Wrigley
Wrigley has adjusted tremendously well already and I believe our Barkley loves having him around as well. Our son Dolan has enjoyed being able to pet him and love on him since he was so use to being around other children. We will post some pictures of the "boys" together soon. Wrigley is a little camera shy right now as the past couple of days have been filled with meeting family, experiencing the dog park and meeting our vet for the first time. He's tuckered out but promises to smile pretty for the camera soon. Doreen, Christopher, Dolan, Barkley and Wrigley |
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I am so glad you all worked it out!!! 
All 4 of you adults and your kids are the greatest!! Wrigley is a lucky boy - being loved by 2 families.  |
| Congratulations! I can't wait to see pictures. It sounds so sweet! |
| Congrats on Wrigley-----
We need some pics! |
| Ok, now I'm surprised! You told me yesterday as we were both crying(with you driving) that you were not going to say anything yet. |
| Wrigley couldn't have found a better home or a better family! Congratulations and let the fun begin! |
| I am so happy for you and Wrigley. Congrats. |
| It's 12:34 a.m. and I'm sitting here, couldn't sleep. I think that it's finally hit me and I can't stop crying. As I walked down my stairs, tonight, past the door of our enclosed porch, I thought I saw Wrigley's Shadow, as I always do, each morning, before I open the door to go and let him outside. This is our special time, before our kids get up and I think Wrigley liked it as much as I did. He'd go outside and pee so fast, just so he didn't waste a second of time that we got to spend together! Then, when he was satisfied, he'd go and sit by the door and wait for our kids to come downstairs!! His favorite was always Charlie, you see, Charlie needed Wrigley..........he got him through all the hard times when I was having surgeries, etc., there was a very special bond between them.
This is the hardest thing I've ever done and all I can remember is the way our kids cried as they watched Wrigley drive away! I know this was the best thing and I will never be able to thank Doreen and her husband for taking Wrigley in and for driving all this way to meet us. You see, after initially meeting them as they walked up on our deck, I felt an instant connection. I know this was God's way of telling me that they were, indeed, the family Wrigley would be happy with. We invited their family, Barkley included, of-course, into our home and spent time getting to know eachother. We then decided to ask if they'd like to go to the walking path we went to almost each evening since Wrigley was a puppy. Looking back, I think it was just our way of saying goodbye to Wrigley. Watching him run and play on the grass paths, was always something our family loved. As we walked the path, I watched our son, Charlie's heart breaking.........Charlie is quiet to begin with but he wouldn't talk much at all. He just kept saying to me, "just not today, mama". I wanted to dislike Doreen and her husband, I tried to talk myself out of giving him up, but the connection was too strong for me to do that. Barkley went off the path and rolled in goose poop and then ran through the stream and then proceeded to lie down in the water. Now, Wrigley knows we don't let him do that (with four kids, you don't want to have to bathe your sheepie each night, too), but this time was different, Wrigley did as Barkley did and immersed himself in the water, jumping and playing. We then went back to our house and said our goodbye to Wrigley. This was really hard and I hated that Doreen and her husband had to watch this, however, I think this was the healthiest way for us to get through this situation. I know that Wrigley will have a wonderful life and I'm so thankful to Doreen and her family. Nothing will fill the hole we all have in our hearts but I can't tell you how very much we appreciate knowing that Wrigley is happy and adjusting to his new home so well. I know we couldn't have found a more wonderful and loving home. Never did I think I'd be on this forum, writing this type of a message. I still remember when we got Wrigley and being ont his forum, getting advice on everything from potty training to which size of crate to buy. I would like to still post here, although, I don't have Wrigley, anymore. I can't wait to someday see him and his family again. Sincerely, Amy |
| amy i know what you are going through, i had to give up my love derby and hated doing it even though i knew it was the only way and best thing for HIM ,, i nearly killed me.. it is 6 months and i still miss him.. i am lucky and have good friends that have him so i hear all about how great he is doing.. so amy you did the right thing
so doreen i am sure he is where he was met to be.. best wishes to you |
| Thank you Amy..for this sorrowful yet uplifting post....
