Rehoming Your Dog? Coping With Guilt & Grief When You Have to Give Your Dog Away
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- Опубліковано 9 сер 2020
- Giving your dog away is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. Here's how to cope with guilt and grief when you rehome your pet.
I had to give my dog away, but then I adopted another one. The woman who gave me her dog felt terrible, just like I did when I had to rehome my dog. Do you see the cycle, how we share our dogs? She hated giving her dog away, but I was glad she did. I hated rehoming my dog, but her new owner was glad I did.
Coping with guilt and grief when you're rehoming your dog is essential. You don't have to live with guilty, grieving feelings.
I went through the pain of rehoming a dog. Here’s how I dealt with guilty feelings as I grieved. These suggestions for dealing with guilt and grief after you rehome your dog - or even while you’re deciding if you should give your dog away - will help you heal.
The good news is that most rehomed and adopted dogs adjust quickly to their new environments! Dogs adapt because they live in the moment, and they’re survivors. Rehoming a dog is more painful for dog owners than the dogs themselves - though I have no doubt that our dogs miss us! I don’t think they dwell on their loss, and they definitely don’t have to learn how to deal with their adoption.
The bad news is that the pain, guilt, and grief you feel about rehoming your dog won’t easily go away. The truth is that even though I may sound like I had no problem giving my dog Jazz away, I still feel terrible whenever I think about that day. We took our dog back to the SPCA, and both my husband and I wept like our hearts were breaking. Because our hearts were breaking.
Shortly after we adopted our new dog, Tiffy, the previous owner emailed to say thank you for adopting her. She had to rehome Tiffy because she just couldn’t take care of her anymore. I am so grateful she gave her dog away! And she is so grateful that I was able to adopt her dog and love her fully and completely.
If you feel like you can’t deal with rehoming your dog, take heart. Know that your dog will adapt - and perhaps even be happier with his or her new family. After giving your dog away, you have to believe that the next home will be the right place for him or her. Otherwise, you’ll just keep spinning your wheels in the thick muck of guilt. Believe that your dog and his new guardians are very happy together.
With love,
Laurie
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Helpful words and advice from a reader: "When I was thinking about giving my dog away I was overwhelmed, highly anxious and a black cloud of guilt loomed over me. Once I made the decision it was still difficult, especially because I miss the cuddles and the company. When I feel terrible I think back to why I made the decision, and then I look at how much he is adored with his new family and a sense of relief arrives. It may be for just a few hours or a day and that guilty feeling may creep back, but time will heal that. He is a very happy little pup in a place where he can have things that I couldn’t give him…. stay strong."
From my blog post "Making the Difficult Decision to Give Your Dog Away" www.theadventurouswriter.com/blog/should-i-give-my-dog-away/ . There are over 600 comments from readers who have to rehome their dogs; you might find it helpful to read them when you need encouragement, support, and comfort.
xo
I knew I had to rehome a pet of mine when I started to cry multiple times a day because things weren't working out. I haven't rehomed her yet because I'm scared to but this video is so reassuring. Thank you for sharing!
@@livandtheflock3083 did you do it?
Thank you so much I'm currently crying looking at my dog knowing I can't keep him but this video is helping me to know that I am not alone.
I had to rehome my cockapoo because I just couldn’t take care of him anymore and didnt have the support and money to properly train him. But I miss him so much and cant stop crying about. I know he misses me. Out of all my kids he was so attached to me. Now i want him back i feel like i could’ve just kept him and figured it out. I’m so upset with myself but at the same time i know he needs more than I can give at the moment
I'm watching this with tears in my eyes I can't believe that I'm making the decision to give my dog up. He's a German Shepard/lab and he's just too much for me and my roommates to handle. I've tried training him but I can't change who he is. I hope I can find him an amazing home with a huge back yard for him to roam around. Thank you so much for this video.
I understand your pain rn i just lost my border collie after two years, Hope you're doing better.
Me too I am completely in tears my dogs are going to their new home day after tomorrow
@@durva28 it gets better trust me ❤️
I understand I’m rehoming my Australian shepherd it’s the hardest thing I’m ever going to make
@@brandonm4593 you can’t change genetics 🙂
I just got back from returning my dog to rescue. She’s going back to a foster home which is my only comfort.
I knew she has anxiety but it was so much harder than I thought, especially working full time. I couldn’t provide her the home she needed and I couldn’t afford training. She was so scared when she realized I was giving her back. I can’t get that image out of my head.
She is such a sweet dog and I can’t provide the right life for her. I wish I was more prepared and thought more before adopting her.
I can’t forgive myself for the fear she must be feeling.
I am giving my dog to a rescue tomorrow who specializes in dogs with behavioral issues. My dog has never shown me anything but love and affection. She has bitten my son, she has tried to attack my daughter, she has tried to bite several neighbors and did succeed in biting a landscaper. She has gotten pepper sprayed by my mail carrier. I am scared she will maul my kids and that is why I am giving my baby away. My kids come first. I adopted this dog six months ago at age three.
I just gave up my rat terrier who I had for 3 days. He wa starting to learn and smell and be happy and sleep. However, he needed constant poopy and pee time and he was starting to get hyper. I am a full time student and have too much on my plate. I am happy I realized fast that I wasn't going to make him happy because I dont have the time for a dog. I gave it back to the breeder. What sadness me is the he was scare and looked at me sad before I left him. But I knew he will find a better home with more attention and space. He is just a puppy 5 months old he will find a new home he was a cute very educated dog. I just couldn't handle my school schedule with his hyper personality. I wish him the best!
I have been crying my eyes out. I gave her up yesterday. She is in a place with other dogs now and has a yard and people to give her attention. I have beat myself up so much. I have cried so much . I miss her. The family I gave her to sends me updates. She’ll always have a place in my heart. 😢
I feel you… I need to re home my 2 cats and 3 bunnies and it’s the worst feeling
I just rehomed my pit bull today. He’s only a few months old and so full of energy. We relocated across the country and are hopping from place to place and its been a lot. And its been tough to train him without having a stable home. On top of it, work has become more demanding of my time. Still, he deserves my time too and I feel like I’m not giving him enough.
