spiritsmom Posted June 22, 2003 Posted June 22, 2003 I adopted her out today to a really nice family with 4 kids and a 5 month old Aussie mix (who will be spayed next month). They were great with her and she took right to them, didn't even glance back at me when they walked out the door :( . She let one of their girls lay on her side when she was taking a break and they looked so natural like that, it was really a "kodak moment", but I had no camera! They are very willing to train her and she and their pup got along great, took turns herding each other. I'm just so sad to see her gone, I cried on the way home from work. I already miss her, she'd lay right by my feet when I was on the computer and just watch me. I only fostered her for 2 weeks and she made such an impression on me. I've had fosters before for 2 months and I was never as sad to see them go as I am right now. If things were different, she would have had her home right here with me. She is one special dog and I know she's going to just love her new family. I knew she'd be adopted quickly, but even this morning when I was getting her ready for this family to see her, I still thought she'd be sleeping by my bed tonight. Wasn't really expecting them to take her home, I guess. I had renamed her Cozie and was calling her Cozie Shyloh. I wonder what they will name her? I gave them my e-mail address so they can send me updates and pictures, they said they would. She's just the hardest foster to let go. Quote
behle Posted June 22, 2003 Posted June 22, 2003 Aw, Spiritsmom....she was sure to go; such a beauty! I'm sorry you feel her loss so badly. Fostering is a brave thing to do - it's so easy to get attached. I don't know how you manage it. You are an :angel: Sounds like she will have a loving home with this family! Quote
spiritsmom Posted June 22, 2003 Author Posted June 22, 2003 Puppies are easier to foster, even little tiny ones that you have to keep till they weigh enough to fix. Usually, by the time that comes I'm quite thrilled to see the little buggers get adopted and leave my house! The adults seemt to have much more of a personality shall we say. They are easier to get attached to. A puppy is a puppy is a puppy, to me they are pretty much all cute and the same until they start developing and becoming the dogs they will be. Give me puppy to foster any day, it's much easier to let them go! There was something really special about this girl, I hope her new family will love her as much as I do! I couldn't have asked for a better application and a nicer family - they even drove in 2 separate cars from an hour away so that they wouldn't stress her by throwing her in the same car as their puppy for the trip home, now that's planning! The other applications I had on her were okay, but nothing special. All of them had something "wrong" with them, in my opinion. She wasn't cat friendly and some people with cats still wanted her, some people didn't want to train her, some wanted to keep her outside mostly during the day, etc. I wanted to adopt the whole shelter to this family, they were that impressive! Quote
Malamum Posted June 22, 2003 Posted June 22, 2003 A job well done Spiritsmom, the new family sound fantastic. I can imagine how hard it would be to them them go though. Quote
Daisysmom Posted June 22, 2003 Posted June 22, 2003 There was something really special about this girl I think there is something really special about you too :angel: Quote
spiritsmom Posted June 22, 2003 Author Posted June 22, 2003 Aww, thanks for that - it's very much appreciated! Now I just have to keep an eye out for the next dog I can save and rehome! Quote
courtnek Posted June 22, 2003 Posted June 22, 2003 There was something really special about this girl I think there is something really special about you too Amen to that!! You are doing work that needs to be done - it hurts now, but think of how happy Cozie will be in her new home. and dogs and kids belong together... thank you for caring... :angel: Quote
Bubblezzz Posted June 23, 2003 Posted June 23, 2003 spiritsmom, you're awesome! :angel: Her new family sounds wonderful! And if they're only an hour away, maybe you can set up dates or visit? Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted June 23, 2003 Posted June 23, 2003 There was something really special about this girl I think there is something really special about you too WELL DONE ON JOB COMPLEATED. IT IS SAD TO LET GO :( SHE WILL BE HAPPY NOW Quote
Sanvean Posted June 23, 2003 Posted June 23, 2003 I know how hard it is to give up your fosters (well -- sometimes! :P ), but now you will be able to help another dog who needs you. Quote
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