Kats inc Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Sarah.I know how long you've agonised over this and how hard it must be.Hats off to you for being so selfless,as others have said.It takes strength to put Bob's needs before your own Hoping for a fab home for Bob in the very near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndzrus Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 No critisism from me, just admiration that you have made the best and most unselfish decision for Bob and your other pets. I cannot think why anyone would think badly of you, if they do then their opinions are obviously not worth listening to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kats n greys Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Sarah. I think it's a decision that all of us worry about, especially those of us with multiple animal households as things can sometimes upset a balance and everybody suffers. Having to make a decision that is the sensible one is often the hardest for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rotties Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Sarah to a very brave lady that is putting her dogs needs before her own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fee4 Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 love is about doing what is right-not about doing the easy thing if only we all could be loved the way you love Bob. be at peace fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Rescue Lover Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Its not an easy decision and one I'm sure you've not taken lightly. At the end of the day, you love Bob enough to let him go to another home where he'll be happier. For that, I applaud you. I'm so sorry you feel a certain group of people would shoot you down for the doing the right thing by your dog. They can't be very nice or understanding and personally wouldn't worry about their comments or attitude. They aren't in your position and can't see how affected Bob is. What you're doing for him is the greatest love I can see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Can't believe anyone would criticise you for putting Bob first. Such a difficult and heartbreaking decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Sounds to me like a hard decision and one made with Bob's best interests at heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Sarah, I can't imagine how hard this must be, I look at my 3 and wonder how I would cope if one of them was not happy with where they lived with us, its a dreadful decision to make but you are making it, you are putting Bob's happiness/welfare above your own, that is very brave and selfless. I'm absolutely sure you must be feeling truly rotten about having to make such a decision but Bob is number one in all this. I hope and expect you will find him a loving home where he will be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reds Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 No-one has any right to give you flack Sarah and that shouldn't be even a concern for you with what you're having to go through. It's not as though this is an easy choice or decision to make, it takes a lot to accept that you are not the home they need or are content in. None of us have magic wands and NONE of us can make everything work. to you and to all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasta Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Sarah, everyone has said it all. Good luck you you and Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddyboy Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 If anyone says something against your heart rending decision to do what would be best for your dog they are not the sort of people I would want to know or be associated with. Thank you for doing what is best for him, not for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSDFan Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 It must be an incredibly hard decision for you to make and one made to ensure Bob is as happy as possible. Not all dogs adapt to different environments and sometimes we may have to accept that. My Blythe for the first 2 years I had her was horrid, very aggressive, hated most people and most dogs etc. I didn't think much of it really, just accepted that she was that way and managed her accordingly. I then moved from an urban area into a tiny village, the change in her was tremendous, she became a much more relaxed, friendly girl who accepted people easily and tolerated strange dogs provided they weren't too close. Had I known the change which would have come over her I would either have thought about moving sooner, or more likely, tried to rehome into the countryside. Poor Blythe had a couple of years when she was nowhere near as happy as she could have been. You are obviously making the right decision for Bob and don't let anyone else say otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meandmy4? Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 I think if anyone shot you down they would be shot down. Its a predicament that most multiple dog owners dread but when things cant be resolved you have to do what is best for the dog and that is what you are doing. We recently has a lady who has a stroke and is in hospital long term so we took her 4 dogs all quite old they are all in foster and are fine lost weight and thriving and very happy they adapt very well. Hugs to you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eponadeb Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Oh Sarah, you know I'm with you on this. And you know I know a bit about how you're feeling. You are doing the best thing you can do for all of your dogs...you know you are, but I know that doesn't make it feel any better. My heart goes out to you. You are being very brave and thoughtful. I'm here if you need to chat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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