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Okay, so here is the story.
In July 2009, our family acquired a new member. Her name is Bridgette, and she is a blue-merle Border-Collie. Miss Bridgie is the most beautiful + regal dog, and she has the SWEETEST disposition. She is loyal and obedient. Every family should have a Bridgie.
Of course, my husband is the one who wanted Bridgie in the first place. This was shortly after we had lost our 12 year old Border-Collie, Bocephus to cancer.
I'll admit, I wasn't sure how I felt about getting another dog, but the little pup grew on me, and in an ironic twist, she became Mama's Baby.
I also have a 4 year old pug, Tara, who was/is not nearly the dog that I thought she was going to be. Don't get me wrong, I love the little snot factory, but she is hyper and very single-minded. She's very loyal to me, but will leave my side in a heartbeat, if someone else has food. LOL.
But, I digress.
One night, while my husband was playing on the computer, he came across the old website for where we had gotten Miss Bridgie.
There was a little black + white female that the family had named Faith, and Kev decided that he had to make her a part of our family. (She had the same parents as our Bridgie, just a few litters removed.)
Long story short - I know, it's not a very short story, is it? - Faith became a part of our family this past summer.
Problem is, with Kev working such long hours, and the kids having little to no interest in her, and me not wanting to love or care for another animal, Faithie is getting the short end of the stick.
So, Kev asked his brother if he wanted to make her a part of his family. BIL is coming over with his girlfriend tomorrow afternoon to "meet" Faithie.
I know this is the right decision, and I am actually quite relieved that she will be taken into a home where I know that she will be well taken care of. So why do I feel so guilty about it? Why do I feel like I want to cry?
My question to you, Dear Reader, is do you think that we are doing the right thing? And what would you do in this situation?
Any and all advice and thoughts are welcome.
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That sounds like a lot of responsibility. I know many people who would welcome it, but at least as many who would delegate, as you are. I certainly would. I gave my beloved cat to my mother-in-law because she has a house with a yard and can let my cat hunt the way she wants to. I live in an inner-city apartment, and can't even let her outside. It was best for all of us.
i think it's good. It's obvious you have little qualms about the idea. The important thing is that she be loved and well taken care of. 
Look, hun... I think you are doing the right thing. I will not take any animal that I can no longer keep to the pound.. I will always try to rehome them first.... sometimes you get an extra animal and you realize... this isn't going to work out. 
