The last two days have been emotionally challenging for me. Yesterday marked one year that I had to say goodbye to Baby, my little Pomeranian. I knew it was going to be a tough day because all of the thoughts of that horrible day would become fresh in my mind. The only negative thing about having pets is having to say goodbye.
Today was also a sad day for me because it was my Dad's birthday and he spent the majority of his day getting his chemo treatment. This is probably not the ideal way to spend a birthday but he had no choice and it just sucks that he has to go through this. I feel so bad for him and wish there was something that I could do to take it all away.
It was also a very sad, yet happy, night because two of our puppies found a home..a good home. One of the technicians at our vet's office called and said that she was interested in adopting Brownie and came to see him after I got home from work. She brought her brother along and they fell in love with the two males and decided to take both Brownie and Spot. I was not prepared to let two of them go but I know that they are going to a good home so I was comfortable with these people. Sugar was not excited either and tried to bite the man when he attempted to pet her. They were considering taking one of the pups and Sugar but I think she blew her chances when she decided that she needed to bite him for taking her babies away.
As much as I know that I cannot keep the puppies, I was heartbroken. My whole routine has been centered around these puppies for the last three months and I am going to miss Brownie and Spot. The males were the wild ones of the litter but oh so lovable and sweet. I hope their new owners love them and care for them like we did. We reminded the new owners that Brownie and Spot can be returned at any time because we would never want to see these little guys at the shelter if things did not work out.
Today was also a sad day for me because it was my Dad's birthday and he spent the majority of his day getting his chemo treatment. This is probably not the ideal way to spend a birthday but he had no choice and it just sucks that he has to go through this. I feel so bad for him and wish there was something that I could do to take it all away.
Do you ever have days like this when everything seems to be happening at once and you feel kind of overwhelmed?
aw man, you have had two tough days :( i think it's amazing that you're doing so much to ensure that they are going to loving homes though, so many people would just take them to the shelter and be done with it.
ReplyDeleteThank You Rachael for saying that. Sometimes I think I am being overly cautious but I love those little guys and I want them to continue to be happy!
DeleteWow, Sandy, I'm so sorry. I haven't had a pet in a long time (our leases have all prohibited it, but I'm huge dog person and can't wait to get one when can own our own house), but I know how you feel. When my beautiful whippet, Billy, who was MY dog when I was a teenager, had to be put down suddenly in the prime of his life, I really thought I was going to die, too. Pets are so important. I hope your son feels better and comes to an understanding soon.
ReplyDeleteI also hope that your dad stays strong--he seems like a tough guy.
My son is better today but is still mad at me. He keeps telling the two puppies that we have left that I am going to get rid of them too :( I love my pets but man it is so hard to let go of them. They become a part of your family and it's tough. I am hoping for a healing year for my Dad. He sure has the right attitude and fights hard!
Deleteoh I am so sorry...so much all at once that is hard
ReplyDeleteI would have been sad to let the puppies go also
my dog is old and I fear the day I will loose her. I waited 31 yrs for her.
I hope your dad stays strong..
Thank you Caroline. It was hard to let the boys go. They get the whole bunch going and the house has been kind of quiet now that they left. I love my pets but also dread the day when I might lose them.
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