My Splash girl is going "home".......

**Logan** · 08-05-2002, 01:04 PM

To her forever home, that is. Her new home has been approved by interview and a home visit. Splash is on her way to Vermont, believe it or not. The Golden Retriever Rescue here is overflowing with dogs and had to do a huge outreach to the NE corner of the United States to find willing rescue groups to help relieve the overcrowing.

I knew fostering would kill me.......and it is going to.

I have fallen in love with this girl, but as a good friend reminded me this morning, I've been saying all along that she needed to go to another family, not mine. Right. I have to keep reminding myself of that.

I'll miss my Splashy girl. 3 1/2 weeks and she has already stolen my heart.

I love her, and I know she will be happy in her new home with a new playmate and new mom. Just wish it weren't so hard to let them go. She leaves Thursday.....I will be a weepy mess.

**ramanth** · 08-05-2002, 01:22 PM

*hugs*

Oh Logan, I know how you feel. I have been thinking of volunteering as a Foster mommy, but I have a hard time letting go.

Just remember that you did Splash a wonderful thing and think of how happy she'll be in her forever home.

**ChrisAK** · 08-05-2002, 01:31 PM

Thank you for generous gift of time and care.

I hope you fill that empty spot again soon.

**Vermontcat** · 08-05-2002, 02:03 PM

Hi, just curious where in Vermont Splash is going, it may be near me. I'm sure she will love it in this state, its a great place to raise dogs and cats too! When she leaves you will have a little extra time and love to go around with all your own pets.

Wow! Kia has beautiful eyes!

**sasvermont** · 08-05-2002, 02:06 PM

Splash is going to Waterbury Center.

**Crikit** · 08-05-2002, 06:13 PM

Oh Logan I know it will be hard to let her go but remember without you she never would have been able to get to that home.

**Sudilar** · 08-05-2002, 08:40 PM

Logan, it is a wonderful thing that you do.

**Cincy'sMom** · 08-05-2002, 08:49 PM

I am sure it will be hard to say goodbye to your splashy, but soon another baby girl (or boy) will come along and take another peice of your heart... don't worry, it is beig enough to around...cuz for every little piece one dog takes it gives a bigger piece back

**AdoreMyDogs** · 08-05-2002, 08:59 PM

Logan, I truly respect you for doing that. That is the very hardest part about fostering...they eventually have to go away. I hope you do OK with it. I know it's hard, but you know that she needs to bless someone else with her specialness forever and ever.

I am glad you did such a wonderful thing, but I am sorry for the loss you are going to have to go through.

Love to you during this parting period

Just know that we are all here to support you when the time comes for Splash to go home.

**gini** · 08-05-2002, 09:49 PM

I have a niece that fosters newborn babies until a permanent home adoption can be arranged. Sometimes she has the babies for months. It is always difficult to give them up.

Without people like my niece for humans and Logan for our precious furbabies, heaven only knows what their lives would be like.

To think that there are people in the world like you both - that make such a huge difference brings tears to my eyes.

Splash has known nothing but love and devotion and good care. She will take that experience with her to her now forever home in Vermont.

Logan, maybe it is just as well that it is Vermont - because you might be "going over for a visit" pretty often to see Splash.

All of us honor you for your selfless - caring ways.

YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!

**delidog** · 08-05-2002, 10:09 PM

logan
everything that i thought has been said already...god bless you for all you do...it'll be hard letting her go...but without you...she wouldn't have found such a beautiful forever home in the beautiful hills of vermont!!!(enter...chorus:The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Splashy!!!)
sorry...silly jokes...

but your heart and soul are filled with all the love you give these precious furbabies that you help!!!!!
we need more like you!!!

**anna_66** · 08-06-2002, 08:48 AM

Oh Logan, I know you will miss her very much! I know it would be extremly hard for me. Good luck.

**Dixieland Dancer** · 08-06-2002, 10:11 AM

Give Splash a hug for me before she leaves your home, please! I know it is hard. I had tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat when all our babies left for their forever homes when they were 8 weeks old. It is gratifying to know that they are going to great homes though.

Is there any way you can know who it is so you can keep in touch. We send cards and emails when something great happens in the puppies life. We also send Christmas greetings. It helps to keep in touch and make sure the pups are doing okay.

**mugsy** · 08-06-2002, 05:50 PM

Logan, I'm sorry you're losing Splash. I know what you mean about being broken hearted...when they took Bailey it about ripped out my heart. That's when I knew that fostering wouldn't work for us. You have all my respect and admiration for what you do. I'm sure Splash will love her new home and hopefully they can keep in touch with you. Give her a hug for me!

**sottice** · 08-06-2002, 06:27 PM

Logan, I'm sorry you are losing Splash, but you are doing a wonderful thing. Keep it up and keep your chin up too. You are a blessing to the wonderful critters you help.