I MISS MY BABY!!! Hug me!
 

OK, I am losing it here. I am sitting and reading and just sent pictures of my Layla to a prospective new home and I am in tears. I miss my little girl SOOO much! She is staying with my parents to keep her away from the Alpha Bitch(Trinity) until I can find her a home. I just visited her tonight and she was SO happy to see me. Usually, Layla is in my lap right now, curled up asleep. Little tiny ball of silk. Now she isn't and I don't know what to do with myself. I miss her more than I thought I could possibly ever miss a doggie. I had not spent a single moment without her near me since I got her. She even took showers with me! And if I took a bath instead, she would perch on the edge of the tub and keep me company. Alpha Bitch is cleaning herself right now, quite pleased to be the queen again...but still is acting angry...so, nobody is cuddling with me at all. The three other cats are conked out at various stations around the house, but Trinity sits and glares at me between licks. I love Trinity more than anything in the furbaby category and it is just tearing me apart. I wish she was secure enough to realize she isn't being replaced. She attacks Layla so badly...I mean, it isn't even Layla going up to her trying to be her friend, Trinity STALKS her....then the others get in on the action. I wish I could find a way to have Layla stay, but to do so safely...and I just can't...my apartment isn't cut out in a way to keep them seperated at all, and I refuse to crate Layla all the time. It just wouldn't be fair to her. Anyway, I needed to vent and type out what I am feeling. Some probably think I am giving up to easily, but seriously, if you saw the last attack, the one that made me decide this, you would understand. They had her by the throat...and she is so small, and they are so big...I thought they were going to kill her...

I feel so bad for you. Trinity sure sounds like she wants to be your one and only!! Is she like that with the cats at all?? Must be heart breaking to have to sell the baby, but I bet she finds a great loving home!!

Dawn

Hey Dawn,

She really isn't like that with the cats, but you know, she was at one point. The thing is, they have claws to protect themselves and they don't hesitate to use them if they DO need to, which isn't often anymore....plus they are all bigger than she is. She does want to be the only, or at least at the top of command, and the cats pretty much follow her lead, so she is happy with them. One of the cats is deaf, so he isn't a threat in her eyes, and then the twin cats...they are, well, how should I put this....like her partners in crime...of course taking their cues from her and worshipping her. I have a hierarchy of cats here. Trinity is tops and no one can forget it.

It really is heart breaking....in a different way than any heart break I have experienced in the past...You know me well enough, I think, to know I wouldn't do this if I didn't absolutely have to...right?

I sure do!! You are a great person and wouldnt do it unless need be. Are you familiar with The Dog Whisperer Cesar Milan? He has so many good ideas on his show which I watch faithfully. He also has a website which im not too familiar with and not sure if he has a q&a section for this type of thing or not....BIG HUGS TO YOU THOUGH whatever you decide will be in the best interest for all concerned im positive!!

Oh btw you can send me the pup hehe..she would fit in just fine here!!

Dawn

Trust me Dawn, if you were closer to here I would be bringing her to you. I know you take wonderful care of everything you come in contact with!

:( Sorry I don't know what to recommend. Do they have obedience classes for cats?:hug60:

I am so sorry you have to give your baby up, but I know what it's like. My stepson has 3 Alpha Females - 2 German Shephards and a Malinois - and as loving and sweet as they are individually, they have to be kept separated at all times. They each get their own time in the house, but they have special kennels they live in outside. They are going to be bred, so they are treated like royalty. One time, one of the shepards and the Malinois got loose together, and my stepson got somewhat injured trying to separate them. Both dogs required trips to the vet, stitches and one had to have surgery to repair the damage. Had he not happened to come home when he did, one or both of them would have been killed. You are doing this out of love for your baby. You want to protect her and if this is the only way to keep her safe, then it is the best thing for her. I can't imaging how much your heart must be aching right now, but remember, Layla can never be replaced, and if anything were to happen to her from an attack, you would never forgive yourself. Hopefully, you will be able to visit her and remain a part of her life. My heart goes out to you, and I am sending prayers and a big hug. God Bless.

Sometimes we are backed into a corner and have to make a decision that is the best for everyone. I'm so sorry that you had to do this and I wish you the best. I can only imagine the heartbreak of giving up one of my babies. I really feel for you. Prayers and hugs.