Rehoming Lu and life lessons

[redwoodranch]

This spring has been excruciating on the emotions for so many reasons, but one of the biggest is making a decision to rehome Lu

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[minnathered]

Tearing up with reading this -- in empathy, not anger.

I am so impressed with you and your maturity. To look at your reasons for retaining or rehoming Lu. To realize which reasons were for you and which for him. To accept your inability to control everything. To be open to opportunity when a possible home arrived. To proceed with appropriate care to feel certain Lu would settle in well. To grieve the loss of his everyday presence. And most of all, to rejoice in his happiness.

You've done well, Naomi. Many hugs to you. <3 <3 <3

[redwoodranch]

There is more grieving than I realized there would be. But it doesn't take away from what I believe was the best for him. I can't wait to snuggle him this afternoon.

Thank you Judi. Thank you for being there.

[nosemovie]

I had NOT cried yet. Not once. In fact, most of the time through this all I had such a warm warm feeling in my heart... just that "right" feeling -- all along.

but today you made me cry. and WHOA on the Roseann blog... just coming at the perfect time.

HUGE hugs to you honey.

[redwoodranch]

Yeah, I don't know if I would've had the courage without Roseanne's blog, I am super grateful she posted that.

Thank you for EVERYTHING. You, you are the best friend someone could ask for.

[nosemovie]

I AM???? Wow! thanks! :)

[talesofmyboys]

That seems to be my life lesson in owning dogs, learning to let go of judgment about so many things. I too was one of those people who thought *I* would never rehome a dog, but I have seen enough rehomed dogs go on to have happy lives with other people, that I am now at least open to the possibility. Not that I am in the position to need to rehome any of my dogs right now, although Merc has certainly pushed those buttons occasionally... ;-) but I have let go of the judgment that rehoming = don't love the dog enough. Now I see rehoming = love the dog so much you want the best for it. My heart goes out to you in making that tough decision, because I do know how much you love Lu. I am so glad this worked out so well for everyone.

[redwoodranch]

I've been there too with my judgement train, and damn, it's hard to be on the other side. I hope I don't have too many more of these lessons ;) I really appreciate your kind words Jo.

[moodypdx]

Doing right is not always doing easy. Lots of love.

[redwoodranch]

No the right path is often not easy. Thank you.

Sometimes loving means letting go...

[timwm]

Nobody knows it better than a parent. It hurt but I had to let my son and daughter go so they could accomplish their potential. There have been many times that I wish it wasn't the case. I miss them dearly but I know their needs to exceed what I can give them alone so off they went. I owned a dear sweet Aussie all her life and fortunately was able to give her the purpose she craved. It was a 15 year love story. Obviously Lu was not born for agility and wanting otherwise is selfish. Naomi, I know you let go of Lucero for all the right reasons and he will fulfill a purpose that meets his needs. He will be loved and cherished and appreciated for what he is and not what anyone else feels the need to make him. Just as you have beome what you are and doing what you want and need, not what I might have tried to make you. I am so proud of your courage. Hold your head up and know that you have made him and his new owner very happy. Love, your Dad.

[redwoodranch]

I love you.