tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post8321276903362951619..comments2023-07-20T10:20:46.037-05:00Comments on A Nerd and A Free Spirit: A Sad Day at Our HouseA Nerd and A Free Spirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05143765099100795398noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-1743967894879506502010-04-04T09:11:36.517-05:002010-04-04T09:11:36.517-05:00That is a really tough decision to make, but it so...That is a really tough decision to make, but it sounds like its better for all of you. Chin up, and tell Mark it doesn't mean he'll be a horrible parent :(Amanda - Small Home Big Starthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086889672316038951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-87632286822709449692010-04-01T17:12:21.898-05:002010-04-01T17:12:21.898-05:00Although it was a tough decision to make, it sound...Although it was a tough decision to make, it sounds like it was the best thing for everyone. I know how pets can become part of the family, but now you have a fun new addition so yay for that!Alissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04427867624406741686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-91192702978635709892010-04-01T10:24:53.179-05:002010-04-01T10:24:53.179-05:00oh Kathryn as a furbaby momma myself of a very spo...oh Kathryn as a furbaby momma myself of a very spoiled dog I can totally understand your pain. But I think you did the right thing and at least you get the comfort of knowing he went to a loving home.Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795344042152429323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-51936321893297543992010-03-31T22:38:38.142-05:002010-03-31T22:38:38.142-05:00oh no! that's such a shame, but it sounds lik...oh no! that's such a shame, but it sounds like you're doing the right thing. at least you know that he's in another loving home.aladdinsane12https://www.blogger.com/profile/03762711431187165917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-33173470846548955052010-03-31T19:19:30.336-05:002010-03-31T19:19:30.336-05:00Aww that has to be so hard, but it sounds like it ...Aww that has to be so hard, but it sounds like it was the right decision for everyone, including the pup.d.a.r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00631548794999476930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-43778714805715400762010-03-31T13:43:27.405-05:002010-03-31T13:43:27.405-05:00I have a miniature poodle who is very similar! She...I have a miniature poodle who is very similar! She's such a playful sweetheart with me and with everyone she knows.<br /><br />However, when there are new people over she'll usually bark and growl a bit when they come in the door. She also nips the feet of anyone who tries to come into my room. And she HATES kids. <br /><br />Since I don't live in a very good neighborhood, I don't want to completely train her out of this behavior because she's a great guard dog. It's a tough situation, but since it's only a few seconds with each new person, and it's only when she's in her own house, it doesn't bother me too much.<br /><br />It sounds like Brinkley's new home will be very well-suited for him! You made a good decision, and I hope ya'll feel better soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-37288460964915518632010-03-31T13:06:56.261-05:002010-03-31T13:06:56.261-05:00Hey girl, don't be too hard on yourself, I thi...Hey girl, don't be too hard on yourself, I think you made the right decision for yourself. That's what matters. <br /><br />As far as a small dog breed - we have Brody who is a mix between a shih-tzu and poodle and he is just the apple in our eyes! ;)<br /><br />Good luck with everything and hang in there!Courtney @ One Fine Wirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676404433674768084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-18196692065990103702010-03-31T12:44:07.990-05:002010-03-31T12:44:07.990-05:00I know this must be tough, but it sounds like you ...I know this must be tough, but it sounds like you really thought this through. I'm certain you will both be great parents one day! It's great that Brinkley already has a new home waiting for him.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16007497337771529664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-33876062093874408852010-03-31T12:35:01.133-05:002010-03-31T12:35:01.133-05:00Oh hon, I am so sorry!!! I know how heart wrenchi...Oh hon, I am so sorry!!! I know how heart wrenching that decision was for you but you know you made the right one. I've never had to give up a dog, but I know I would be devastated if I did. I'll be thinking of you. HUGS!!!!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547916661256476162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-84831566921373987262010-03-31T11:20:05.806-05:002010-03-31T11:20:05.806-05:00Totally feel for you! That would be so difficult,...Totally feel for you! That would be so difficult, but you're right...Brinkley has a wonderful new home!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09525890489342635502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-38506616688523760922010-03-31T11:18:31.063-05:002010-03-31T11:18:31.063-05:00You made the right decision.
