Luna and Kaya's Owner Called...

[Payge]

He had just gotten my email about the attack. He said it is the second time Kaya has been attacked at a dog park, the last time was two pit bulls who attacked her. He is relieved to know she is doing great on her meds etc, and asked how, aside from that, everything was going. He reassured me he understood it wasn't my fault Kaya got hurt and no, he wasn't going to take them away from me right this minute, but he still plans on taking them if he can get the short quarentine still. I know he laid it all out for me before I took them, but I don't think I ever really thought he meant to take them back. I guess I figured it was just a convenient excuse for him to dump them. Silly me, why would anyone dump such wonderful, perfectly behaved, gorgeous dogs?

Now i'm faced with the reality that I will most likely have to give them up, and I don't want to. I will, because they are his dogs, but it will tear my heart apart. I just got a pattern in the mail to sew them some doggy pajamas today. I guess decorating a room for them is out now. I hate not knowing, if I knew for sure I had to give them up i'd keep looking for a Dane to adopt, but since I don't know I don't think I could handle 3 dogs. I know having them only this short time, not even two weeks yet, i've already fallen in love with not just them but the breed. How luna wakes us up in the morning by laying her head on the bed and MOOing. How Kaya gets so excited to see you when you walk in the door she starts spinning in circles...

I don't know how I can make this any easier on myself, I can't just stop loving them.

 

[Renee750il]

You don't stop loving them, Payge, you enjoy the time you have with them and you don't worry about them knowing that they DO have someone who loves them as much as you do. Just enjoy them, love them with an open heart - as you do - and continue loving them and remembering them when and if they go with their original owner. You've made their lives so much better and they haven't had to go through all the uncertainty and trauma that so many dogs face when an owner has to make a catastrophic move. You never stop loving them, anymore than you would stop loving one of your other animals that has passed on.

 

[Whitedobelover]

okay i am thinking i missed most of this conversation... u adopted dogs that you may have to give up...omg...im gonna cry

 

[filarotten]

Oh, never stop loving them, take many pictures while you have them. You will always have the memories to look at. Look at it as a wonderful opportunity to have the many joys of owning a great dane. They are wonderful animals. And, you can also look at it as a learning opportunity. When you do get one of your own you will be so knowledgeable and already know their little quirks. I do feel for you, they really do carve a deep spot in your heart. I would go ahead with your plans for the room. Even if they go, you know you will have to have one or two more. You can't have that room empty. Always remember they will never forget you either, you have made them very happy. Can you call the owner and ask him for an approximate date. That might help with your future plans. They do love to put that big head on the bed to wake you up, they are big love cushions.

 

[Barb04]

I agree, don't think about stopping your love for them. They love you too. If they do go back to their owner, know that you took care of them and gave them a good home full of love while their daddy waited for them. I know you've always wanted Great Danes so this will definitely show you how you like the breed. If they do go back, maybe you'll be able to find a pup for your home.