Have To Rehome My Lovely Maltese

[dawny0311]

I have recently gone through a marriage breakdown and I am desperately trying to get my life back on track. I have the opportunity of a very nice little Housing Association flat but they don't allow pets [not even with visitors]. I have the most gorgeous 2yr old Maltese and she is 'my baby'. She is well behaved, does tricks and is curled up beside me as I type this through my tears.
I have no-one (no friends or family) that I can talk this over with to decide on the right course of action.
I know housing is hard to come by but I can't afford to buy, private rentals, that will accept pets, are like gold dust and snapped up so quickly!
I also need to find work. I haven't worked much in the last two years since I got my dog - a lovely little temp part-time job a few months back [that I had hoped would go permanent] but nothing else, so she isn't familiar with being alone much. If I have to re-home her then I would need to do it quickly because I could lose this flat but I need to be sure that she is going to a good home and be with someone that isn't at work all day.
I have so much going around in my head I just can't think straight - in need of support!

[dawny0311]

Good morning all.

I said I would update you on the situation and here I am. I am still extremely heartbroken about having to hand my baby over but as I said previously I thought I had found the perfect home - and I have. My baby is going to live with my ex-husband. She knows him, she trusts him and I will still get to see her. Fortunately he is now semi-retired and, between us, we have worked out how we can still both give our little one the home and love that she deserves. We can but try - but for now it's not 'all' bad!
I can't thank you all enough for your support and guidance in this stressful time.

I have to say, I lost my, dearly loved, first husband to Cancer 13 years ago when he was just 43 and the grief was overwhelming. The misery at having to re-home my baby has equaled that grief - and at this point in time I still have her with me. I can't begin to imagine how I would have felt if I had eventually parted with her for good. I just hope that my misery hasn't been picked up 'too much' by her over the past week. (I did go to the little room when 'the sobs' threatened).

My heart goes out to anyone out there who is going through this awful experience. I got my baby for life, but unfortunately life can throw situations at us that rock our world so much our coping mechanisms fail and we simply can't think straight. I am pleased to say that I (with your help) pulled myself together and came up with a solution - that looks set to work! AND - I haven't given up there! As soon as I can, I will go on the exchange list and/or try to find an affordable property that WILL allow me to have my baby back with me! It may take some time but I am a determined to do this!

Thanks again xx

[divegirl]

Hi Dawny, so pleased you have found a solution to you problems and though it's making you feel sad at least you know she will be well looked after and loved. Just try to focus on the future now... a new home and fingers crossed a new job so you can afford to buy your little one plenty of treats! Are you close enough that you'll still be able to take her walks everyday? That would be lovely.

Lisa x

[dawny0311]

Hi Divegirl - Unfortunately not close enough to walk every day (hours drive) but will be able to see her weekly and maybe have her stay with me occasionally. I can have her for the odd holiday too. Providing no complaints are received - they are o.k with this!. This is easier to cope with than losing her for ever. I just hope that my baby won't be too stressed with the changes.

Thank you so much for your help and support.

[klgeaney90210]

Hi, was just wondering if you still have your maltese dog. I have been looking for one for a while for my daughter, it would be great to have a trained one already. If so, would like to know what area you are in and how much for, thanks Jo.

[dawny0311]

I am happy to report that I am now working and still able to keep my Maltese. She is thriving and still my beautiful girl. Kigeany90210 -perhaps keep your eye out with the shelters because a lot of people are struggling to make ends meet and keep their beloved pets. Fortunately for me I am managing to do it. Good luck!

[Janni1]

Hi Dawny
If I know anything that beautiful dog will be hugging you through your marriage problems, where about are you as have recently lost my 8 year old Maltese who has hugged me through very difficult years? Would love to know if she is still available? Jan