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lovespandp · 01-11-2011, 08:51 AM

Thats a sad story, but I think it was best for the pet.

I had to re-home a yorkie I had. His name was Pigpen. He was out of control! At the time we had a small apt, Peanut did just fine. Peanut is the kind of dog that doesnt mind taking a walk, loves to hang out and sunggle. Pigpen on the other hand HAD to be walked (30 mins a day) or he would be bad, chew on everything, chew on baseboard, irritate Peanut... Dh and I felt that Pigpen needed more in life than what we had to offer him. I talked with DH and we felt it would be best to rehome him. I really didnt want to but I felt he wasnt happy. I found a family, Wife,Husband, 8 year old skin kid, and she had a 5 year old, and a 3 year old. She had a maltese but the maltese grew old and passed away. I went over to her house to see it and make sure it was safe, and I wanted to make sure the people were nice. After meeting them, I realized this is where Pigpen should be. They had a really nice gated backyard with grass, pool sandbox... it was really nice. I made the choice to rehome in to that family. She was also a stay at home Mom! They were so happy with him...They loved him as soon as they saw him. Which made me feel more comfortable.

About 3 months later, I went to go visit. I took Pnut with me and we went over there. He was so happy to see us, more Pnut than me LoL. He was like a different dog, he was trained to go pee outside, and not on pads, I could see he had a special bond with the oldest boy, I was sooooo happy on the choice I made. He was able to run around in the grass, and have someone throw his ball for him! He had 6 people to love him and care for him... All the attention in the world!!

I felt bad for what I did, I felt like it was my responsibility to make it work, and take care of him. I sometimes feel like I am a bad person for what I did, but I took several weeks to find the RIGHT family, to me it wasnt about selling him, it was about finding the right fit for his personality. I was the one that bought him, I was the one that picked him.. but I felt that he needed more in life ( if that makes sense) I look at it now and think that was the best choice for him. I know that he is happy now, so thats all that matters to me.

01-11-2011, 08:51 AM	#7
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Thats a sad story, but I think it was best for the pet. I had to re-home a yorkie I had. His name was Pigpen. He was out of control! At the time we had a small apt, Peanut did just fine. Peanut is the kind of dog that doesnt mind taking a walk, loves to hang out and sunggle. Pigpen on the other hand HAD to be walked (30 mins a day) or he would be bad, chew on everything, chew on baseboard, irritate Peanut... Dh and I felt that Pigpen needed more in life than what we had to offer him. I talked with DH and we felt it would be best to rehome him. I really didnt want to but I felt he wasnt happy. I found a family, Wife,Husband, 8 year old skin kid, and she had a 5 year old, and a 3 year old. She had a maltese but the maltese grew old and passed away. I went over to her house to see it and make sure it was safe, and I wanted to make sure the people were nice. After meeting them, I realized this is where Pigpen should be. They had a really nice gated backyard with grass, pool sandbox... it was really nice. I made the choice to rehome in to that family. She was also a stay at home Mom! They were so happy with him...They loved him as soon as they saw him. Which made me feel more comfortable. About 3 months later, I went to go visit. I took Pnut with me and we went over there. He was so happy to see us, more Pnut than me LoL. He was like a different dog, he was trained to go pee outside, and not on pads, I could see he had a special bond with the oldest boy, I was sooooo happy on the choice I made. He was able to run around in the grass, and have someone throw his ball for him! He had 6 people to love him and care for him... All the attention in the world!! I felt bad for what I did, I felt like it was my responsibility to make it work, and take care of him. I sometimes feel like I am a bad person for what I did, but I took several weeks to find the RIGHT family, to me it wasnt about selling him, it was about finding the right fit for his personality. I was the one that bought him, I was the one that picked him.. but I felt that he needed more in life ( if that makes sense) I look at it now and think that was the best choice for him. I know that he is happy now, so thats all that matters to me. __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so." Last edited by lovespandp; 01-11-2011 at 08:53 AM.