A New Home for Max :(

Well, we did it today. We found a new home for Max. We've been thinking lately that he isn't getting the attention and affection that he needs from us. He spends all day inside and is in the basement when we aren't home. What kind of life is that? No doubt, we love him, but it's just not fair to expect him to live like that. Add to that the fact that we have another baby on the way and the little bit of attention that he gets now will be diminished even further...poor Max.

Luckily, Shawn found a young couple (Alisha and Tim) who have two children (ages 5 and 2) who were interested in taking him home with them. They have a yard (that they're in the process of fencing), and time and attention to give to him (no babies at home). Alisha and her little girl came tonight to meet Max. He went to her (Alisha) immediately and she bent down to pet him. He didn't move away from her the entire time they were here. When she finally said that they'd like to have him and we put him on his leash, he was so excited! He went straight to their car and waited for her to open the door. As they drove away (sob!) he was standing on the back seat with his paws on the front console beside her. He seemed perfectly happy.

As they drove away, I had such mixed emotions. I was happy to see him go to a happy and loving home. I was also a bit sad because he's been our baby for the past 4 years. I hope he's happy and I hope they're happy with him.

We exchanged numbers and e-mail addresses. Alisha said that she'd e-mail us photos of him, and Shawn told her that if they couldn't keep him, we'd take him back. I think it's going to work out. He's such a great dog. We'll miss him!

(NO more dogs until Keira and Reagan are old enough to care for one on their own!)