*No Diesel... Didn't work out*

amazonstarlight · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:32 am Post subject:

I can't wait to see pics of the new boy! I hope everything goes well!

weim2mom · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:59 am Post subject:

So.. we went.

I thought it would go very well. On the contrary...

Hemi did NOT like Astro. We went up, and Chevy was fine. Tail wagging, etc. I thought she would be the difficult one as she is the alpha.

Hemi's turn - His fur went STRAIGHT up, and teeth were barred. He 'chilled' out, but was very wary of him. Astro did let out a little growl first. Hemi was 'one edge' and eye-balling him to speak. Hemi has NEVER done this before. He is o submissive and calm. He never growls. This is a first, I've never heard him growl before. I think that's a sign enough for me.

This really supposed me. But, he did have another failed meet and greet as I over heard before..

We can do another meet and greet, but I just have a bad feeling about it. I think we'll just pass, and let him go to another owner. I know my two very well, and I think we'll have many bad days before it turns good.

Joey and I talked it over, and it just doesn't feel right. I feel terrible because I really had my heart set on him. But, we are in such a great routine. I feel bad making Chevy and Hemi's world turn upside down too.

Sorry for the let down guys. I will stick with loving two weims... and maybe when Hemi gets older and less hyper (yeah right!) we'll attempt it again.

Do you guys think I am being mean...?

amazonstarlight · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:03 am Post subject:

Brittany, it's not a let down to us and don't even think that! If it were meant to be you would know. And after all you do want to do the best thing for Chevy and Hemi too, and I'm sure that you did. Sometimes these things just don't work out. But trust me you will find the perfect weim and both you, your husband, and the weims will know! Just keep your chin up. You are such a great weim mommy and Chevy and Hemi love love love you!

GailB · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:05 am Post subject:

No, on the contrary...If you didn't feel it was right, then you were smart in my opinion.....you gave it a shot and it wasn't for you at this time..

Good luck in your quest for a weim..whether it be now or years down the road...

momofZaneandWyatt · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:10 am Post subject:

Oh, I am so sorry! As for you asking if you were being mean...NO way! You are putting your dogs life in front of your needs and wants. If your gut feeling is that it would be not right, then that would be what I would look at. It could be a terrible experience for all at home if they did not get along. You are being the best mom you can be for Chevy and Hemi you were looking out for them as well as Astro. That is a good pet parent. Bill and I have those same fears, I want to adopt also, but worry about how the reaction would be out of our dogs here, what would it be doing to them, and would it be devistating in their minds? Its not like we can just ask them outloud, we have to watch their body language, and how they act around dogs they don't know or come in contact with very much.

We are here for you always...

Shannon, Bill and Wyatt

weim2mom · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:18 am Post subject:

I just feel terrible leaving him there... I guess Chevy and Hemi are in such a pack, they will do best just being the two.

I hope he finds a wonderful home. A few years down the road... We'll try it again.

weimdawgs · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:23 am Post subject:

Just out of curiosity, is Astro neutered???

I am so sorry, I know you really wanted it to work out.

AmeliaPabtsyBlue · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:48 am Post subject:

I am sorry it didn't work out for you guys! Maybe if you decide to try again you will find a young wemie pup to rescue. That may be better coming into Chevy and Hemi's pack. In the meantime, enjoy your two you do have! Sounds like they will be picky about where Astro goes since it isn't home with you.

Weim · Housebroken Joined: 19 Jul 2008 Posts: 60

A good mom listens when her dog tells her what's what. You didn't have a choice, it wasn't meant to be and Hemi knew that. Somewhere out there is a wonderful home for Astro, but it's not your home. Perhaps someone else on here has read this and will mention it to someone who IS right for Astro, who knows. The main thing is that you tried and you know he's not for you.

Did they let you and your guys meet the bitch? (sorry, forgotten her name) Who knows, perhaps the two of them are meant to stay together after all Very Happy

amazonstarlight · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 12:45 pm Post subject:

Brittany, I was thinking. When I was trying to find a friend for Sadie I had this huge inner struggle because I personally wanted a dog, but I knew that it had to be the "right" dog for Sadie. It didn't matter how much I liked him/her because I knew I would grow to love it, but it did matter that Sadie loved the dog right away! Dogs are funny that way, they just know what will work and what won't. I tried about 6 dogs with her and every time Sadie put of a bad vibe about them even though she's great with all dogs. She was telling me it wasn't right. So a few months later Scooter needed a home and sure I kind of made the leap and took him but Sadie fell in love immediately! Trust them because they will let you know what is right. And if you feel bad about Astro just do what I did, make sure that he gets a good home. Every dog I tested and didn't adopt I would check in constantly to make sure they got that forever home. You are a good mom to your babies and when the right brother/sister comes along it will be perfect!

HeyJude · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:25 pm Post subject:

You shouldn't feel bad at all. I went through a couple of rescues and both didn't work out so I ended up getting Lucy, a puppy. I still feel kind of bad that I didn't rescue, but Jude and Lucy are so right for each other and it really worked out well for us. You should be completely sure of what would be best for you and your weims.

Christina · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:31 pm Post subject:

Aww..I'm so sorry that things didn't work out. But I think it is great that you put you followed what you feel is the right thing to do even if it isn't the choice you really wanted.

AmyB · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:31 pm Post subject:

Aw, I'm sorry things didn't work out with Astro/Diesel. You made the right decision trusting your instincts. If you had of taken him and things never worked themselves out that would have been very stressful on you, your husband, and the dogs.

weim2mom · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:22 pm Post subject:

weimamama · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:33 pm Post subject:

dont feel bad... you did the RIGHT thing for all parties involved! Sorry Hemi had such a bad reaction, but better now than a week or two in and the fur started to fly.
We met 3 dogs before we let June into our family and even that was touch and go w/ Blue for a while... hell, they still "bicker!"...