Will I Ever Be Lucky Enough To Own A Whippet Again

[Minky]

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Hi everyone I'm new to the board so please be gentle :unsure:

I hope nobody thinks badly of me, but just over 2 years ago I had to give up my beloved Whippets I don't want to bore you with the story, but...........four and a half years ago due to a relationship breakup and finding myself soon to be a single (first time) mum, I took the advice of someone more child knowledgeable (so to speak) than me and moved from my rented cottage in the country to a rented flat in town (as 'this would be easier for me'). And so began the worst time of my life.

Both my whippie bitch (Phoebe) and dog (Casper) were inseccant chewers (both while I was with them and when I was out (although worse if I was out as I could tell them 'no' when I was there)). I tried every solution I could think of to stop this, but to no avail, but it was never a problem for me as obviously I loved them regardless and my living situation allowed them to have their own room where they could chew to their hearts' content! My new rented flat did not/does not offer this luxury and obviously I was aware of this before I decided to move...........but I was promised by someone very close to me that they would look after my whippie babies while I was at work (part time) and that they would never need to be left alone. Unfortunately I was let down.

After two and a bit years of struggling with a baby/toddler whilst having my house/possessions destroyed and eventually taking the little hunnies with me everywhere I went in the car (including to my work on the mornings I was there). I decided it was time to give up and rehome them (at this time Casper was nine and Phoebe was eight). I was honest about their 'problem', and although Whippet Rescue couldn't help me, I managed to find the most wonderful couple to adopt them. I am 'glad' to say that they have the most fantastic home in Perthshire where they will spend the rest of their days, where their 'problem' is understood and they are never left alone. However, two years on I still feel as if my heart has been ripped out. I cry for them most days (and have a tear in my eye as I tell you this story). I can't explain how much I long to have them with me, curled up at my feet or playing around with their bums wiggling in the air.

Casper and Phoebe were/are the most wonderful, gentle dogs and I know I should have tried harder to keep them with me and that I made a really bad decision. I suppose I just wanted to get the guilt off my chest, but I also wanted to ask if you think this will/should prevent me from owning a Whippie again? I would always be honest about my past with any breeder/rescue etc and wonder if you think this would/should put them off?

Any comments are greatly appreciated.

Rachel x

 

[Nicola]

I don't think you should feel guilty about your decision. You had a lot to cope with at the time, and I'm sure Phoebe and Caspar found a new home with a couple who could devote more time to looking after them. It sounds like you did the best thing. I can understand how much you must miss them.

I'm sure you'll get another chance at owning a whippet.....do make sure it's the right time though. Peoples circumstances do change, and these things happen unfortunately (I speak from experience). I think you just have to demonstrate that you can cope again with another dog and have a loving secure home ready for another canine companion....the person you have to be really honest with is yourself :huggles:

 

[peppermint sue]

we never know what life is going to throw at us minky

sounds to me that you tried your best to keep them please don,t beat

your self up over it sounds like you found them a nice home

at the time Im sure keeping a roof over your babys head was the most

important priority :huggles:

I admire your honesty and wish you luck in your search for another whippet

everyone deserves another chance :luck:

glad that your bad spell is behind you now :thumbsup:

goodluck rachel

 

[June Jonigk]

Sometimes we make decisions in life that we regret later. At least you have admitted your decision was wrong - even though things must have been very difficult at the time. None of us know how things would be if we were left on our own, and some people cope better than others. Don't feel too badly about your decision - you did rehome them with someone they are happy with, and as you say they have a happy life.

If you are now in a position to give a home to another whippet - then at least you know what to expect, and know how much work they are, but also how rewarding they are. Don't be too hard on yourself - if your circumstances are right for another whippie now, and you told your story to a breeder, I would hope they would consider you for a pup. Good luck if that's what you decide. Its a shame you didn't find K9 a couple of years ago, and maybe you could have had some support from the lovely people on here. Welcome to K9 :huggles:

 

[SJM]

Sounds as if you are already halfway there. I'm sure you will know when the time is right for both you and your children to have another whippet. People should appreciate your honesty and understand that no one knows what the future holds. You made decisions which were right at the time, though difficult.

Wishing you lots of good luck with finding the right whippet for you in the future. :thumbsup:

As they say up here 'What's for you won't go past you'

 

[jinnyfizz]

Stick with K9 - you sound like a K9er :thumbsup:

Lots of us have had to part with much loved whippie friends for the right reasons - the best interest of the dog - and that's what you have done too :huggles:

I think it's lovely that you could rehome them yourself and that you know they are happy and well

Just remember, today is the first day of the rest of your life!!............. and if that includes a new whippet, all the better for you :cheers: :huggles:

 

[Minky]

Thank you all, I really appreciate your kind words and that you understand what I did.

I wish I had known about K9 then and perhaps things would be different now. The cries my babies made when I left them for the final time in their new home still haunt me. I hope now that one day I will find the right little, cat friendly whippie to help fill this hole in my heart.

I def plan to stick around (if you'll have me!) and hope to make some good friends.

Thank you again.

Rachel x

On a happier note I have really enjoyed looking at the pics of all your gorgeous babies.

 

[TURBO]

Welcome to k9 Minky :thumbsup:

Just like to say that please dont be hard on yourself about your whippets .

You tryed your best and life was a b for you

you did the right thing for them

So forgive yourself .

Hopefully you will get a whippet when the times right.

 

[doggy182]

Hey welcome to K9!

Don't be too hard on yourself, there are no 'wrong' decisions.

Your story is very sad, it is obvious that you had to do the best thing for you at that time. It must have been so hard for you leaving your two whippies but so nice that they have a good family and life.

I can't imagine life without our Poppy and you should go for it when you are ready!

Noone has the right to judge you and I think that if you just couldn't cope then far better to rehome than keep struggling on.

I hope you find a whippet soon and that they help to fill your hole and also remember good times with your others.

Carla :huggles:

 

[clairej810]

Hi Rachel and welcome to K9, I'm sorry things turned out the way they did for you, but you could look at it as you did the very best you could for your dogs and made a hard choice but it benefited them. I'm sure leaving them in their new home was the hardest thing in the world especially if they cried but I bet now they are well settled and spoilt rotten and would cry if they left their new people. Dogs have a way of making you feel like the worst mum in the world.

You did right by them, you found them a home and didn't just dump them as some people might have done, so I'd say you are responsible and of course you should be able to have another whippie in the future, when the right one comes along - which it will.

Try not to be so hard on yourself, and while you're waiting look at all the lovely pics on here! :thumbsup: :huggles:

 

[Minky]

Thanks again for all your kind words.

I don't think I will ever forgive myself, but it does ease things slightly to know how much my babies are loved by their new family.

Thank you. I think I'm gonna like it here

Rachel x

 

[Janimal]

Welcome to K9 Rachael, how very brave to tell your sad story.

Im sure looking through the pages of this forum will help, there are some lovely whippets on here.

We all face challenges in our lives, and regret some things we do, ...some things we just have to face up to and I think youve done the best for your dogs. :huggles:

I dont see why you couldnt own another whippet in the future, when the time is right.. :thumbsup: :huggles: and in the meantime dont beat yourself up

what will be will be...

 

[whippetmad]

Welcome to k9 Rachel :thumbsup: How very sad for you and it must of been hard.Believe me,i went through "differcult" times a few years ago,which i,m not going to go through as its personal,but thats all in the past and pick ourselves up :thumbsup: Thats why peeps should get their facts right before knocking things.Nobody not perfect,we all make mistakes and we learn by that.Good luck in finding the right whippet for you,when the time is right hun :luck: :huggles: :huggles: