tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616199184447447104.post2553420466285722103..comments2023-05-03T05:25:32.172-04:00Comments on The Journey of a Southeastern Guide Dog Puppy: RockyRebecca, Ely and Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628872186276774119noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616199184447447104.post-83927162587159637282011-01-19T14:25:08.444-05:002011-01-19T14:25:08.444-05:00Thanks everyone!
I had thought about taking Rock...Thanks everyone! <br /><br />I had thought about taking Rocky back and doing therapy with him, but it just didn’t feel right. I know that Rocky will find a wonderful family and all I want is for them to love him as much as I do. I know Southeastern will find that family for himRebecca, Ely and Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628872186276774119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616199184447447104.post-17709475901361485052011-01-13T15:30:45.553-05:002011-01-13T15:30:45.553-05:00That is definately a hard phone call to recieve an...That is definately a hard phone call to recieve and an even harder choice to make. I have had 4 similat phone calls (2 retired guides and 2 released from training) and have only found it in the best interest of all involved to take 1 of them back. The other 3 have the most wonderful lives imagined. I couldnt have asked for better for any of them and know for sure I couldnt have made that happen for them. Its never easy but you made the decision in the best interest of Rocky. Know that someone will be eternally grateful for all your hard work and your selfless decision to let Rocky become the "star" of someone elses world. Hugs to you and best wishes to Rocky.The Puppy Raising Roller Coasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117795002485344263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616199184447447104.post-25566921166929619072011-01-11T16:28:13.601-05:002011-01-11T16:28:13.601-05:00You made a good choice for Rocky, even if it's...You made a good choice for Rocky, even if it's tough. I've also had a pup be in formal training up until the final phase before he was CC'd to ATF. It definitely came as a shock. Rocky will love his new family, and he'll have a wonderful life. Just go give Joe a big hug and do what you do best; raise Joe with as much love as you did Rocky :)Emily and Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02519132525123187914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616199184447447104.post-62078808855362733322011-01-11T09:12:10.094-05:002011-01-11T09:12:10.094-05:00Rebecca,
What an honest heart felt disclosure. You...Rebecca,<br />What an honest heart felt disclosure. Your decision to allow Rocky a new and different career was very brave and unselfish of yourself, however, he could have been a therapy dog with you...NO???? Regardless, what a hard decision, and a great loss you will go through but also a gain of what you have given to someone else. We are waiting for our news on our puppy. <br />Mother MargeMother margehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04766913212362345106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616199184447447104.post-76954055853743064742011-01-09T22:14:45.845-05:002011-01-09T22:14:45.845-05:00My wife and I have been Puppy Raisers for SEDGI fo...My wife and I have been Puppy Raisers for SEDGI for about 10 years. Our first puppy, and the last one we raised, were career-changed. We had to make the decision to adopt them, or allow the career change. In both cases, we felt that they deserved every chance to be a special dog for someone as they were trained to be. So, in both cases, we said give them another chance in another career. Both made it as excellent Arson Dogs! They love their jobs, and they are loved by the people they work with. A hard decision indeed, but like one of your own children you want them to have every chance to be special and make you proud!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616199184447447104.post-31875118096075045602011-01-09T12:48:38.034-05:002011-01-09T12:48:38.034-05:00Oh wow, what hard news. I'm so sorry to hear t...Oh wow, what hard news. I'm so sorry to hear that and wow the challenge of giving him away twice. Glad you made the right decision for Rocky - although it doesn't make it any easier. I'm sure his new family will be forever grateful for your generous gift.Lisa and pupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00475778692834656836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616199184447447104.post-53828957084453029582011-01-07T19:24:06.278-05:002011-01-07T19:24:06.278-05:00Oh, I'm so sorry. That's an awful call to ...Oh, I'm so sorry. That's an awful call to get right before your wisdome teeth removal. I know it was hard for you to make the decision to give him up for adoption, but I also know that he'll get a wonderful family who loves him as much as you. :-) Whoever gets him as a pet will thank you everyday for the wonderful dog you gave them.Raiser Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290705558126751663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616199184447447104.post-88173327307106169172011-01-07T17:36:17.943-05:002011-01-07T17:36:17.943-05:00Wow Rebecca. That was a very hard decision. I'...Wow Rebecca. That was a very hard decision. I'm so sorry to hear about sweet Rocky. But you are more then right, God has a perfect place for him. Rocky is such a sweet dog and such a lover, he will find a great home!! Whoever gets him will be the luckiest person on earth!! :)<br /><br />Sending love, and prayers for healing and for Rocky,<br /><br /> Meagan and EllieMeaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13491981753350840810noreply@blogger.com