I’d been debating what to do for weeks, crying over the thought of letting him go, but ultimately I did because he deserves better. I hope the woman that took him in gives him that. The tears keep flowing but I know it was the right decision.
hi,
we got a puppy 2 days ago. I wanted a dog almost my whole life and my wife got into dog fever too. Whenever I saw a dog I fell even more in love and my insta feed was/is flooded with dog content. I love animals of all kind but now I feel overwhelmed... I was desperate and anxious on the first evening. since then I cried almost everday and I feel bad for taking him home without more thinking on a long term... the thing is i have quite a lot to do for university and my wife is working on the weekdays, so most of the responibility is upon me and this makes a big pressure (even more than before, I kinda struggle with performance/efficiency in my studies and pressure on finishing soon). The last few months i was working in another country so I want to get back to university with my full attention... but now I see a puppy is in my way of getting where i want to be...
my wife said, that no matter how i decide she stands behind me. this makes it a tough decision, because she is more into keeping him, but understands if I decide otherwise. On the one hand the dog deserves a loving and caring home and on the other hand the dog could bring us joy and love in life, get more out into nature and meet new people (since we think that we could do better with making friends).
I feel ashamed thinking about telling friends and family that we take him back to the breeder, but I guess that my decision is what counts and I shouldn't care what others think, right?...
I knew dogs are taking work but I didn`t know how much work it takes... now I fear that my bad thoughts lead to a worse relationship with the dog but i want to give him all the love he deserves, but I don't know if I can give him this...
in the next few days I will/need to make a decision and I hope the breeder takes the dog back and understands my decision.. since i don`t want to have him for many weeks and he gets used to us and then he will be taken away again and the dog doesn`t deserve to be "kicked" around like that, so i think this decision needs to be taken soon.
Your decision to rehome is emotional, difficult, and filled with conflict. It's hard to sort through all the thoughts and emotions -- but having gone through it, I now see that the truth is actually very simple. Not easy, but simple. I loved my dog and wanted to keep her, but she wasn't the right dog for me. In your case, timing is also a huge factor. This simply may not be the right time to have a dog at home.
I know it hurts, and my heart goes out to you. I also know the shame of telling people we gave up our dog. It was awful, even when we know we shouldn't care what people think. The truth is we DO care, and we know that some people are going to judge and condemn us.
I also know people who rehomed dogs, and then adopted different dogs. I did this, but I also know people in my neighborhood who just didn't "gel" with a new dog. It happens.
And I'm grateful to the woman who rehomed her dog to me. If she kept Tiffy, they both would've been miserable! But she gave her dog away, and everyone benefitted.
Give yourself time to grieve. It's a surprisingly traumatic loss. You may never forget and you may always feel a twinge of guilt/pain/sorrow (I know I do!), but that's not because you did the wrong thing or haven't healed. It's because dogs get into our hearts and souls, and never leave us.
My heart is broken today. Thank you for this video.
The tip of understanding that i made another owner happy to have my dog really made a difference. Somehow i am so much focusing on me and the dog that i totally forget about the new family. Thank you!
I feel like a bad person for giving up my dog, she doesnt know that the kisses and hugs meant goodbye. I'm hurting so bad but I couldn't keep her and I feel so guilty
Thank you for this video. I’m in the process of rehoming my cat due to health reasons. I’ve been crying ever since. It’s heartwarming to see comments and knowing I’m not alone… thank you
I had to surrender my cat today because i can't give her the home she needs and i love her very much and i miss her and feel horrible. Thank you for this video.
You're welcome. I hope you're feeling better. Your heart and home will never be the same, but your cat will get what she needs.
Thank you so much for this video. Im in tears holding for one last night my dog. Im 20 years old and i live alone in a apartment in Argentina. I work 9 hours on a bar and come home late at night. Tomorrow a girl with her family are coming to take my dog to her new home. Im beyond sad. But this video is helping a lot.
My heart goes out to you. You'll miss your dog so much, but I hope you find comfort and peace knowing that your dog will benefit from more attention and time in the new home. And you are giving such a beautiful gift to a girl and her family!
Sometimes dogs are meant to pass through our lives for a short while. Not to stay, but to brighten our hearts and homes like the shooting stars they are...and then they brighten the hearts and homes of other families.
The day will come when you're ready to share your life with a dog, Celinna. And you'll be an amazing caregiver and dog companion!
With love,
Laurie
we have the same experience Celinna, its been 1 week I rehome my dog with a family whos got dogs also but lost their pug breed 3yrs ago and decided to have a pug again, so i trusted them my dog to have a furever home coz I cant give him all the attention, he is so playful and full of energy he is so smart and guarded me when I sleep, it hurts so much but I have to do it coz he deserves to wnjoy his life as well. I also live alone and been renting and wanted to move to cheaper place, been crying since he was gone, its really a tough decision coz I know my dog loves me so he deserves a family with dogs where he can enjoy fully and have a family that can give him all the attention. This video helps me a lot and dont make me feel guilty about my decision.
@@LaurieSheBlossoms that was a beautiful messaje ❤️❤️❤️
I just had to bring my Doxie to a rescue just yesterday. We found Larry just alongside a road we stopped and asked people living in the area and no one knew who he was. He was not collared, fixed or microchipped. We brought him to the shelter to see if anyone claimed him. No one did come for him so we took him in as soon as we could.
During the first year he would be aggressive to us from time to time and have bitten myself and my wife and would mark everywhere. We tried working with him for a year and we just couldn't work with him and it was to the point of not trusting him.
So the decision was made and there isn't a moment I regret it, that I want to take it and him back. That I should have kissed him one last time, hugged him longer and said one final I love you. There isn't a day I spend crying about the choice that was made. And although it is heartwarming to hear he is doing just fine like nothing happened it also hurts to feel so forgotten.
This is a different feeling from losing one due to old age. The hurt is the same the emptiness is the same. But with death you know you were the one that loved them to the end. That you were there for the good and bad and that you were there to ease their crossing over. There is that closure you get with that choice of letting go.
This letting go is like you are giving up and just discarding them. Let someone else handle their issues from now on. This guilt is on me Larry did what he was allowed to do cause nothing would be said otherwise. It's my failure that made him have to go off to some strangers. I hate myself for doing this I feel like the worst parent ever and I don't deserve the other dogs I have.
I just feel alone through this too. My friends and family know what happened and not one call or message to ask how I am.
I want my Larry back teeth and piss and all.
It hurts so much - I was crushed by grief, guilt, regret and even self-hatred. I’m sorry you had to give Larry up. It really is a horrible decision. And even if we understand intellectually the reasons for rehoming, we’re still left with ourselves. I remember the loneliness, emptiness and feeling of failure.
