I can understand what you are going through..I got married very very young and decided with a newborn baby to get a springer spaniel..in an apartment!!! Her name was Belle and she really was a great dog, she just didnt do well in an apartment and I had no energy or time to devote to her. She needed alot of excersise and play time and I just wasnt capable of that at the time. I found a wonderful family for her and I missed her TERRIBLY...
About a week after she was gone I went to the store to get something and who is parked next to me but the owner and Belle...Belle was sooooooooo happy to see me and I drove away in tears..vowing never to get another dog until I had my own home and ALOT of time to devote to a pet. And that is what I did.
I think you did the right think and that Jake needs contant attention since he is such a busy boy...sounds like he needed to be an only 'child' and he is probably already very spoiled. When you feel you are ready to visit him without getting upset then go do it and you will feel more at ease with your decision I am sure...
Dawn |