Parting Is Never Sweet....

[Sadie]

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Just wanted my K9 family here to know we have decided to return Jack to his breeder. Through absolutely no fault of his.

I write with tears as we had taken the pup to our hearts but it was a mistake to bring such a young, energetic youngster into our home with elderly Sam.

Sam showed tremendous kindness towards Jack but he was showing signs of being overwhelmed by everything. Sam has spent his entire life alone without other dogs, and we were asking too much of him to cope with the new boy.

We were having to keep the dogs apart alot to give Sam some peace and make sure Jack stayed safe. When they did get together and played, our hearts were in our mouths as Sam is such a big heavy whippet and the pup so fragile in comparison.

I can't thank Helen or Rob enough for their kindness and help as we searched for a companion. I should have listened to a friend when she recommended an older, steady bitch as companion and not to consider a youngster with boundless energy!

I hope to keep in touch with Jack's eventual forever home to see how handsome he turns out! He is just the best little dog you could want but sadly for us, we owe it to Sam to consider the autumn of his life.

If anyone knows of a good home where there is perhaps a youngish bitch or dog who could guide and teach Jack his life skills please let me or Helen know. Whover has the little man will have a life-long companion and one of gentle, loving nature. He is as adorable as he looks in every way and so gentle.

Hannah x

PS I hope K9 members will understand our decision and how hard it was to make it.

 

[dolly]

Sorry to hear such sad news, but totally understand.

Please pm me if anyone can offer this young lad a home

 

[jinnyfizz]

I am so sorry, this can't be easy for you

Jack is still young and has a breeder who cares, there are so many who don't, and he will find his forever home very soon, I'm sure :thumbsup:

Bide your time and you will soon find a quieter, older whippet to keep Sam company for life :wub:

 

[Sadie]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am heartbroken to have had to part with this little chap but I know for Sam's sake it was the right thing to do.

My youngest son (23) slept 2 nights on the sofa to help Jack settle in to our home. Then my husband slept on the sofa bed to help with Jack's comfort. Finally we had Jack with us in our bed for 2 nights and he settled like a baby!

He loves cuddles and games and is so very gentle. My heart aches for this beautiful boy who would have made such a faithful, loving companion. He was raised with 4 bitches, 3 of whom are whippets, so of course he attached himself to me rather than the 3 men here! This had made the parting all the more painful.

I will treasure the memories and photo's we have of him. I can't tell you how special this little man is and would encourage you to remember him if you hear of a loving, kind, honest, whippet loving home available.

Rob was kindness itself when my husband and son took Jack home. As has been said, Rob is a breeder of immense integrity as well as skill. His kind, sincere attitude eased our decision greatly.

Is it normal to be so heartbroken over parting with such a beautiful baby? I don't know. All I know is I wish we had thought everything thru more thoroughly before he came to us. You live and learn but it is a painful experience....

My love and thanks to all. You are the best.

Hannah and family.

PS One for the album. Perhaps in time I will be able to frame it and say..."we were part of your life for a short while....we love you little Jack..."

I am so sorry, this can't be easy for you Jack is still young and has a breeder who cares, there are so many who don't, and he will find his forever home very soon, I'm sure :thumbsup:

Bide your time and you will soon find a quieter, older whippet to keep Sam company for life :wub:

 

[Nicola]

I had to return a pup to its breeder a few years back because my then 7 year old mini schnauzer just couldn't cope with being constantly ragged and having his beard pulled all the time. It sounds laughable I know, but Stan just used to run and hide under the bed in the end, he got so upset. He's such a comical, loveable dog and the pup really wasn't a bad natured dog at all, quite the contrary, but they just didn't hit it off. I gave it 2 months, but I should have given up earlier as it never improved (the breeder said so too). It breaks your heart and I've almost resolved not to get a whippet pup again whilst I've still got Stan (never say never though), as I don't want to let another one down.

Please don't feel too heartbroken, although this is easier said than done when you've bonded with the little lad. You'll feel better knowing that you've done the right thing a few weeks down the line, if you feel that none of you can cope with effect your pup is having on the older dog (including your older dog). I felt awful for a while, feeling that I'd let everyone down, the breeder, my current two dogs, and worst of all, the pup. I still think about the pup from time to time, but I was reassured that he went to a very good home, so I'm sure it was for the best. The pup is at a good age to make a smooth transition and you're doing the right thing getting the breeder involved. They are responsible breeders; they will do their best to help.

 

[AnnSa]

Aww at least you are being fair to your older one. All to often its

the oldie that has to suffer for a cute pup. You must feel awful

having to let Jack go. I'm sure he will soon find a loving home,

he sounds a sweetheart

 

[Hula]

Don't beat yourself up about this . You are doing the responsible for thing for all concerned .

Jack will be happy very quickly and you will still be fretting over this .

