[Dailydrool] My heart is breaking...

[Esther Strom]

Tiffany,

I sympathize - that's a tough situation to be in. There are a couple of things you could do: try taking Cali for a week or so. See how the two handle being split up. If they're OK, great. Since you and your ex are still friendly, maybe you can arrange for Cali and Ori to have weekly play dates.

If they don't handle being split up, might you consider leaving both with your ex, and adopting a single hound for yourself? There are many animals in rescue, and I'm certain you could find one who'd be happy to be an "only child." And again - you could still visit with Cali and Ori, and add your own hound to the mix for playtime!


Esther Strom and Waldo (ATB 07/18/2008)



----- Original Message ----

 
Hello Droolers. I have a very tough situation that I have
been trying to deal with. I was in a relationship for 8 years. I lived with my
ex for 2 years. We have 2 houndies that we both love with all of our hearts. The
problem is things didn’t work out between the two of us and we decided to
end our relationship. (While still remaining friends) Our male, Ori (2 ½ years
old), is Daddy’s boy and our female, Cali (2 years old), is Momma’s girl. They
have been together since we brought Cali 
home. I moved out 2 weeks ago and the only thoughts that keep running through
my head are how much I miss my babies, especially my little girl. I am behind
on work and I haven’t been able to get more than 4 hours of sleep a night
since I left. We do not want to split the hounds up but I am unable to take
both due to my current living arrangements. I really need any advice. Would
they adjust to being split up or should I stop being selfish and leave them
with their Daddy? I am torn and heartbroken and I know what I want to do but I
do not know if it is the best decision for my babies. Thank you. Tiffany