I’m sorry you’re going through this, Chuck. May you grieve and heal in healthy ways, and may the love you feel for Larry be transformed into greater, deeper levels of compassion, love and tenderness for others. And for yourself!
Be gentle with yourself. You’re doing the best you can. For reasons you may never know, this really is the right path for Larry and for you.
Larry, my thoughts and prayers are with you, too! May you find the right fit with people who speak your language 😊 May you be accepted fully and firmly, and may you bring all the right love to all the right places 💕
@@LaurieSheBlossoms Thank you for that.
Almost 2 years later I still miss her though she has a loving home
I have to surrender my best friend tomorrow because he is just too unpredictable around my other two dogs. I lost part of my finger breaking up a fight yesterday but I don’t know how to handle this. My son is taking him and he will be the only pet in the home. I have never felt so much guilt in my life.
My 10 month old Labrador is being collected to go to a foster family tomorrow morning. Ive cried an Ocean of tears over the last couple of days and my heart feels like it's shattered glass.
My partner is pregnant for the second time after unfortunately suffering a miscarraige earlier this year. Luna is a very energetic and she's very jumpy, Shes jumped on my partner a few times causing us crazy anxiety! My partner works from home and just can't keep up with Luna's hyper activity and demand for constant attention (she's got destructive in the house a couple of times, chewing furniture and knocking over pots and plants) . It's not fair on my partner when she's exhausted all the time and Luna is demanding playtime and is acting up because my partner is working. I work 40+ hours a week away from our home so I can't step in whenever Luna gets jumpy or hyper. It's not Lunas fault she's going through her adolescent phase of life which requires more attention than we can give her. I walk her 3 times a day. Early morning before work which is usually at 7am for 30 mins, when I come home from work at 4pm for 30 mins, and a quick evening stroll for 15 mins. I play fetch in the park with her on Saturday mornings for about 2 hours.. I wish we could find a way for it not to be this way. This is the hardest decision I've ever made in my life! We will miss her so much but my partners wellbeing is of paramount importance and also Luna's life. She deserves to be with a family that can give her everything she needs to thrive. Writing this with tears in my eyes.
Why are you so scared to gender your partner? It’s 2024. Grow up.
I had to rehome my girl after 3 years. It was so hard and I still grieve to this day. But sometimes your personalities just clash. So devastating giving away a best friend. Always for the best ❤
Just did this with my cat. The stuff you said at the end about feeling like they are traumatized or that they will never forgive me. We did everything we could to keep her but things were not working and I didn’t want to give her up and I wanted to get her back too but I know I can’t. You know how hard that is? I’m not sleeping at night anymore and I cry a lot. I think of her licking my beard and I just feel crushed. The other night I told my gf what if she thinks she was bad and that’s why we gave her up while sobbing. Idk if I’ve ever felt this way. I know she’s happy at the new home luckily the lady sends me video updates but I also feel like she will never be happy without me and I know that is crazy but my mind is telling me all this stuff.
my heart is literally broken
I'm in a bad living situation which affects my mental health negatively. I have a 7 year old Bernese Mt. Dog, Border Collie mix and she's down right the most mellow and loving dog I've ever met and she's my baby. She's well mannered though a bit skittish around new people, potty trained, and knows a few tricks. Do to my living situation I'm doing my best to leave and my partner is helping me, but neither of us can afford a dog friendly place so I have to take that leap and let her (my dog) go. It's gonna be very painful for me and my partner, but it's better to see that she's in a good home and that I'm in a stable living situation.
I have similar situation, only a few days passed since I rehomed my dog and I feel terrible.
I'm currently trying to accept that I'll have to rehome my husky girl and found your wonderful article and video. Thank you so much. I rescued her from an abusive owner while she was a puppy and I've had her for two years now. She has been my best friend, my cuddle bug, and the voice that tells me to stop taking things so serious. Because of her past abuse, she has many issues. I helped her with some of her fears, and showed her so much love. But now someone else has to come along and help her out some more. Her issues have become too advanced for me. Your advice and experience have been so comforting for me tonight, and I'll keep returning to your article while I grieve.
Thank you, Kat - I love your perspective! You have such a beautiful balance between knowing that someone else has to come alongside your husky girl and help her out some more, and grieving your loss. I hadn't thought of that before, that others can provide what we can't. I knew I couldn't "handle" my Jazz, but I hadn't thought of it as a new person helping her in ways I just couldn't.
Again, thank you for sharing your perspective. It's very helpful.
With love and sympathy,
Laurie
It’s been a week since I rehomed Bruno. I’ve had him since he was 12 weeks old. Fast forward 4 years later, I rehomed him. I’m crying watching this. I miss him and love him so much. I sleep next to his collar by my bed every night :( I do keep in touch with his new owner. Which makes me feel better
How did you go about rehoming your dog? I’m so scared my baby won’t go to a good home. I want what’s best for him.
Thank you so much . This video really helped . I moved to an apartment and my dobermans could not adjust no matter how much I play with them ... they need a family with a yard. And we found one
I’m going back and forth in my head about rehoming and it’s so painful, I struggle with depression and anxiety and this potty training is impossible since I have 4 children all under 9 years of age. I am so busy and overwhelmed with my kids I thought adding the puppy would be a good addition but I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I am very ashamed
I am going through the same situation been crying for 2 days my child cry when I told him this is something painful never thought it will be so hard
I'm battling with this idea with my almost 2 year old Maltese. Him soiling around the house is driving me nuts...he stayed with the sitter for 2 weeks and honestly i loved the two weeks away from him. I felt guilty but at the sametime im not.
I just rehomed my 6 month old Maltese two days ago. I’m so depressed but she was stressing me out with soiling her crate bed and anywhere but the grass. She was trained for 2 weeks. She wouldn’t stop barking when she was away from me. I feel your pain.
Do what is right for your mental health and happiness. I'll be blunt but honest - they're just animals and will accept their new food giver as their master in no time.
And I own two greyhounds, but I accept reality.
Ur not alone it happened to me with my rat terrier he was getting me nervous and distracting me from my school. He needed too much attention and I couldn't handle him. I drove 2 hours back to his breeder and gave him back but I was only with hin for 3 days which is better than waiting 6 months and then he get used to me. I am much happier knowing that he would find a new home soon he was so cute.
