life (or at least what we see from this side of the screen ;) ) is nothing short (everything tall?) of admirable, and I really appreciate the authenticity, patience, and flat-out joy you bring to your community. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. I hope you know we've got your back and truly wish you the veryverytippy-top best. Cheers to the up-and-up!
Thanks for sharing! The video really shows how much you love and care about Ollie. I can see it wasn't an easy decision for you to make. Glad you found her a good home and can see her when you want. Wishing you continued success.
Your self-awareness is inspiring, Hannah. I think it's important to try to really be self-aware of your own weaknesses/capabilities etc and to let yourself make the right decision with no judgment toward yourself. And also your strengths! You made the right decision despite the selflessness of it and without letting outside voices influence you and that's something to be proud of! You seem to live your life with the very best balance of realism/optimism. The world needs more people with this mindset. I feel like applying this outlook to any sort of other decision or problem-solving situation would make the world a better place for all of us.
I know it was hard, but you made not only the best choice for Ollie but for you as well. You're an amazingly strong woman and I'm so proud of you. I've watched your videos since just about the start, and I'm amazed and wowed into the amazing person you've grown into...I even bought your book!! Keep up the amazing work and just know that we support you and are sending you all the love and kisses we possibly can. Love from a sleep deprived Uni student from Australia who bought an Alaskan malamute to make herself and her partner happier and hasn't regretted it for a second (may be a bit of a fib due to all the socks he chews...) xxxxxxxx (Yes I know I said amazing too many times, but you are amazing and that's just that)
I know I'm a stranger but I am so proud of you. This decision I can only imagine how excruciating the pain was but you made the right choice. The more videos I watch the more impressed I am. You are funny, caring, and you tackle your struggles with such grace. I'm so happy for the way this worked out. Ollie came in when you needed her. I'm sure she doesn't regret a second of it.
I'm so glad that you were able to find something that works great for not only Ollie but for you as well. The fact that you'll still be around, even though it's less, whilst giving Ollie a loving home is so sweet. Some animals get really sick when someone they're attatched to fully disappears from their life so the fact that you can stiil visit her, is in my opinion, a safe and healthy way on both ends for you to do this. There is no perfect solution to this issue, but I think you did a good one and I'm happy knowing Ollie will get the love she deserves and you get the peace of mind and heart that you deserve knowing she'll be safe, happy, and still be apart of your life and you apart of hers. You seem much happier than you were last year and I'm just so glad because you have such a big heart in your small Hart body. This decision was truly hartfelt. :)
I had no idea this was happening, but it's really great to hear that it's worked out so well. It's really terrible that you received so much hatred over this. It sounds like you did make a poor decision initially on the dog's behalf, although it ended up being a really positive experience for you (and Ollie too, I'm sure!) but recognizing that and deciding to re-home her now that you're too busy to look after her properly is absolutely the right and responsible thing to do. So fantastic that you've been able to find such a great solution. The first dog that my family got within my lifetime (they'd had plenty before me!) was a young rescue dog who turned out to just really hate cats (well, and everything that wasn't human, basically - really sweet and gentle to people, but would literally try to take down a tractor or a cow). We already had two cats and we basically had to keep him on a lead in the house at all times. In the end, although it was heartbreaking to say goodbye to him, it wasn't fair to keep him like that, and it wasn't fair on our cats, who had been part of our family for several years and now felt terrorized within their own home.
So strong Hannah! Pets are often the best friends and it is very hard to put their needs before your own emotions. That's such a big thing and that's incredibly amazing that you did that Hannah. Super happy for both you and Ollie :)
I have happy tears! It's so good to hear you made this decision for you and Ollie. She is a little sweetheart who deserves all the best love. I'm so glad you get to still be a small part of her happy full new life.
Hannah, total respect to you for sharing this with us - I think you've made a really responsible and selfless choice, you really thought about what was best for Ollie. It's clear from this that you would never have parted with her unless you knew that she would be going to the right home. Well done and wish you and Ollie all the best! :)
glad to hear she's in a happy home with a sort of open-adoption atmosphere. I still update the Rescue my pup came from on her progress because...anyone who has ever had a dog in their lives for any length of time will always love that animal. If I was a foster mom or had to (God forbid) give up one of my babies, I'd want to know they were ok.