It is not too often that we, here on the forum, get to see both sides of an adoption. We hear very heartwrenching stories of someone who must give up their beloved sheepie...or we hear the heartwarming story of the rescue that has arrived at their new forever home.. But hearing both sides somehow completes the circle. Thankyou for reminding us that, for every joyful event there is often times, a opposite one---- We will always be here for you and I know your family will forever be a big part of Charlie's life. |
| Amy: I am so sorry to hear of the very diffecult decission you had to make regarding Wrigley. It was very selfless of you and your family to put Wrigley in the best situation possible for him. Sometimes we have to make those decisions.
Strength to you and your family. |
| Amy - I would like to say that I feel very much for you having to make a difficult decision such as this. Big hugs to you.
Doreen - Congratualtions on your new additon it sounds as though he and Barkley will have fun together! And to Wrigley - you are a lucky boy to have two families to love you- have fun. XXX |
| I am so sorry, I misunderstood the post.
I know it was a very hard decision. 
I hope you stick around and let us know how you are doing.  |
| Ok, I know I shouldn't read things like this at work because it's very hard to hide the tears.
Amy, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I can't even imagine how heart-wrenching this was for you but I'm glad you're at peace with Wrigley's new home. Doreen, thank you so much for adopting Wrigley and giving Amy that peace of mind she so desparately needs right now. You are both angels, and Wrigley is so lucky to have found two such wonderful families in his life. |
| I'm so glad this worked out this way, for both parties, and especially for Wrigley. It's a rare thing and it sounds like the best option for everyone. Yeah! |
| Hugs to both Great family's |
| Amy,
My earlier post about crying...Doreen was telling me about what had happened when meeting you, your family and Wrigley. As she talked we both started crying. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling right but Please know that he is in a good home. I have known Doreen for MANY YEARS and watched her and her family grow and you can't have asked for a better person or home for Wrigley. I will pray for peace for your family...Pam |
| Thanks to everyone for your words of encouragement!!
I just want to make sure, also, that everyone understands that, while I'm sad, I do know that Doreen and Chris are great people and will be a wonderful home for Wrigley. I don't want anyone to feel that by my earlier post, I'm second guessing my decision, or anything. I will always miss him, sitting by our stove, each morning, waiting for his morning piece of turkey bacon. Or, when he sits by me, in the evening, while I'm preparing my lesson plans for the next day. It's the little things that are seeming to get to me right now. Driving by PetsMart and almost pulling into the parking lot and realizing that we don't have him, anymore. It's strange how these little things creep on on us. All that said, we're all so grateful to Chris, Doreen, Dolan and Barkley for driving all the way here to meet with us. Also, for letting us take them to the walking paths, where we used to take Wrigley in the evenings. I think it was one other way for us to say goodbye to him. Through the tears, remembering watching Barkley roll in goose poop and then watching the dogs both splashing in the stream makes us smile. Our kids will never forget meeting you, Doreen and Chris and I can't thank you enough for giving Wrigley a forever home. I know he'll be happy with your family and just can't ever say thank you, enough times. Just something else that Doreen and Chris did that made us "melt" was when they handed Charlie, our son, a sheepdog stuffed animal. He's slept with it, ever since. This was such an incredibly thoughtful thing for you both to do. Looking back, this was an incredible adoption and though it was hard on both families, I believe that it was a good way for us to do it. I do feel sorry for Chris and Doreen, as I know it was hard for them to see the look on our kids' faces but please now, they're getting back to a new normal and they know how very much you both love Wrigley. Thanks to all the members of this forum for your support and kind words. You're an incredible group of people!! HUGS and smooches to Wrigley and Barkley from our family, and our deepest gratitude to Chris and Doreen.........we are so thankful you came into our lives, when you did. Sincerely, Amy |
| Amy,
I have thought about you from time to time, wondering how you were doing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sounds like you found a fantastic family for Wrigley! Julie & Addie |
| Hello, well it's been just shy of a week and the boys are getting along marvelously. They had three days of daycare this week and both got a good report card from the groomers today. With their haircuts they actually resemble each other. Well, except for those gorgeous baby blue eyes on Wrigley. I posted some new pictures of them under the camera.
Enjoy. |
| Oh my! I've been so wrapped up in my work life that I haven't been checking on things. I had no idea!
Thank you for opening your hearts and minds to what is best for Wrigley and your family. Amy, you must be a very a brave and strong person to have made this decision. I'm so glad that this has worked out and you have shared yourself with us. Wishing you only the best |
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