This sunday I am rehoming my 1 year old German Shepherd and I'm crying every day. The family who is going to take Zera have a 3 years old German Shepherd named Benny. Have a big fenced yard with a pool and told me that I can visit her (i wont until 6 to 7 months to give my baby time to adjust to her new mommy and daddy. They seem like a great family. I took my time looking for a family for her and after a lotof thinking I picked them. This sunday we are going to a doggy Park to see the reaction between Benny and Zera! I am very happy that she's going to a great family with another German Shepherd. But also sad because I have to give her away. I feel a pain in my chest like a grieving and I don't stop crying...
Updates?
Did she adapt to her new home?
I can't. I don't want to have to. My heart, my other half. I can't .
Thank you Laurie! I needed this. Fifteen months after rehoming my boy, I’m still grieving and love him so much.
i’ve had my pup for 2 months now, it wasn’t a lot but i connected with my little baby so so much. he would jump on me when i was crying and comfort me, truly a kindred soul. i had to rehome him today cause my home has a lot of stairs and he’s a dachshund, so it’s not good for his back. i miss him so so much. i cannot stop crying. thank you for this video
I had the same breed we had him 6 weeks, had to give him up today back to the breeder and it’s broken my heart :( how did you cope and get through the grief?
@@Clarke2316 Ik this isn’t the original reply but the answer is you truly don’t in my experience. It’s been about 2 months now and every time I see a dog all I think about is how he is doing and how I let him down, hopefully it does get better for you, hopefully you have a better recovery that I’m having.
Bless you for making this video. My heart BRAKES after having to rehome my dog 😥
I miss her so much
Thank you for sharing your gentle kind energy and words with us. Today is my last day with my best friend. I love her more than anything in the world. I adopted her, not knowing she had aggression issues. I tried my best for a year and a half to keep her and give her what she needs. I found a wonderful family for her, but this is still the most painful decision I have ever had to make. Thank you again for the kindness and reassurance. What you said about knowing you are giving happiness to another family really helped. All I can hope and pray for is that they will all have a happy life full of love together.
I had to give up my dog Chloe who I had as a puppy til she was 5 yrs, she was my only & most loving & loyal companion, I took her everywhere I went she was always with me. But I developed health issues where it was so hard for me to keep her but I tried & tried to a point where it was unfair to her. But fortunately, I found a great retired couple who live close by that I gave her to, and she has a wonderful loving home now and we made arrangements that I can see her and have her with me whenever I want which I have been doing. I think of her all the time but at the same time I'm happy she is in a great loving home. And Thankful that I'm still able to see her but even with that I miss her.
I'm so glad your fur baby is in a good home. Unfortunately I won't know who will have mine I'm just praying it's a good home and they love him as much as I do :'(
@@niecythebudgetnista3223 I feel for you!
@@johnjp5883 Yes not only do I feel sad but guilty also , but I have to try to remember why I had to surrender Teddy Eventually I think he would have bitten someone 😞
But I'm happy for you guys that do know that your fur baby is safe, just wish
I could say the same.
i’m having to give away my puppy. i am so attached to her and i sob when i even think of the fact of her leaving me. she has made my life so much better but i cannot keep her. she is currently asleep on me while i’m typing this
I'm sorry 🙁 It's so sad.
Thank you for this videos, I’m currently in a situation where i had to move into a tiny house where i know my dog won’t be happy, he loves being outdoors and running all the time. Here he can’t even take 5 steps… all week I’ve convinced myself not to let him go and that maybe i just need to walk him longer but then part of me knows a happy family with a yard would give him everything everything he wants and he would be a happier dog elsewhere. So after staying up all night I’ve finally decided to find him a new place with all the pain in my heart.
Honestly it sucks so bad . My heart is so heavy because I currently had to give my pup away today & I just feel like I failed him as his owner . He was my first dog too 😢
I have to rehome our husky puppy after a few weeks as well, we've tried everything but we are just not the right family for him. I've cried so much and feel like such a disappointment. I will try to write a letter to him and I hope we can find the perfect home for him x
I hope writing the letter to him helps you say good-bye, Jaimini. Healing rarely happens overnight - but remember how resilient my little Tiffany is! She bounced right into our home and heart, and is happily snuggled up to me right now. Your husky puppy will find love and happiness with the right family - and maybe one day you'll find the right dog for you.
With love and sympathy,
Laurie
I had my dog for nearly 3-4 years now, I’m sad to say that I had to rehome him.. 😢 he helped me through a bunch of rough times, he helped me quit drinking. I really miss him and I hope to god that he’s going to be okay without me.. His name was simba
I feel for you!! We had to give our puppy back to our breeder today after having him 6 weeks and it hurts so much. Can’t imagine what your going through after years. Never knew how heart breaking it could be :(
Thank you for this. We had to rehome our puppy recently and it's been one of the hardest things I've ever had to do.
I had to surrender my dog yesterday 😞😢,he became to aggressive I took him to 3 groomers and 2 could only groom half side of his fur . I did a lot of research and read that not only wasn't I not pleased with him growling at me all the time, weaponizing me with his paws , getting N my face growling at me while I lay down, but he wasn't happy all "animals deserve to be happy and groomed" I truly believe he became unhappy or it was his nature. I really loved him and didn't never think this would happen 😢 After much thought, prayers, and tears I surrender him to a a place that deal with animals like him
They will find someone that will take him regardless I am so hurt that I couldn't keep him 💔
This video was so touching. I cried so much! I had to rehome my puppy yesterday due to many reasons. And even though, he was with us only a matter of 2 weeks. He brought so much life to our home. He was so cuddly, funny and just a sweet little boy. I haven't been able to sleep since last night. I missed him beyond words. This pain is too deep. The guilt and sadness is just so much. I'm a complete mess😢😭😭
I may have to do the same... my puppy is 13 weeks old and has been with us for a month. He’s a good boy but isn’t getting the attention he needs and deserves... are you feeling at peace with your decision or do you think you should’ve kept him? I’ll take any advice at this point...
I had a Belgium mali all black since he was 13 weeks old , as I moved & work got over baring for me to fully take care of him most days he was stuck with me 24/7 no body else could handle his breed. Ino I did the best I can I tryed so hard to make it work but it wasn’t possible with no help. That decision to find him a new dad & mom was devastating for me I still regret it everyday I cry. If anybody is thinking about giving up there pets please just think about it because I new it was going to be hard but I feel like I just gave up on him. He is in a wonderful home with big old yard & loving parents that’s the only thing I can hold on to. Just please think take it from experience it’s going to really hard decisions
I would take some ones dog. I have a cat. I couldn’t give a dog away I’d die. But I understand. I’m a retired vet. 2 divorces. 65 now. Old alone and sad. Busy grown kids. Not how I wanted it to be. I hold on to Jesus. Hope He holds on to me. Blessings.