Hannah, I am so happy you were strong enough to push through and find a home that can be everything you ever hoped she would have. It is definitely a hard choice to make to do that and anyone who puts the needs of someone else (canine or human) above the easy way of doing things is absolutely incredible. Maybe I'm just overly emotional but I'm nearly in tears seeing how much you truly love Ollie and the fact that you can still have her in your life in some way. That said, I am so so so sorry for the back lash you received about all of this and I truly hope others can see that you found her a new home because of how much you desperately love her. I hope we still get to see her appear in videos from time to time too so we can keep watching her grow (but if that's not possible I/we totally understand). Best wishes.
You're so strong! Deciding what's best for Ollie, and follow through, not just doing it the easy way. I got a puppy this march after waiting many years for my life to settle down a bit, enough to be a single puppy mum. Love him to bits, it would break my heart to give him up.
Gotta LOVE IT when that happens! You got Ollie when you needed her. Ollie's new parents are getting her now because THEY need her. ...And dogs are pack animals, so she's got to be happy having doggy siblings. :-) That Caesar Milan sure knows what he's talkin' about.
Glad to know Ollie is doing great! I had a similar experience with our family dog, Bandit. He now lives with a friend and has been spoiled rotten with his dog sister and is so happy! Wish you the best, Hannah! Keep on keepin' on...and other cheesy farewells.
So impressed with how you handled all of this because you are 100% right, sometimes you have to do what is best for everyone and it is your responsibility to make sure it is done right. Ollie came into your life and did what she had to do and you have done right by her now - I am glad to hear you are feeling better now and you and Ollie can look forward to an awesome future
You already had my respect for all that you do and the wonderful person you are but the way you handled this difficult decision just further validates that respect. I had to re-home my cat about 6 months ago. It was a very tough decision and there were a lot of tears throughout the whole process. But in the end it was worth it, and I know he is in a happy and loving home. I was even updated the next day after bringing him to his new home that he had sat in his new owner's lap already. It had taken me two years before he became a lap-cat. I was bit jealous, but so happy for him. :)
I'm so excited for you! That's awesome that you figured out a way for Ollie to be in such an awesome home :) Thanks so much for sharing this journey with us.
Thanks for sharing something so personal. You are so loved and respected by this amazing UA-cam family and culture that you have created and cultivated. You're so amazing Hannah! Keep on smiling😘.
I appreciate you sharing this, and I think it's amazing that you made the decision you think will be best for Ollie. I think it's hard for us to own up to that sometimes, and I bet Ollie will be super happy in her new home and with her new siblings!
I'm happy Ollie has a good home, and that you still get to have a place in her life. You had a hard decision to make in giving her up, but you handled the situation with a lot of maturity. You didn't take the easy way out and drop her in a shelter and wash your hands of the situation, and you didn't cause further stress in trying to force things to work. You did the right thing given the circumstances, and I'm so happy things worked out and that you're so upbeat and excited about it. :)
so happy for both you and Ollie!! and I so respect and admire your perseverance and dedication to doing right by Ollie. You're an amazing human and an inspiration to us all! much love to you and the fur baby ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is amazing! I'm so happy that this situation ended like this. How fortunate that you constantly can be updated and connected to her. Love you, Hannah!
I used to foster dogs and it was always so bittersweet when they found their forever home! Fostering is a great option if you still want some puppy loving but travel a lot because shelter dogs are just the happiest to be out and about even for a little while
I'm soooo happy to hear that Ollie has a fantastic home and that you'll still be able to keep in contact with her! I'm sure this was very hard to do, but you made the best decision for you both. Ollie is really an angel poop baby that will always be loved and be a part of your life and that's all you can ever ask for! Thank you for sharing this with us! :-)
So happy for you, Hannah! I'm so glad that Ollie can still be a part of your life, and that you're excited about her new family. You're a wonderful, strong person for dedicating yourself to giving Ollie the best possible life!
Screw the haters. Well done. Hannah! You still lived up to your commitment that Ollie would have a furever home. Your decision may have been difficult, but your resolution is certainly commendable. Rest well with that knowledge!
I am still so proud that you chose what was right for ollie and I am now very happy that you have found someone you trust with ollie and that you still have the chance to have a little bit of ollie in your life.
