I have to rehome my Dolce because she is so big, I can't handle her anymore. I don't have the grip strength to walk her or hold her collar. I am going to miss her so much. please keep me in your thoughts while I'm taking her to her new home tomorrow.
Phats Oh NO PHATS
Many hugs for you two. Pip Dear Phats, I am so very sorry to hear this. This is so very loving and selfless of you. You are very courageous and compassionate to know that your dog (dog, right?) needs more than what you are able to provide her. Rather than holding onto her for your own needs, you are thinking of what SHE needs (the exercising to keep her healthy). That is heroic to me. Remember tomorrow, as you face this difficult time, that you doing the right thing by her. I hope that eases your pain in some way. You are a beautiful, caring person. My thoughts are with you tomorrow. Love, Juliah Oh, Phats. This is so sad. But I agree that you are doing the kindest thing you can do for your good friend. I guess that doesn't ease the pain though. I am so sorry. Linda I am so very very sorry for you and equally impressed at the same time that you are putting your beloved pet's needs above your own like that. I remember seeing a pic (great dane if I remember correctly?) on some thread at some point. Absolutely beautiful! I have had a lot of concerns about the quality of life I can give my dog at this point. I don't have the size issue you do as mine is a small terrier mix. But she is very hyper and energetic - which equals a need for a lot of exercise. I've gotten lucky though because I am near my family for now...and my sister, nieces and nephews have really stepped up and taken over all the "play" she requires when I've been unable. It is something that I am really grateful for because I would like to think that I would do the right thing by her myself if necessary, just like you are doing right now. But again I am so sorry you are having to go through this and wish you all the best in getting through it as best as you can. Regards, Melly Phats...you are so kind and wonderful to think of your doggie baby and his needs. I don't know what I would do without my furry friends, but without other people in the house I would not be able to walk our Dutch Shepherd. We also have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and some days I can't pick her up, but she is the best cat/dog in the world. My heart breaks for you. Phats- I am really sorry you are having to rehome your dog, I can imagine the heartbreak you are feeling but at the end of the day you are thinking of the dogs needs . Thats the rotton thing about this disease and how it limits us. My thoughts are with you and let us know how things are with you. Thank you guys so much. It was so hard yesterday when I finally made the decision to rehome her. I was mad. I was mad because this disease is taking away things that I love and/or making it impossible to enjoy the things I love. But, I have a better outlook this morning. I did take Dolce to her new home. She will do well, I know it. It is still very hard. I love her so much. Thanks again, for everyone's good thoughts. I had a chance to read several this morning before I left with her and it brought a smile to my face knowing there are such great people on this board. I'm proud to belong to a board with such a loving and caring group of people. Phats Phats, I'll be thinking of you and sending all my good thoughts your way today. Two years ago I adopted a puppy from a shelter and only had him one week before I realized I could not handle him without a great deal of pain. I sadly had to take him back and it was so difficult to have to face that. I can only imagine how hard it must be for you today, but nothing can take away your memories. You had her for a reason. I'm sure she taught you so much and you'll never forget that. Many hugs. So sorry to hear of your situation, Phats.
I hope the transition will eventually become easier for you, and that the pain will lessen.
Will definitely be thinking of you and hoping both you and your Dolce are okay.
Phats, I'm so sorry. You are very brave for doing what's right for both you and your dog(?) Will you be able to visit? Again, I'm sorry. Lindyi went through a similar experience a few months ago . i had a pet galah that I had ,had since he was a baby. he was a wild one that had fallen out of a tree when he he was learning to fly. I had him for 5 years and he loved me so much that he would kiss me and try to feed me and he had learned to talk. It got to the stage that i couldnt give him the attention he needed and clean his cage and feed him. he was starting to get angry with me and biting. well i gave him away to someone on freecycle. the morning they picked him up was so traumatic he kept talking and kissing me .the depression returned with avengence. i just started crying and couldnt stop. it went on all day. even now i cry typing this. the guilt is enormous not knowing if i had done the right thing.he couldnt fly as he had broken his wing when he fell and it never repaired. I heard after that he gone into an aviary with girl galahs which is what i think he needed. it took so much to give away a family member knowing that it was this damn arthritis controlling my life.so phats i know how you must be feeling. be strong in knowing that what you are doing is for the best. big hugs. Ally
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