So I’m a 15 year old kid and about a year and a half ago, we got 2 dogs, a brother and sister. They are the most loving, sweet, adorable and caring dogs I could’ve ever asked for. The only problem is that they misbehave a ton. The other day they peed everywhere and that was when my mom just had to say that we have to give them away. I immediately started crying like a baby which I haven’t done in a long ass time. Part of me say that this is the best decision for us and the dogs but the other part says that my mom is overreacting and this will all blow over. I’m so worried they’ll end up in a shelter for the rest of their lives instead of a loving, happy home. They’re both 8 and big dogs so they don’t have a lot of time left but if they could just spend those final days with a family that loves them as much as I did, I’ll be ok. If you’ll please just take the time to read my comment and reply to it, it’ll make me feel a little better. I’m bawling just writing this.
Wishing the best for you and your doggies. It’s a hard decision but hang in there ❤🙏🏼
@@stars_for_night_lights it would help if you told the people here whether or not IT was a bully breed? Don’t paint all dogs with the same brush.
@@jonzkha There are no bully breeds. Dogs have unique genes, traits, personalities and behaviors, just like humans.
We rehomed my dog in March of 2020. A week before the pandemic, when we would have all the time we needed to be with her and care for her. She went to a lovely family with kids and a bigger backyard. They had a sister in law that lived with them, that happened to work at our building, so we could ask about any babysitting that that dear puppy named Louise would need. They eventually moved, and their sister in law moved out. She took Louise, so that it would be easier on the other family, and so that we could still see her. It was great, seeing her multiple times a month, sometimes just for a day or two, or a weekend. Just yesterday, Lu's current owner announced that she was giving Lu to her parents. They live in North Carolina. We live in Virginia. They have 5 acres of land. We have a small backyard. They have tons of people and people to take care of her. We do not. I am just so devastated. She is my best friend. My one and only. I wish there was some way we could have her. But we can't. I just feel helpless. I want her so badly. It would be a miracle to see her once every year. I can't do that. I just can't. Help me...
This is what going through I have PCOS and hope it’s not cancerous tumors.. I still feel so guilty
I never knew how much it hurt to give up your dog untail I gave up my frenchie Millie she in a very good home with 2 guys who adore her
Me and my husband have two dogs and are currently trying to rehome them. They are both a year old and so active where me and my husband are not. We are struggling financially, emotionally, and cannot properly take care of them. I love them both so much and hate that we are having to give them up. We still have them right now and this is the most painful part. It hurts to constantly question if we are doing the right thing or if we can make changes to suit them better. We live in an apartment and they have to be kenneled more often than not because of hw destructive they can be. They make me smile but we are giving them up because I don't feel we are the right people for these little angels. They deserve active families and to be able to run. They only get to see our living room and a bedroom. I can't even take them outside because of our health and one of our babies innate fear of being on a leash... are we even doing the right thing? I don't know.... I just know this hurts as much as when someone stole our puppy. It hurts like when my dogs in the past had passed away. I just hope we are doing the right thing.
It sounds like your dogs will be happier and healthier in a new home. It's such a painful decision because we love our dogs so much...but sometimes loving an animal (or even a person) means letting them go. Sometimes we just can't give another creature what they need. We can, however, put them in a situation that helps them get what they need! That's love.
xo
How are you all doing now? I’m feeling this exact same way while I consider rehoming my miniature dachshund… my heart is aching..
i feel so overwhelmed rn my parents are giving away my puppies to other people, it presses me because I've been with them since they came out of their mothers womb I've monitored them everyday as they were growing up and everyday at school all i think about it playing with them when school ends ☹️☹️☹️
Thank you for this video. We adopted a beautiful sweet puppy about 6 months ago but she’s always been super high energy. She got aggressive sometimes and my sister and I feared her at times. I love her so much and most of the time she was so cute and loving. Until about 2 weeks ago she attacked my elderly dog really bad. It happened again two days ago on my birthday. We decided we love her but we have to love our older dogs more. Our other 3 pets were always in fear because she was so aggressive wanting to play with them. Yesterday she was returned when I was at work. I didn’t get to say goodbye, I know it was the right decision but I’m going to miss her exciting and innocent energy every morning. I really hope she finds a home where she doesn’t have to share the attention with 7 other ones.
7 other animals? You people running a zoo? or what? Stop with this animal obsession and go channel your social energy on fellow human beings.
I did have to leave a Golden behind. So I do understand.
Thank you for this video. I had to rehome my dog 2 days ago. My feelings of grief and guilt are overwhelming even though it was absolutely the best thing for her. Also, really bad is the condemnation from my friend over it.
Before I went ahead with surrendering I was mentioning it to a lady I met while shopping she was purchasing a water fountain like I had for my Teddy , she said " she wouldn't do it" I walked away feeling so bad and guilty Sometimes people who don't understand and (some people won't), but if they don't have encouraging words They should keep their thoughts to themselves. No one thinks or want to be in this situation Our fur babies are like family and it's the absolute last but best thing not only for us but for them too. I know 😞
:'(
Goodbye Bernie, the puppy I had for 3 days but I had to rehome. I hope I see you again.
I’ve had my dog for 7 months and I can’t take care of him because of how many cats I have and it’s so much stress to take care of my dog along with more cats. So I had to give him away to someone and I started to feel this guilt that I betrayed him. He barked on the window and started looking at me with a sad face on him. And then that car left. So thanks for this video. I really wanted this video
Rehoming my baby Apollo tomorrow. Our situation is almost the same as yours with your Jaz. Unfortunately, I love him so much, but I can't handle him. I know I'm making the best choice for him, and the family I found for him is absolutely perfect for him, but I can't help but feel so guilty :(
I hope you ended up feeling better, i’m currently in tears because i’ve had to fight inside my head all week trying to figure out if I should rehome my doberman. My brain came up with ever excuse to say no… and i was planning to keep him. But i stayed up all night today realizing that he will be way better off with someone who has the space and time that i don’t have.
@@EbK_KJx17 hey! I never saw this reply bc I made a new account, but I saw it in my email and wanted to reach out. I can’t believe it’s already been 3 months! Apollo is doing so good with his new family, they love him so much and his family sends me update photos and videos whenever I ask. He gets along so well with their daughter and cat and they have an older dog that helped calm him down exponentially, he was a very hyper dog with me. He’s got all his medical stuff up to date, they are so great to and with him and I’ve been so much less stressed and honestly it was the best choice I’ve ever made for myself and for him. I hope you’re doing well 💙
Re homed my dog after 6 whole years.. can tell you I’m for sure never getting another dog!..