I'm so happy for you and Ollie, Hannah! Glad you found a good home for her, and I'm glad that you took her best interests into your decision and didn't give up on her like a lot of people I know have with their pets. Sending love! ❤️❤️
For some reason this video made me cry. Losing your dog, in any instance, is so hard. If you have to rehome your animal, please do it responsibly like Hannah. Rescuing has made me see the worst in humans and seeing how horrible it can be seeing dogs abused and mistreated. It has broken a lot of faith in me, and my first response to hearing you were rehoming Ollie was to lash out, even though I didn't. It's probably because she reminds me so much of my dog. I support your decision because you truly realize that you shouldn't have done something and you were fully responsible with solving it in the best way possible. Thank you Hannah for being a good role model.
That's really awesome, Hannah. You did a really amazing and selfless thing for the dog that you love. That's cool. You go, girl!! That's great to hear that Ollie is in a wonderful place.
I have so much respect for you because of this. I work at an animal rescue and I know how hard this is for people, and many people she put in your situation end up not really thinking about who ends up getting their animal when they can't have them any longer and I'm just so happy that you found a loving family for her and show that you really care about her and that she wasn't just some mistake that you wanted to go away. I am just so happy you show such love and respect for not only human life but the life of other non-human sentient animal beings. I know this has been such a rant you may never read but I hope you do because I really do support you and love everything you do.
I think it's really great that Hannah went through the grueling and emotional process of re-homing Ollie. It was the most considerate option for both parties, especially Ollie.
Dogs acclimate really well to new families when they're as loving as Hannah descried. It was absolute emotional HELL to re-home my dog when I went to college, but I took the time to find the best and most loving fit -I regret nothing.
Best of luck to Hannah and Ollie!
I completely respect your decision and think what you did for Ollie was the best decision for you both. The UA-cam community tends to forget that you and all the other UA-camrs; you're human. Glad to hear that the situation worked out well for you both. You're a wonderful person. 😊
Holy cow, this could almost be an update from someone who got divorced and decided to allow full custody of a child to the other parent. I think Hannah is still struggling a little with misplaced guilt/uncertainty. Those of us who are parents or pet parents need to understand her feelings and her struggle and continue to shower her with support. Sometimes a relationship needs to be altered or ended for the benefit of everyone involved. Love and hugs to you Hannah.
Yay for Ollie and everyone involved! You are such a great person for really finding what was right in your heart and following through in the way you did. I have had to re-home a dog and it was so hard, many hours of worry and tears in the end it worked out. I got updates a stuff for a while but then lost contact with the family. I still think about him often and miss him but It was the right thing. I'm so glad you will be in touch. Thanks for the Ollie update!
Glad things worked out for everyone. In this particular case, I wouldn't try to think of it as giving Ollie up, but rather you were just one of the positive steps in her journey of having a full happy life.
I recently had to give up my 14 year old pug because I can't have dogs in my apartment and my mom moved and refused to care for him anymore. Finding him a good home was one of the most stressful and hardest things to do. Luckily, after a lot of work, I found a wonderful co-worker that agreed to take him and now he has a different, but still great life and I get to see him all the time.
Hooray for Ollie and hooray for Hannah! Sending love from MA for you both!
Yes. This is a nice and kindharted comment.
I'm from MA yay
+Alina Alexis I'm from MA too!!!
making a new normal is always bumpy (sometimes the bumps are actually horrifying spike monsters spewing poisonous gas at you even after getting past them, they're jerks).
but it is important and good to find a new normal that fits you when you need. and important and good to recognize that a new normal is necessary.
hugs to you for following through with the process. it sounds like the right thing you needed. it sounds like ollie provided the step you needed for lots of things. i'm glad that you feel the feelings and acknowledge that. you care. and caring is a good thing. there wouldn't be the community there is now without the caring and feeling.
good luck with your next step!
I love your descriptions. It makes me feel a little easier about change somehow!
:) thanks. change is rough. we all deal with crap. it's good to know other's experiences can shine a light for another. glad to be somewhat helpful.
