behavior changes

[aly]

I really hope the people won't mind keeping in contact with me. I dont know what I'll do with myself if I can't have updates on him. I am trying to look at all the positive sides of this situation but I'm still so devastated.

I've been thinking and I remembered how Shiloh came into my life before Dessi died. I know she was sent from God to help me through the time of loss. A month ago, Reece suddenly came into my life. I wasn't looking for another dog but adopted him on pure feelings of fate and destiny. I just wonder if I was meant to rescue Harley from the shelter, if I was meant to find a really good home for Harley, and if Reece was meant to come into my life to help me deal with the pain of losing Harley. Realizing all this helps me feel better and feel like everything happens for a reason. I know right now is the hardest time and I will be doing much better when Harley is in his new home and I know he's doing good.

[tatsxxx11]

Dear Aly. You are so brave. What a courageous, selfless, loving decision you have made. Thank you Rachel for helping to assist in finding Harley the perfect home. It must be so hard for you Aly; I can only imagine the saddness. But as you said in your last post, perhaps this was all for a very special reason. As parents, sometimes we are left to suffer the pain for the good of our "kids." You are in my thoughts constantly. I, like others, was so happy to the smiling faces of precious Reece and Harely, when you finally were able to post their pics. He will be in my heart always. The prospect of his new adventure sounds very encouraging. I hope for the best. Hugs to sweet Harley, and to you. Love to you, Sandra

[Pam]

Aly...Sammi said something that sort of clicked with me. There might be someone out there that needs Harley more than you do. It does seem that all of your pets so far have helped to fill a void. I think little Reece has a special mission now and that is to help you through this. You continue to be in my thoughts because this had to be such an awful decision to make. It sure would be nice if you could sort of keep in touch with his new "people." Keep us posted!

[Karen]

Hey, if the people who end up getting Harley for a forever home have a computer, maybe we could all keep in touch with the boy if they log on to Pet Talk and post updates! I am glad you found someone to care for him and be a sorta doggy adoption agent, and I bet he'll be happy in his new home, and yours and Shiloh's blood pressure will drop considerably once the worrying is over.

[RachelJ]

Originally posted by aly:
I've been thinking and I remembered how Shiloh came into my life before Dessi died. I know she was sent from God to help me through the time of loss. A month ago, Reece suddenly came into my life. I wasn't looking for another dog but adopted him on pure feelings of fate and destiny. I just wonder if I was meant to rescue Harley from the shelter, if I was meant to find a really good home for Harley, and if Reece was meant to come into my life to help me deal with the pain of losing Harley. .

Yes, yes, yes to all of the above and I think you are Harley's angel.



[This message has been edited by RachelJ (edited April 14, 2001).]

[AdoreMyDogs]

Aly,

I am so sorry to hear that you must make this most painful of changes in your life. I am happy to hear that someone is interested in him in such a short amount of time, it's truly a blessing. You have me crying, I feel your loss so much and I am so sorry for you. I wish I could be more helpful but time will heal your wounds. It's a brave thing you are doing and it's the right decision. I am glad it's coming to end soon and you will be feeling better knowing that Harley has a new place to drop anchor forever and that sweet kitty can live out the rest of her years in peace.

I honestly know by experience that this is very, very difficult but know that pet talk folks will try to help you as much as we can. Although my heart is heavy because I know the pain you are feeling by experience, I am also happy that it's a happy ending for everyone. Harley will be fine, he'll be happy and spunky and he'll never forget the love you provided for him.

I wish I could help more, I am having a hard time seeing what I type because my eyes are full of tears. Happy and sad tears. Happy for all animals involved, sad for your pain.

Take care,

Leslie

[shais_mom]

Aly, My heart goes out to you. I can't imagine how your heart is breaking. But I agree with what everyone else has said, he came into your life for a reason, and so did Reece. And you never know maybe in a couple months down the road you can open your heart and bring in another homeless pet. There are so many out there, all of us on here want to save them all! Hopefully the kitty will accept the situation, how do the kitty and Reece get along? Am I correct in remembering that you work at an animal shelter?
I agree that hopefully the new potential owners of Harley have a computer and will willingly join the board and keep us posted.
You are in out thoughts and prayers.

[aly]

This is the absolute worst. I don't think I'm going to make it until Friday at this rate. The closer it gets, the more I want to take Harley and flee the country. I do not want him to go at all. I'm going to miss him so much. I can't go 5 minutes without getting teary eyed during the day. And every single time I think of him, the tears pour. I know its best for him though and I have to do it. I'm going to drive him to the woman's house on Friday afternoon. She's taking half the day off work and spending the weekend with him. She has a doggy door and a fenced in backyard and a female fox terrier for Harley to play with. This puts my mind at ease a little but Reece and I are going to miss him so much.

shais_mom: Reece is great with Shiloh. He gets along really well with every animal he's come across. At the pet store, he even tried to go make friends with a huge doberman. I'm sure I will be rescuing another homeless pet sometime. When I move into a place with enough space, I want to start a rescue. As for right now, I'm sure I'll keep falling in love with the dogs at the shelter and coming here to tell you all about them.

Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts.

[Karen]

Hey, don't be too sad. Try to think of life from your kitty's point of view, if that helps. And you know, unlike so many people, that he really is going to someone who cares, and will be placed ina home where he doesn't have to constantly be seperated from another pet, and that while he will miss you, his overall quality of life will improve, right?

Just think of it as a nice end to a lovely interlude in both your lives, and know that we will all be thinking of you this week.

[RachelJ]

Karen just said it so well. You have a wonderful loving heart Aly. I wish we could ease your pain. Please consider having someone go with you on the trip Friday afternoon.

[wolflady]

Oh Aly, this must be so hard for you. I know it would be for me too, but all of us here at Pet Talk are thinking about you and your "kids" and we're here to support you. I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason. Maybe you were meant to take Harley in, because that's the only way he could find the right forever home, through you with Rachel's help. I think it's a great idea to have his new owner join us here on Pet Talk and keep us up to date on Harley's adjustment. Many hugs to you during this difficult time
Karen

[aly]

Another woman has contacted me. This one is possibly interested in adopting Harley. She didn't say much but she did mention that she has smooth fox terriers. I wrote her back and we will see what happens.

I'm proud of Reece. He has mastered sit, stay, come, shake, and dance. Next is roll over

[Pam]

It sounds like Reece is becoming quite the accomplished "little man." It probably helps to concentrate on him now and also dear little Shiloh who will look at Harley's leaving differently than you do. You had a hard decision to make and I feel you are doing the right thing. It's wonderful that you have another possible forever home for Harley. Good luck with all of this Aly. You are a great mom!

[aly]

Tomorrow is my last full day with Harley I feel really bad for my animals because I think I'm upsetting them with my sad mood for the past week. I've been trying to keep myself busy but I am running out of ways. I think I checked these message boards 800 times today. It occupies my mind to be able to read about other people's pets. I have been spending all my time with Harley also. I always have him in the part of the house where I am. Shiloh is not happy about this at all but she will be okay after Friday. I hate it when one animal is always left out. This is what has been stressing me out so much for the past 2 months.

I hope you guys dont mind, I didn't really have a reason for posting this. I've just run out of things to ease my mind.

[Pam]

Bless your heart Aly! You are such a good mom to your pets. I wish the general population would be half as concerned as you are for their pets' welfare. We'll all be thinking of you on Friday. Don't worry about posting too much on this. Trust me....we all understand!