On my 'work' facebook page I post pics of the dogs I pet care for, dog cartoons, and dogs that are up for adoption in the local shelter. In January, I posted one of a little Chihuahua and a friend fell in love with her and adopted her. Wonderful, I thought, and I get to pet sit, which I did... but...
Things in her life changed. The dog was a comfort to her after the loss of her husband but several months later she found she would be helping a lot with her young grandkids (who were scared of dogs) and found out the dog didn't do well with other people. She was also going to be traveling for long periods of time.
So, she told me she was seeking a new home. I know it wasn't easy for her to make the decision. I felt sorry for her AND the dog but I had NO intention of being the new home. None. Nada. Zilch.
BUT...my husband started sulking. I said "NO! Six dogs are MORE than enough for one family to vet and care for." He quietly said, "I know."
Time passed. Her pleas for a new home were not answered by that 'right home'.
My dear husband was doing a pretty good job of not begging but there's this 'thing' I know about him. It's something about his eyes and the look he gets. I knew deep down, he really, REALLY wanted her and he might have deep regrets if I didn't let her come live with us.
So...I finally gave in and said "Let's go get your dog." and here she is, little TRIXIE BELLE. She's fitting right in. She is two years old and less than four pounds. Since she has been here as a client, she has no fears of being here with my dogs and family and she LOVES that she isn't behind a gate as a client. She is roaming the house as a family member.
I can't say no to my dear husband or to this face. Do you blame me?
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38 comments:
No,I don't.:)
So cute.:)
She is gorgeous, I can see why your husband wanted her!
Glad to hear she's settling well with your other doggies.
Have a good weekend (:
She is such a pretty girl.
I said no, no, NO. And that is why we have three dogs. She obviously needs a nice big pack so she feels safe and secure and can be ok around a lot of people. She is a little sweetheart...Im afraid I would have said no in the same way as you..which would have led to four dogs lol. Your friend made the right decision, hard though it must have been. Give her a hug from me.
This just brought tears to my eyes...
NO, I absolutely could NOT say no to this precious sweetheart - she is so cute.
You know, I am often reminded that God's original plan included giving us the responsibility of caring for his animal kingdom. And when we do, I think we are especially blessed!
Welcome, Trixie Belle!
GOD BLESS!
What a sweetie! I love chihuahuas and would have taken her in a heartbeat... but unfortunately live too far away!
Ahhh, cute.x
So cute!!
She's a sweetheart. There's no way you could have continued saying no to that face!
Trixie Belle is adorable. Look how grateful and happy she is! Thank you for following my blog. Now I am following you too.
She is adorable! Congrats and don't feel bad. My #2 son and his wife had, at one time, 22 or 23 dogs (2 litters of puppies)!
Trixie belle is send to Your family by God ,He has a plan even for the tiny Chihuahuas life :)
You could not have said "No" to that little pretty face :)
awww that is a really hard decision to make but I think you have both made the right one ... she is a cutie :) love mouse xxxx
Bless your kind heart, she is so cute, I would sure love Trixie Belle in my home, never enough furry faces.......so so happy Parsley she is in a loving, caring home such as yours.....Hugs Francine.
aww, she's a cutie! there's always room for just one more, right?
wags, bailey
so cute, reminds me of my coco.
What a cutie. But shes not another dog, only about a fourth.
Linda
What a sweetie!
Why did we know that would happen? The head says no but the heart????? It always wins. Nice one and bravo to you and hubby. Have a super Saturday.
Best wishes Molly
Nope...can't blame you. Here I am struggling with the decision to give in and adopt just ONE dog and you have SEVEN??? Good grief.
Trixie is a cutie!
Oh Trixie Belle! You precious, precious thing. Good for you Parsley. In our home, it is me. My husband gives in to me. He knows my heart. That is why we got 4 lb Henry this year. ;)
What a cutie-pie Trixie belle is! She doesn't look like she'll take up too much room at all. Congrats on the addition of a new family member!
Oh I LOVE Trixie-Belle! I actually shared her with my daughter Emily, who has a chihuahua (Butters). She told me to adopt her! :) So glad YOU did. She is beautiful.
Your Friend,
Deborah
So glad that she has found her home with you. Some things are meant to be :)
I am sure she will be a happy addition to your family. I know exactly what you are going through.... we now have 6 cats. We had 2 cats year and a half ago. My son rescued a batch of kittens and we ended up adopting 2 of them. This year once again he found another batch of kittens. We were only going to adopt one but we fell in love with 2 of them. They add much joy and laughter to our lives.
Awwwwww. It was meant to be. Congrat's on the new "girl" in your family. ;-)
She is cutie. It's so nice you could take her.
She is adorable--so glad she has found a loving home :)
Welcome toyour new little lady
Well.. it could be MUCH worse... you could be one of those old "cat ladies".
:)
It would be hard for me to say no too! sandie
What a cutie. It'd be hard for me to say no to those eyes too ;) (Husbands and the dogs)
I am the happiest of all...SOOOO hard to give her up, but could not ask for a better home for her. Love you, my little Trixie baby!
I am the happiest of all...it was SOOO hard to give her up, but for her own good. And could not have imagined a better home for her. Love you and your new family, Trixie baby!
No way, cannot blame you one bit!!!
She is absolutely adorable! I love the little chi's and miss my Snickers so much. I know Trixie Belle will be loved in your home!
Trixie Belle is so cute! You're such a softie. ;-)
Isn't she a lucky girl! Congrats on your newest addition.
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