That must have been really hard for you, DameDot. I had to give my cat away after 5 years, when I decided to move to Africa. I never wanted to adopt another cat but married a guy who had a cat...so I got another cat! But I'll never forget my Zoey, and how hard it was to rehome her. Brutal.
@@yojanacast I'm sorry you have to go through this, Yojana. But I can see how much you love your dog, and how important it is to rehome her so she can be cared for. You are acting with such love and compassion. She will be healthier and more comfortable in her new home...and you will live on in her heart. And she will be alive forever in yours.
With love and sympathy,
Laurie
PS Feel free to come back anytime and tell me how you're doing. You're always welcome here.
I'm here because I have been thinking about rehoming my bunnies. I got 2 babies in november, and it began the guilt how I got them from breeders instead of rescuing ones that needed homes. I enjoyed taking care of them, but to get rid of that guilt I had, I rescued a 3rd bunny. So from never having a pet to 3 bunnies it was intense, I was fine at first, but when my bunnies unbonded the first time I had to keep them in separate cages which made it so they had to stay in tiny cages. I felt so guilty for doing this because I wanted them to be free range, but instead they stay in cages all day (my house was full of dogs). When I moved out I was super hopeful that everything will go back on track. I got my bunnies neutered, set up their cage, bonded them together, and I felt like everything was just starting to go in the right direction. But this last month, their care really started declining. I never developed a bond with any of my rabbits, I still just can't free range them, they unbonded again, and instead of greens I've started to just feed them pellets because it was easier, stopped cleaning out their cage as often (its not a dump, and they are litterbox trained) and haven't cleaned their litterbox in over a week and I know its wrong and I feel so so guilty but I just can't seem to do anything about it. They began to feel like a chore too me, thats what sparked the thought in my head. I didn't want to get out of bed to feed them. I just feel overwhelmed with 3 bunnies, and I still wanna keep my bunnies but I just wasn't prepared, and I just can't handle them right now. I am considering if I should keep 1 of the 3, or get rid of all of them and give myself a break and when I am ready I'll adopt a rabbit. But yeah, today has been very emotional for me, but my main thing I'm struggling with is to overcome the guilt I have, and is kinda the only reason I still have them, and from all the time I've had them they haven't benefitted me at all, and only made me more depressed than happy, but I wanna make it work too. Any tips are welcome. Thanks.
You are an angel. Thank you so much for all the words I really needed to hear. We lost our geriatric rescue, border collie who we had for 16 years, in July '22. We are ourselves, seniors and we both have physical issues ... as a result we thought it best to get a tiny puppy. We did, a Havanese/Shih Tzu cross in January '23. Neither of us had raised a puppy in many decades and had forgotten how incredibly difficult it is. We have not given Cody up yet, but I fear the day may come. This video helped me to feel less guilty. Unfortunately, I actually have friends who say - you took him, you have to keep him. No, I do not. I hope I can keep him, but I am not sure. You have helped me so so much. Thank you.
I had to rehome my dog after 12 years due to a slew of health issues, and mainly because my other dog wouldn't stop viciously attacking and biting her constantly. They are both mother and daughter, and we have had the daughter for 6 years - however only recently has she been attacking her mother savagely non-stop. I've been crying over the last few days loads about it considering I was 11 when I got her and now I'm 23, so I've had her most of my life. It wasn't an easy family decision, and it was one that I was heavily and adamantly against but in the end there was no other option or alternative. I know she's in a place now where they'll take way better care of her and give her more attention than I could currently, since I have two other dogs (was three before).
I had to give up my puppy lab mix today because I couldn’t handle his behavior, he need training and I couldn’t afford it, and I feel guilty for rehoming him because he loved me. I know it was the right thing to do because the environment wasn’t right, and I wasn’t right for him, he had so much energy, and I know we were not going to be the best fit for him to live his best life. I know his with a good family that loves him. I’m really Sad his probably thinking I’ll be coming back to get him, it makes me feel so bad because of that.
going through the same thing today
even though im not the one giving my dog away, my parents are. we've had him for almost 3 years and it hurts so much, when I got home I was informed that our dog is being rehomed and ill I've done is cry, I just feel so angry and sad at the same time.
I'm sorry that you have to say goodbye to your dog. I hope you're doing okay. Having your dog around when you know he's being rehomed is very painful :-(
Thank you so much for this video.
We found Kohei lost on the outskirts of our city a few weeks ago. It was Diwali at the time (a Festival of lights and crackers) and so we speculated that he might have run away at the sound of a loud firework. Since then we have tried to find his family but we haven’t been successful. My parents have now found a another home for him and I felt extremely sad at the news. I understand their reasoning- once lockdown is over my brother and I will return to college and they are in no position to take care of him themselves but just the thought of him in another home brings me physical pain. I’ve only known him for 2 weeks but I already feel a very deep connection to him. I am very grateful I stumbled across your video, I genuinely think writing the letter will make me feel better. I am going to do so now. Thank you so so much for this.
It's so difficult to say goodbye, isn't it? Your rational mind understands the reasons, but your heart and spirit is a different story. Kohei is so fortunate to have found you; he will never forget that you saved him. You probably saved his life! Maybe you were meant to be a shooting star through his life -- and he a shooting star through yours. Only a brief love, like a kiss under the stars that will never be forgotten.
Your heart and spirit will always be united with Kohei's, Sahana. And one day your spirit will meet his, and you will immediately know each other! It will be recognition, not a new meeting.
With love and hugs,
Laurie
Dear Laurie,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am going to read your message everytime I miss Kohei. Tiffany and Georgie are so lucky to be with you.
Warm regards,
Sahana
This video is such a blessing. I had a Black Lab/German Shepherd mix named Bear that I had to bring back yesterday. I’m absolutely devastated & feeling such heavy guilt. He’s incredibly rambunctious & had become aggressive towards our toddler. His whole demeanor changed after we had a child & it never got better. Thank you so much for this video. I pray we can find the right dog for our little family someday ♥️♥️
Dogs and angels are not very far apart ❤️🩹
I had a pure German Shepherd I had to give rehomed my dog I didn't sell him I gave him to one of my dog trainers I felt so empty I was 10 Now I'm 16 Everyday I just feel Guilty he was the best I had to because I couldn't take care of him I trained him very well but he'd be alone for 8 hours while I was sat school and I just felt bad so it's been 6 years and I still feel so sorry....
