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Steve is getting a new home.
Jul 16, 2008 08:48AM
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What a disastrous decision to adopt a puppy. I take as much responsibility for doing it as the blame I'm going to lay partially on my husband. I knew better, but got sucked in to the whole "oh, a cute puppy"! mentality. Much as some people love "cute babies" and want one, I love puppies. We got him on pure impulse and added him to our already overcrowded dog pack.
My husband loved him for about 2 days, and then quickly started calling him Sh*thead and Motherf**ker (nice, eh?). He would put him in the crate whenever I wasn't around, and god knows what else he did when I wasn't home. I know he kicked him a few times. He yelled at him for his puppy yapping (and he's a doxie, so there was plenty of yapping) and in general couldn't stand the puppy hyperactivity.
The disruption in the dog pack was pretty bad. After the first month they tolerated him, but the other day Ben (the great Dane) attacked Steve when he was nipping at his feet. He nearly punctured Steves eye. His eyelid was torn, just barely missed the eye itself. That was pretty much the last straw. I won't have this puppy in a house where people call him names and the other dogs attack him.
There is a girl at work who really wants him, and who has no other dogs. She has 2 older kids who have been clamoring for a dog for a long time. She does have 2 cats, and I've warned her repeatedly that Steve will likely not leave them alone...but she claims she's ready and willing to have him in her home. Hopefully it will work out. I want him to have a home where he is loved and not called names.
So today Steve is going to his new home. I'm very sad, and very ashamed that I fell into the puppy impulse buyer role so easily.
My husband loved him for about 2 days, and then quickly started calling him Sh*thead and Motherf**ker (nice, eh?). He would put him in the crate whenever I wasn't around, and god knows what else he did when I wasn't home. I know he kicked him a few times. He yelled at him for his puppy yapping (and he's a doxie, so there was plenty of yapping) and in general couldn't stand the puppy hyperactivity.
The disruption in the dog pack was pretty bad. After the first month they tolerated him, but the other day Ben (the great Dane) attacked Steve when he was nipping at his feet. He nearly punctured Steves eye. His eyelid was torn, just barely missed the eye itself. That was pretty much the last straw. I won't have this puppy in a house where people call him names and the other dogs attack him.
There is a girl at work who really wants him, and who has no other dogs. She has 2 older kids who have been clamoring for a dog for a long time. She does have 2 cats, and I've warned her repeatedly that Steve will likely not leave them alone...but she claims she's ready and willing to have him in her home. Hopefully it will work out. I want him to have a home where he is loved and not called names.
So today Steve is going to his new home. I'm very sad, and very ashamed that I fell into the puppy impulse buyer role so easily.
Peek, I'm really sorry this didn't work out for your family. I know you are very sad right now. Doing the right thing for Steve, though, takes strength of character on your part. I'm proud of you. I know how hard you have worked to make things good for Steve.
Aww, I feel sad for you, not Steve, it sounds like he will have a good home, and that's what is important. Sorry you have to give him up, but it does sound as if it's best for everyone.
Well sometimes that happens with animals. It is hard to know how they will fit in with other pets or your family until you bring them home. I am just so lucky my dog and cat get along and they get along with the baby. Otherwise I would have to make the decision to get rid of one. You are making a good decision and he will be in a good home!
Peek- I know how hard this is for you. It's not easy but you are doing the right thing for Steve.
You definately don't want him hurt. Some of us have to learn the hard way about getting sucked
into the impulse puppy buying.
You definately don't want him hurt. Some of us have to learn the hard way about getting sucked
into the impulse puppy buying.
sorry peek! i know how it feels to have to give up an animal you love! i grew up w/ animals (all kinds) and not having any now feels wierd! dh won't let us have any animals right now. we have different views on having them (especially dogs). so we'll wait and see if "his" views change when the kids get a little older and can help me manipulate him in to changing his mind!!! :)
You are certainly not alone....My brother decided to get a puppy, and 8 months later decided he couldn't handle him anymore...so guess who got him....ME!!! My dh was so excited...but within another 10 months we couldn't handle him either. He was such an affectionate dog, but with our "SURPRISE" baby, we just felt we didn't have time for him. (not that the baby really would've mattered) He was such a HYPER dog....part lab part retriever. Beautiful dog, but we couldn't get him to stop barking, or jumping, or anything!!! So, we sent him to a friend's house. They had a farm with lots of room to R U N !!!! It was really hard, he was a member of the family, but... it was better for him ! I know that when we get a dog next time, I want one that is OUT of the PUPPY stage. (even though PUPPIES are soooooo cute!!!!!!) Wishing you much more happiness today knowing that Steve is going to a GOOD home!!!!
I am animal lover to...its hard...but look at it this way you adopted him maybe he wouldn't have been adopted and you found him a good home....you get to keep in touch with him...you made the right decision...look at my pictures there are alot of impulses there... I mean the kids not the animals but they are not returnable.....just kidding .....love them all!!!
I am so so sad for you Peek. But what a loving thing for you to do...you are doing what is best for Steve. Still I know this is very hard for you. I wish you all the best and I hope everything works out. (((((((HUGS)))))))
I'm sorry Peek. I know this is hard on you.
We are going through the same thing in my house with cats we added last year (pre-Jake) - not our smartest move. I know the sadness you feel.
We are going through the same thing in my house with cats we added last year (pre-Jake) - not our smartest move. I know the sadness you feel.
Aw! Sorry, Peek. I'm sure this is super hard for you. At least you'll know where he is, though and hopefully he will be happy there. :)
Awwwwww, I'm sorry Peek!
It sounds like he's going to really great home where the kids can keep up with his energy level.
Maybe you can still visit him and be his Auntie Peek!
It sounds like he's going to really great home where the kids can keep up with his energy level.
Maybe you can still visit him and be his Auntie Peek!
I did it too. We have all done it. I let my daughter talk me into it. The dog that she promised to train, crate and take care of. It didn't take long before everyone hated the dog and I was the only one taking care of him. I love pets, get too attached and then am hysterical when something happens to them. Right now my only pet (besides the hubby's horses) is my 200lb mastiff who I love dearly. He sure is prone to health problems and sometimes I just feel like I will never go through the pet ups and downs again. Try not to feel bad. I always got upset that my hubby didn't love my mastiff the way I did. How could he not I thought??? But he just doesn't and it has caused a lot of turmoil in our house. Feel better.
Swampy knows Steve critter is going to love pestering his new kitty friends!
Hey Peek - Sounds like you did the right thing. I'm sure you're sad and miss little Steve, but sometimes (like men) if you love them, you just have to let them go.
*crying really, really hard now*
Oh Peek, I'm so sorry things worked out this way. I'm glad Steve will be going to a good home, though.
*leans over to give a big hug...*
*leans over to give a big hug...*
Here's a BIG (((( HUG)))))!!!!!!!, Peek......
You are doing the right thing but I know that does not make things any easier. He will have fun with the two kids and the cats!! Plus, since he is going to someone at work you can always get updates and see pictures of him...it will almost be like he is still sort of yours!
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