I feel for you. The guilt associated with rehoming a pet is just awful, isn't it? Even if you know you're doing the right thing, it's hard. We just rehomed Katie (our little kittie) and although I know it was the very best thing, and I'm happy in a way, I also feel just terrible about it.

Teddy has a good home with somebody who is thrilled to have him. If he's happy, then you did the right thing!

I know what you mean about small dogs - it's really hard to take care of them, I think. We used to have a little terrier and it was just so hard to keep her in the fence when we took her out to potty. She'd dig and find every possible escape route. It was so awful when she got out again one day and was hit by a car. So when you say you feared for his life, I believe you!

Congratulations on finding a good home for Teddy. I'm sure you'll be able to keep in touch with him.