[wisewoman]

We have had them since Jan. They had come out of their shells enough to show some personality. Unfortunately part of the group personality for the two of them was to try to eat one of my little dogs. They came very close. I called the rescue folks a month ago and today they finally get around to taking them. I feel awful. I have never given a pet back. However, fate being what it is, we have livestock. We have fenced in all of the dogs so barely a mouse can get through but yet one of the dogs kept finding a way to get in and chase and eat the livestock. I took her out three times today. Now they are gone and I am relieved, sad, curious how the others will adjust. Will my little male they picked on ever trust me to brush his belly again? He has refused to go out back for business when they are out there so I let him outfront as he is harmless.

That's it for me. I am wiped. I planned on cleaning a broom closet and 4 cupboards today. I am going to take a nap.

[Maven]

I'm sorry. I know it's hard, but you had to do it. I wish you the best in regaining your dog's trust. There's a book by the Dog Whisperer (I forget the title, but you can search for "Dog Whisperer" at Amazon.com and find it) that might have some information to help. Good luck.

[mlyn]

wondering what priority?

[wisewoman]

mlyn, I am unsure of your question? What is my priority? Safe loving homes for all pets and no livestock with bites taken out or lambs dead. These dogs grew and learned a lot with us. Were fed very well and were loved. But my priority is to my already animals that they be healthy and safe. My little male was very close to having his intestines ripped out by these two. They are sweet but they have dynamics that can't work here.

[Wants2Fly]

Hello Wisewoman -- I know how heartbroken you must be, but your priority has to be those animals who form your nucleus "family."

I once found the tiniest little puppy two days before I was moving out of an apartment to move with my mother with my adult dog, that she did not really want with her cats. The puppy was not housebroken. I walked it around the neighborhood, begging various neighbors to take it. In the end, I had to bring it to a shelter. I broke down in my car, and cried and cried over the steering wheel. I had only had that baby a few days. But at that point, I only had a roof over my head due to the kindness of my mom -- I did my best, just as you did in this situation -- and that is all we have to give.

[Sabrina]

Wisewoman, I avoided this thread for a while as I was so triggered by a program on dogs and Katrina that I watched the other day. My curiosity got the better of me though.

You did such an amazing thing - I am so sorry that it did not entirely work out. But, having said that, I reckon those dogs knew the goodness, love and kindness you offered.

I really do hope that your little male is on the mend.

[wisewoman]

Sabrina and wants to. It broke my heart in bizillions of ways. I know that the dogs, placed alone, with out other pets will be great. I hope that happens for them. They were tick and flea infested afraid to do anything, well one of them, the other just reminds me of the pitbull on Homeward Bound. The way he chases chickens and is so determined and nosey and full of it. They have been fed like royalty. and Sabrina, little boy Benni is right now lying on his back next yo me chewing softly on my shirtsleeve as I rub his belly. I guess he is feeling safer already. little sweetie. In fact there are four up here with me. Thanks for the well wishes. The dogs will be placed and it will work out, just another hard transition for them.

[(JD)]

They won't ever forget you, ww. You will see them in the great by and by, imo!