Bye Bye Bella

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Mummy says…

‘It is with a very sad, heavy heart that I have to tell you that we have had to let Bella go.

She was our six month old pup, who we had since she was 7 weeks old.

new puppy

Basically, our home, and my work situation has changed, and we cannot give her the time or company that she needs – and deserves.

I have found a wonderful new home for her – a friend of a friend – who lost their dog after 17 years last December.

They have a big house, big garden, next to fields, and they have more than enough room in every way for Bella.

She met the family last weekend, and they fell in love with her – which isn’t difficult – she is a lovely little dog.

I thought, stupidly, looking back, that a little dog meant less work than a big dog. WRONG!

A dog – a pup – of any size or breed needs one heck of a lot of time, attention and commitment.

I thought we had plenty of all these to give to Bella, but, sadly we didn’t have enough.

 

bella the pup

 

Exam stress, hormones, tween, teen and tot and my work load increasing greatly has all caused a lot of stress which isn’t fair to any of us – or Bella.

So, when the chance of this fabulous new life for her fell in our lap, I would have been very cruel to turn it away.

She will have company 24 hours a day. She will be going to work with the ‘dad’.

She will have the run of her new home, with a fantastic enclosed garden just for her.

I am so happy that we had the time that we did with Bella. I am so sorry Bella,  that we couldn’t give you what you deserve.

bella pup

But I am over the moon that we have found this wonderful new life for you.

Be happy Bella, we will never, ever forget you x x

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  1. Aww, it’s sad that you had to let Bella go, but fab that you found her a nice new home 🙂
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  2. We have just made the heartbreaking decision to get rid of our 3 year old springer so I feel your pain.
    You have done the right thing for her though x
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  3. Aww! Bless! It sounds like you have found a lovely home for her x
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  4. So sad 🙁 but well done for finding a new home for her that sounds so perfect! It must be hard juggling everything x chin up x
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  5. Awww so sorry you have had to let her go but it sound like she has gone to a wonderful new home, we had to do the same with a puppy when my oldest was small and it was heartbreaking so I’m sending HUGS xxx
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  6. Puppies (and dogs in general!) are hard work. They require a lot of attention. I completely understand your decision. It sounds like you are doing brilliantly with juggling everything in your life at the moment. It is sad that you have had to let her go but I’m glad to hear that you have found a good home for her.
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  7. Awww so sorry to hear this but you have made the best choice for Bella 🙂
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  8. Awww this is so sad to read, but you have done what’s best for Bella and I am sure she will have a fantastic happy time! Big hugs to everyone, it must have been such a difficult decision.
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  9. so sorry to hear you couldn’t keep her that must be heartbreaking. You are very brave though to give her the chance of a new life with a new family. Hope you can visit her and keep her as part of your life in a small way xx
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  10. Aww, this must be so hard. Hugs xox
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  11. What a very difficult decision for you to make but it sounds like you’re doing the right thing. You’ve given Bella a lovely start and you’ve found somewhere perfect for her to move on to.
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  12. I hope that Bella has an amazing time with her new family. it must have been a hard decision, but it was the right one for Bella
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  13. I am sorry you are having to let her go, but glad she is going somewhere where you know she wll have a good life.
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  14. So lovely that you have found such a super home for her. Must have been a hard decision. I’m not sure I could take on the work of a dog, so can imagine it was hard work.
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  15. I can’t imagine how terribly sad it must have been to have to do this, but it is so lovely you have found such a good home for her x
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  16. Aw this is so sad, I’m so sorry you felt you had to let her go. It sounds like you have done the best thing, even though it was a tough decision to come too. Big hugs to you all xx
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  17. Aw what a sad thing for you to have to do – sounds like Bella has gone to an amazing new home though. x
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  18. So sad, you were so excited when you got her. At least you will be able to visit!
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  19. Aw this is ever so sad. It is so sad and upsetting re homing a dog that you have grown so close to. As a child my parents did it twice due to moving countries. So very sad. But it does look like you have found her a lovely new home and that is so important for you and for her. So congratulations on that I am sure she will be very happy there. She is a beautiful dog xx

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  20. This must have been such a heart breaking decision to make. I am sure though Bella’s new home will love her just as much as you all have. xxx

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  21. Aw, glad you found a good home for her. Puppies, and grown up dogs are hard work!

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  22. The Mother says – Am crying whilst reading this as I know how difficult this must have been for you. You’ve given Bella the best present ever, which in our book, makes you one of the best doggie owners ever xxx #sharewithme
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  23. Ahh that is so sad, but I am sure you are doing the best thing for Bella xx
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  24. Oh sad bye bye Bella. A dog is so much responsibilities I would love one but I know as much as we aren’t home and busy we just can’t have one. She is adorable though. *waves to bella Thank you ever so much for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithme
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  25. Oh I’m really sorry to hear this but well done for making a difficult decision for the best interests of Bella.
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  26. Awww thats sad but I think its for the best as she is with people who can take care of her. So nice of you to do this. #sharewithme
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  27. Awww you poor thing – I had to leave my dog with my ex when we got divorced – for similar reasons – he could take him to work and was staying in our home with garden and fields while I was moving to a flat. We know we have made the right choice for the animal we love but it doesnt stop us feeling sad.
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  28. It’s sad that you have to let her go, but it sounds like you’re doing the right thing 🙂 xx

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  29. So sorry you had to make this decision. It’s never an easy one but you have to do what is right for everyone involved. Sending hugs x
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