Being able to recognise the failings of any given situation and take positive steps to rectify it is a sign of maturity. I believe Hannah was sincere in her adopting a dog and dedicating her time to looking after and loving a pet. I also believe that Hannah placed her pet's need before her own when considering rehoming Ollie. As Hannah said, she got really busy and realised that whilst she loves Ollie and wished they could stay together, maybe refusing to place the dog in a more stable environment than the one she was offering would be a selfish decision and not in Ollie's interest, and in consequence not in Hannah's interest. I applaud her for being such a responsible pet lover. I wish her and Ollie and her new family many happy returns. xx
I don't know why people are being shits about this. You made a split second decision , but you came to the realization that you would no longer be able to give Ollie the proper care and attention she needed and made a difficult choice to rehome her (obviously to a great home). That is an incredibly mature and responsible move, as you recognized that it would not be right to just shove her off to a shelter or continuously travel and leave her at home.
I volunteered at a shelter for 5 years and it's so unbelievably upsetting to see people just dump their pets off at the shelter (especially older pets who have severely decreased chances of being adopted out - particularly during puppy/kitten season).
I know this must of been so hard but you are doing the best for her! I'm glad u are in a situation where you can see her and share her life with her new owner! I think it's the best situation out of a problem you had! Rescues are the best! 💜
This was amazing. Jeeez some people have babies because they are depressed and think it will make them happier. We are all humans learning how to adult on a daily basis. None of us have our shit together! love you
It has always been clear that Hannah has a huge, warm heart. The time and effort and consideration she put into finding her dog a new home only reaffirms that. Loved it.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, HANNAH. I WON'T EVEN APOLOGIZE FOR THE CAPS. You're a strong individual even at your weakest moments and I for one think that's something we should all strive for. I hope you have just the most wonderful of days, Ms. Harto. Cheers.
It makes me so happy that you have put Ollie's needs before your own and I think you are an amazing person for doing so. I truly wish more people could see things the way you do and you have truly inspired me in the past year, through all of my struggles to try to be a more positive person. I've had my bouts of depression brought on by horrible and crippling anxiety and I think I'm starting to take on some of your mentality of 'if you can't change it, then there's no use in worrying about it.'
My 5 month old human daughter and my year and a half old canine son thank you very much for being such a beautiful inspiration in all our lives.
We love you very much!
-Cheyann, Kennedy, and Oakley ♡
This is wonder news! I'm glad you still get to be part of Ollie's life. Yay!
As a fellow animal lover I respect you so much for recognizing that you wanted Ollie to be in a different situation for the betterment of her!
So happy to see an upbeat update this time as opposed to the stress and troubles of the link leaking and etc. Happy for both you and Ollie! :)
I'm so proud of you Hannah! I know this definitely wasn't easy, but you did the right thing for her. It sounds like she's gonna have a great home. and, I'm so glad you still get to see her and get updates on how she's doing! She is one lucky dog to have all this love. 😊 love you Hannah! ❤️
Hannah, you sound like an actual mom communicating with actual adoptive parents of your actual child and I actually think it's really adorable, to be quite honest ^^ Just goes to show how much you care
You're a good person, don't let anyone ever let you feel any different. You made a difficult decision that was best for Ollie and that is very unselfish of you. Thank you for being such an amazing human being.
Sometimes taking care of someone means giving them up. People shouldn't judge that.
Hannah I really have so much respect for you for the way you handled everything. It's relieving to see you so happy with the outcome of this situation. The best thing your can do for your (doggy) children is to make sure they live in a stable, happy, loving environment. Although I have absolutely no doubts that you were great at providing the happiness and love, major props to you for realizing that your lifestyle wasn't ideal for Ollie and not being selfish enough to deprive her of maybe a more suitable living situation. Much love and hugs to you and Ollie
I was crying because of kittens, now I'm crying because of a dogie. Stop making me cry Hannah!
+laryssa k. martins word. All the animal vids today!
Awwww! You're a good human Hannah. I'm glad Ollie is with another loving family and you can still be in her life! It's hard as hell to make those types of decisions but I'm glad you shared this with our community. Showing us how to make tough decisions and also knowing when to make them is a life skill many others might never receive. You're constant trying to do good and it shows and I really fucking appreciate you!
I have nothing but respect for people who are mature and compassionate enough to re-home pets. It is terribly difficult to make such a decision, but it is necessary to give the animal the best life possible. I'd much rather see a dog re-homed than to see one ignored by its owner(s).
That's such a tough decision to make, Hannah! You've clearly done the right thing for you and for sweet Ollie! I'm glad to hear things are looking up!
