Update on Kirby/Woody...

[Taz_Zoee]

Jennie, I know this wasn't easy for you, but you did the right thing for Fred (I hope he doesn't have an identity crisis ). The good thing is he is with family friends so you will get to keep in touch and PT updated.
I can understand some people not understanding why she decided to take him in the first place. But really you can't know the full impact of it until it actually happens. And at least she didn't just dump him off at a shelter. She found him a wonderful, loving home where he is obviously VERY happy.
I just love the second picture of him on the chair.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I'll never get over how cute he is Jennie, it sounds like you found him an excellent home to go to. Every time I see pics of him, I want to kiss him. Fred is such a cute name for him too

[jennielynn1970]

You're not a spoil sport... and honestly, no, I didn't realize that he was still such a puppy and needed the amount of time that he really did require. I realized he was a puppy, but didn't realize how active he would be, and that he would be so lonely without other dogs. That was a big part... he was lonely cause my cats did not want to play. He was sad... that made me sad. He had been through a lot, and I just wanted him to be happy and have a great home.

So, yeah, I guess you could make me the posterchild for not knowing exactly what she was getting into with a puppy and then rehoming him, but I did what I thought was best for him.

Oh, he and the boston adore eachother! They are both still puppies and love to play. The boston is the son's dog, and he brings him over when he visits his parents.

I'm not trying to sound like a spoil sport or anything but did you not realize before you got him and he got flown half way across the country and bounced all around that you didn't have the time for him? I know right now I wouldn't have time for a puppy let alone a hound puppy. Ok off my soap box. I'm very happy he found a good home finally with someone with lots of attention to give and other dogs! I love the boston terrier.

[Rachel]

I do believe that you did do what was best for him, and I have to congratulate you on finding him such a good home. I hope Little Phred will now realize that his long journey is finally over and he is finally in his Forever Home.

Maybe your experience will help us all to evaluate our situations as thoroughly as possible and take into consideration the pros and cons of our future adoptions.

[jennielynn1970]

Maybe your experience will help us all to evaluate our situations as thoroughly as possible and take into consideration the pros and cons of our future adoptions.

Well, it's made me evaluate a lot of things. It's also help me help the owners who adopted Fred. I learned so much about housebreaking in those two weeks, and their dog Paco was trained when they got him, so they had to keep up the housebreaking when they took him in. I told them my schedule, and how exactly I was doing the housebreaking, was using the method that Phred had told CountryWolf07 to use with the husky (tethering to the waist) to keep track of him and all that. Between that and the websites I found, it was the beginnings of a great learning experience, and it helped me help them with Fred. It also will make me evaluate the age and type of any dog I adopt in the future, and if I'm still teaching, I will definitely have to start in early June so that I have the entire summer to do the housebreaking and training.

[ramanth]

Staci took the words out of my mouth.

[shais_mom]

Staci took the words out of my mouth.

goes back to read what she wrote

[K9karen]

I thought I had replied earlier. I was on a laptop for the first time at someone's house with 2 cats crawling on me and my guess is I forgot to enter.

I couldn't be happier for Woody/Kirby/Fred. We all know not all puppies are the same and believe me, the little bugger had endless energy. There was no way for Jenn to know how it would work out. Thankfully, he's very adaptable. He loves everyone, everything. My bet is that he's in doggie ecstacy! He's where he should be.

I'm thrilled I had a chance to participate in Fred's long journey home. We should all feel awesome. However we contributed, we have a happy ending and a happy Fred!

ARRROOOOOOOOOOOOO! I can still hear him!

[Catty1]

Between Luna and Kirby, as Phred says, getting furever homes is quite an adventure!

You based your decision out of love for Kirby/Fred, and he is sooo happy now! um...I wonder if his new people will wonder about his, er, favourite cat beds?.....

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jenn, I'm so sorry to hear that things didn't work out with Woody/Kirby/Fred but I'm very happy to hear that you found him a wonderful new loving home. He sure is a cutie pie and I look forward to hearing many more updates about him in the future.

[RobiLee]

Yep, I'll be the bitchy one. Can't help it. It's just the way I feel. I wish people would consider what it takes to own a dog and not just jump right into it. People never do seem to learn.

Hmm, Yep, I'm quite the bitch!

[jennielynn1970]

Yep, I'll be the bitchy one. Can't help it. It's just the way I feel. I wish people would consider what it takes to own a dog and not just jump right into it. People never do seem to learn.

Hmm, Yep, I'm quite the bitch!

You're not a bitch... and honestly, I'm surprised I didn't get more of those reactions. I deserve a kick in the butt... or a tongue lashing, so it's ok. I considered what it takes, just didn't realize how much he would take. It's taught me a valuable lesson, I just hope it won't affect Woody/Kirby/Fred in the long run.

Hope you are feeling better though... have been thinking about you, and hoping things will get better.

[RobiLee]

LOL...thanks Jenn. The truth is that I have been down right bitchy. My closests friends have even told me that. Right, Anna?...lol. I'm trying really hard to get my act together. Thanks for thinking of me and I do hope that the little guy is happy where he is at. I will try to control my outbursts from now on.

Once again thanks for being understanding.

[shais_mom]

Yep, I'll be the bitchy one. Can't help it. It's just the way I feel. I wish people would consider what it takes to own a dog and not just jump right into it. People never do seem to learn.

Hmm, Yep, I'm quite the bitch!

Robin -
I'm not sure if you know how much I love you - but you need to print this out too and hang it with my post from your thread the next time you feel like you are hitting rock bottom.
remember it.
much love
Staci

[cyber-sibes]

Well, I'm a little stunned by this, but hey, sometimes God sends us on interesting little side trips on our way thru life.... looks like Fphred's journey is bringing him to his furever home by making friends from one end of the country to the other on his way there! He looks very happy, and I'm thinking your cats are probably much happier, too.