Cayter, I'm extremely saddened to see this and pretty much at a loss for words. I don't want anything I say to seem judgemental in any way.. I am sure this is hard enough for you at the moment. I know you are thinking of Ozzy and his needs.

Some part of me hopes that you have not made a definite decision yet.. it sounds like Ozzy's being away for awhile gave you such a feeling of relief as far as his demands that it was strong enough to cause you to reach this decision. Believe it or not, I can relate to that somewhat. I remember how distressed I got to feeling when Cody was so old and couldn't get up and down steps, couldn't hold his bladder much, became deaf, and had some bit of senility in his behavior. The daily care of it not to mention the sadness of seeing his decline got very hard to deal with at times. It was mentally and physically taxing.

If you truly feel Ozzy's future will be one of being cooped up without the attention and time he needs, I'd suggest first and foremost contacting his breeder.

I truly wish you both the best.