I have made difficul...You made the right decision.<br /><br />I have made difficult decisions regarding my dogs too. I left them in the UK when I came to Oz. I had my reasons, and still believe they were valid.<br /><br />However, Arran, one of our dogs, has now been destroyed. He had, at times, an unpredictable nature. We knew this. We made such an effort to socialise him into his new family. But after a few months of being here, we were told what had happened. He had apparently bitten a couple of people. <br /><br />I can't describe the guilt. I still cry about it if thoughts of him catch me off guard. I was watching a clip of The Littlest Hobo a few weeks ago and I just crumbled.<br /><br />However, saying all that, I still feel I made the right choice at the time.<br /><br />Your situation is different, but similar. You have made the right choice, and that is all any of us can do. <br /><br />You are in my thoughts. xDavid J. M. Samsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11185367695948887909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-57456303443669940132010-03-31T11:17:06.823-05:002010-03-31T11:17:06.823-05:00Awwww, so sad!! It sounds like you did everything...Awwww, so sad!! It sounds like you did everything you possibly could and that's all you can do. I'm sure Brinkley will be very happy in his new how, as sad as you guys are to have him go. (((HUGS)))Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01206292558094774521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-34474273879386998912010-03-31T10:59:44.815-05:002010-03-31T10:59:44.815-05:00It's always tough to lose a bet. Whether by c...It's always tough to lose a bet. Whether by choice, old age or accident. I've never been a dog fan personally, but I can understand. I have wept over my kittens so many times in the past when they've had to go to another home...or when their time here was just up. <br /><br />(((HUGS)))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00422648347443986000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-46974021317841067732010-03-31T10:31:44.834-05:002010-03-31T10:31:44.834-05:00I cried all day when I had to leave the cat I had ...I cried all day when I had to leave the cat I had fostered for only a month at the vet for the cat rescue group. I feel your pain.Single and Sanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01088040256596780195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-29205372494283999712010-03-31T10:30:56.812-05:002010-03-31T10:30:56.812-05:00Awww, what a hard situation. As hard as it was, i...Awww, what a hard situation. As hard as it was, it sounds like you made the right decision for both your family and Brinkley.JennyLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09906552108581550958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-16501826349053085082010-03-31T10:25:29.982-05:002010-03-31T10:25:29.982-05:00Oh, I'm so sorry!That is heartbreaking, but it...Oh, I'm so sorry!That is heartbreaking, but it sounds like you've tried everything you could!Brittney Gallowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09941445411629848198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-19581055483964072472010-03-31T10:21:39.529-05:002010-03-31T10:21:39.529-05:00Wow, that's a tough one but I think you made t...Wow, that's a tough one but I think you made the right decision too. Especially for when you guys bring kids into your home someday. You can't have a dog around that is unpredictable. It's never easy letting a pet go, especially when they become such a big part of the family. I'm so sorry you had to go through that.Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353913904792737262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-3072650758086962072010-03-31T09:56:02.656-05:002010-03-31T09:56:02.656-05:00Aww I'm soo sorry girl.
You made the right de...Aww I'm soo sorry girl. <br />You made the right decision though...this will probably be best for both of you, esp. since it's a single person household he's going to...he might not snap as much.LWLHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13975262231105253072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-83756044854278713952010-03-31T09:53:56.755-05:002010-03-31T09:53:56.755-05:00Awww... it is a really hard decision to give an an...Awww... it is a really hard decision to give an animal away, even if it is the right decision. Good for you guys for putting your family first and realizing that even though a dog is part of your family, they are still animals. I am sure you will miss Brinkley, but you do have a new dog to get to know and love!Caseyhttp://thebakerbee.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396732244209548586.post-56653398659901893822010-03-31T09:53:55.938-05:002010-03-31T09:53:55.938-05:00Oh Kathryn this makes me want to cry! I'm so ...Oh Kathryn this makes me want to cry! I'm so sorry, what an awful choice to have to make. You did work extremely hard with Brinkley, and you both loved him so much I know you couldn't have done this if it wasn't the right thing. You are both good parents!! Ok I'm making myself tear up so I'll stop. Love you!!!Daynanoreply@blogger.com