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Re: Cowboy
Posted by PHRottn on December 20, 2002 at 23:26:31:
In Reply to: Cowboy posted by daniella64 on December 20, 2002 at 11:47:34:
Danielle, know that you're not crying alone. Your story has touched my heart. Pet Loss is still a great loss whether it is to death or separation in another form. I'm so sorry that you have had this to go through.
Being a lover of the Mastiff types and owned by Rottweilers, I am aware of the plight caused by the legislation. It is not fair that these breeds are judged by a horrendous amount of irresponsible dog owners. It is sad that we all suffer for it.
I can understand you not wanting to visit Cowboy for fear that it would be difficult for you to leave him. If his current owners are agreeable to it, you may want to rethink your decision. In my opinion, being a part of his life in any capacity would be better than not being with him at all. But that's just me. Only you can know what is best for you.
We have a girl that we adopted over a year ago. She was with her foster family for about 6 mos. She still remembers her foster "mom" and gets soooo excited when she gets to see her. Our male Rottie, Jake just turned 3 but he still remembers my nephew who use to live with us over 2 years ago. Our other Rottie, Caesar remembered my other nephew whom he hadn't seen for almost 4 yrs. So....... I would have to say that Cowboy will not forget you.
Since Cowboy went to a family with children and another dog, he had help making his transition. That's not to say he wasn't unhappy about it, but he did have things to help keep his mind occupied. Dogs grieve, this is a fact. I'm sure that it made him sad to have to be away from you, but it sounds like you may have made the right decision for you both at this particular time.
Feel free to come visit with us at any time, and we will be having chats all through the holidays. If you feel like talking to someone, by all means, come to the chats.
PHRottn
: Cowboy did not pass away, he was only a year old when I was kicked out of my home that I had not expected to leave, but alas my mother got remarried and you can imagine what happened. Anyway I found an apartment after being homeless for a few awful weeks, and they said I could have Cowboy (that way the most important issue to me) You see Cowboy is an American Staffordshire Terrier. Well after about three weeks, my neighbors from Pakistan who fear dogs greatly called and complained that I have a mean looking Pit Bull. I got several letters from then on stating that they did not realize Amstaff was the same as Pit Bull and that they don't allow "vicious" breeds...attack of Breed Specific Legislation. They threatened to kickme out many times and finally I knew I had no choice. I gave him to a freind in Heart who found him a great home...now I am here to say goodbye to him, its been almost 6 months and it has been sooo hard on me. Since I can no longer show him off, I will share a bit about this amazing boy with all of you. : ) When I picked him out he was an all white ball of fat with blue ears and a blue spot, he was just staring at me the entire time I was there and I just knew I had to have him, even though I really had set out for an all black pup. We became best friends immediately and Cowboy and I began a rigorous but fun training method. I trained him to be the most obedient dog I have ever raised, even in comparison to my highly intelligent Irish Setter. The differance here, was my favorite trait about his breed, his amazing loyalty to me. Cowboy became a tremendous example for the breed. Before he could be adopted out he went through a sort of boot camp to ensure he was not aggressive, and I got a million comments on how well he was trained and socialized. This dog would sit next to me at teh end of the sidewalk and watch a dog bark and lunge to get to him from across the street, and even without a leash (which I never really did of course) would not leave my side. He was my protector. When I was still at home things were very bad for me and I was often hiding in my room alone with him, and he always seemed to know just how to make me feel better. Thats why it was so hard for me to give him away, I felt like after all he had done for me, I just passed him to someone else. I know, however, that I did what I had to do. He is happy now in a home with three children and a male old fighting pit who according to the owner has been completely mellowed out by my Cowboy. They are inseprable from what I hear: ) And Cowboy sleeps in the youngest boys bed at night. So he is happy : ). I don't know much about the way dogs grieve and how much they remember, does anyone have an idea how he may feel about the transition? Do you think he remembers me still? I will never go see him b/c I am sure I would not be able to leave again, Im crying as I write this. : ) Pets are more than just an animal, they are your friend, Cowboy was my soul mate (as a dog). God bless all of you who have lost pets, its a hard time I know. ; ) Thanks for listening!
: Danielle