I'd like to start with a special thank you to all those who commented on my last post. The blogging community is truly a place of great kindness, support and invaluable advice. You provided a lot of encouragement and hope when it was felt that there was none. After much discussion a decision about Sunny's future was made by the board of directors of the rescue and he will leave our home on Monday. I have really agonized over this. I wanted him to be able to stay with us, and in letting him go I feel like I've failed him. But that is my heart speaking because I know that intellectually where he is going is the best and safest choice for him. I can only hope that Sunny finds peace and that his wounded soul and spirit heals. Carl, who has been gone all week returns this evening. Tomorrow I off on an overnight trip for a little family-reunion of sorts. Rain is predicted, but I have a feeling that won't spoil the fun--And after what has been a long, exhausting week in more ways than one, fun and getting away is what I need most.
I hope you enjoy your weekend too!
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| ~Sheba~ |
E-Town KY: 134 visits.
You live an emotionally rollercoaster ride life Kim
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ReplyDeletei truly hope sunny has a place to go...
ReplyDeleteYou do what's best for these precious friends . I honestly don't know how you do what you do I would be an emotional wreck . I am thankful they have you to help them in their time of need ! Hope you have a good weekend at your family reunion .
ReplyDeleteI have checked each day on the prognosis for Sunny. I was so worried that the ultimate sacrifice would have to be made.it seemed so unfair because Sunny might have to pay for what someone had caused him. I am not sure where he is going, only can hope it is a kind, gentle place that will let him heal. By looking at that sweet face no one would ever know there is a behavior issue.
ReplyDeleteI understand how you feel, but if it hadn't been for your loving kindness Sunny would never have had a chance.
Please keep us updated and ' if you can, tell us about his new home. We will all miss him with you. It sure hurts the heart, doesn't it, that we have to deal with hardships that shouldn't ever even occur.
Give everyone an extra love pat.
Gus' Mom
Kim, I am so proud to know you. You have such a huge heart, and it is obvious that you give a piece of it to each of your critters ... Both the adopted ones and the fosters. In turn, they leave some of their hearts with you. You will always have Sandy in your heart.
ReplyDeleteYou said it best yourself, getting away is what you need the most.
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Poor Sunny...and poor you. Sounds like a little reunion is just what you need at the moment.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
For dear Sunny, your heaps of love, extra care, and all else will always be in his heart, and some decisions are too hard to accept, I too hope his new home gives him peace, much love and care, and he is happy there. Heartbreak for you, but you have given of your all, many hugs, Jean.
ReplyDeleteSophie's comment said it best. Thanks to you Sunny knows what it feels like to be loved. Honestly the world needs more people like you in it. Go and enjoy your family reunion.
ReplyDeleteAroo to you,
Sully
*hugs* Have a wonderful weekend. ♥
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sophie. You do a wonderful and very hard thing.
ReplyDeleteGolden LOVE to Sunny. Have a wonderful trip, Kim. Sending Lots of Golden Woofs to the Golden Pines Gang.
ReplyDeleteYou dear lovely lady...I really do know the agony of what your going through....bless you for doing what you could for dear sunny ...
ReplyDeleteI just hope that someday we have a place where no animal,ever has to growl....
Now I'm going to,have a good cry...
I hope your little trip gives you the peace you need right now...
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Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse.com/
Oh Kim, I am so sorry about Sunny! From the sounds of it, come Monday he will walk bravely over Rainbow Bridge, to be joined with others like himself... romping & running in blessed freedom, with no baggage to ever have to carry on his sweet furry back ever again.
ReplyDeleteI just wish he could have somehow been given a chance... rather than have a "board of directors" (as cold as that sounds... but as compassionate as I know they probably are) decide his fate. But the risk of him getting into the wrong hands, only to be abused more than he already has been, is too great of a risk to take... unless the person is someone who is known to others as the "savior of impossible cases".
I have a girlfriend who rescues fighter pitbulls. She takes the fighters, who people think should be put down, and rehabs them into dogs you would never recognize as coming from dog fighting rings. It seems like I read that only 3 of Michael Vick's pitties had to be euthanized... the others were, surprisingly enough, rehabilitated.
Has your board ever considered contacting "The Gentle Barn" to see if they could take Sunny? Sunny could roam there without a collar on... or at least one that would not need to be handled.
Go to their website & see what you think. Maybe a member of your board could contact them?
http://www.gentlebarn.org/
Praying for you & your aching heart~ Andrea
XOXOXOXO
I wish peace for your oh-so-special heart, Kim.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that Sunny will not be staying in your home anymore. I hope he is going to a well deserved home and will be treated like he should be.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your mini trip and please let us know where Sunny will be and how he is doing.
Ana
Guess all dogs know that to have experienced kindness and love at least once before the end is the stuff of dreams.
ReplyDeleteSo good, so far!
ReplyDeleteI hope that their decision was not being euthanized. I would agonize over that but hopefully they are a true "recuse" ...farewell Sunny!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteMy heart breaks for you and Sunny both. I find myself in a situation where I'm considering options for a little girl who isn't adjusting well. I hope it will work out for her because I don't know if I'm strong enough to make the hard choices.
ReplyDeleteYou remember this is what I went through with Tinker so Tinker went back to the rescue place. I didn't have that choice with Zoie!!! Of course Zoie was a sweet loving girl that loved me as much as I loved her!!!
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I just don’t know how you can do it sometimes, enjoy your time from home you need it.
ReplyDeleteHi Kim, as I read this post tears are rolling down my cheeks feeling for sweet Sonny, I prey he gets the help he needs gently and lovingly.....Never feel like you failed my friend, you have the sweetest heart for letting these troubled beautiful dogs into your loving home, You are an Angel, Hugs Francine.
ReplyDeleteHi Kim, we're just catching up. Poor dear Sunny. When we don't know what's happened in his previous life it is so difficult to help. You and your pack are amazing. We can only say we admire you and believe you gave your all for this troubled boy. We'll keep him in our hearts. Gentle hugs to Sunny. Gentle hugs to you all. No worries, and LOVE, Carol and Stella and Rory
ReplyDeleteOh Kim you have not let Sunny down. I hope these wonderful comments give you comfort.
ReplyDeleteThere was a wonderful program on TV about the domestic dog evolving from the wolf. They had a section on Golden retrievers and I thought of you x
Poor Sunny, I hope he will find the right place where his wounds can heal. It is so horrible how people injure the souls of these wonderful animals. Our dog, Soldier, who just passed away, was that way with men. All men, except my husband who was the one who rescued him. He would bite first and ask questions later. Poor thing. But at least he loved women. I am sorry to find out about all this, I am taking a blogging break and only started reading blogs again today. Sending hugs, and please know you did all you could. You always do.
ReplyDeleteI am proud to know you too Kim....sending hugs to you and prayers that Sunny will be able to live in a place where he will find peace. xo
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I hope the time with your family has been just what your heart needed Kim. I also hope Sunny finds a peaceful place to land.
ReplyDeleteYou did what you could for Sunny. You did more then a lot of people would have. I was afraid the decision would be to let Sunny go and I am so sad. Makes my heart hurt.
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