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Post by willow on Jul 2, 2008 14:38:30 GMT -5
Due to personal circumstances, I was unable to keep Summer, so after a lot of praying, I decided to find a new home for her.
Without going into all the details, she now has a new home with a lady who lives alone, which was exactly the type of home she needed, because although she had made great progress while with me, she was still reserved/timid with most people and especially men, until she got to know them.
I still miss her and some times cry when I think of her. She and I went through so much, I felt like I betrayed her, but as Ann and Nicki reminded me, I had gone way above and beyond what anyone else did for her and the original plan was for me to catch her and find a good home for her, because I knew three dogs were too much for me.
The thing I didn't forsee is her being such a wonderful dog who would do anything for me, or for me falling totally in love with her the way I did.
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Post by Aussienot on Jul 2, 2008 18:55:02 GMT -5
Loey, Summer is alive only because of you. You were her rescue angel. That was the role you were meant to play in her life. It would have been great if you could also be her forever home, but that was not in the cards. So you've done the most noble and most loving thing. I'd like to give you a big cyber hug.
Whenever thought of Summer are tearing your heart up a bit, think of the joy and companionship that she is bringing to her new owner. You've done the right thing.
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Post by willow on Jul 3, 2008 9:26:08 GMT -5
Thanks Aussie.
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Post by Richard on Jul 5, 2008 20:46:24 GMT -5
Hey Loey,
Not much more needs to be said than what Aussie said.
I believe things happen everyday for a reason; and while most times, we're not privy to the background of why or how or when or where, the end results [or how things just turn out right] seem to always make sense.
Just know that she came into your life for a reason.
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Post by Brooke on Jul 6, 2008 15:31:20 GMT -5
Life takes all kinds of twists and turns. Loey you did more than most would have done and you gave her a good home that will fit her needs. You gave her benefit of doubt and love when she needed it. The fact that you found her a good home is love in itself. Think of how many people out there dump a dog on the first willing person and could care less about what they are putting the dog in the middle of. You realized your limitations and you made a responsible choice and you followed through with what was the best for the dog. Don't sell yourself short, it doesn't mean you love her any less.
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Post by willow on Sept 18, 2008 11:27:11 GMT -5
Thank you all for your kind words. It really does help, because there are times when I regret my decision and wish things could have been different.
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Post by Richard on Sept 19, 2008 17:39:38 GMT -5
Hey Loey,
I hope you're doing well despite the emptiness you might be feeling without Summer around....regrets are something you think about when doubt creeps into your mind - in this case, there should be no doubt you did the right thing for the right reasons - it was right then, it's right now.
We'll always have the little nagging voice telling us ...you shouldn't of done that... but after a while and with a strong conviction to do the right thing, you just dismiss that little voice and feel good about what you had to do.
I'd be lying if I never said I have no regrets....we all do. It's what comes with taking risks, sticking your neck out and trying to do the right thing especially when it doesn't feel so right.
At this stage in my life, I'd have it no other way.
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Post by willow on Oct 2, 2008 10:41:20 GMT -5
Very well said, Richard, and I know you and every one else is right.
The hardest part is when I take Kara and Buddy for their walks/swim and there are so many reminders of how much Summer loved it too. I see her every step of the way, leaping from the banks into the ponds etc., and I think what makes it so hard too, is that I have no idea if she is still alive, well and happy and if her new owner takes her for runs and to swim, because since I brought her to a shelter, all they will tell you is that the dog was adopted, and I have times when I wonder if she worked out with the woman who adopted her, or "what if" the woman brought her back, and "what if" some thing happened and she had to be euthanized etc.? If I just knew her outcome one way or another I would have peace.
I know it had to be done, not only for my physical and mental well being, but for my two aging dogs too. At this stage in our lives I feel I have to devote what time and energy I have left to them, because they were here first.
My brain keeps telling me this, but my heart keeps telling me some thing else.
For the most part though, I am doing fine, and I will be o.k. Thank you for asking.
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Post by Richard on Oct 5, 2008 7:45:24 GMT -5
For the most part though, I am doing fine, and I will be o.k. Thank you for asking. I've never doubted it for a moment Loey. Here's an electronic Hug for ya too!! TTYS
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