So.. one of my boys just left... I'm going to miss him so much... I guess it doesnt get easier with time lol.
I cried each time one of the kittens left me before... and apparently I'm going to do the same again this time
*sigh*
I'm gonna miss him.
On a happier note, they brought their kids with them this time, and the kids didnt know that they were getting a kitten!! They were so happy! I was crying about how happy these kids were with their new buddy "Slater". It made me feel really good that I helped let these kids have "The best early-Christmas present EVER!!"
I often wondered how breeders felt about kids. I know with puppy shopping a few would look horrified at the thought of their precious puppies going to a home with such terrors. It never made sense to me. I had to reassure them over and over that we wouldn't let them carry the puppy around by its ear or something. I'm glad this made you happy!
Sending big Hugs Amanda,
That would be one of the hardest parts of being a breeder I feel along with dealing with some of the complications,
If I bred my house would be packed to the rafters with Raggies because I couldnt let them go,
As far as children (the human type) go I guess as a breeder that would be hard,
There are many lovely children though that have been brought up to love and respect animals,
Our Raggies adore my son Joshua, he is brilliant with animals,
He is a beautiful child all round actually, hes my mate
awww Blue. I know how you feel when I sold my Standard Poodle puppy's I too was sad,and happy .Sad to see them go and happy that they had good homes.I never sold to someone,that I felt uncomfortable about.
He's only about an hour or so away from me and they invited me to visit him whenever I want.... 0.o
I might move in with them (jks jks) lol
AWe! Blue!
I understand completely! My hubby laughs at me and says "It's ok!" I have interviewed many families with our Eskie puppies. I know the best homes have been with kids and there is nothing like a dog and a kid playing together! Some kids, if not trained properly around dogs, or cats, I offer the family a visit and to see our puppies when we have them. (A bit older tho) and I have offered classes for training and all before they get their new puppy with our older dogs. It works out wonderful and gives them a example of things that may arise. My dogs love it and so do the 'awaiting' owners. I love how I ask my dogs to do something good and they love to get the treats and love as a reward. New owners find this really great to work with and so do the kids. I have actually placed many retired Champions that way instead of a puppy. The families fall for the older one.. UGH! Some I have not given up as I can't do it. It is hard, but remember,.. you bred them to not only make the breed succeed and to enhance, but to fill someone else's life with as much love and 'floppy' times as you have had. I keep telling myself this too, but I still cry! When I stop feeling that way .. I will stop breeding too!
I hope you will cheer up when you think how loved he will be by his new family. It must be hard to part with these beautiful babies. I have always hated saying goodbye. I would rather say Hello!
hi Amanda,
I can only imagine how hard it is to let them go. But keep thinking of the joy they are bringing to the families they are going to. and you are having a part in that which should make you feel wonderful
I'm feeling the same.
Yesterday I was carrying my little Princess Blue Lynx to her new family and on my way back home I was so sad
She is a lovely Baby and so Ragdoll. Yesterday evening I was crying. I miss her but the news today are good. She is sitting on her new mom's lap and in a few weeks she'll have a compagnion. I'm sure they'll become the best of friends.
And I'm invited to see them whenever I wish
It's really so hard to let them go. I wish I could keep them all