Sassy

Siouxsie · Enlightened One

Sassy

FAJ · Enlightened One

It's great to hear that the wee lass is getting on so well. No doubt we're all looking forward to hearing that she's turning into Sassy by name and sassy by nature!

Gail · Big Cheese

Hi Fiona,

Believe me she already is "Sassy" by nature, she has bags of character. She is a collector and liked to take things to my bed for me, ornaments, loo roll, empty crisp bags, you name it she collected it!! Think the funniest one was when she picked up the baby's dummy and she actually had it in her mouth, teat first, just like the wee one does, by the time i got the camera though she had taken it to my bed....

She had learned to trust me in the house and was fantastic with the kids, but was probably picking up on the stress i felt having to walk her seperate and leave the kids at home on their own, which is a great shame because she has the sweetest nature of any dog i have ever met and we miss her loads..

Anyanka · Master

Gail, full respect to you for trying! I was a semi-single parent for a while (my first husband joined the navy when our daughters were 4 and 6 years old), without any dogs at that time, so I know how stressy it can get.

Siouxsie · Enlightened One

I would like to add more to my previous post - to explain about Gail.

Gail is a very loving kind person and if anyone has the chance to meet her Neo, they will understand this completely. The decision was definitely not an easy one for Gail to make and I am sure many will understand, if circumstances had been different Gail would have never have had to make the decision in the first place.

To you Gail, you should feel extremely proud of yourself, just take a look around you and see your Neo and your children and the fact that you were brave enough to do what you did.

**Also to reiterate what i said earlier it wasn't Gail that was affecting Sassy, it was the circumstances.**

-- Edited by Siouxsie at 11:08, 2006-07-27

Gail · Big Cheese

Thanks Siouxsie and Kirsten, really appreciate that..

For anyone thinking of a second dog, i still firmly believe that having two is no more work than one as long as you can take them out together , even if you are a single parent..So don't be put off if you are thinking of adding to your family of loyal friends, still lots of loving forever homes needed!!

greyluvver · GAL Membership Co-Ordinator

I would like to echo what Siouxsie has said, as I have met Gail and her two lovely children. Gail came across as a responsible, caring person and her experience and love for dogs shone through. I was impressed with Neo and he does Gail proud. I was disappointed that things hadn't worked out and can understand the heart ache of Gail's circumstances and having to give up Sassy.

Chin up Gail. We all still want to hear from you and Neo. And, I'm still hoping you manage along to a GAL event in the future.

Jax · Master

I read the previous postings about Sassy and just wanted to echo what has been said here. Gail I think you should feel proud that you were able to do the right thing for Sassy, it can't have been an easy decision to make. It's not always possible to predict how things might work out. It sounds like you did the sensitive and responsible thing for yourself, your family and Sassy so don't beat yourself up!

I'd agree with you about the two dogs not being much more work than having one, this is the first time I've had two dogs and although I had fears initially it has turned out great.

emma · Guru

Gail,

In your posts you come across as a lovely person, don't feel down about Sassy (you did the right thing for Sassy!) Putting the doggy first is great and I know you must have thought long and hard about what to do.

Neo is a lovely chap and looks to be really happy and settled he is a credit to you. Between you and me I am not a single parent - but I would not have contemplated two dogs with younger kids - you did a brave thing!!! One dog is plenty, especially if you have to take the kids out every time you walk Neo.What a star for trying it! I only aquired a second dog when my kids were much, much older. There will be plenty of time later so just enjoy your boy he's absolutely adorable and my youngest son Luke (who is 14) thinks his name is really cool!

Take care Gail

Em and Chad x

doggymental · Old Hand

Hi Gail

I'm so sorry to hear about Sassy but I also agree with everyone else you've done the best thing for Sassy and your family. I am a single parent and when my husband left I was left with 3 dogs and two youngish kids. Fortunately I had very good "hands on" friends and family who were also very doggy minded and that enabled me to keep my dogs otherwise I would have had the same heartbreaking decision that you had.

On a brighter note I'm 2 1/2 years down the line my kids have grown up a bit and I've managed to sneak in a 4th dog!!! Good Luck, you sound a lovely person and you've definitely made the right decision.

Louise

Dave · Enlightened One

I guess just as a final P.S. to the Sassy story - she went off to her new home last night and we all wish her well..

Teresa · Enlightened One

Great news, i'm glad Sassy has found a home - well done to everyone involved

emma · Guru

Dave, well done that was quick, I hope Sassy is happy in her new pad.

Em and Chad XX