I am so sad today - Page 3

Davidgolf · 10-06-2008, 09:25 PM

Hi Karen,
Your post made me cry, i know just how you feel,as we had to rehome our dog Max as he hated to be locked in or doors shut on him so the vet said that he thinks that it would really upset him,so we were really lucky one of my friends wanted a dog and she had Max for a couple of weekend and they loved him and he loved going they treat him like their baby, so he went 3 months before we left as we wanted to know that he was happy before we left, in that time we went diffrent times to take him for walks and it helped the kids get use to him not being around it was a very sad time and we went to see him the day before we left, it was so good to see him happy and runnning about i took my 10 yr old and my 17 yr old with me, my 17yr got so upset when we said goodbye, but we have been in oz now 9 months and know that Max is happy and get lots of updates and pics of him from my friend and know that he is well loved by them, so it has made it alot easier. But my heart still goes out to you.
Sharon xx

Karen K · 10-06-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Davidgolf

Hi Karen,
Your post made me cry, i know just how you feel,as we had to rehome our dog Max as he hated to be locked in or doors shut on him so the vet said that he thinks that it would really upset him,so we were really lucky one of my friends wanted a dog and she had Max for a couple of weekend and they loved him and he loved going they treat him like their baby, so he went 3 months before we left as we wanted to know that he was happy before we left, in that time we went diffrent times to take him for walks and it helped the kids get use to him not being around it was a very sad time and we went to see him the day before we left, it was so good to see him happy and runnning about i took my 10 yr old and my 17 yr old with me, my 17yr got so upset when we said goodbye, but we have been in oz now 9 months and know that Max is happy and get lots of updates and pics of him from my friend and know that he is well loved by them, so it has made it alot easier. But my heart still goes out to you.
Sharon xx

Bless you, your Max looks lovely. So glad he's happy because thats the most important thing. Really i feel selfish because i know he will be happy or i would not have let him go but my heart is broken and the house is so empty without him

. I plan to visit him in one months time, something to look forward to and hopefully i will then let go and move on. The new owners have promised me photos and updates when we move to OZ, i shall look forward to that. XX

joelltah · 11-06-2008, 09:10 AM

You made me cry too My emotions are just too raw at the moment as I left mine (17 & 11) 4 weeks ago.......................I admire the way you are dealing with it..................Well done

BarbersRgo? · 11-06-2008, 03:40 PM

Hi KarenK
Just read this thread - here was I thinking no-one could possibly no how I feel - and there you are. We had to rehome our 2 dogs and 1 cat. We had 2 Rotties (the biggest of babies) and because the oldest was so big had to take him all the way from Brighton to Sheffield to a specialist rehoming charity. Had to drive him all the way there on my own and to leave him was like having my heart ripped out. Fortunately he was only there two days and a lovely lady who had a Rottie before took him home and said that by the next day it was like he'd always been there. I know she spoilt her last Rottie so know he is in good hands. The house feels so empty and keep going into the bedroom expecting him to be there. The youngest dog went a lot earlier and is with a lovely family fairly nearby.
All I can say is that because our local dog warden has known my oldest from a puppy, her advise was not to take them, she said that when you get them back from quarantine they are not the same dog, being very nervous and unsure of themselves. So that is my consolation, knowing that he is well and happy.
All the best to you Karen - you have done the right thing.

Karen K · 11-06-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BarbersRgo?

Hi KarenK
Just read this thread - here was I thinking no-one could possibly no how I feel - and there you are. We had to rehome our 2 dogs and 1 cat. We had 2 Rotties (the biggest of babies) and because the oldest was so big had to take him all the way from Brighton to Sheffield to a specialist rehoming charity. Had to drive him all the way there on my own and to leave him was like having my heart ripped out. Fortunately he was only there two days and a lovely lady who had a Rottie before took him home and said that by the next day it was like he'd always been there. I know she spoilt her last Rottie so know he is in good hands. The house feels so empty and keep going into the bedroom expecting him to be there. The youngest dog went a lot earlier and is with a lovely family fairly nearby.
All I can say is that because our local dog warden has known my oldest from a puppy, her advise was not to take them, she said that when you get them back from quarantine they are not the same dog, being very nervous and unsure of themselves. So that is my consolation, knowing that he is well and happy.
All the best to you Karen - you have done the right thing.

Oh bless, you have started me off again. I know life is full of hard times and heart breaks, but like you my dog was like a child, he gave so much unconditional love that you just can not get from a human, so only another animal lover can feel the pain we feel. However we know we have done the best for our doggies and how lucky have we been to find loving owners. All we want is for them to be happy.

I have just got back from the cinema and coming up the driveway to a quite house just feels so empty. I found a ball behind the sofa when hoovering this morning, i have put it in the garden, dont no why? he's not coming home to play with it, maybe i will take it with me when i visit him in July

. Karen XX

BarbersRgo? · 12-06-2008, 01:08 PM

Hi Karen
Please don't leave the ball in the garden. I found a third one just the other day and almost went through with giving the ball a hug! I had to get hubby to check the whole garden to make sure there were no more. I have now had to put his pics away cause I kept catching him watching me.
I really miss his big bear hugs and his soppy sad face. Blubbing like a baby - silly eh. Here's hoping it starts to get easier.

Karen K · 12-06-2008, 05:12 PM

A ball is now in the paper basket, strange thing is no one knows how it got there???????? unless its another one, will check the garden when the rain stops.
Poor you, you seem worst than me xx I miss his cuddles and doggy hugs. Hubby wanted me to check on him today, but i will on Sunday, that will be a whole week without him. XX I find having his pics around make me feel better, i have one on here, on my mobile, big one in the bedroom and one on my laptop, all different and all cute. Time will heal.................so come on time hurry up LOL xx

BarbersRgo? · 12-06-2008, 05:26 PM

Hi Karen
Thanks for letting me get the feelings out there on your thread. I'm sending you a hug and very best wishes for the future.
Caroline

lilly mist · 12-06-2008, 05:43 PM

You are a very selfless person for doing this and my heart is with you..
You did what is right for him and not for your self which shows how much he is loved.

Having him spend time with the new family will make all the difference in the world, it is what we did before we got our girl and it helped her settle in from the first day so im sure you can find some comfort in knowing he will be happy and well cared for..

I will have to rehome my 2 cats who are like children to us and im already having break downs when i look at them and think what i must do..but as the one is deaf i am worried he will not be safe with new dangers around him, and i won't split them as they have been together since kittens and relie on each other.

So far i think we will be ok to take my girl (5 year old dalmation)
But if for some reason the vet says she cant go it will break my heart!

A huge hug for you and your family..

Fawcett · 13-08-2008, 10:11 AM

Hi there, I too know how you feel. We had Millie, our cat for 10 years. We'd taken her to Canada a few years ago, and then here (Middle East) with us. She had to be quarantined after Canada for 6 months, and didn't cope well at all. They had to give her tonics to perk her up, it was bad. We were gonna have to re-home her here, but she died not too long ago. It was bad enough thinking of leaving her here, there's too many animals need homes as it is. It was a blessing but terrible, i felt so guilty.. Least she doesn't have to stay in a foreign country without us now..

Caz