It's Sort of Like a Death in the Family

I gave Wolfie away on Sunday. It's funny, I didn't think I was going to miss him that much, as I largely went about my day without noticing him. Still, the house feels a little empty. There is no one sitting behind my chair loudly scratching his ears, and no furry little body under the desk while I pay the bills. No one barked at the door when I got home this afternoon, and Catcher's bowl looks just a little smaller sitting all by itself.

He went to a good home. I am lucky to have surrounded myself with incredibly compassionate and understanding friends, who have incredibly compassionate and understanding friends of their own. Animals are near and dear to all of them, and they are devoted pet owners. The couple who adopted Wolfie took him in because they had to put their old dog to sleep, and their younger dog needed a friend. They were looking for a cuddler. I know deep in my heart of hearts that Wolfie will be happy in their home.

I just didn't realize this would hurt so much. I had no idea that I would cry all the way home, remembering how Wolfie was with me through some of my most difficult moments. I had no idea that I would feel like such a failure.

Comments

[Lorena]

I got a little weepy, too. Even though I know he's going to a wonderful home where he will get all - heck, MORE than enough - of the attention that he wants. But I'm still sad that we won't be puppy-sitting him any more. You're not a failure. You're just on a different road. Choosing to do the best thing, the hardest thing; they're both the same. It takes a strong person to do that.

[mamadaisy]

I'm so sorry to hear it. You did the right thing for him, though, even if it hurts.

[morgan]

love hurts thats all I'm going to say

[stephanie]

i talked to wolfie's new mom the other day- you should have heard her go on and on about how wonderful he is! hope it makes you feel a little better knowing he's loved.

[stephanie]

i talked to wolfie's new mom the other day- you should have heard her go on and on about how wonderful he is! hope it makes you feel a little better knowing he's loved.