Inky, I'm so sorry you have to give up one of you babies. I know this is tearing at your heart. I recently went through something similar. I had to give up Jeffrey because I was having work done in my backyard and wasn't able to have a fence. (Jeffrey CANNOT stay indoors all the time. He only likes to sleep indoors) I sent him to live with my parents who live in the country. Bandit and Jeffrey were best buds. I worried so much when Jeffrey first left. I would leave the TV on when we left home so Bandit would have some "company". We spoiled him rotten with attention to make up for losing his companion. I must say he has adapted well. Jeffrey is still with my parents and we are moving in June and will take him with us to our new home. Our problem will be getting them to adjust to living with each other again.

You are doing this for valid reasons. You are doing what's best for you and your baby. It hurts but understand that it is for the best. Just hug Dharma a little more and spoil her. She'll be ok with you loving her.