I Gave away my dog and her puppies yesterday. after having her for about 2 years… I feel guilty because I am the reason why they were given away because I can’t control my temper. I feel it was to early they were only 3 weeks old I felt slightly pressured cause they were so ready to get them
I’m struggling immensely with regret. I want her back And her puppies I wasn’t ready to give the puppies away yet I didn’t even get to see them walk and run. I’ve been sobbing for 24 hours sleepless, nauseous. Only got half of the payment for her so basically I do have legal rights but doesn’t mean I can get her. If I can’t locate them she’s gone forever and they got 9 dogs and I lost a special piece of my heart. I regret so much I miss her so much my other two dogs are just so different and it’s only been a day. They’re not as aware and “active” they’re so mute. I took her away from her friends and my 3 y/o daughter who played with her daily. My heart is breaking so horribly I can’t face this horrific pain
I wish I took longer to think about it instead of making a hasty decision
Hey how are you doing now?
I’m in the middle of making this decision with my dog. I’ve had him since he was 3 months and he’s now 1,but he’s gotten so aggressive towards us and guests.. he has destroyed our new home and have to save money now to rebuild that and can’t afford all those damages especially nowadays.. it hurts,but I know what we I choose it’ll be a good option for us 💔
This is the best I have heard! Thank you so much!
Thank you for your comforting words. I can tell your heart is true and genuine and so is your empathy. Going through this exact grief right now. Glad I found your video to help me cope.
Thank you for this video, you have no idea how much I needed to see this.
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Thank u so much for this video. I really needed this and it helped so much 🥺
Thank you so much for this video. I have tears watching it through, but your gentle spirit was so comforting to me 💕
Tomorrow I’m rehoming my bird because he’s been making my mental health a lot worse. Thank you. You’re helping out more than you know
Thank you for this.
Thanks for posting this! Made me feel better letting my pup go to new home. ❤
This is beautiful
I’m here watching trying to find some sort of comfort after giving up our puppy but just find it to hard. My partner is in bits over it but she just cope with the awful things she’s going through. I had to make that hard choice of letting go of the puppy to get my partners mental health back to good health as I could see it was effecting her so much. I’ve never done anything so hard before when handing over the puppy back to the breeder, it had only been 6 weeks! It feels like a loss in the family it really does even after a short time of having him. It’s heart breaking, but I also want my partner back to good health. I’m hoping this grieving doesn’t last for ever :(
Hello I read this and it really resonated with me. I wanted my puppy thinking it was the perfect time but now that we have her my anxiety is all over the place and I keep crying. I want to re home my cute puppy but my partner really loves her. I'm so confused. How are you and your partner now?
@@ruksk1073 Hello, I'm really sorry your in the same position we was I know how you feel! I really wanted to keep our puppy but my partner just couldn't cope and at times i really struggled. Its been 3 months now since we gave up the puppy and I cant stress this enough but time is a great healer it really is!!, the first 2-3 weeks after giving up the puppy was just a deep sense of sadness but each week got better and better. I feel in myself I'm back to normal now after 3 months, still miss him but it helps knowing his got a good home now the breeder kept him permanently. Looking back now it really did effect us mentally we both cried, stressed massively. We feel now much better in ourselves and back to normal, again only time can heal this sort of thing. Its a big decision to make but remember your health comes first, my partners mental health was the priority and had to make that call to give him up, shes now back to herself thankfully. Do what is right for yourself and look after yourself its very important we are mentally healthy. Take care x
@@Clarke2316 thank you so much. This makes my mental health feel better already.
@@Clarke2316 sigh.. thank you for sharing and offering kind words. My mental health is absolute trash right now. I don’t even feel like a person anymore.. but I’m too scared to rehome my miniature dachshund. I love him but I’m really struggling..
@@SavviiTuesday Thats the puppy we had, its been 7 months now for us and back to normal. Hang on in there give it your best shot, if you can't continue you haven't failed because at least you tried to home a puppy. Those breeds are extremely hard because they want human attention constantly and struggle being alone at any time in the day. We loved the puppy but we loved our relationship more and had to make that call. Now we have a new member of the family.. a baby due in January! We are happy again. Good luck to you!
Thank you for sharing this. It’s such a taboo subject and I can’t even talk about this with family bc there’s such judgment and sadness around the idea of rehoming. I love my dog and adopted him 3 years ago but with the pandemic has come changes, like my allergies has gotten so bad I get nauseated when I cough. I never realized that my anxious dog makes me anxious, and it’s hard trying to take care of two dogs (one high maintenance dog which requires lots of grooming) when with my ADHD I find it hard to take care of myself. No one on the outside knows the struggle. I have to walk my dogs separately bc the other one has reactivity. I just know that he just feels that he’s getting scraps from me. I see that he’s sad and I resent him for that bc I’m trying my hardest to be a loving and nurturing mom to him. 😭 it’s a hard decision but I think I have to trust my gut that I believe he belongs with a family (possibly with children). I know he will be loved and a good addition to someone else. He’s always admired for his beauty and playfulness. My heart breaks bc I’ve been trying for so long. I feel like I failed him but in the end I know he will be happier. 🥺😭
It's hard to believe, but rehoming a dog can be the farthest thing from failing him! Keeping him, trying to force a situation that doesn't work, and struggling to give scraps of love and attention is a bigger "failure." You can't give him the time and energy he needs. Someone else can, and will, and will be grateful for the chance. That's success...even though it's painful.
Trust your gut, even when it hurts.
xo
Aaaaah this is beautiful ❤ your so sweet
Thank you I really need this
Thank you for sharing this video. It definitely helped. I’ve been an emotional wreck and probably will be for a very long time. So this video was the support that I needed to feel.
I'm glad the video helped, but so sorry you had to rehome your dog. It's an awful feeling, even if it really is the best thing. It really hurts. Let yourself be an emotional wreck for as long as you need! Healing and grieving takes time, and never really ends because love never ends! As long as you have love in your heart, you'll always feel a little sad that your dog isn't with you. 😞
Thank u I had to giving my dog up lucky to my aunt I’ll still see her sometimes but I’m still heartbroken I’ve been crying on and off cence yesterday I miss sr and I need to see this
I am so happy to see this video. I recently wrote a short letter for my Lola poo on your blog
i hope you’re doing much better now! i have to rehome my lab because she pees and poos everywhere, she isn’t friendly with other people and animals, and the house owners don’t accept dogs. (i’m moving) i’m upset, my dog saved me when i was at my lowest but now she needs to move onto making other people happy.
