He's gone..

[carole]

Having now read the story of why ozzy is being given up, I do indeed feel very sad for this precious furbaby, but I still believe it is for the best, if he cannot be given the time of day, then he does need to be in a more loving, home with the care, play and attention he requires, so even though alot of you feel she is being selfish, I see it more like goldenretriever, it would be more selfish of her to keep him.

yes I Have to wonder where are the parents in all of this?

I understand everyones, anguish over this, and emotions, and hopefully Foam will have learn't a very valuable lesson in all this, its a shame its at ozz'ys expense, but I am sure he will be happier in his new home.

[lizbud]

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 wish this too, with all my heart..... Liz & Smokey.

[Moose]

Okay, I'm sorry but I need to say something here. I've been trying to keep a 'low-profile,' but I can't handle reading this thread anymore unless I throw in a few words.

While yes, I feel terrible that Ozzy has to go through this, it is much better that he is given back to his breeder [rather than a shelter] and will go to a responsible, loving home where he will be a devoted family member until the day he dies. I'm not saying he couldn't do that in Cayter's family, but I can't imagine he would have been happy. If he's not going to be provided with the attention he needs and deserves, then good for Cayter for at least doing the right thing and giving him a chance to be placed into a home that will.

On the other side of things, I can't handle hearing all this bashing on Cayter and her decision. She did what she felt was right for her situation ... none of you are currently in her position, and therefore cannot assume you know the whole story or what is best. I know she loved Ozzy, which leads me to believe that she is doing this not only for herself ... but for her dear Ozzy boy as well. What good would it do to keep Ozzy and leave him to live his life unhappily or deprived of the proper attention??

Am I wrong to feel that it is better to find a new home for him now, when he is still somewhat young, rather than waiting it out only to find out that they still can't keep him months or even years later when his bond has grown even more????

I honestly feel disgusted with this thread. Everyone knows that Cayter feels awful, and for people to just continue to 'rub salt on open wounds' is really just depressing.

Now I'm sorry ... but I have sympathy for both Cayter and Ozzy here. It wasn't the right thing for either one of them, but at least Cayter is mature enough and unselfish enough to realize that Ozzy can't be truly happy with her and her family.

Cayter -- I'm so sorry to hear of all of this and I know you are doing what you feel is best for the both of you. If you ever need to talk, feel free to PM me ... I'll be here. And please, don't let anyone here break you down. You're a great girl, and if people can't see through their own deals with you ... forget them. Best wishes and deepest condolences.

[Corinna]

Goldretiver lover you arn't alone I feel she has done a very good thing for Oz.
Also I didn't tell the story of Lassie it was Denyce Please quote the proper sources.
I think that we all should be nice. She is feeling very bad now I thought we were to be a SUPPORTIVE family here. PM each other don't vent here at least she told us didn't just not ever mention him again. I think she did for some support for here decsion. Where are your hearts. Shame on you all.

[GoldenRetrLuver]

I echo everything that Brooke mentioned. Good post.

[Corinna]

I agree we were posting at the same time.

[popcornbird]

Ok, here's how I see the situation.

Foam got Ozzy, to love, to care for, to raise as her pet..........same reasons anyone would have to get a pet. Unfortunately, I feel she and her family didn't think deeply enough about their decision when they got him. As it often happens, when you don't think deeply enough before making such big decisions, the outcome turns out for the worst.

I know Foam didn't want this to happen, but unfortunately, it did happen. It could definitely be the result of a decision that was not well thought out, ahead of time.

Now, in the current situation, Ozzy is a growing and active pup who needs LOTS of attention. His family should have known ahead of time that when pups grow, they need more attention and time. They now realize they DON'T have enough time for this puppy. They cannot give him the time and attention he needs and deserves. If they keep him, while acknowledging the fact that they're not going to give him enough time, I feel that is a MORE selfish thing to do, than to return him to his breeder. Considering he will now go to a new home where he will get enough attention, I feel they have made the best decision, in the best interest of Ozzy. No, they shouldn't have gotten Ozzy if they weren't going to have the time for him, but now that they did, I do feel the best decision they could make is to rehome him. Its a better decision to give him to someone else who will have time for him, than to keep him and let him suffer from boredom, or sadness.

