I found out today the gal that was supposed to take Remy decided she wasn't ready for a puppy and backed out. Above is an old picture of him at six weeks of age. I have his ears taped now. I'll take pictures on Wednesday when I have a less crazy schedule.
Remy's a gentle, easygoing boy. Real smart. Agility and obedience prospect? Or just a good buddy. He deserves a good home with someone who can follow through on the commitment.
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I suppose it's better that she made the decision now rather than after she'd had him and neglected him for a few weeks. I just can't imagine waiting until the puppy is ready to go to a home to say, "hi, gee, I really can't take a puppy after all." The perfect home will come along.
I'm the gal that backed out ... I want to let you to know that I've had a lot go on in my personal life this past year ... my dad, 2 aunts, my brother, a cousin, 3 friends, my cat and my dog all past away in less than 10 months and I moved from California to Oregon. I wanted Remy very much, but just couldn't get my Daisy out of my head ... and for the last week or so it's been rough ... it was the hardest thing for me to call Le'o and tell her that I'm not ready for Remy ... he would never have been neglected in any way ... they are my people. It was a difficult decision and I'm so sorry that I told you so late. Made me sad to read Penni's post ... that anyone would ever think that I'd neglect an animal in any way. You should be careful about what you say, you never know who's reading comments. It was a very hurtful thing to write, you didn't know the circumstances ... Le'o said there were no hard feeling and I hope that that's true.
He's such a cute boy!
He's adorable, something perfect will come along! Not sure what to say to Elsa...I agree it's not fair to assume that you wouldn't have been a good home if you had taken him, but we are of course disappointed for our friend who now needs to find another great home for a sweet puppy. Life happens, believe me I know, but don't blame us too much for being disappointed for Le'o and Remy. :) In the end you are right that it's better to decide late than to take a puppy you're not ready for!
I certainly did not mean to hurt feelings. I know that sometimes what we really "want" must give way to what we "need". I also was not suggesting overt "neglect", but when there is too much going on in one's life, other things suffer -- and that often leads to a benign neglect of things we care about.
Just as the right home will come along for little Remy, the right time will come along, Elsa, for you to comfortably have a puppy.
Those of us who have had litters often have prospective buyers who continue to assure that they will be taking a puppy, and we turn away other prospective puppy homes. It's a bummer to have the rug pulled out from under us. My comments were to reassure Le'o from the perspective of someone else who has had people change their minds about taking a puppy.
Elsa.
No. No hard feelings.
I was disappointed of course.
But in the final analysis I do agree it was best you had the courage to understand and admit to me you just weren't ready for a new baby right now.
I know Penni well enough that I know she didn't mean you had any malintent and would agree that if you had lingering doubts about readiness it was best to say so.
We'll find a home for Remy. No worries.
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