Dog gone

Written by Uilleam Mac Gafraidh 

This is a very sad article and one that is hard to write, so if you do not wish to share in my sadness then, I cannot blame you! 

The reason for my sadness is that my two dogs, Fudge and Bashful need to find new homes. We have not fallen out of love with them and still regard them as an extension of the family. They are still lovable and still wonderful animals, however we cannot keep them. 

So I am giving them extra walks, trying to spend as much time as I can with them so that I get my fix before they have to leave for the last time, that parting will be very sorrowful and will also remind me of ten months ago when we decided to give their brothers away as we could not afford to keep four dogs. 

The pups were born under the house we rent as strays and in many cases this is the only home they have known (they currently live on our front porch, when they are not exercising!)  as stated above there were four dogs originally, Bashful, Fudge, Sox and Tiny. Sox and Tiny are with two separate owners but they were young enough to bounce back and probably do not remember the ones who rescued them. 

It is hard as if I was angry or hated the dogs then this would be an easy decision, but in truth, neither me or Chelsea has the time to give the love or attention that they both crave or desire, what with working full time and having the blessing of our baby, it is hard to prioritize the dogs and although they have been getting looked after, they have not been getting our best! 

One of the main reasons I write this is that I am in the hope that someone can give them a good home that knows me and is local. I am desiring that the two dogs are not separated if at all possible as they have been playmates since birth, they are sisters and in many cases they are all that each other has. 

I have learned so much from the dogs, they have supplied endless material for my Bible studies. But more importantly they remind me of my relationship with God, God like the dogs is trying to get my attention and sometimes I claim that I am too busy to do so. God will always love me regardless of how I ignore him (like my two dogs) and when I spend time with God he is happy. (You should see the look on my pooches face when I spend time with them, they love it!) 

Please pray for us during this difficult time as both Chelsea and I know that they have to go, but letting go will not be easy. I just pray for the following: 

• That the dogs are not separated
• That the dogs quality of life improves with the new owners
• That they will find a safe and happy home 

It is amazing how attached you become to them as I am quite honestly writing this with a lump in my throat. You see, for years I was diagnosed allergic to pet hair, but for some reason, these two do not set off my asthma. 

So, as you can imagine, this is my first pet and I have nurtured them from when they could barely walk, fed, watered them and walked them, played with them and poured love into them. I am just gutted that as they have grown, I have been unable to keep up my responsibilities and do not want them to be neglected. 

If you know someone who would love some mixed breed orphan puppies who are 10 months old, please let me know. They are a Labrador/Doberman mix who has hearts as big as they are. 

God bless 

Uilleam Mac Gafraidh