A brave, sensible, and responsible decision. I can't imagine how difficult it was for you but I'm glad you did what was best for Ollie. I just wish you could have had the privacy you needed all the way through the process.
I totally understand you 100% . My whole family have had pets, cats and dogs.
My gran would search and search for a good home for her dog when they travelled .
My mother would look for the best care to keep our cat when we travelled once a year back home.
I totally understand the decision you made, I know it's hard to have to say goodbye you put Ollie first. you weren't selfish, you thought long and hard and didn't want that kind of life for Ollie.
To be honest I applaud you for doing this because it was hard but I know a lot of people who would just put they're pets in any care home for dogs when they travelled, regardless of how well the pets are looked after.
I understand and support your choice (it's non of my Business but I know you've been getting a hard time over it, so hope this helps.)
Keep smiling and it doesn't mean you can't have a pet in the future.
Also very happy you've found a great home for Ollie. Awesome news.
I'm so glad you put so much effort and work into giving Ollie a new home. You're right, it is easy (and too often done) to drop dogs off at shelters; but if someone cares about their pet as much as we all know you care about Ollie, it should be a no-brainer to go through all the emotions, and the work to find something that is just right. I was so sad for the negativity you initially received regarding your decision, but we know you've done well for Ollie and yourself by finding the family she's with now. Thank you for the update, I was actually just thinking about you and this situation earlier today! I am happy that this isn't goodbye for you and Ollie as well!
Sweet Hannah. I'm not sure if you'll ever see this comment because its an older video and I don't really know how any of that works, but I wanted to take a minute to tell you that I've been in your situation before, but on the receiving end with a cat that I now proudly call my best friend. His original mom is a wonderful woman with a huge heart who adopted him after her girlfriend left her. It wasn't long, though, before she realized that though she loved the animal, she wasn't able to give him what he needed. She worked from home, went to college, and generally wasn't home a lot. I work from home, and since have adopted a second feral cat who showed up on my door step, and they've both made my life exponentially better. So thank you for being honest with how you feel, doing what you felt was right, and taking the time to find Ollie a stable and loving home. I'm sure her new family is just as over the moon with her as you have been.
Good for you for doing what was right for Ollie. I thing better of you for doing the right thing by her. Thank you for sharing this with us.
So glad you found a good home for her! It's even better that she still gets to be in your life. Must have been really hard for you to go through all this, I am glad it worked out well! I am sure Ollie will love her new family members!
Watching this as my pup sits between my feet. Glad Ollie found a home with owners who are dog lovers and even friends with Hannah. That's nice.
I really want to commend you on how you've handled this whole situation. I know coming to this decision must have been so, so hard, and I think you've shown a lot of bravery and shown Ollie so much love in making it and seeing it through. I'm glad you were able to find each other and share this meaningful time together, and I hope you're both super happy moving forward! Sending lots of positivity your way!
You did right by her and that is a wonderful thing. Because you love her you wanted the best life for her and that is such an admirable thing.
I am so beyond happy that you were able to find such a loving home that gives Ollie what she needs and also gives you a sense of comfort knowing how well she is being taken care of. Lots of love coming your way!
Also thank you for sharing this part of your live when you don't have to 💋
really proud of you hannah!
So so glad that. Your fur baby has a forever home!! And will get lots of snuggles- my 7 year old year watched with me when you said you needed to find her a different home!! I was weeping!!! You are good momma hannah- please never ever doubt it!!! Think of the good times--
First of all I'm so proud of how far you've come, it's incredible
You're also in an amazing situation with Ollie it's amazing you can still see her and she's looked after by someone you trust 😊😊
Ollie came into your life for a reason. I'm so glad she gets to stay in your life, even if its just a small part of your life. :) Glad you're mentally feeling better now! You're an awesome person Hannah!
As a human person who was adopted, this made me cry. I'm happy that Ollie is with a family who will loves her and will take care of her, and you will always be her biological mama! Well like...human biological mama....so many tears...
*hugs* I hear ya Hannah. I had a really rough patch too when I was unemployed. During that time for 3 months I fostered (with intent to adopt) Ruby, a rescued Greyhound. She really helped me get through it too, but I had to give her to another home because my fiance' was very allergic to her. I'm sure Ollie will be well taken care of! It's a hard choice, but you're doing the right thing for her.