Thank you for making this video. I had to give my dog up three weeks ago today and I haven't stopped crying (almost every day since he left). I had my boy, Monkey, for three years, since he was 8 weeks old. But once he came into his full maturity 6 months ago, he had three very violent fights with my other male. Both dogs were hurt pretty badly in each fight. I feel if I had kept him, I would have ended up with a dead dog. He's in a new home with a lovely couple who has a little 6-year-old boy, so I KNOW he's in a good place, although they told me he howled all the way on the drive to the new home and had two or three very rocky days. I loved him very, very deeply and he was the only human he ever knew. I want him back, but know that's not possible. I still have my other two dogs at home, and love them dearly, but I miss Monkey so much, my heart physically hurts. I hope this gets easier but I will blame myself forever that I could have done things differently to make it work with the two dogs.#brokenheart
You have no idea how much this helped me. I have been crying all day when coming to this decision but I know it's what's right for me. This really helped me. Thank you.
Oh, angel, I'm so glad this helped you! It is such a painful, difficult decision...and sometimes the worst and hardest decisions are the rightest ones. Kylie, our dogs know that we always do our best to do what's best for them. They know we love them and care about them deeply...and they forgive us.
Take good care of yourself. Forgive yourself. Know that your dog will bounce right into a new home, a new heart, and a new life. You will be remembered with love, joy, and peace. Your dog knows you're doing what's best for everyone.
With love,
Laurie
I loveee my dog!! I’ve her since December and it’s been up and down. I have als so I thought that getting a puppy would help with my mood and loneliness, but I’ve got depressed with her crying all the time the first month and now she’s still peeing and pooping everywhere because my mom doesn’t know how to potty train her. I’m unable to care for my dog so I can’t blame my mom for trying. I don’t feel like my dog is in the best place with us but I just find it hard to let her go. 😢
How are you doing now?
Did you manage to find her a good home?
@@SavviiTuesday I’m better. It’s still hard but with time it’s getting better
@@captains-s8712 yea lol In my room😩
Thank you ❤️
thank you for this. i have a pet bird that i'm giving away on sunday and i feel like a fucking monster for doing it. he'll be so much better cared and loved for and have a true social life with other birds, but it hurts so fucking bad.
I watched this video because i'm giving my bird away as well in two days :-( after months of knowing she could have a better life of course now i'm grieving so much over the cute things she does and how she cuddles with me, and of course thinking about "maybe in the future when i have more time i can give her a better life" but i know it's just the sadness of losing her. She's going to a home with very bird-experienced lovely people but i can't stop thinking of her adjusting process, being scared and confused and feeling betrayed. Thinking about future texts from her new owners about how happy she is is semi-getting me through it, but i also know i'm just going to grieve for a while. Wishing you the best and hoping your bird is thriving
I had to rehome one of my doggies, so many things she did wasn't ideal for the small children home. She was so big and i myself couldn't control her. She hurt me through play bad once and since then was scared of her. Having to pen her up when the children home since she couldn't be "good" with them. I'm just a mess since i know if i didn't have another dog or was a mum yet i might of been able to handle a big strong dog. I just assumed since the dog i had before kids being similar in size meant i could. Didn't realise i got through the difficult phase without the small children and had a grown up dog who knew boundaries and what was safe by then. But still here i am crying. Feeling bad since the other dog, being smaller and not having those unsafe traits got to stay as he is safe with the kiddos. I think some days it's hard to.remember to be a human mum first when the love of a dog is so strong. I just feel sad Uno. Needed this video. Mia now is in a home without little kids and with a owner who has better support to handle her. Just feel shitty.
Thank you for this, thank you
Not a dog, but I'm having to give my ferret back to the breeder after less than a week because he bit me badly enough to require hospital treatment. Neither I nor the ferret am happy with the situation so it's for the best but it still hurts.
Hi, I'm having to also give my ferret back to the breeder as I have an illness that has progressed since getting him 3 years ago and I can't care for him anymore 😔 it's so sad. I Hope you come to terms with it as I'll have to. It helps seeing others going through the same thing x
Thank You.
I am rehoming my dashound to his forever home this morning, he is going to a loving people, I went through the dashound rescue through the proper channels, I couldn’t give him what he needs, as I have two chihuahuas too, it was a very very hard decision to make, I’m doing what’s best for him, I’m very upset about it and he dosent even know he’s going and won’t be part of my family
I think you did give your dog what he needs! He needed a forever home, and you found him one. I know the pain of making that decision...but I also know as a dog adopter how wonderful it is to bring a dog home. Those "rescue" dogs rescue us! You're allowing your dog to be a rescuer.
xo
I’m considering rehoming my mini dachshund.. it’s killing me. I’ve thought about a dachshund rescue but I’m too scared to make the call..
Thanks for sharing this has helped me greatly.
Glad it helped, Shining Light. Grieve, say goodbye, and move forward with compassion and love. Keep shining - don't let your light dim! We need you to stay bright and clear. xo
I’m looking up videos to see if it helps. I have a Samoyed and I finally made the decision to surrender her after almost 3 years of having her. I adopted her when she was only 3 months old… She needs more than I can give her, cause she has so much energy. I want more for her. I honestly love her, I don’t want to but it’s the best thing I can do for her.
Yes my Maltipoo was so full of energy and aggression I only had him 14 months, it was just the two of us
I'm starting to believe what my daughter said, he probably was inbred I purchased him from a breeder and paid good for him. My fault I met the breeder @ a shopping center I should have went to her house to see the conditions
It hurts to need to surrender him I did my research Our local Humane Society would have HAD to euthanize him but I drove out of my County to a HS. that specifically takes aggressive animals and re-home them .
Thank you.
My friend is rehoming her two Yorkshire terriers. Sadly I think she is sick. She is moving out of state to be with her son. I go pick them up tomorrow.
Thank you for sharing your experience. This was such a blessing to hear your words of encouragement during the grief of giving away my dog. I feel like I abandoned him and struggle with forgiving myself. I pray my broken heart will heal in time...I pray that my dog finds a good home and that he is loved and happy.
me too :(
How are you doing now just lost my border collie after 2 years he was too aggressive but i loved him.