Sterling

[aly]

Sterling has been adopted.

I took my pups to the shelter yesterday. I was going to stay there at the shelter with them basically until they got adopted. But they were in PreAdopt and not supposed to move into the Adoption area until Wednesday. Unfortunately I was lied to by a shelter employee and so I was not present to counsel or meet his adopter. My eyes are burning from crying so much, so I can't give many details right now. I did track down the paperwork and the application looks okay. Unfortunately they have recently changed application format and I don't think this new one can tell you quite as much (multiple choice sucks). I just can't go through this heartache again so in the future I will not be fostering for any shelters ever again. I will continue to foster for rescue groups though.

I miss my boy I am going to call his new mom when I can pull myself together.

Mocha has a playmate in her kennel, a cute little lab mix with beautiful eyes named Winston. I peeked around the corner when I first got to the kennel and saw them playing like crazy. Then when I said her name, she went crazy trying to get to me. She was whimpering and throwing herself at the cage. I opened it up and she jumped into my arms and wiggled and kissed me so much. She held on to me so tightly with her arms and gave me so many hugs I hung out with her for a little while then put her back in her cage (which broke my heart). I'm keeping close tabs on her and won't let her get adopted without me there.

Ugh. I can't stand this. These are my first fosters that I've had to put in a cage. The others I've always managed to rehome before it came to that. I just had no choice right now. They are almost 4 months and if they stayed with me much longer, it would have been so much harder to find homes. Blah.

I'll let you guys know what happens when I talk to Sterling's mommy.

[Cincy'sMom]

I'm sorry you didn't get a chance to meet Sterling's new family. I hope it works out for him and he is in the home he deerves. You are such a angel for fosrtering these preciuos babies. I hope mocha also finds a home soon.

Let us know when you hear something.

[clara4457]

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

I know how you feel. When I fostered Sam - I was told by the shelter that I had to bring him back to stay in the kennels, even though I offered to keep him at my house as long as it took to get him adopted. (Long story - just suffice it to say that one of the shelter employees is a b**** - and thinks that none of the dogs should be in foster homes - the disadvantage to volunteering for a city organization - you have NO imput at all). I was lucky that Sam got adopted that same day (mostly because I could talk very comfortably about his personality).

It hard enough to let them go, but to not know where they go after you have spent so much time with them would be even worse. Hopefully you can find where Sterling went and check on him from time to time.

[aly]

Just called and no one was home

This is so hard. These babies have been with me for almost 4 months and I'm losing it.

[primabella]

Major hugs out to you Aly. I'm sorry about this.

Keep us updated on it, okay?

[stacwase]

I'm so sorry that happened! Maybe you'll be able to reach his new mom and let her know that if it doesn't work out for her you'll take him back and keep him until you can find him another home? I'm sure that if she's a good person he'll work out though after all the love and training you've given him. Keep us updated and let us know what she's like when you do talk to her!

[aly]

Originally posted by stacwase
Maybe you'll be able to reach his new mom and let her know that if it doesn't work out for her you'll take him back and keep him until you can find him another home?

I will definately tell her that when I reach her. I always tell everyone who adopts my fosters that I will take them back at any time, even 10 years from now.

I am also going to encourage her to take Sterling to the puppy classes I teach. Lets hope she says yes.

From the application, it is a couple with no kids and no other animals. The woman had a lab previously and lost him in a divorce.

[stacwase]

Well it sounds good. They'll have a lot of time to dedicate to Sterling, and she's had a dog before. Chin up girl!

[aly]

Originally posted by stacwase
Well it sounds good. They'll have a lot of time to dedicate to Sterling, and she's had a dog before. Chin up girl!

Thanks. I needed that encouragement. I'm afraid I am beside myself with emotions. I can barely see out of my eyes, they are so puffy from crying all day. Sometimes I wish I just didn't care this much, then it would be much easier

[Moose]

But you do care...and that is a good thing. If you didn't care, you wouldn't be doing this...and what would have happened to poor Mocha and Sterling then? Keep your head up, girlie.

[lovemyshiba]

Oh Aly, how heartbreaking it must be.

I will say my prayers for Sterling, that he is in a wonderful home.

I hope you can soon talk to his new mom, and hopefully she will make you feel better, that he is in a wonderful home.

{{{hugs}}}

[RobiLee]

Big Hugs for you Aly! Hang in there. Let us know when you hear anything. I'm sure everything is going to be just fine. I'll bet Sterling is in a great home. I know Mocha will find a fantastic place also. I think she is adorable and wish I could have her!

Robin

[pitc9]

Oh Aly I'm so sorry!!!
I feel so bad for you, and I wish I knew the magic words to heal your broken heart!
I'm sure Sterling has found a wonderful home! And one day soon, Mocha will as well!!
(no home could ever be better than yours!!)

<~HUGS~>

[Dogz]

-huge hugs-

I am so sorry, Aly. At least you know that you got them this for, and that was so good of you to do that. I can see why you will miss them when they get homes.

Keep us updated, and like everyone else said, keep your head up!

[Foam]

Oh, I'm so sorry Aly. Hugs to you...

Any updates?