Fostering

[Shawn & Bella]

So I havent been on DK in a good while so sorry for not getting back to everyone about the card exchange i do want to participate.  Friday after Thanksgiving I met Bentley's new family in Columbia SC for his adventure to his forever home in Florida.  Although I like the family very much this was a very heart wrenching thing to do that words just cant express.  I started crying a week before time for him to go.  Bentley added so much joy and happiness to my home not that Bella doesnt he was just much more loving Bella likes to be independent....Bentley slept with his head on the pillow next to mine for the whole night.....Bentley was my first foster and i could not have hoped for a better one he adjusted the first day to our routine he did have separation anxiety from me when i was at work and would tear somethings up but nothing that couldnt be replaced...... my heart still aches with his absence in my home.....As i was leaving him he was pulling the leash from his new mom trying to come with me and as i drove off he watched as momma why are you leaving me and again as I type i am crying :(..... Had things been different in my life at this time he would have never left just hope he will never forget me.....

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

I'm crying just reading this. Couldn't even see the photos through the tears. I just don't know how you Fosters do it. My heart would break and I am afraid it might not heal! I hope the new family keeps in touch with you and lets you know how Bentley is doing.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I can only imagine how difficult it must have been for you to let Bentley go. I have such great admiration for you and all of the others who give of themselves in this way. I'm pretty sure that he's never going to forget you...he'll carry you forever in his "Doodle heart". Thank you so much for what you gave this beautiful boy.

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

oh I should not have read this at work! Hang in there Shawn, you did a wonderful thing saving Bentley and getting him his forever home. Hopefully you can stay in touch with his new family so you can still feel close to him:) {hugs}

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Suzann what were you doing on DK at work? Ha ha

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

Oh gosh you busted me!!

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Just jealous cause I had no time to sneak a peak yesterday...it's so hard to ignore.

[Frannie & Callie]

Shawn - I do know EXACTLY how you feel. He will never forget you! You rescued him and helped him find his forever family. I was lucky enough to meet Bentley, so I do know how special he is and how hard a time this is for you! You did a wonderful thing for Bentley and if you decide to foster again you'll do a wonderful job for that doodle too!

[F, Calla & Luca]

I do understand how hard this can be and I don't know that i could do it. I think people who foster, puppy raisers for the Seeing eye etc. are truly heroic. It will get easier with time but it always hurts if you truly invest in another animal/person and they leave.

[Donna K & Quincy]

I know you must be missing him terribly, just keep telling yourself how happy you have made another family and be proud that you could love Bentley so much and help him transition to his new life. One day you'll remember him with just smiles and no tears.

[Clifford, Cloud, Jake..and Kim]

Just know that the love you shared with him is what made him into the wonderful doodle he became. He will never forget you and you will always remember him. I've had some hard fosters to let go but when you get the pictures of him with his new family you will know you made the best choice for him and that was your ultimate goal.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I am so sorry you are feeling sad, but it is a wonderful thing you did for Bentley. I feel like crying just reading your post, so I can't imagine how you are feeling. Please find some peace in the fact that you helped an awesome dog find his forever home. Thank you!

[Anna and Achilles]

I my I can't imagine what you feel like, I'm crying just reading your post. Just keep telling yourself what a wonderful gift you gave him. I doubt he could ever forget your love.