This has been one of the hardest things for me! I love Koby and Tiff so much and it really does break my heart to let them go to a new home. I thought buying a house for the first time was supposed to be the most stressful period in anyone’s life but this out ways that by million times! I've never been an emotional person and I can usually hold my feelings back about things but yesterday when I got home from work and took Koby and Tiff outside I just broke down. Even now writing this its hard to hold back the tears here at work. After speaking with Eric last night I'd like to thank him for reassuring me that Koby and Tiff will be well taken care of. I believe that Koby and Tiff deserve all the love that can get and I believe Eric and his family can do that for them.
I read Emily's post from the other day just this morning and I'd just like to comment on that as well. Although her post can be interpreted as a person that doesn't care about Koby and Tiff I don't think that is truly how she is. I know that she does not like them because of how I was unable to train Koby and Tiff properly and I wish that she would sometime direct her anger about them more to me because ultimately this is all my fault. Emily doesn't really believe that they can be rehabilitated to which I disagree. I believe that I (With Emily's help) have set them on a path to break these bad habits and that it will take no time at all to be the normal little babies they were supposed to be.
Bottom line is I want what's best for Koby and Tiff and I think Eric and his family can give them all they deserve until their real family comes along. They will always be a part of my family no matter where they go and I will always remember them and love them. I hope that everyone will keep us and Koby and Tiff in their thoughts and prayers
Thank you again to all involved.
Jarrett
Jarrett - my heart goes out to you. I can assure you that Julie and Eric will provide a loving home for your babies and will be very choosy picking out their forever family. I will keep you in my thoughts as you deal with this - and wish the very best for you in the future.
Jarrett,
Clearly this has been a difficult decision for you but you are truly making the right one. Julie and Eric will give your sweet dogs a wonderful home and when the time comes for them to go to a forever family, I assure you it will be the best home ever!
Jarett,
My heart truly goes out to you. I can't imagine how heartbroken I would be if I had to give up mine. But, be assured, the people on this board are the very best. Koby and Tiff will be well taken care of, pampered and spoiled as they deserve to be and I'm sure they will be trained to be valuable family members where ever they wind up. We all wish you well in the future and in your life with Emily. You may want to come back to visit us some time, you have found many friends here.
How sad. I feel so bad for you Jarrett. I hope the girl is really worth it. Doing the right thing isn't always easy, I just hope you are doing it for the right reasons. :...:
Take care of yourself.
Hi Jarrett,
Rest assured that your puppers have a loving extended family here and they will get the support that they need until that perfect forever home comes along.
While this is difficult for you, you have recognized that at this time you must make the right decision for their future. I trust, that once this responsibility has been transferred, you will take the time to rest and consider your own options without the added stress of worrying about the fur-babies.
Good luck,
Dianne
Jarrett,
I will keep you and Koby & Tiff in my thoughts and prayers. I know this is really difficult for you, but with the circumstances with Emily as they are, this is the best thing you can do for them if you are going to continue a relationship with Emily. I hope that Emily is worth the sacrifice you are making. I don't want to make you feel any worse than you already do, but I caution you to really think about what she is asking of you and if this is really how you want your relationship to be. The fact that she could suggest killing the dogs that you have loved for 6 years because of housebreaking issues is unconscionable. I speak from the experience of a broken marriage - she wants you to change and it won't stop with this, there will always be something she doesn't like or some area that you fall short. I just don't want to see you hurt and alone later. I really feel for you and hope you know what you are doing. Good luck and I will pray for you and the pups.
Jarret,
Love for one being, whether it's human or canine, shouldn't mean giving up the love of another.
Good luck to you. Sounds like you have a lot to give.
As for Emily's anger, It shouldn't be directed at you either. It should be directed OUTSIDE your relationship. Nothing is ever "all" the fault of one person.
Nikki said it well. Jarrett I think you have some hard lessons ahead of you yet. But I wish you the best. One thing for sure, Koby and Tiff are in a wonderful place and they will be fine! Since you are in the situation you are, I admire you for giving these two up, I know it was hard. They are beautiful and precious I can't imagine what that would be like. You did the right thing.
Nikki hit it on the head. Be reassured that Koby and Tiff will be loved and spoiled as they want to be! They are in a very loving foster home and will be placed in a very loving forever home eventually. Don't worry about them. Just make sure you are doing what is right with the rest of your life.