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Originally Posted by ladyjane  I have been upset all day long....I placed two of my dear fosters yesterday. They have a wonderful home...that is not the issue. They are going through what every one of them does. They are not eating! One is pacing around, looking for me. When I heard that, I wanted rush to get them. The one was from a byb and had been treated so badly...she was shell shocked when I got her...and had really just bonded with me .. I had her since early spring and had to put her through Heartworm treatment..actually both of them went through the treatment together.
Anyway....I just got off of the phone telling someone I am finished fostering. I say that each time...it hurts so much. Not for me..I have my own pups...but, for the dogs. I feel like it is so traumatic for them even though I know they will have a wonderful life. I won't let them go to someone I am even a tad bit uncomfortable with. And, I always follow up on them to be sure they are ok.
YOu also have to do that. To breed, you have to give them up...and it is heart wrenching. I wish there were another way. But...we all need to remember that there are many people out there who really do not care...at least we know when we send ours to someone it is for their benefit!
Not sure it helps any...not helping me right now. I am actually in tears over Amanda and Annabelle. Especially little Amanda.  |
That's the way I feel also. It isn't for me that I hate to let them go but for the dogs. I have been their whole world all this tme and when they are placed, the rug is just pulled out from under the little things. i have only placed one retired girl but she went to a very good friend and is a little princess now as it should be but I cried for days.