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In the best interest of Jayde.

Anonymous

Posted : 2/12/2008 5:43:08 PM

I have been beating myself up over and over on Jayde's future. I dont want to but I know I have to do what's best for Jayde. I have come to the decision that she deserves/needs more than I can give her. I knew what I was getting into when I got her. But I guess I was expecting her to be like Splash( the aussie stolen from me a year ago).

She needs a lot more attention than I give her. With me wanting to show Lillie or do agility with I just dont give Jayde what she needs from me. She deserves better. She needs someone that will let her be with them all the time and not have to share attention with 4 other dogs.

I have been contacted by a lady that is wanting to do therapy work with her. She already has a dog(a 3 legged rescue!) that does therapy work in a children's hospital. I really think Jayde would love the therapy work. She loves kids and she would only be an hour away so I could visit her. She would be around people constantly and I know she would love that.

I feel so bad for failing her. I knew what Aussies needed as a breed but I thought I could give her what she needed. I cant and now I'm thinking about what is best for Jayde. I feel selfish because I dont want to give her up. But I cant let her be only 75% happy with me when she could be 100% happy with someone else.

Am I doing the right thing for Jayde if I let her go?

Jewlieee

Posted : 2/12/2008 5:46:47 PM

That's a tough call. Only you can know for sure how your situation is at home.

AuroraLove

Posted : 2/12/2008 5:58:57 PM

I typically have no sympathy for people who aquire dogs and then give them up becasue of idiotic and frivolous reasons.

Your NOT giving her up for any other reason then what is best for her so please dont continue to think your "failing" her. If you were giving her to a rescue or shelter then I think your feelings of guilt would have foundation but giving her to a home where she can work and be a constant companion is amazing. It would take a extremely selfish person to keep her knwoing they dont have enough time for her. You would only be quelling your guilt and I think considering the home she might be going to, you are doing a very admirable thing. Feelings of saddness are natural, missing her will be too but the comfort of knowing she is happy is reward all in its own!

oranges81

Posted : 2/12/2008 6:05:15 PM

As was said.. The choice in the end is yours but you are not failing her if she's going to a home where she can work and is loved.. Besides she'll be near by so you can visit her on weekends when you need to Smile Failing her would be not recognizing her needs or just ignoring the signs and keeping her just because... Smile

grab01

Posted : 2/12/2008 6:11:43 PM

Out of curiosity, can Jayde also do agility, etc? It seems as if she's wanting a job, and if you're already going to be doing agility classes (and don't really want to rehome her) that it would be a fantastic way for her to expend some energy

huskymom

Posted : 2/12/2008 6:13:38 PM

I agree with what everyone else has said. Only you can make the decision, but I think you know in your heart what is best for her. Best of Luck.

Anonymous

Posted : 2/12/2008 6:41:42 PM

Jayde doesnt want to do anything but be glued to my side. I know that Aussies are velcro dogs but she is really needing a home where she can be constantly with her person. I think the therapy thing would be a great job for her.

I havent decided what I am going to do yet. I am still doing everything I can to keep her since I was the one that brought her in and wanted her. I just want her to be happier than she is right now.

Liv

Posted : 2/12/2008 6:41:44 PM

I agree with everyone else...I can relate to what you are going through, I went through the same thing this January. It's hard decision to make, and only you know whats best for Jayde. I wish you the best of luck with everything.