The decision has been made and Carmen is officially in her new home. It has taken me this whole week to even start this post because I am so emotional about this decision. I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would decide to give up both of my little doggies. I also never thought in my wildest dreams that I would have triplets, and another on the way at this point in my life. I would not change a thing, but it is difficult for me because I LOVE my dogs!
The main reason we decided to find Carmen a new home is that this house is a little too chaotic for her. She is by nature a dog with high anxiety, she is jumpy, she is a princess and not comfortable around a lot of craziness. Her life in the condo with me, alone all day sitting in the sun and snuggling with me all night long was her speed. Although, she was really really sweet with the girls when I would hold her and they would pet her, if she was not in my arms she was very scared of them. She would either sit in the corner and shake or run directly into the bedroom to take cover when the girls were running around. She would usually stop in the master bathroom and leave a pee spot on the rugs on her way to take cover in our bed. I would still snuggle with her in the evenings after the kiddos were in bed and we ate dinner, but I know she was not a happy little dog. She is indeed a little princess and has been from day one. When Carm doesn't like what is going on she will let me know. It was one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make in my life so far. I love her so much, she was my first baby, I took her everywhere with me and have so many great memories with her by my side. I know, however that this is the best decision for our family and things are only going to get more and more crazy and the girls get older and the little guy is born. I will have very little time to dedicate to her and she would have major issue with that.
All this being said, I am so thankful to have found Bridgette as her new owner. Chris works with Bridgette and I had met her a few times. She is in her late 20's, no children and loves the idea of having a little dog as a companion. First, she came to the house to meet Carm and then she took Carmen for a weekend a few weeks ago as a trial and things went extremely well. Bridgette fell in love with Carm and her funny little ways. She definitely is a dog with A LOT of personality! As expected Carmen takes a bit to warm up to new people, but it sounds like after a week together Carmen and Bridgette are getting along great and Carmen seems to be making herself at home. I guess that is all I can ask for when all is said and done.
I miss Carmen like crazy and wish there was someway we could have figured out how to make everything work and for everyone to be happy. But, since that was not the case, I am grateful for Bridgette and hope for her sake that Carm has bonded with her new Mama. Our house seems to have a new sense of peace with out all the barking, although I have to admit I miss her sitting next to me and staring at my plate when I eat dinner every night. I miss the greetings when I come in the door and the kisses and snuggles at night. She was my best girl for 6 great years! I think Wrigs is missing her too, he has been super clingy to me, or maybe he is scared he is next.
The decision has been made and Carmen is officially in her new home. It has taken me this whole week to even start this post because I am so emotional about this decision. I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would decide to give up both of my little doggies. I also never thought in my wildest dreams that I would have triplets, and another on the way at this point in my life. I would not change a thing, but it is difficult for me because I LOVE my dogs!
The main reason we decided to find Carmen a new home is that this house is a little too chaotic for her. She is by nature a dog with high anxiety, she is jumpy, she is a princess and not comfortable around a lot of craziness. Her life in the condo with me, alone all day sitting in the sun and snuggling with me all night long was her speed. Although, she was really really sweet with the girls when I would hold her and they would pet her, if she was not in my arms she was very scared of them. She would either sit in the corner and shake or run directly into the bedroom to take cover when the girls were running around. She would usually stop in the master bathroom and leave a pee spot on the rugs on her way to take cover in our bed. I would still snuggle with her in the evenings after the kiddos were in bed and we ate dinner, but I know she was not a happy little dog. She is indeed a little princess and has been from day one. When Carm doesn't like what is going on she will let me know. It was one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make in my life so far. I love her so much, she was my first baby, I took her everywhere with me and have so many great memories with her by my side. I know, however that this is the best decision for our family and things are only going to get more and more crazy and the girls get older and the little guy is born. I will have very little time to dedicate to her and she would have major issue with that.
All this being said, I am so thankful to have found Bridgette as her new owner. Chris works with Bridgette and I had met her a few times. She is in her late 20's, no children and loves the idea of having a little dog as a companion. First, she came to the house to meet Carm and then she took Carmen for a weekend a few weeks ago as a trial and things went extremely well. Bridgette fell in love with Carm and her funny little ways. She definitely is a dog with A LOT of personality! As expected Carmen takes a bit to warm up to new people, but it sounds like after a week together Carmen and Bridgette are getting along great and Carmen seems to be making herself at home. I guess that is all I can ask for when all is said and done.
I miss Carmen like crazy and wish there was someway we could have figured out how to make everything work and for everyone to be happy. But, since that was not the case, I am grateful for Bridgette and hope for her sake that Carm has bonded with her new Mama. Our house seems to have a new sense of peace with out all the barking, although I have to admit I miss her sitting next to me and staring at my plate when I eat dinner every night. I miss the greetings when I come in the door and the kisses and snuggles at night. She was my best girl for 6 great years! I think Wrigs is missing her too, he has been super clingy to me, or maybe he is scared he is next.
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