Maybe an older girlie would fit in better in time .

 

[FeeFee]

What a horrible decision to have to make, I'm so sorry

Sam's needs have to come first, and well done for recognising his unhappiness and being brave enough to make a hard decision. At his age Jack will be none the worse for his little 'holiday' and I'm sure will find a new home very soon :luck:

 

[Sadie]

You are all so very kind. Thank you so much.

I have had 12 whippets over 40 years and bred 3 litters so I have a good understanding of their nature and habits. We only had to rehome one many years ago, and that was because she used to take toys away from our toddler son and hide them in her bed.

As new parents we became paranoid that Tami would `turn` against our first born (we were very young parents and not that familiar with the whippet at the time) so we found her a new home with a gentleman who loved and adored her until she died at 16. Needless to say we were heartbroken to see her go and it took my husband many months to get over her.

I suppose I had geared myself up for Jules, the whippet/bedlington cross, and when we were rejected because of Sam not being neutered, it was a blow. Dolly came to me with Jack as a possibility, and of course once I had spoken to Robert about him, he seemed perfect. I love whips of all ages and have given good homes to older ones as well as pups in the past.

We waited patiently until after Xmas, collecting his bits for his bed. As soon as I saw him last Wed (can it really only have been a week?) it was love at first sight. Even Sam thought he was lovable although, as I've said elsewhere, he showed a sexual interest in Jack to begin with, which worried us. Once we had removed the scent rag from his bedding things soon improved.

I became unwell the day before we collected Jack but not enough to stop me getting out. Unfortunately, I had to spend the next 3 days on the sofa dosed up with pills etc which wasn't much help to my husband. Jack spent a lot of time curled up on my lap which is obviously why we bonded so quickly. He really is a Mummy's boy!!

I managed to do the feeds and help clear the puddles but wasn't much help in supervising the two dogs whilst they played. My husband (who has long term health issues) became more and more frustrated and weary, which is understandable.

Jack was a sweetheart just waiting to be loved, played with and enjoyed. Perhaps if I hadn't been ill or Sam had been younger....who knows. If we'd got an outdoor heated kennel where he could let off steam a couple of times a day that might have helped too. So many "ifs...."

Please forgive the emotion in all of this. I can hardly believe someone so little has left such a hole in my heart so quickly.

Now the house is looking more like a home and less like a canine toy store. But it feels a little empty. Sam is looking around, half relieved, half sad....I can understand how he feels.

Stay warm and stay safe on the roads. Thank you again for your kindness.

Love and best wishes

Hannah x

What a horrible decision to have to make, I'm so sorry
Sam's needs have to come first, and well done for recognising his unhappiness and being brave enough to make a hard decision. At his age Jack will be none the worse for his little 'holiday' and I'm sure will find a new home very soon :luck:

 

[Tigernidster]

I am so sad for you and I think you have been incredibly brave. x

 

[dana]

u have made the right decsion hun, u gotta put ur old boy first. jack will have a fab home in no time at all, all too often its the old dog that is put out for the cute puppy and although ur hurting at the mo u gotta remind urself that u have done the kindest and fairest thing for both of ur dogs.

take care hunny

xx

 

[Sadie]

Just wanted to say a final big thank you to all members who have supported/guided and comforted us over the last few days. Particular thanks to Jinnyfizz :wub: and Dolly :wub: who have spared extra valuable time thru pm's.

Jack and Sam's welfare comes first. My emotional state is beginning to settle, and in it is the certainty that we, as a family have done the right thing - albeit rather hastily! :b

Hindsight is a great thing and we should have thought things thru more thoroughly. But as has been said before, Jack's breeder is a sound one, and he will do all he can to make sure pup's forever home is the right one.

If Jack's new owner uses K9 and would be willing for us to keep in touch, we would be much blessed. I feel we have given Jack his future back and not taken anything from him. Sam too can rest in the certainty that his little adventure will bring only good into the remainder of his life. 8)

Stay warm and safe K9 friends. :wub:

Hannah and family xxxx Sam X :* Jack X :*

PS I hope to go to the Whippet Club show on the 23rd. Come and say hello if you make it there! :sweating:

u have made the right decsion hun, u gotta put ur old boy first. jack will have a fab home in no time at all, all too often its the old dog that is put out for the cute puppy and although ur hurting at the mo u gotta remind urself that u have done the kindest and fairest thing for both of ur dogs.
take care hunny

xx

 

[dabroad]

sometimes these things happen truth is you did whats best by your first dog and the pup. I had a simular case when rehoming a 6 month old whippet who was beautiful but just didnt fit in with us or my other bitch. I have 2 now and they are great together also may be taking on another there all under 2 so fit in well together. mixed ages will rather work or it wont. good idea though. Send me a picture of the little mite as im looking! x