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Re: Feeling Broken-hearted
Originally Posted by iamthecreaturefromuranus
(Post 8048246)
Well based on my own personal experience of recently taking on, a well loved dog, that couldn't stay with his owners because their circumstances changed (new baby, small flat) I would have to say that that wasn't the case at all.
I adopted what is thought of as amongst the most intelligent and 'attaching' breeds of dog, a Vizsla, and I would have to say that he didn't seem bothered in the slightest by the move. As I said in an earlier post, I had 2 dogs for many years. They were mother and daughter. When I had to let the mother go aged 19 years, the other one went from a happy and still very young at heart (and body) dog, to a very old, frail, and finally very sick creature, very rapidly; within 11 months I had to let her go too. From the day she lost her mum and lifetime companion, she never even barked again, not once. She was a lost soul. It broke my heart to watch. Don't tell me they don't have feelings |
Re: Feeling Broken-hearted
Originally Posted by LindyLoo500
(Post 8048306)
I would like to think that I could take in a pet that needed a new home, and ensure that it was happy and healthy, and didn't miss its previous owner, and hats off to you that you have done it. I think what we're saying is really that often this isn't how it happens, and shouldn't we be looking at ways that it can be avoided?
As I said in an earlier post, I had 2 dogs for many years. They were mother and daughter. When I had to let the mother go aged 19 years, the other one went from a happy and still very young at heart (and body) dog, to a very old, frail, and finally very sick creature, very rapidly; within 11 months I had to let her go too. From the day she lost her mum and lifetime companion, she never even barked again, not once. She was a lost soul. It broke my heart to watch. Don't tell me they don't have feelings |
Re: Feeling Broken-hearted
Originally Posted by newlife_downunder
(Post 8045876)
[F]Hi there, well house is up for sale and we hope to be living our dream January 2010, which we are really looking forward to; however, I have one reservation which are my dogs......basically I have two westies they are actually half-sisters, one is 10 the other is 5, they idolise each other, the thing is the 10 year old the vet has said because of her health issues (she has Atopy - a skin condition) she is on steroids , they would not advise us to take her with us. So a big dilemma, I dont want to split them up.....so I have to rehome them :( Hubby says we cannot put our life on hold because of the dogs, which I understand, but they are my babies. I feel sick to the pit of my stomach when I think about leaving them. None of our family want to be burden with them.
Is or has anyone been in the same situation?[/FONT] |
Re: Feeling Broken-hearted
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8048321)
Not got an answer for that pet.
My only consolation was that I knew that I had done all I could for them, from the day that I made the commitment to have them. They had happy lives and I have no regrets. I "put my life on hold" and any plans included proper thought for their well being. I can never have another one though, and often I wish I could. |
Re: Feeling Broken-hearted
Originally Posted by aussietobe
(Post 8048346)
I would take them with you if at all possible. Your ten year old will survive. Dogs are for life, not always possible I know, but if you love them find a way.
Also, if any other owners have odd socks the dog may have missed, can we get together to make up some matching pairs...... |
Re: Feeling Broken-hearted
I actually wanted to leave our old Border Collie cross behind :unsure:.....I thought he was way too old at 11 (:rofl:) and thought that spending 3K (Pounds) was a bit extortionate on something that would be dead in a few years ...oh dear:unsure::(
Of course I was very wrong, the day we picked him up was one of the best and made our house feel like a home again. We all loved him to bits and he especially loved the beach. He went on for another 5 years, passing away in August. Bring the dogs, you'll feel rotten if you don't..... |
Re: Feeling Broken-hearted
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8048369)
This is all very good in theory but if anybody wants a 5 month old Chi that eats it's own shit and nips you with needle like teeth, let me know.
Also, if any other owners have odd socks the dog may have missed, can we get together to make up some matching pairs...... |
Re: Feeling Broken-hearted
Originally Posted by LindyLoo500
(Post 8048408)
Thanks for lightening it up! :D What colour sock do you have? I reckon I can help.:thumbsup:
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Re: Feeling Broken-hearted
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8048415)
She loves my wifes knickers too. It is only a matter of time before she struts into the lounge with a pair, when we have company.....
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Re: Feeling Broken-hearted
Originally Posted by LindyLoo500
(Post 8048432)
OMG. That triggered a happy memory! Exactly that; she'd whipped them off the clean linen pile on the bed, ran into the sitting room with them stuck firmly over her head! :lol::lol: You've been warned!
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Re: Feeling Broken-hearted
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8048434)
I dream of the clean linen pile. Sadly the dirty linen basket is more accessible.
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Re: Feeling Broken-hearted
Originally Posted by LindyLoo500
(Post 8048463)
Ahh, well, when you're only a very small Bichon, the dirty linen basket is too big a mountain to climb........:thumbup:
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Re: Feeling Broken-hearted
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I had the 2 dogs in uk, 11yr old girl and 7 yr old boy - my sis in law asked for the boy which was a huge weight off my mind, but i had to let my old girl go to sleep, she'd had a stroke and was blind in 1 eye - the vet said (and i know it was) it was kinder to let her go to sleep than put her through the trauma of the flight and quarantine.
It was the worst and hardest part of emigrating. Due to unforseen circumstances my sis in law couldnt keep my boy and rehomed him with her friend at christmas - hes doing just fine and is spoilt rotten. I got a lil girlie last sept as i found it so hard not having a dog - shes now a huge beastie and a massive part of our family. |
Re: Feeling Broken-hearted
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8048468)
A Bichon is a monster compared to my wee lass:D
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Re: Feeling Broken-hearted
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8048369)
This is all very good in theory but if anybody wants a 5 month old Chi that eats it's own shit and nips you with needle like teeth, let me know.
Also, if any other owners have odd socks the dog may have missed, can we get together to make up some matching pairs...... |
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