This will come as a shock to those of you who know Kris and I as dog people, but Molly and Jonah now have a new home. We have found since having children, we just aren't giving the dogs the time and attention they deserve. Not to mention, our new home is not very accommodating for dogs, since we have a small yard and no fence.
We put an ad on Craig's list to try to find a new home for our dogs. A couple in Waverly, VA, about an hour from our home became interested in the dogs. They already had an Alaskan Husky and wanted to find a friend (or two) for her. Last week, we drove the dogs out to meet them and see how the dogs interacted. It was a little rocky at first, but everyone ended up getting along. The dogs stayed for a week so the new people could see how they would fit in their family.
The dogs now live in a big old farmhouse with a 2 acre yard. They go on walks twice a day. The couple who adopted the dogs seem great. The husband is in the navy, while the wife doesn't work outside the home. Molly and Jonah are joining another dog, "Nuk" and a cat, "Nala." Molly is not too fond of having to share her home with a cat, but I think she will get over it.
I drove back to check on the dogs today and take the rest of their stuff to them. They seem happy and seem to really like their new owners. I think they will be much happier in their new surroundings. This is an "open adoption" of sorts and we will be able to visit the dogs whenever we want. We will also dogsit for the dogs if the couple has to travel.
We will miss our first babies. We have lots of good memories with them. Although I say good-bye with a very, very heavy heart, I know that Molly and Jonah will be much happier and better cared for in their new home.
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