Oh mamas, will I ever feel okay about this?
Charlie went to a new home last night. I am so heartbroken and upset. We found out a clause on our rental agreement that we can have dogs, but not if they are under a year of age. Since we just barely moved in and we love this home, we had to let Charlie go.
I hurt so much. He was such a wonderful dog. He already learned sit and down in the 2 days I had him. He was a cuddle-bear and never wanted to leave my side (I will admit, the separation anxiety was annoying but we were working through it.) He was getting the idea of potty training. His mouth was so soft he was so gentle with Toby (16 months). He respected our cats. He loved me. He was my friend. I know he will be happy in his new home - the gentleman that came and got him has another dog that wants a friend, and this guy wants a hiking partner and Charlie will LOVE that. He loved going for walks and I even let him off leash when we were on a trail and he stuck right next to me the whole time.
I loved that dog. He was just Perfect, and he was only a puppy. And now he is gone. I wish I could have frozen him for a few years, until we are out of rentals and Toby was older.
This is my sad ending to the tale of my puppy search. I don't know if I'll ever be able to get another dog. Charlie was amazing. I know it sounds like I'm exaggerating, but I am seriously not.
I'm just so sad. I don't even want to get out of bed. He was my friend, well on his way to becoming my best friend. I am so lonely without him. I can't believe I only got to keep him for 2 days.
Charlie went to a new home last night. I am so heartbroken and upset. We found out a clause on our rental agreement that we can have dogs, but not if they are under a year of age. Since we just barely moved in and we love this home, we had to let Charlie go.
I hurt so much. He was such a wonderful dog. He already learned sit and down in the 2 days I had him. He was a cuddle-bear and never wanted to leave my side (I will admit, the separation anxiety was annoying but we were working through it.) He was getting the idea of potty training. His mouth was so soft he was so gentle with Toby (16 months). He respected our cats. He loved me. He was my friend. I know he will be happy in his new home - the gentleman that came and got him has another dog that wants a friend, and this guy wants a hiking partner and Charlie will LOVE that. He loved going for walks and I even let him off leash when we were on a trail and he stuck right next to me the whole time.
I loved that dog. He was just Perfect, and he was only a puppy. And now he is gone. I wish I could have frozen him for a few years, until we are out of rentals and Toby was older.
This is my sad ending to the tale of my puppy search. I don't know if I'll ever be able to get another dog. Charlie was amazing. I know it sounds like I'm exaggerating, but I am seriously not.
I'm just so sad. I don't even want to get out of bed. He was my friend, well on his way to becoming my best friend. I am so lonely without him. I can't believe I only got to keep him for 2 days.
Keep in mind you likely didn't see his real personality in just two days there as well, there's definitely an adjustment period with any dog/cat. Keep that in mind if it makes you feel better.
