I just gave away my 7 year old lab/border collie mix 15 minutes ago because we live on main street and we just can't keep her on a leash the rest of her life so we gave her to a lady that i know will give her a good home but i can't stop crying. i loved my dog so much but i knew this is whats best for her. i just miss her so much!! what do i do??
2007-10-17 12:15:06 · 24 answers · asked by Erikka 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You made a very unselfish decision. You decided to let her go rather than endanger her life. It's hard, but think how you would have felt had she escaped from the leash and was hit by a car.
I suggest, after you've had time to recover, a new pet, but one that is small enough to be a house pet.
Meanwhile, be strong and know you loved her enough to what was right for HER.
Not many people wouldn't do that. You'll know the ones by their answers.
2007-10-17 12:24:14 · answer #1 · answered by LaVere B 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am unclear as why being on leash was such a bad thing for your dog to be honest, mine is never off leash outside, but it is obvious you really agonized over this decision. You can only do what is right and best for the dog, and that is not always the easiest thing for you.
My boyfriend and I just sent a pregnant dog back to the shelter last week to have her pups because she was had become so aggressive as she got closer to birth, and we just could not deal with it. It was sooo hard to admit we bit off more then we could handle by fostering her, but it was just dangerous if we could not get near her to even take her out to the yard. We have had dogs give birth before and never had such an aggressive mother, and she had been fine until the last two weeks. I cried for days thinking of her being in a shelter alone with tiny babies who could get kennel cough, but I had to make the right call for her safety and ours.
At least you can go visit your dog and she is in a loving home. You must have given her to a person you trusted to be good to her. If you think you made a mistake go get her back, but if you are sure it is best then take the time to grieve. Get support from friends and family who understand why you came to this decision, but you need to cry right now for your loss. Trying not to hurt will only make it last longer, so take comfort in the fact your dog is better off and feel what you feel without judging yourself or your feelings. I hope in time it gets easier for you and you can get lots of updates on your dog and go visit her a bunch.
2007-10-17 19:51:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to remember that you did the right thing out of love for your dog! Time will heal your self doubt and maybe down the road you can give another dog a good home. You're a good person for wanting the best for your pet and doing something about it!
2007-10-17 19:42:33 · answer #3 · answered by Alicat 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi, i know what your going through because i recently had to place my GP mix dog because i couldnt handle three dogs but i gave her to a home that i thought that would take good care of her (turns out they gave her to some one else cause they are lying to timers) Anyway she is prob in a good home you made an UNSELFISH desion for her and you will forget about her overtime
2007-10-17 19:32:43 · answer #4 · answered by GSD Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it must be hard for you. if you know what you did was the best thing, then don't put yourself down. you will cry, how can you not? every good thing has its bad. it will get better, get a hamster or a cat! hamsters only have to stay inside, and inside cats do too. they can't replace your dog, but they will help fill the empty space in your heart.
2007-10-17 19:26:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leaving a dog is really hard but just try to do things that get your mind off of it and when you really miss your dog just ask the person who you gave her to if you can come see her.
2007-10-17 19:23:43 · answer #6 · answered by erin d 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
erika its okay i went throigh the same thing with my shi-tzu chaco but my mom just had a 3month premature baby and my dad was in the military but i cryed all that i hated that i did that but knew it was for a good cause but every one on here TOLD ME I HAVE NO RIGHT TO EVEN OWN A DOG!!!!!!! back to the point remeber the good times wit ur dog maybe u can ask if u can vist ur dog every saturday or wat ever day u want. ihope everything works my word a person whos been through it too
2007-10-17 19:22:09 · answer #7 · answered by fiasha c 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
visit your dog!
1.It'll make you feel better
2.Your dog will be happy to see you
3.You'll know if shes happy/healthy/doing good
and if you just cant stand it:
1.apologize to the lady for everything,tell her how much work it was trying to find a place for your dog to run around,ask for your dog back,tell her she can watch it still/visit
if she says no:SUE.just kidding,horrible.Tell her,or just let everything out
2007-10-17 20:26:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're entitled to show your love...that's what makes you a good human...you care about her!!
Think about it...maybe it's better to have her back with you; for both of your sakes!! Dogs feel loss and sadness too!!
(sometimes what we think are bad - like leaving them on a leash - isn't that bad to them!! Dogs are forgiving and LOVE their owners too!!)
2007-10-17 19:20:26 · answer #9 · answered by bessiedarlin 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i had to the do the same thing and you will feel bad but remember this
you did what was best for the dog...it will have a more appropriate home (*not better because i am sure she had a great home with you..._)
remember she is happy and she will be in the future...
2007-10-17 19:37:41 · answer #10 · answered by Mia ღ AJ ღ Faithy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