He's gone..

[Denyce]

*sigh*

I just read this story. I don't come over to the Dog side as often. My heart is just breaking for Ozzie. While I despair for the immaturity of Foam...I am even more disgusted with her parents. How could they allow her to do this. *shaking my head* How could they have raised a child to feel that "relaxation time" and her afterschool activities are more important than a living, breathing, feeling emotional animal that doesn't understand why he is being sent away.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH PARENTS THESE DAYS!!!!!!

I grew up as an only child. My parents bought me an absolutely beautiful sable and white collie pup when I was 3 years old. She was my everything. She was my best friend, my sister, my confidant and my protector. As I grew she was ALWAYS there with me. As I got older and purchased my first horse at the age of 14 I still never abandoned Lassie. As I got even older and was showing my horse and racing motorcycles in the Mojave I STILL never abandoned my Lassie. If I was gone on the weekend I couldn't wait to get home to her...she was the first member of my family I hugged and greeted. She died when I was 17 years old. I was so devastated I had to be put on medication to just survive the first week. I am now 42 years old and last night I was with friends at dinner and we were talking about pets that had gone to the RB. I almost cried as I talked about Lassie as I am now.

Foam...I am sorry...but your parents have raised you to be a shallow, selfish young lady. I am sorry you were crying at the thought of giving up Ozzie. But apparently he wasn't important enough to you. Your relaxation time was much more important I am sure.

So I am sure that you have done the right thing for Ozzie. I hope he goes to the right people now and that you have learned a very valuable lesson from this. I hope that you don't even consider getting another pet until you realize how much Ozzie is hurt and confused by your actions and you mature to the point that a wonderful pet like Ozzie is more important than lying about on your rear end.


I am sorry if I am harsh but someone needs to be because it is MY belief that your values are not what they should be. And to your parents

SHAME SHAME SHAME!!!

Denyce

[chocolatepuppy]

Thank God someone finally said it!!! I wasn't going to respond because I didn't want to be the first naysayer.
This young lady didn't learn anything about life from this experience other than being selfish. I don't understand how she was doing agility with Ozzy but that just didn't matter anymore- other activities were more important. My heart goes out to Ozzy, I just wanted to reach through the screen and bring him here with me.Heaven only knows what my husband and I have given up for our furbabies! As well as all of you have,I'm sure, I'm sorry I just don't get it

[tatsxxx11]

Bless your beautiful, gentle soul, Ozzy. I wish for you many years of unconditional love and happiness with your new family

[dukedogsmom]

Chocolatepuppy, none of us have given up anything because our animals have given us something very special. I know you know what I mean.
Corinna(pardon my error) Denyce, I know how you feel about your special Lassie. That's how I feel about Duke and I swear, I don't know how I'll function without him.
I, too, wish I could have given Ozzy his forever home. I've had cats and dogs all my life and it's been a much better one because of it. I just don't understand this at all. Very disappointed.
Edited to add that it sounds like it was her decision because she states at the very beginning "I've made up my mind". And, even at her young age, she knows the importance of this. I've said all I'm going to say on the subject.

[BCBlondie]

I agree with everyone else.. I'm so sorry you've decided to give Ozzy away.. It always looked like you two were so happy together..
I used to do sports in my K-8 school (I played sports on teams from 4th grade to 8th grade), but once I got into high school I didn't do any sports.. You can live without them Besides, if you had kept Ozzy, you could have done agility with him and agility is a sport!! ^_- Oh well.. I'm sorry you decided you couldn't keep him.. I hope he finds a new, good home that will give him the attention and love he deserves..

[GoldenRetrLuver]

I guess I'll be the 'odd-ball' in this.

While it's very saddening to hear that Ozzy won't be with her anymore, I think she made the right decision. If she was being selfish, she would continue to keep Ozzy, knowing that he wasn't getting the proper care he deserves. She had his BEST INTEREST in mind. Also, he is going back to the breeder-- not the animal shelter. I've talked to his breeder, Kristen, and I'm positive she will make sure he goes to the best home she can find for him.

She thought about this for a long time, and is hurting, but she made the right decision.

Chocolatepuppy- She never started doing agility with Ozzy. He was a prospect, and later in life they were going to take classes and hopefully compete.

Things happen, and I think it's just sad to see all these hurtful remarks. Remember, she's a child. I don't know about the rest of you, but I know, still being a child myself, I don't have control with what my parents say will happen. It's not her fault, and I'm sure she will take this as a lesson to learn in the future.

[trayi52]

I have to say I really admire Kay for the words she spoke! Kay, you go girl!!!!!

[chocolatepuppy]

dukedogsmom Yes I know what you mean. I was just making a point ,the money, the up all night , the times I stayed home becuase I didn't want my babies left home too much. Never mind the clean house I will never have, no more lamps,etc....
The months of agony we have endured worrying about Mandy's bad heart and will she still be alive when I get home each day?
And we do not regret it one bit, no one could give me a million dollars for any of my babies!
God what I would give for Mandy to have a healthy heart and here's someone giving up their dog because she's too busy?

[chocolatepuppy]

GoldenRetrLuver So sorry for the mistake. On the one picture it shows Ozzy doing agility and says 'doing agility' so I don't know where I would have got that from???

[Logan]

Originally posted by tatsxxx11
Bless your beautiful, gentle soul, Ozzy. I wish for you many years of unconditional love and happiness with your new family

I think Sandra has taken the correct approach in this whole thing, while I have been pondering how to respond. Let's keep focused on Ozzy, and hope that a perfect, new home, will be found!!!!! God bless you, Ozzy.

[chocolatepuppy]

Yes Logan you're probably right, sometimes anger gets the best of us. I certainly wish the best for Ozzy.

[K9soul]

A few thoughts to share, having read more responses... and I do not know if further responding is a wise thing to do on my part but hopefully I'll convey what I am feeling without fumbling my words up and confusing everyone (not that I don't feel confused and torn on this whole thing).

First of all, I believe we on Pet Talk actually form attachments to each other and our fur/feathered friends. I think it is natural that this news will be more upsetting to people here than perhaps hearing a story from a friend about a friend's friend who is getting rid of their dog. Many of us consider our dogs to be our "kids" and it is just as unthinkable to rehome them, for most..

I believe, to put it bluntly, that getting Oz was a mistake, if other activities were going to be a priority. I also don't really think the action can be excused by age. I was 13 when I got my RB Cody, and I well understood the time and devotion involved. If it were sudden financial hardship, the loss of a family member, or something to that degree, I think people would feel more compassion with this choice. I do believe this was Cayter's choice, as it was never indicated or even implied that this was her parents' choice.

However, I think it is also hurtful and a bit harsh to say she is shallow/lazy. The reason I had such a hard time coming up with what to say the first time was because I truly don't want to pass judgement on someone else. There may be other things, personal issues, that she did not want to disclose to everyone. I don't know, and really.. it's just not for me to try to form a judgement. I do strongly agree with a lot of the sentiments of others as far as how important a pet should be, but in the end, the decision is made, and all we can do is pray and wish for Oz to get the wonderful forever home he deserves.

[BCBlondie]

Well said, K9soul.

[Kfamr]

I hate hate hate the words "she's just a child". That means NOTHING.


From what i've read, it seem's to me it was "just the child's" decision to give Ozzy up... it was her decision to put other things before him.


I really do hope a family comes along his way, one that deserves him, and one that he truely deserves.

[RobiLee]

Very well said, Jessica.

My thoughts and prayers are with Ozzy. We love you Ozzy and we care about you.

Robin