As much as I hate to say it, I am looking for a new home for Brielle. While she and Davey did learn how to play better together, she is still too big a dog with him when she gets excited and still hurts him accidentally. I would have stuck it out, but I’m making some decisions about moving into a new home, and I won’t be able to keep her when I move.
Davey also has not learned how to treat Brielle, although she has done better about being more gentle with him. I catch him slapping her and sometimes even climbing on her, and while she will put up with it great, with little to no reaction, I do not want him treating her this way, and I have not found a way to get him to understand he can’t do that to a dog even if they let him.
I am most likely moving somewhere that does not allow dogs, and if this plan doesn’t work out, I will be renting a house somewhere else and it is hard to find one that allows dogs and even if they do allow dogs, I would have a pet deposit, plus not likely get the security deposit back if I move again later after having a dog in the house.
I hate to uproot Brielle after she has adjusted to living with us and is happy with us, but I have to do what is best for Davey and me, and in some ways it will be better for Brielle if I can find her a good home. She needs someone who can spend more time playing with her than I do. I do not do well with active, hyper, puppies and had no idea she was a puppy when I got her. She certainly didn’t act like a puppy the first week we had her, and the people I got her from had no idea how young she was. I would have stuck it out, but it is going to be best to find her new owners who don’t mind an active puppy and don’t have children as young as Davey. If we weren’t moving I would have kept her though. I know she will settle down eventually and would be the perfect dog for us eventually.
I have possibly found her a new home, and should get a definite answer from them later today or tomorrow. They have a 9 month old golden retriever so they know how active a big playful puppy can be and know how to handle it and Brielle would love having another dog to play with. They have a large fenced in yard too for her to run and play. If they take her, they will pick her up Monday or Tuesday. I had one other person interested who did not seem like a good fit because they were worried about how hyper she would be and her husband thought she was too big, and she was concerned about the shedding (which Brielle sheds a lot if I don’t keep her brushed often!). This person I am waiting to hear back from should know what to expect since they have a golden retriever puppy at least. I’m really hoping this one works out for her because they seem so perfect for her. They also do not have small children to worry about with her.
I have loved sharing our story with Brielle with all of you (and I know you all have loved the dog giveaways!). Maybe sometime down the road we can get another dog that is a better fit for us, once I am settled in somewhere and know I am not moving. This decision to move came up a little unexpected because I was planning to buy the house I am renting now but our plans with that have not worked out. I would have never taken in Brielle if I had any idea I would be moving so soon and might not be able to keep her. I really hate doing that to dogs and I hope her new home becomes her forever home.
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Sorry you will have to give up your dog. It definitely sounds like the people you are waiting to hear from would be great for her. Wishing you luck and I hope it pulls through for you. also wish you luck with a new home.
I’m sorry for your situation. It sounds like she’ll be going to a really good home, though. It’s always hard to have to give up a pet, but sometimes it’s for the best.
That is a hard decision to make. We lost our yellow lab in 2010, she was 11 years old. Broke my heart. She was the best dog we have ever had. Things always work out for the best and one of these days you will have a new dog to love.
I am so sorry to hear that you have to give up your dog but you have to do what is best for you Davey AND the dog. As long as you find her a good home with loving owners then you have done your best by her. Good luck with everything happy New Year
I wish you well. I am certain that Brielle will be in a good home. When you and Davey are ready you can look for another dog. You may want to try an older dog. They can be wonderfully patient and will be out of the “puppy” stage. Your son has to come first and Brielle will be a blessing to someone, so just think of yourself as facilitating love for her and her new family. May God bless you & Davey in your new home!
I hope your new family for Brielle works out – she looks like a beautiful dog – like one my oldest son has even! It is good you are being careful about who gets her. I agree with others that your son comes first. I think many people almost seem to put pets before people and I am glad you haven’t done that and yet are still being concerned about the dog’s welfare too.
It sounds like you really took the time to find an appropriate home for Brielle. I can understand your reasons, and applaud the time that you took to come to it.
Sorry you have to lose your pet, but you are a responsible pet owner and know when you can’t take care of her.
Lisa, I’m so sorry you have to give up Brielle. That has to be tough on you as I know it will be her. I will be praying that this person is the right fit for her and please, please keep us updated on if you’ve found her a new home.
Sorry to hear that you have to give up Brielle! I hope she finds a great new home with lots of love and fun!
oh no im sorry to hear this
but im sure you will find a great home for her 
I’m sorry…that must be SO hard to do. Pets become a part of the family…I’m sure there’s a great home just waiting for her…
So sorry, that is a hard decision. Hoping she finds a great new home! We love our dog but they are a lot of work, it’s like having another child.
Hope you find a good home. Pets do become part of the family. Good luck!
Brielle is a beautiful dog, can’t imagine you can’t find him a great home. Too bad you don’t live near me.
Thats so upseting when you have to give up a pet that has become a part of the family. Just make sure that the family she goes to you are comfortable with. You will feel at ease. Good luck.
Giving up a pet is like losing a family member. Im so sorry you had to make that tough choice.
Hope the family you’re talking with works out as they sound perfect. Brielle is a gorgeous dog and I enjoyed reading about all the adventures. I can understand why you must make this difficult decision as my family faced something very similar a few years ago. Hopefully this will be her forever home and you can visit from time to time..
Oh wow, I know how hard it is to let a family pet go…I hope you find another loving home for her