Molly and Doogie

[dukedogsmom]

I have already been hard on myself about this so please don't slam me, as well. I took Molly back yesterday. There were many factors in my decision. One being it was way too soon after loosing Duke, I'm still deeply grieving over him. Molly chased Doogie any chance she could get. He was fine as long as he wasn't moving. When he started to move, it was on. So, I kept them separated most of the time. I can't have a dog that isn't 100% cat friendly. I think next, she was too strong for me. I could barely walk her with a no pull harness and there's no way mom could have helped with her. And last, it just didn't feel right. Si, I hope Molly and ya'll forgive me.

I had a talk with the lady at the Humane Society. She said two other people had brought dogs back also, after just loosing one. I asked her if the could not let people adopt that soon after loosing a dog. She also said when I found the right dog, I'd know it. I'm going to wait until my vacation in January and take my time looking. I won't do this to another dog. It's not fair to either of us.

[Rachel]

Val, I am sorry to hear that this did not work out, but your instinct to protect Doogie is correct. We all react differently to grief and sometimes we are in such a state that we can't think of all the ramifications of what we are doing. You have learned much from this experience which will help you to determine which companion is the right one for you. I know you will be grieving for Molly too that it did not work out. You did love her, you just couldn't handle her. My thoughts are with you. Believe me I understand just how difficult this must have been for you.