HAPPY NEWS FOR MY OSKAR!!!!!
After a couple weeks of thoughtful consideration, I have decided to find a home for my Oskar. When I got Oskar in August, I had no intentions of going to work FT, but being a single parent, things happen and you have to adjust. I went back to work FT at Social Services in December and little Osky did not adjust. Pepper, Bella and Kipper (2, 1, and 3 years old) adjusted just fine, but Oskar quit eating and would cry all day long.
I felt so bad for him that I couldn’t be at home with him like I was before. He’s only 6 months old and it broke my heart to come to this decision. But after posting the blog this week about finding him a new home, I had 30+ emails offering to take him or just to help me. I wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the words of support and encouragement!!!!
Now to the good news…I found a wonderful home for Oskar. This person is a member here and only lives about an hour from me. I spoke with her on the phone and emailed several times and last night, I placed Oskar in a new, loving home!!! I cried the whole drive home, but I know in my heart that I made the right decision for Oskar. She has two red LH’s and she called me this morning and thanked me for giving her such a gift….it made me cry. Thank you (you know who you are) for easing my mind and giving my Oskar such a wonderful new beginning. He deserves the time that you can give him.
I have never, ever given away a pet, so this was especially difficult. I just wanted to say a public thank you to everyone who offered their help and especially to the woman that took my baby!!!!!
January 19, 2008 @ 1:26 pm
Awww! Thanx for th post about Oskar, I am happy to hear he has a good home and you will see him on the blog also.Since he is not that far perhaps after abit you can visit him also but that might be difficult for him right now.
Thank you for however took your Oskar..I am sure he will be much loved..
I am sorry though that you had to make this tough decision and I know it breaks your heart,It would for me too.
Thirty emails!! That’s just awesome…It shows how we ban together once again when someone..human or furbaby needs our help!
Welcome to your new home Oskar!! We love you!
Take Care
Angelika,Oscar and Trevor
January 19, 2008 @ 2:21 pm
great news!!!! will you let us know who his new momma is eventually? the doxhoonts and i are nosey like that!
All’s well that end’s well.
Love, The Doxhoonts Laura, Annabel Brownie and Carlos
January 19, 2008 @ 2:29 pm
I’m so glad he found a new mom who will love him as much as you……Kim and Boogey
January 19, 2008 @ 4:26 pm
me too! oskar needs the best and being with someone from here I know he will get it. You know we ALL spoil our lil furbabies!!
January 19, 2008 @ 4:58 pm
Melodey I know how hard that must have been, but you did the right thing !! I am so happy Oskar has found a wonderful home !!
All My Best to you, Lisa & My D-PAK !!
January 19, 2008 @ 5:54 pm
I know how difficult this is for you and you have been VERY brave and you have done the right thing. Good job!!!
I work for Social Services and am also single, so I know how hard the long days away are on our dogs. My two have adjusted, but Faith always cries for a minute when I get home at night. When I first moved to my new home, I paid someone local to walk them midday, while they got used to me not being home at lunch. But you can’t keep that up forever on a social worker’s salary! You did the right thing for Oskar and he will always appreciate you for it.
January 19, 2008 @ 6:48 pm
Thanks so much guys!!! His new mom says he’s fine and is fitting right in….playing with his new housemates!
January 19, 2008 @ 8:06 pm
CONGRATS!!!!!! You did a wonderful thing and he is close enough you can keep in touch and visit!!!!
I am happy for you and know the pain of having to let go!!!
I wish the new Mommy the same joy you had with him!!
Hugz
Mo
January 19, 2008 @ 10:31 pm
Bless you for putting his wellfare first. You are very kind and brave and we honor you for that!
January 20, 2008 @ 5:38 pm
Hi,
If Oskar is only 6 month old now, how old was he when you got him? Maybe he left his mum to early.
Petra and Felix
January 20, 2008 @ 6:37 pm
Great job!!! Hope all is well!!!!
January 21, 2008 @ 12:42 am
So glad that evrything worked out. It must have been a tough decision, but obviously you love him enough to put hisneeds first. You are a very kind person.
January 21, 2008 @ 5:46 am
ok as a Doxie I would like to know who has him soooo I can send a bunch of KISSES to them,as I lost my cosein Osker a few mo ago and it warms my Doxie hart to know his mamesake is happy….
Buddy