Yes we all know that pets are a big responsibilty........a responsibility that isn't to be taken lightly. I know Foam knows that too, and I'm sure this will be a lesson for her to take along with her in life. What's happened has happened. It is sad, it is unfortunate, and I wish the best for Ozzy in his future life. Still, there is no reason to put someone who is already feeling so down, in an even worse situation by saying her parents raised her to be a very selfish girl, etc. Please don't get so personal. I do agree with you all, but it would be nice if a few of you could state certain things in a more appropriate, and less hurtful way. I hate to see people hurt others and unfortunately, some of you are getting very hurtful.

[Moose]

Very well said, Pops ... and I completely agree, 110%.

[Corinna]

Amen Popcorn

[Kfamr]

Just out of curiousity... What's happening with Darlin?

She maybe be older than Oz but she still need attention, exercise, love and so on.

[lizbud]

Originally posted by Corinna
Goldretiver lover you arn't alone I feel she has done a very good thing for Oz.
Also I didn't tell the story of Lassie it was Denyce Please quote the proper sources.
I think that we all should be nice. She is feeling very bad now I thought we were to be a SUPPORTIVE family here. PM each other don't vent here at least she told us didn't just not ever mention him again. I think she did for some support for here decsion. Where are your hearts. Shame on you all.

Sorry, my heart & focus is on the animal, not a youngster's
angst. If she's doing the right thing for her dog, she should
be happy & the original post was just a FYI.

I do believe Ozzy will find a loving family, whether in a Shelter
or with a breeder. I hope the breeder takes the dog's history
into consideration before selling him to anyone else.

[GoldenRetrLuver]

I'm not sure if it's a good idea to bring this up or not, but..

I've recentely read some posts where people had to rehome their birds, because they felt they couldn't do their best to take care of them, didn't get along with their other pets, or have enough time for them, etc. and yet they were supported by EVERYONE. Why than is Cayter treated 'differently' when she posts that she had to rehome Ozzy? Like I, and some others have said, it was in his best interest (just like the birds), and she was not being selfish.

This is not meant to target anyone, I just felt the need to bring it up.

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by ramanth
Before I would EVER give up a living breathing animal (correction), member of the family, I'd quit one of the other after school activities.

I agree 150% and couldn't of said it better.

Ash

[heinz57_79]

The way I see it, it's all about choices. The family CHOSE to get Ozzy, they also CHOSE to give him back to the breeder. We all know having pets is all about responsibility. Personally, I don't approve of anyone getting a pet, whether it's a dog, cat, bird or fish, and then getting rid of it because it's too much to handle, or they're too busy, etc. While I think everyone agrees that Cayter's returning Ozzy is the best decision for him, it still bothers most of us who would never consider getting rid of any of our furbabies unless it was a matter of life or death, and even then I'm sure things can be negotiated.

I don't think we mean to be so mean, but to so many of us it's just an unfathomable act. When any of us get puppies we know how much time they take. We know they go thru their terrible teens. We know how much time and money have to be invested. Within a month of getting Arthur we had to take him to the emergency room because Katie attacked him. Both myself and my gf work a lot of hours, but we still find time to take all the mutts to the park, and we'll be putting Arthur into school soon.

My point is, i don't think a lot of us understand why Ozzy wasn't important enough to give up some activities for, which may not be the case but it's what it seems. I feel bad for Cayter, but I feel worse for Ozzy who I'm sure doesn't understand why his furmom doesn't want him anymore. I guess I just wish Cayter and her family would have thought it out more before getting Ozzy in the first place.

This will all blow over eventually, but for now I think everyone needs to get everything off their chest. Best of luck to Cayter and especially to Ozzy!

[trayi52]

heinz57_79, I could not have said it better than you just did.