Marley & Lumikkis Mummy Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Im sad to say that after speaking with Karen and Tom, they are going to come and collect her. Im heartbroken that it has come to this but Rosie has gone to attack my child twice. Nicole is a 2 year old little girl and if Rosie was to snap a third time and get her this time she would have no way of defending herself. Like I have said im in tears over this, Rosie was mine, she took to me, she slept with me at night and wasnt a family dog she was MY dog. My children however have to come first so please please dont give me a hard time over this as its a hard enough decision as it is. A couple of you have said they are sad to see she is going before going through a behaviourist and if she was just dog aggressive I would gladly see her through classes and anything else it took but she has taken a dislike to my child and if anything was to happen to my little girl I would never ever forgive myself. She snapped at my child once and ive had people tell me that would have been it for them, no second chances but I gave Rosie a second chance because i love her and believed it was a one off. It obviously isnt the case and im not waiting for a third time. Thankyou for reading...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 i think you doing the right thing hun, you can't replace a child. it's hard but family must come first xxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 That is very sad Suzanne, I feel really sorry for you, and Rosie, but you have to do what is best for the children. They have to come first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurchybold Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 How scarey though, and so sad, I feel for you but you have to look after your child first and foremost, Good luck, Andy & Boone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissu & Aara Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Sorry to hear this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arooroomom Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Sorry to hear this hun, I wish Rosie the best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 A very hard decision to have to make, but you gave Rosie a second chance & for whatever reason, still cannot get along with Nicole around, and Nicole must be your priority. No-one can say anything that you've not already said to yourselves and they have not been in this situation, but you are doing the responsible thing & asking the breeder to help out and like responsible breeders, they are. Rosie may do better in a home with older children, so don't be too hard on yourself, you did your best, Rosie just needs a different environment, nothing you have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #1 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Toddlers and dogs can be hard hun, children's understanding of the world is very different and sometimes its just their sudden movements or the like that can make a dog uneasy... You have to do what's best for you, your child and well you're doing what's best for Rosie. I'm so sorry to hear that things worked out this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo & Oisin Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Sorry to hear this Suzanne, You are doing the right thing for your family. I know it wasn't an easy decision for you to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basketcase687 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Im sad to say that after speaking with Karen and Tom, they are going to come and collect her. Im heartbroken that it has come to this but Rosie has gone to attack my child twice. Nicole is a 2 year old little girl and if Rosie was to snap a third time and get her this time she would have no way of defending herself. Like I have said im in tears over this, Rosie was mine, she took to me, she slept with me at night and wasnt a family dog she was MY dog. My children however have to come first so please please dont give me a hard time over this as its a hard enough decision as it is. A couple of you have said they are sad to see she is going before going through a behaviourist and if she was just dog aggressive I would gladly see her through classes and anything else it took but she has taken a dislike to my child and if anything was to happen to my little girl I would never ever forgive myself. She snapped at my child once and ive had people tell me that would have been it for them, no second chances but I gave Rosie a second chance because i love her and believed it was a one off. It obviously isnt the case and im not waiting for a third time. Thankyou for reading...... People can give you all the advice in the world,but only you can make the final decision.As a mum I completely sympathise with you.We all love our dogs dearly,but nothing comes before your children.Be heartened by the fact that there are a lot of good ,loving homes about,and Rosie is young enough to adjust.At least no harm has come to either Rosie or your daughter,and that's the main thing.Best Wishes, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 sorry to hear this hun, i wish rosie all the best tho - and hope it hasnt effected nicole in anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley & Lumikkis Mummy Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Thankyou everyone for understanding, im sat here in tears as Karen has collected Rosie Im gutted and I feel like I have let Rosie down in a way but as has already been said I have to do what is best. They have friends with no children who have asked about a pup so im hoping she will go to a home with no children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo & Oisin Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Thankyou everyone for understanding, im sat here in tears as Karen has collected Rosie Im gutted and I feel like I have let Rosie down in a way but as has already been said I have to do what is best. They have friends with no children who have asked about a pup so im hoping she will go to a home with no children. Awww, Hun, I am so sorry and hopefully Rosie will go to a childless home, it'll be better for everyone. Try not to get too down about it, give Marley and Bear big hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 will you be keeping intouch with who ever has her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 What can I say, Suzanne, that hasn't already been said. You know you didn't let her down, she's just got a disposition that didn't fit and you can't know that until. Thank the gods that she had the control to not really take a bite out of Nicole, snapping's bad enough. Take care of yourself and all, it'll get better by 'n by. //al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Jones Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Suzanne thoughts are with you but you did the right thing for both you, your children and Rosie. Sometimes it's hard to admit things aren't working out. But you've done the only thing left to do hugs from us all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley & Lumikkis Mummy Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 will you be keeping intouch with who ever has her? Well I suppose that depends where she goes, shes gone back to the breeder at the moment so thats not upto me hun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paranormal Wolf Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Wow I'm so sorry to hear that you had to make that decision but at the end of the day I feel you made the right choice. Your child is top priority and you did give Rosie a second chance. Its sad to hear but sounds like it will be for the best. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anna owen Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 U know where we are hun ok I'm here for u just shout xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taiya Blue and Miko too Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 such a hard decision, but you've done the right thing and deep down you know you've not let her down. Biggest hugs to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpups Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Aww so sorry to hear this hun but you did wat was best for your family which comes first I'm lucky as don't have kids only nieces and nephews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight82 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Such a sad situation.....but like someone said earlier, just be thankful that Rosie excercised some restraint and the situation wasn't worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tan J P Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 as much as i love my dogs ,my family must and always do come 1st. my children are just about adults now anyway but i have lots of young people visit here and i dont let Marley with them because he is very excitable round little feet i'm not sayin he would hurt them but i dont give him the chance! your's are only babies and it is just not worth that risk,maybe it'll never happen again but thats one risk too many to take. No-one is shouting you down for your decision at all,sometimes things dont work,uve tried and thats the main thing. i'm sure Rosie will find a forever home soon:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charley Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 I can completely understand your decision, and I dont think anyone would give you a hard time for this as your child must come first. Such a sad situation to hear about, we're all here for you All the best to Rosie, I hope she finds another home soon x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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