Horsefeathers! Posted July 20, 2003 Posted July 20, 2003 At least, he tentatively has a home lined up. First of all, does anyone remember Devin, my little Lhasa Apso foster? Anyway, I couldn't be more pleased about the home he is going to. This guy lives alone, has one other wonderful little dog who adores other dogs (Devin soooo needs a playmate... all my dogs are getting old and cranky). I'm excited and worried at the same time. The guy met Devin the other day and it was love at first sight for the both of them. They interacted so well, which is wonderful since Devin can be a little brat sometimes with new people :oops: . Anyway, we talked for a while and I went over the things about Devin he'd need to know... he's territorial and kind of bratty sometimes, but we have been working on that (Devin is 8 1/2 months old, just neutered, and still in the middle of puppy puberty... add to that the fact that he is a LHASA and, well...). Also, Devin is backsliding on his potty training a bit and we are trying hard to crash course him in this. He KNOWS what to do, he checks out healthy (no infections), but he sometimes lapses :x . I did mention to the guy that he may have to work a bit on potty training and suggested a crate and keeping Devin leashed to him while out of the crate for constant monitoring. The guy seems ok with all of this. Anyway, he's supposed to pick Devin up on Tuesday for a trial run. I know this guy is an awesome dog owner based on the care his other dog receives, and I know he has the best intentions, but I also am realistic enough to know that every dog is not suited for every owner and vice versa. I have offered to let him keep Devin as long as he needs to to decide if it is going to work out. I also made sure he KNOWS that I will take Devin back at any time in his life. "3 years from now and you get married and your wife decides she hates dogs..." or whatever (I know people can come up with all kinds of excuses), I will take him back. I am also giving him my cell number with encouragement to PLEASE call me anytime, 24/7 with ANY concerns about Devin... training issues, whatever. I am nervous as a pregnant nun. I know this could be the perfect home for Devin, but I just hope he doesn't screw it up. He's an absolute sweetheart and a joy to be around, but he is also a bit bratty when he wants to be, as well as this potty training backsliding :x . Oh well, at least the guy knows to bring Devin back to me if it doesn't work out and he doesn't seem the type to just give up easily. PLEASE wish us luck and hope that Devin has found his forever home (and behaves his silly self :roll: )!! Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted July 20, 2003 Posted July 20, 2003 Good luck Devin. What happened to the poodle I think it was a poodle. you took in who started to have fits Quote
Horsefeathers! Posted July 20, 2003 Author Posted July 20, 2003 Mouse, you are talking about Razzle, the Standard Poodle. Yes, he was having some major problems with seizures. He found a forever home with a really good friend of mine. He's doing really well. He is off phenobarb for now and he is being fed several small meals a day, just to treat this as if it may be hypoglycemia (which, apparently, is a problem for some Standard Poodles). He's only had one other seizure in the two months she's been doing this and it was a fairly mild one. He's doing great! Thanks for asking about him. :) Thanks, all, for the Devin well wishes. We may get to go back to normal with *ahem*cough* ONLY eight dogs in the house! :roll: Quote
Angelboddy Posted July 20, 2003 Posted July 20, 2003 Good luck devin. :angel: Hope you love your new home. :D Quote
behle Posted July 21, 2003 Posted July 21, 2003 Good luck to Devin in his new home....sounds like you've found a good one for him, HF! :D Quote
mommacat Posted July 21, 2003 Posted July 21, 2003 Good luck, Devin!! How lucky he is to have a foster mommy that cares about him so much! :) Quote
Horsefeathers! Posted July 22, 2003 Author Posted July 22, 2003 Well, we're counting down the hours. We've been playing with Devin and it seems like he is JUST beginning to fit in so well here... the other dogs are just starting to acknowledge him and play with him. Oh, I'm going to miss his silly little self. It has been such fun having a baby in the house doing all the frustrating things that young puppies do.:cry: I've been packing his bag for him, making sure he has everything he needs. He has food to mix in with whatever new food he gets, lots of toys, several bowls, treats, a blanket and my heart. I really do hope he minds his manners so that he can be a permanent part of this home, but I'm sure going to miss him. My husband is sad as well and took extra time tonight to love him up and play with him. It was funny to watch him talk to Devin as if Devin understood every word he said... "Now, you behave yourself and stay out of trouble. I want to see you again, but not because you were banished for being a brat. You go and mind your manners, young man..." That man has no idea how much I adore him! If all works out, Devin will be gone tomorrow. :cry: Quote
StarFox Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 Good Luck Devin! I hope he found his forever home! :P Quote
Horsefeathers! Posted July 23, 2003 Author Posted July 23, 2003 He's gone. The new owner called me bright and early this morning to make sure I knew he was coming. Then he showed up early. Way early. I had planned to finish my work and then spend a bit of time with Devin. I did at least manage to give him a bath. So I take the TWO bags of stuff I had packed for him to the guy and once again go over and over and over all the things I thought he needed to know and then went back and got Devin. My little man just strutted right up to the guy as if he'd known him his entire life. When it came time to leave, I walked Devin out for him (as he was carrying TWO bags of stuff) and opened the car door. Devin looked at me as if, "Oh, cool, a ride... so c'mon and get in wiv me!" The look on his face when he realized that he was going without me... those big, brown eyes looked up at me as if I were just throwing him away. Oh, it made me go back inside and cry. I mean, I know he'll be fine, but I feel so bad. This is his third home in three weeks and I have to wonder how much he knows. I can't help but wonder if he thinks it's something he did. He will be fine, I just know, and the new owner is absolutely awesome, but that initial feeling like he must think I hate him bugs me. I'm a weirdo. It is so quiet around here tonight (even with eight other dogs in the house). We've had several dogs come through here and I get attached to all of them, but Devin was just such a special boy. I almost couldn't do it. :cry: Quote
bk_blue Posted July 23, 2003 Posted July 23, 2003 :cry: The main thing is that Devin has found what seems to be a fantastic home. :angel: Quote
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