Good morning, friends...Just a short post today. I hope you all enjoyed your Easter holidays. It didn't make any difference to Larry and me because, we are retired, and get time off every day.
An update on our little Candy, the Frug...We gave her to a family friend of my granddaughter, Samantha. I know, I know...just wait... She has a family, two school age daughters and a hubby and they are in love with her. Now you older blog buddies understand our reasons for giving her up...the younger ones, may not yet, get it. We love Miss Candy and tried valiantly to take good and proper care of her. Larry is almost 76 and I'll be 72 this Summer...Getting up and down constantly... taking out...bringing in, to no avail, while still finding poop in the house......chasing a puppy before she finds that hole in the fence that a half pound pup can squeeze through...feeling like you should have kept playing baseball because you can see the advantage of using all those skill sets...never leaving the house because you're afraid she might be crying her eyes out in her crate...hoping you don't run out of Band-Aids for those puppy bites with those needle sharp teeth...ahhh...while trying to dig those sticks out of her mouth, and the supreme amount of jealously between our two older dogs, Libby and Buddy. They absolutely refused to succumb to her charms.
We are sad and feel like old failures...Our reasoning, in the first place, was that should our two older babies...leave us...we'd still have the love of Candy. I know, may sound silly but we love our pets and know we'd not enjoy living in a home without the love of one...hence, Candy. Well, we didn't well and truly account for our ages. When you move on in life, you don't really stop and remember how you feel rolling out of bed in the mornings or the after effects of picking up 25 pound babies...It hits you in places you'd forgotten were there. You think you can still do the things you did, even five years ago...not so.
Buddy the Chi-pin, almost 13.
32 comments:
Bless you Donna, puppies are such hard work. You know she'll have a wonderful life with a lovely family, you've done the right thing.
We just had a conversation on Easter day with our friends who are in their 70's. People keep telling them to get a puppy after their dog died and they said they felt they were getting too old to run after a puppy! I know they would understand you giving the puppy to a young family. Do not feel like a failure! Being kind and practical should be applauded! Take care and pat those doggies on the head for me. xx
I hope sweet Candy Has A full life with her new family
I absolutely 100% understand. I feel the same way. I want a new dog, but not a puppy.
oh, I get it Donna. Another reason, for me, would be the fear of tripping over Candy, hurting her and myself.
But please dear friend YOU ARE NOT OLD. I am, you're not. :)
xoxo
What an unselfish act of love, both for Candy and your 'big' babies! Sometimes I wonder at the wisdom of having adopted 7-week old litter mates smack in the middle of Tom's cancer battle and me working full time. Sure, we all got through it, but not without much angst. If the 9-about-to-be 10 year-old 'girls' act out in public, we only have ourselves to blame for not taking time to socialize them.
I'm sure you did the right thing, and that it wasn't a decision taken lightly.
Candy's new family sounds just perfect for an energetic pup like her! Sending love ... xxx
Mevely317 said it perfectly....what an unselfish act of love!
I totally get it. When our dear Hobbes died, we talked and talked about never getting another kitty. Like you, we are aging and we want to travel or go do things on a weekend without having to worry about a little one being alone at home. I think Hobbes having diabetes really hit hard--gosh, it was hard to be so limited and having to be home to make sure that he had the BEST care possible. I don't regret it for one second, but I will admit that I am relieved of the constant worry for him and making sure we were doing everything just right.
I thought about fostering adult cats or taking in an elder kitty after Owen leaves us, but that will hopefully be a long time in the future. I can't do kittens anymore for all of the reasons that you stated with Candy. She needed to be with a family that can run and play with her all of the time.
Still.....sending hugs. I know it was hard to let her go.
She is adorable but believe me I do get it. There is no way I would want to go through housebreaking a puppy again.
It was a tough decision but the right one. Candy will love her new home and the family will love having her there.
Sending hugs!
Sounds like you found her the purrfect home.
Oh, I totally understand what you're talking about. That's why I don't have a dog right now, even in the mountains, where it could roam. I've had dogs all my life, but was much younger with more energy. I'm sure the family will take care of the pup completely and unconditionally. And isn't it nice to have your house back in order? You have a lot going on in your life as well, taking care of your sister.
