We were a three dog family prior to our move to CA. I was devastated to have to part with two due to the circumstances (staying at dad's house who isn't a pet person but conceeded to one dog and three cats). I hated myself for being one of those "moving and can't take" @ssholes. Guilt and disgust abounded. As it turned out, we only stayed with my dad for ONE stupid week because we had found a house of our own in time, and just had to wait for our furniture. ANYWAY, here we are. CA is awesome. Love it! Don't miss Florida at all. Hubby's job is great, kids schools are great, Tani adjusted great and is still the best dog ever. But...I want another dog. I don't like being a one dog home. I'm home with Tani and my two youngest sons, so it's not that she's alone and needs a buddy but I would love to see her with a friend again. I rehomed my oldest dog, who would not have had a comfortable trip out to California (he stayed with my best friend in Florida, so it's like he was taken in by other family)(I pretend that helps my guilty conscience). I also rehomed my Birthday and Mother's Day PUPPY, Koji, figuring that he was so young, he'd have the best chance to bond with a new family. I only had him for about 4 months!!
. The whole thing sucked. Plus, Tani is my girl and I would never part with her for any reason, so that's how my dad conceeded. No way Tani wasn't coming with us. So NOW, I want a puppy again, one I get to actually keep, and hubby doesn't want one. I'm not even sure I want to do the itty bitty puppy again either, but he won't even consider a grown dog. I don't even really understand why not. Our new house has light colored carpet, unfortunately, whereas our FLorida house had NO carpet. Admittedly, it would be tough to have an unhousebroken pup without horrible things happening to the carpet. Last year when I got my puppy present, I was so happy and excited to pick out and raise a dog from the begining of it's little life, with nothing but our influence and our TLC. And then I didn't get to. I am just bummed, bummed, bummed. And for those of you who might be hoping to suggest that maybe he's planning a Mother's Day suprise this year - he's not. He just doesn't want to do it. Grrrrr!!!! OK, thanks for letting me vent. Let me say, though, that I am very greatful to have a wonderful and healthy family, an awesome dog who is perfect, and three soft, fuzzy lovely kitties. I am thankful for all that I have and don't want to sound like "oh poor me". I think, though, of all people, this board is the place to find kindered spirits who totally get what I'm saying!