Time for a new home...

Over the last few months, we have been struggling over a tough decision. Rocky (our Black Lab) has been acting out for who knows how many reasons. I think the main reason is because of Kenzie. Rocky has been peeing on the carpet, AT LEAST 3 times a day. A couple of nights ago, we let him out- then had him upstairs for about 2 hours while we were downstairs. During that time, he peed on the carpet 4 times. That was the last straw. I put an ad up on KSL to see if we could find him a good home.

It breaks my heart to do this. We have had Rocky since he was 5 weeks old. He has become part of our family, and it will be really hard to let him go. We just do not have the time or energy to spend with him, and he deserves a lot more than we can give him. He needs to be walked almost daily, but we walk him MAYBE once a month. His life with us isn't fair to him. He deserves a family that will greet him happily when they get home. A family that will take him on walks, and maybe to the dog park. A family that will enjoy having him by their side doing whatever it is that they are doing. Right now at our house- he is confined to a room for the night (that part is fine), but also during the day when we are gone, and when we are there- he is typically locked upstairs, or out of the room we are in. This isn't really his fault- he is very good with Kenzie, but because Abby isn't always- we typically punish both. Again, not fair- I know. He deserves a much better life. He is a VERY sweet dog, and all he wants is to be loved, and to spend time with his family. That isn't too much to ask, is it? Well, for us, right now, it is. We have the love part down. We just don't have the time for him.

I sure hope we're doing the right thing, because once it's done, we can't take it back. I pray that Rocky will find a good home, with the good family that he deserves!

It is going to be VERY hard to say goodbye to my sweet dog, but I really do think it's for the best.

Rocky- We love you!