Otis just nipped my son…

[agilebasenji]

<hugs>
i'm so sorry he didn't work better in your home. sometimes it is so hard to do the right thing.</hugs>

[Janneke]

I'm sorry Petra that you have to make such a tough decision.. I hope Otis will have a wonderful life in his new home. I can't imagine how hard it must be to 'lose' your boy.. I already had a difficult time giving up a guest.. Big hug for you for doing the right thing for your boy.

[thunderbird8588]

Petra,
i hope everything works out well for Otis and yourselves. His new home and owner sound ideal. I'm sure in time you will feel so much better.

[sharronhurlbut]

Petra, you are doing the right thing. Hugs.

[MacPack]

This does sound like an ideal solution. He will be confused at first, but dogs are "forward looking" and he will be happy again soon.

[sharronhurlbut]

Dogs really do live in the now. I have been to classes that it takes 3 days for dogs in the shelter on average to quit looking for the old owner and get ready to pond with the new one.

[Kipawa]

Petra, you are really showing that you love Otis by letting him go. Know in your heart that you are doing the best thing for everyone involved.

[tanza]

And great if his prospective home knows the breed and understand what Otis needs… which is structure without distraction.... to redirect his attitude.

Hats off to you Petra for knowing what needs to be done and doing it...

[Basenjimamma]

Thanks guys..I am feeling more confident, meaning a little less emotional, lots of tears still though..I love this little guy.
I know he will do well, and I know his new mommy will love him.
I thank BRAT for giving him and us a second chance to a loving home, I know he will be a wonderful friend, pet and life mate for many, many years to come.

[agilebasenji]

Any updates?
Hope all is well.

[Basenjimamma]

AgileB..
Otis moved to his new family this past sunday. He is doing well, I am getting daily reports from his new mommy.
He was crying when we left but stopped after about 15 minutes and then proceeded to check the house out.
She took him for several walks sunday, outside her home, should he get out, so he knows where to go. He seems very comfortable in her home, sleeps with her on her bed, sits on the couch with her during snuggletimes and is just adjusting very well.
She took this whole week off from works, so they can have some serious bonding going on, which I really like that she did.

He has calmed down a lot over the last few weeks, I thing neutering helped him to a certain degree, but because our friends and family know him as a biter, we felt it wasn't fair for him to constantly have to have that label on him..he is a nice boy and will do very good with Nina.

She is used to basenjis, her boy Neil passed away last june.
She had him for 13 yrs, he had fanconi, so she is happy that at least Otis won't have to deal with that. Neil had agression biting issues, so she is very "comfortable" with Otis' issues and felt she can provide the strong leadship in his life that he needs.

I hope he is taking to this easier then me and my kids..lots of tears and sadness in our house right now..I know time will heal that, we did the right thing for him and for us..

Thank you for asking..

[Janneke]

I'm glad to hear Otis is doing well.. It must be so hard for you and your family to miss your beautiful and sweet boy…. I saw your signature and I felt sad immediately..
Big hugs for you all!

[agilebasenji]

sounds like a wonderful home and it's nice you're getting updates. You know, it must be nice for Otis to have so much love in his life. You love him enough to find him what he needed and his new mom loves him enough to take him in. Dogs are very adaptable creatures.

[Basenjimamma]

Thanks guys..
I feel like the biggest failure..I swore I would never give up on my animals..yet here I am. I know he will have a good life with her, I just hope he knows that too.

[Quercus]

That sounds like an ideal solution. I am so glad that all of you have some peace of mind now. It *is really hard to adjust to missing them…but as agile said...you love him enough to do the best thing for everybody. Hugs to all of you...

[sonnyboy]

@Basenjimamma:

Thanks guys..
I feel like the biggest failure..I swore I would never give up on my animals..yet here I am. I know he will have a good life with her, I just hope he knows that too.

Petra you didn't give up on Otis….you did the most loving unselfish thing any mom could do for one of her four legged kids..you gave him a chance at a great life.....that's the most loving thing you could do....

[thunderbird8588]

@sonnyboy:

Petra you didn't give up on Otis….you did the most loving unselfish thing any mom could do for one of her four legged kids..you gave him a chance at a great life.....that's the most loving thing you could do....

I would like to second this Petra

[nobarkus]

@sonnyboy:

Petra you didn't give up on Otis….you did the most loving unselfish thing any mom could do for one of her four legged kids..you gave him a chance at a great life.....that's the most loving thing you could do....

I agree here!

[Kananga]

@sonnyboy:

Petra you didn't give up on Otis….you did the most loving unselfish thing any mom could do for one of her four legged kids..you gave him a chance at a great life.....that's the most loving thing you could do....

Also agree.

There's a difference between "giving up" and choosing an alternative.

You chose an alternative, not an easy choice, but it allows Otis to still live in a good environment. It was a win for him and it will feel like a loss for you, but remember that Otis still came out ahead and that should reflect as a win for you.

[tanza]

@sonnyboy:

Petra you didn't give up on Otis….you did the most loving unselfish thing any mom could do for one of her four legged kids..you gave him a chance at a great life.....that's the most loving thing you could do....

Very well said….. and totally the truth!