Hannah even though I don't know you in person, I can tell you're such an amazing human being and that makes me so happy. I'm glad Ollie has a new loving family and that you get to see her and know how she's doing. I am so proud of you!
I think you made a great choice, Hannah. Life is so complicated and it's so easy for someone else to tell you what to do when they aren't going through it themselves. You're awesome and you're responsible and you rock.
yayyy that's really exciting that you get to 'keep Ollie as a friend' !!!! So glad for you Hannah, I know how healing a dog can be. Hugs!
Hannah, you did right by her. Understanding that you couldn't give her what she needed, you spent time and effort and a lot of mental and emotional strength to find her a place that would absolutely care for her in the best way. Ollie is in a happy, fortunate place that she may never have ended up in if it weren't for you. You did good.
as a huge animal lover and advocate I think you are absolutley amazing for making the best decision for yourself and for Ollie. you have handled the situation with grace and maturity. I was put in a similar situation with one of my dogs that had to be rehomed bc of his agression towards my other dogs so I understand what an emotionally taxing process it can be. thank you for being an awesome human who.
The way you handled it was just perfection! You are an amazing human being.
It is so cool that you get to see Ollie still. Giving up a best friend is hard. Good for you for doing so much research finding a great home for her.
We had to do a similar thing with our younger dog after my dad died and we didn't have the time any more to care for her the way she deserved. We finally found a wonderful older couple with a ton of land that were retired and could spend a bunch of time with her and let her run around to her heart's content. I'm glad you found Ollie a great home, and you made the right choice.
I'm so proud of Hannah, it must have been so hard to go through that process. Just another example of how incredibly loving she is and I'm so so glad it's worked out for darling Ollie.
I had to give up a puppy myself after spending time considering circumstances I was in. Going back and forth Canada and Japan, still going to college, not settling down just yet then..etc.. I didn't just give up on my Tippy, which was his name, but found that my friend's family was planning to get a puppy, they have had a dog before, so it was a perfect place for Tippy too. It was tough to let go of Tippy but I just had to at that moment of my life. Yes, I could be irresponsible to have a puppy at the first place but we learn from our mistakes right? I'm so glad that Ollie is happy and YOU are happy :D
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Hannah I have so much respect for you making sure Ollie is in the best care and environment. I'm happy things worked out and now she still gets to see you and her new family which is wonderful. I love you, stay well, sending positive vibes your way.
Aw. Yay! So happy Ollie has a loving doggie daddy and that you can still see her often! Warms mah heart.
i almost cried tears of happiness. i'm so happy for both you and ollie, hannah
My mom did the exact same thing when she went through her lowest of lows. The dog's name was Cheyenne, and my parents loved her but no one had time to take care of her. We ended up giving her to a family with a lot of land, and the dad takes her hunting. Cheyenne is way happier, and I'm glad Ollie is too.
Your so real and wise for only being a 30 year old and it's really cool to me as a 13 year old to just see you so out and proud and public and now you have multiple books out and a food network show and it's just really cool to me!
I can't imagine how hard this situation has been for you, Hannah but I'm so happy to hear that you did what was best for Ollie! You're a really strong person to have weathered the judgement and negativity, and to be able to see Ollie and know how she's doing is just awesome! You're amazing, I hope you continue to be positive, you deserve the best ❤
Hi Hannah!
I just wanted to say that I hugely respect you. The way you conduct your life (or at least what we see from this side of the screen ;) ) is nothing short (everything tall?) of admirable, and I really appreciate the authenticity, patience, and flat-out joy you bring to your community. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. I hope you know we've got your back and truly wish you the veryverytippy-top best. Cheers to the up-and-up!
Thanks for sharing! The video really shows how much you love and care about Ollie. I can see it wasn't an easy decision for you to make. Glad you found her a good home and can see her when you want. Wishing you continued success.
Your self-awareness is inspiring, Hannah. I think it's important to try to really be self-aware of your own weaknesses/capabilities etc and to let yourself make the right decision with no judgment toward yourself. And also your strengths! You made the right decision despite the selflessness of it and without letting outside voices influence you and that's something to be proud of! You seem to live your life with the very best balance of realism/optimism. The world needs more people with this mindset. I feel like applying this outlook to any sort of other decision or problem-solving situation would make the world a better place for all of us.
