We finally found a home for Finnie, and he left just before dinner yesterday. I really shouldn't have put the pic in before i started typing as i find myself starting to cry now. There are just so many emotions come out of this whole puppy situation. Even though there has been a huge weight lifted from me, there is also so much put on me now. I thought that once he was gone i'd feel better and we'd be able to just enjoy the summer and the freedom etc. But now there is mama-guilt(i brought home a puppy and now he's gone and my kids are sad), there is embarassment(people are starting to ask where pup is, etc and it sucks to admit that he's been re-homed and we couldn't handle it, it really sucked to have to admit it all to my ex-husband *sigh*), sadness because i do actually miss him, etc etc. I just keep beating myself up over it(i tend to always do this)...
We miss you Finn!
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Yeah you can't continue to beat yourself up. I know first hand what you are speaking of. Except I begged my husband for my puppy! After I got him for Christmas a few years ago we fell in love with him. After taking care of him for a few weeks I realized that he was just too much to handle. Long story short, I did find him a loving home and we still have contact with his adopted family. They send us pics too! So just think that you did an awesome job by letting someone else care for him. Adoption is a good thing! I know its easier said than done, but try to smile knowing hr has a good home!
I know just how you feel. My daughter had a cat, and he was completely crazy and also didn't get along with our other cat. So we finally had to get rid of him. Even though, it was a relief, it was also sad because despite there was a lovable side to that crazy cat too.
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It is far kinder to re-home a pet to someone who has the time and energy to give it what it needs. As sad as you guys are, someone else will be able to provide what you couldn't. Don't beat yourself up over it chick, I think you did the smart thing. I find it far more sad when people keep pets that they do not care for or neglect.
Remember, pets are living creatures that deserves a decent quality of life - you re-homed him so he could have that. You are also teaching your girls that it's the right thing to do. :)
(not saying that you weren't you, just knew your limits)
We used to have a dog. It was a dog that my husband had for 3 years before I moved up. But, I'm just not a dog person. I lived with him for 7 years. But, I reached a point when I was absolutely miserable trying to deal with him and the kids. So, we "re-homed" him. He went with my husband's uncle, who has a lot of doggy friends for him. It really did make my life so much easier and happier. The kids still want a dog, but I just can't do it. Don't feel guilty. Easier said than done!
i ave noi doubt you miss Finn! It's better to admit you can't handle the little guy now than have him and not be 100% in! I see so many families with dogs and ask why they have one! You did good! You did what was best for you and Finn as well! Chin-up!
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