Yes, God loved us so much that he gave His only Son. It's something I think about so often.
~Sheri
You are a wise woman and I so admire you!!
We had to give up our last dog, Lucy. It wasn't easy but we made the right decision.
I think my dog days are over and we are enjoying our cats! They are much easier to take care of.
Happy to read you had such a wonderful Easter. I totally understand about Candy. Your decision was the wisest and kindest. I also grew up with dogs, and cats and rabbits. It was a wonderful childhood that taught me a lot about responsibility for our pets, snowballing to everyone else really. When our own fur baby passed on many, many years ago, we didn’t get another. At this age I am a bit doddery on my feet and I realize we wouldn’t have been able to keep up with that responsibility if we adopted again. I still love dogs but am content with those of younger family members and friends. In the meantime you have those sweet little dogs of yours and they are adorable! Have a wonderful week.
Your reasoning is perfectly spot-on. Dogs are amazing, but I feel like I've been-there-done-that all of my adult life, and now it's time for a break. So I think you made the right decision.
Our dog is 10 years old and I feel sad but this will be our last dog. Our health is not as good as it was and we will not be able to look after a pup again. I understand how you feel and I think she is young and can adapt herself to a new family very quickly and that she will be happy.
I completely understand why you found Candy a new home. You absolutely did the right thing. Enjoy the rest of the week!
You know, I really think you made the right decision. We don't have pets but before our Granddogger went over the rainbow bridge, we did a lot of dog-sitting.
It was work at our ages..81 and me at 79. Loved our Snickerdoodle but it was work for our bodies.
Candy looks sweet and that new family will love her and grow up with her..
So thankful for Easter and what the Lord did for each of us.
Love you
Sue
Every day is Saturday when you're retired:)
Everyday is a Saturday when you're retired:)
Puppies are such hard work, I think you've done the right thing.
All the best Jan
My girls are Black Mouth Curs. We had to put down the older one, Slim, last month. She was 18. The younger one, Frankie, is still with me and I love her for picking up the vacancy left by Slim. I am 76 and Frankie is 6. She is very energetic outside and loves being inside as well. That leaves me getting the most exercise I get by opening and closing the door for her all day. At least she is settled and I know I could never take on a puppy now. It worries me that I will be 88 when Frankie turns 18. I hope she goes before I do because it would be difficult finding a home for her. Well your post really got me thinking...
I too understand. We forget just how much work a puppy can be. I was 78 when we got Ellie and had her only a few months when she playfully ran over the top of me and broke my arm and rattled every bone in my body. It took a while for me to feel normal again. Glad you knew a good family who would take Candy...she sure is adorable.
I understand completely why you gave your precious, beautiful puppy to a younger family. That was complete and total love. God bless. I know how sad you must feel.
My rule of thumb for myself, and I emphasize for myself, is never get a dog under three years of age. They require much more patience than I have:)
Dear Rose, it was a wise decision to give little Candy to a young family with a new future. It is fact, that we have our limits when we get elder. The mountain is higher and the air is thinner. It's a grace of the Lord, that you found the new place for your beloved dog-baby. Blessings to you and to all your family-members and beloved dogs. Hugs from Dori
So sad you gave up beautiful Candy. However, I do understand your reasons for doing so. Things certainly don't become easier as we grow older.
Take good care. I'm sure Candy will be loved dearly. :)
Enjoy your weekend, Donna;)
I totally understand. Wishing you a beautiful week ahead.
You absolutely did the right thing and sounds like Candy will grow up in a wonderful home! Rich and I were just saying that when our two remaining cats are gone, we are not going to have any more pets. I don't want a animal that could possibly outlive us! Take care my friend! XO
So sorry it's taken me so long to visit here. What a grand post and one I can relate to. When we lost our Duchess in July we considered getting another dog, but Ron was 77 and I'm 76. It just wasn't realistic as much as we love dogs. And we still have two cats, Simba and Nala that keep us young! Thank you for your visits. Cathy
WE always have to do the best thing for our pets...I hope she loves her new home:)
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