I know it was hard, but you made not only the best choice for Ollie but for you as well. You're an amazingly strong woman and I'm so proud of you. I've watched your videos since just about the start, and I'm amazed and wowed into the amazing person you've grown into...I even bought your book!! Keep up the amazing work and just know that we support you and are sending you all the love and kisses we possibly can.
Love from a sleep deprived Uni student from Australia who bought an Alaskan malamute to make herself and her partner happier and hasn't regretted it for a second (may be a bit of a fib due to all the socks he chews...) xxxxxxxx
(Yes I know I said amazing too many times, but you are amazing and that's just that)
I know I'm a stranger but I am so proud of you. This decision I can only imagine how excruciating the pain was but you made the right choice. The more videos I watch the more impressed I am. You are funny, caring, and you tackle your struggles with such grace. I'm so happy for the way this worked out. Ollie came in when you needed her. I'm sure she doesn't regret a second of it.
I'm so glad that you were able to find something that works great for not only Ollie but for you as well. The fact that you'll still be around, even though it's less, whilst giving Ollie a loving home is so sweet. Some animals get really sick when someone they're attatched to fully disappears from their life so the fact that you can stiil visit her, is in my opinion, a safe and healthy way on both ends for you to do this. There is no perfect solution to this issue, but I think you did a good one and I'm happy knowing Ollie will get the love she deserves and you get the peace of mind and heart that you deserve knowing she'll be safe, happy, and still be apart of your life and you apart of hers. You seem much happier than you were last year and I'm just so glad because you have such a big heart in your small Hart body. This decision was truly hartfelt. :)
Man, Hannah, you just keep giving me more reasons to love you! So happy it worked out so well for you and Ollie!
This is beautiful. Ollie is so lucky to have you in her life. Proud of you
I had no idea this was happening, but it's really great to hear that it's worked out so well. It's really terrible that you received so much hatred over this. It sounds like you did make a poor decision initially on the dog's behalf, although it ended up being a really positive experience for you (and Ollie too, I'm sure!) but recognizing that and deciding to re-home her now that you're too busy to look after her properly is absolutely the right and responsible thing to do. So fantastic that you've been able to find such a great solution.
The first dog that my family got within my lifetime (they'd had plenty before me!) was a young rescue dog who turned out to just really hate cats (well, and everything that wasn't human, basically - really sweet and gentle to people, but would literally try to take down a tractor or a cow). We already had two cats and we basically had to keep him on a lead in the house at all times. In the end, although it was heartbreaking to say goodbye to him, it wasn't fair to keep him like that, and it wasn't fair on our cats, who had been part of our family for several years and now felt terrorized within their own home.
So strong Hannah! Pets are often the best friends and it is very hard to put their needs before your own emotions. That's such a big thing and that's incredibly amazing that you did that Hannah. Super happy for both you and Ollie :)
I have happy tears! It's so good to hear you made this decision for you and Ollie. She is a little sweetheart who deserves all the best love. I'm so glad you get to still be a small part of her happy full new life.
I'm so happy for you Hannah. We all know you want what's best for Ollie. It's great that you will still be in her life and I wish everyone the best
Hannah, total respect to you for sharing this with us - I think you've made a really responsible and selfless choice, you really thought about what was best for Ollie. It's clear from this that you would never have parted with her unless you knew that she would be going to the right home. Well done and wish you and Ollie all the best! :)
glad to hear she's in a happy home with a sort of open-adoption atmosphere. I still update the Rescue my pup came from on her progress because...anyone who has ever had a dog in their lives for any length of time will always love that animal. If I was a foster mom or had to (God forbid) give up one of my babies, I'd want to know they were ok.
+Marlissa Cunningham Agreed :) I always get to see my little baby when I am home (where my parents live)
Hannah, I am so happy you were strong enough to push through and find a home that can be everything you ever hoped she would have. It is definitely a hard choice to make to do that and anyone who puts the needs of someone else (canine or human) above the easy way of doing things is absolutely incredible.
Maybe I'm just overly emotional but I'm nearly in tears seeing how much you truly love Ollie and the fact that you can still have her in your life in some way.
That said, I am so so so sorry for the back lash you received about all of this and I truly hope others can see that you found her a new home because of how much you desperately love her.
I hope we still get to see her appear in videos from time to time too so we can keep watching her grow (but if that's not possible I/we totally understand).
Best wishes.
