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Rehoming my puppy - I'm nervous

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GoodbyeDoggy · 14/04/2016 18:07

I'm going to meet a potential new owner of my puppy tomorrow but I'm so nervous and my mind has gone blank on what to ask.

She sounds great on paper, self employed and works from home a lot, no children, very eager to meet puppy. He's a very high energy dog though and I'm worried that I won't know if she'll be able to handle him. How will I know? Any ideas on what I should be asking?

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FarrowandBallAche · 18/04/2016 19:44

Fingers crossed that the centre gets back to you tomorrow - can't be easy for you.

GoodbyeDoggy · 18/04/2016 14:29

Thanks cupcakes, and everyone else for your kind words.

I rang the centre but the lady who is dealing with it isn't in today so will be tomorrow now. I so hope they want him. The weekend was hell with dh getting frustrated with puppy, not sure if I can last another one!

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LetThereBeCupcakes · 18/04/2016 08:27

OP you haven't failed him. First off, YOU didn't get him. You didn't have chance to do all the prep and research as you would have done. Secondly, by finding the right home for this dog you are doing the absolute best thing for him. Try not to feel bad about it, although I can understand why you do. You're doing the right thing for everybody and although it will be tough in the short term once the dust settles everybody will be happier.

GoodbyeDoggy · 18/04/2016 07:58

No news yet, I expect I'll hear from the rescue centre this morning though. I feel happy for puppy to go this couple, I just hope they feel the same!

I do feel like a bit of a failure with him. I've always wanted a dog and the first one I get I give up. I know I can't drag it out just to prove a point though, it's not fair on any of us.

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WhoaCadburys · 18/04/2016 00:47

Any news OP? I'm sure your DH was trying to help. Well done for trying to do the best for your puppy - they are bloody hard work!

CrikeyPeg · 17/04/2016 21:15

Hope it works out for the pup and (hopefully) new owner. :)

MeadowHay · 17/04/2016 13:14

I cannot believe it's 2016 and people still go out and buy puppies from dodgy breeds that are clearly working with puppy farms, as surprise presents. Really boggles the mind.

I feel for you being stuck in this situation and I just wanted to echo other pp that you seem to be going about it all very sensibly with the dogs needs first. Hope it is all going well for you all.

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FarrowandBallAche · 16/04/2016 08:13

Ah such a hard thing for you OP.

You've done everything you can do in these circumstances.

Don't beat yourself up. Hopefully puppy will go to a wonderful home.

Wish you well

DreamingofItaly · 15/04/2016 22:21

Puppies are hard work, I've bred large dogs and I have a 15 week old puppy now. I couldn't imagine having babies at the same time. You're right DH has been insensitive but you're doing the right thing. As pp have said, follow your gut. I've refused to sell pups to people in the past because of a feeling.

It sounds like the potential owner already loves the puppy and is excited about him. Ask to be kept informed. Become friends on Facebook. It's a small thing but their willingness to do this shows they're genuine.

It's hard, but it's the right thing.

Booboostwo · 15/04/2016 20:11

You have been put in a very difficult situation but you are doing the right thing. If you decide to go with this new home see if they would be willing to send you the odd e-mail update. Hearing he is settled and happy will help you a lot as well.

Dieu · 15/04/2016 19:17

It's easy to be wistful at the end. You're doing the right thing OP, so move on and live your life happily

MsAdorabelleDearheartVonLipwig · 15/04/2016 19:00

It sounds like you're doing the best you can for him and that's all that matters, really.

GoodbyeDoggy · 15/04/2016 18:41

I would definitely get an older rescue dog in the future, there's no way I'd get a puppy again!

Thank you all for not judging me by the way. It's been good to talk about it and get it out.

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Veterinari · 15/04/2016 18:25

It sounds as if it could work out nicely.
Perhaps consider a rescue when you are ready for a dog OP - pay it forward

Newes · 15/04/2016 17:40

It sounds promising. It will be a wrench but you are doing the right thing.

hellhasnofurylikeahungrywoman · 15/04/2016 17:11

Good luck, I think you are doing the right thing but it must be incredibly hard to let him go.

GoodbyeDoggy · 15/04/2016 17:04

It went well. They both seemed really keen, she was even doing squeely noises. Puppy loved the attention and I could see how he would enjoy it just being him as the baby.
We both have the weekend to think about it anyway so will update you by Monday

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flanjabelle · 15/04/2016 15:05

It's going to be hard op, but it's important to look at the reality of the situation rather than wistfully thinking about what could have been. Later on in life there will be opportunities to own a dog and have it work out, it's just not the right time.

GoodbyeDoggy · 15/04/2016 15:03

Well we're here and he's gone off for a play with them. I feel a bit sad! Had a little wobble over it last night as I do love him and will miss him but I think it's for the best.

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BabyGanoush · 15/04/2016 14:20

Well, we took on a pup that was rejected by her first owner (and returned to breeder at 5 months.)

She was just in the wrong place, now she is with the people whose lifestyle suit hers 😁.... Mega walks and a quiet home to come back to.

Sometimes it is just the wrong fit or the wrong time/place.

Hope the dog finds a nice new home.

We are always grateful our princess was rejected by her first owners, otherwise we'd have never found her 😍

flanjabelle · 15/04/2016 14:13

You poor thing op, you didn't ask for any of this. Your arsehole of a husband should be ashamed of himself. Good luck meeting the prospective owner.

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GoodbyeDoggy · 15/04/2016 14:09

He's usually a decent husband but he has failed massively on this. In his head he was trying to cheer me up, I'd had a really hard year last year with my mum dying under tragic circumstances. I've always wanted a dog but wanted to wait till the kids were older and I was settled in a job and then choose a dog myself.
In his head he was being thoughtful. Now his pride has been hurt and he doesn't want to admit he was wrong!

It will end well though, I will find him a good home and we can all move on.

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LonnyVonnyWilsonFrickett · 15/04/2016 14:05

I remember your original thread too. I hope it goes well today for the puppy.

Pity you can't rehome your DH, eh?

BabyGanoush · 15/04/2016 14:02

What dick your DH is

Causing this unhappines, to you and the dog, and doing nothing to help sort the mess he created.

Sounds like he's a man of the grand gesture every now and then, whilst being a shit partner the rest (most) of the time

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