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Originally Posted by lovespandp  "It's the people who get tired of the pet and no longer want the responsibility that upset me."
I agree with this, however I re-homed a Yorkie. If you all notice my screen name one P is for Peanut and the other is for PigPen.
Peanut was 2 PigPen was 1. PigPen was out of control, he had way too much energy for Peanut. At the time we lived in an apt. If I didnt take this dog on 2 walks a day he would eat everything he could get his hands on. He also annoyed Peanut to the point Peanut would get stressed out.
Long story short I decided to re home him. It took about 2 months for me to find the perfect home. I also sold him for nothing compared to what I bought him for. That wasn't what I was out for. I wanted to find him the best home so this didn't happen again. I also gave her his crate, leash, toys, blankets, and beds. The owner even takes him to my vet. It worked out so perfect. It brings joy to my heart knowing he is safe and loved.
He is in a house with a big backyard, he has 3 skin brother, his Mom is a stay at home Mom, he gets 24 7 attention and love. She sends me updated pics on his life!
Do I feel bad about this? Yes, Do I think it was the right thing to do? Yes. I know in my heart that he is happier and Peanut is happier.
Knowing that Peanut likes to be the only dog in the house, I will not go get another dog. I would not want to re- do this again.
I think sometimes it is best to re-home them if you know they are going to have a better home. |
kudos for doing the hard but best thing for both dogs. I feel and did the same as you. Sometimes you have good intentions and want to add to your pet family, but if it doesn't work out why make the pets and yourself miserable. I learned my lesson the hard way yet people still tell me yorkies are better in pairs and make me feel guilty for not having more than one. Not every dog is meant to have a sibling especially if they are purchased at different times and ages. In fact I often see someone purchase a puppy when they have an older dog saying they know the older dog will not be with them much longer. In my mind I can't help but think that is cruel to do to their older pet, but then I hear stories where a puppy perked an older pet up, so cripes who knows what's best till you are in the situation. Now when it comes to my present dog, Lola, I would walk through fire and live in a car before I gave her away