You're so strong! Deciding what's best for Ollie, and follow through, not just doing it the easy way. I got a puppy this march after waiting many years for my life to settle down a bit, enough to be a single puppy mum. Love him to bits, it would break my heart to give him up.
Gotta LOVE IT when that happens! You got Ollie when you needed her. Ollie's new parents are getting her now because THEY need her.
...And dogs are pack animals, so she's got to be happy having doggy siblings. :-)
That Caesar Milan sure knows what he's talkin' about.
Glad to know Ollie is doing great! I had a similar experience with our family dog, Bandit. He now lives with a friend and has been spoiled rotten with his dog sister and is so happy! Wish you the best, Hannah! Keep on keepin' on...and other cheesy farewells.
Yes! Yes! Yes! So happy to hear that Ollie has a good home and that our Hannah feels good about the decision. This makes me so happy! Great vid!
Thank you for letting us know! We love you so so much and are so glad you found a new, happy home for sweet Ollie! Love you!!!
So impressed with how you handled all of this because you are 100% right, sometimes you have to do what is best for everyone and it is your responsibility to make sure it is done right. Ollie came into your life and did what she had to do and you have done right by her now - I am glad to hear you are feeling better now and you and Ollie can look forward to an awesome future
You already had my respect for all that you do and the wonderful person you are but the way you handled this difficult decision just further validates that respect.
I had to re-home my cat about 6 months ago. It was a very tough decision and there were a lot of tears throughout the whole process. But in the end it was worth it, and I know he is in a happy and loving home. I was even updated the next day after bringing him to his new home that he had sat in his new owner's lap already. It had taken me two years before he became a lap-cat. I was bit jealous, but so happy for him. :)
I'm so excited for you! That's awesome that you figured out a way for Ollie to be in such an awesome home :) Thanks so much for sharing this journey with us.
Aw, I'm so glad that this has happy ending. Ollie is such a sweet dog.
Thanks for sharing something so personal. You are so loved and respected by this amazing UA-cam family and culture that you have created and cultivated. You're so amazing Hannah! Keep on smiling😘.
I appreciate you sharing this, and I think it's amazing that you made the decision you think will be best for Ollie. I think it's hard for us to own up to that sometimes, and I bet Ollie will be super happy in her new home and with her new siblings!
I'm happy Ollie has a good home, and that you still get to have a place in her life. You had a hard decision to make in giving her up, but you handled the situation with a lot of maturity. You didn't take the easy way out and drop her in a shelter and wash your hands of the situation, and you didn't cause further stress in trying to force things to work. You did the right thing given the circumstances, and I'm so happy things worked out and that you're so upbeat and excited about it. :)
so happy for both you and Ollie!! and I so respect and admire your perseverance and dedication to doing right by Ollie. You're an amazing human and an inspiration to us all! much love to you and the fur baby ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is amazing! I'm so happy that this situation ended like this. How fortunate that you constantly can be updated and connected to her. Love you, Hannah!
I used to foster dogs and it was always so bittersweet when they found their forever home! Fostering is a great option if you still want some puppy loving but travel a lot because shelter dogs are just the happiest to be out and about even for a little while
I'm soooo happy to hear that Ollie has a fantastic home and that you'll still be able to keep in contact with her! I'm sure this was very hard to do, but you made the best decision for you both. Ollie is really an angel poop baby that will always be loved and be a part of your life and that's all you can ever ask for! Thank you for sharing this with us! :-)
I'm so happy things worked out so well for you and Ollie because you are both dear sweet creatures who deserve love and happiness.
So happy for you, Hannah! I'm so glad that Ollie can still be a part of your life, and that you're excited about her new family. You're a wonderful, strong person for dedicating yourself to giving Ollie the best possible life!
I'm so happy Ollie has a good home where she can still see her mom still
Screw the haters. Well done. Hannah! You still lived up to your commitment that Ollie would have a furever home. Your decision may have been difficult, but your resolution is certainly commendable. Rest well with that knowledge!
I am still so proud that you chose what was right for ollie
and I am now very happy that you have found someone you trust with ollie and that you still have the chance to have a little bit of ollie in your life.
I'm so happy for you and Ollie, Hannah! Glad you found a good home for her, and I'm glad that you took her best interests into your decision and didn't give up on her like a lot of people I know have with their pets. Sending love! ❤️❤️