A little over a month ago we had a dog come to live with us. Initial meetings with the cats were, understandably, strained. The cats were suspicious, and a little scared, of the strange, larger creature, and Urho was confused by them in return.
It didn’t take very long at all for the boys to get used to him, though it took Lola a bit longer. Elvis quickly decided that the blanket that is Urho’s bed would be his instead. Luckily Urho decided the mat in front of the door was preferable anyway.
Lola continued to be suspicious, and avoid him to an extent, for a fair bit longer than the boys did. Even so she’s now happy enough to be around him and, like the boys, doesn’t seem to mind sharing space with him. No cuddles between any of them, but I didn’t expect that.
It’s interesting to see how the dog reacts to the cats, too. As I write this, Sampson is having a “Funny Five Minutes”, running around the flat like a crazed thing. Urho is diligently walking back and forth after him to check what he’s up to. If the boys bicker, Urho goes to see what’s wrong, inevitably breaking up the altercation regardless of whether he was intending to. And if Lola yells he will again go to check what is the matter.
Unfortunately for one reason and another we are not going to be able to keep Urho. We adore him and would love to keep him with us. The cats are not an issue, which is something we were concerned about. But sadly we can’t. So today, Sunday, as the trial period comes to an end he will be returning to his old owner until they can find someone else to take him. I know husband and I will miss him a lot. I have a feeling the cats will too, in their own way!
Love,
Lady Joyful
What is his problem? Issues with being left alone during the day?
I wouldn’t want to blame the dog for us not being able to keep him. He does have some issues (barking, which isn’t good in an apartment, and also some issues with regards to other dogs), but there are issues with us to. Some life circumstances that I won’t go into, suffice to say despite wanting to keep him it is not going to be possible for us at the moment. Thanks for commenting 🙂
To name his issues is not putting blame on him. A dog that barks a lot cannot be kept in an appartment – or in a neighbourhood where the houses are close together so neighbours would be disturbed.
But that is not a criminal behaviour – it just does not fit. I am sure you have given it a long thought before you even tried.
Thank you for understanding 🙂 I’m sorry if I came across as defensive in my previous reply. As is no doubt obvious, I’m very sad about having to let him go.
Very obvious. I am sure it was not an easy decision. But sometimes you have to give an animal a chance to find a better equipped home for his needs.
You’re right, of course 🙂 Even so, it’s hard to say goodbye.
Lovely story of how they all managed to get along. I hope Urho finds a new forever home quickly, he looks a lovely dog.
He is a very sweet dog and I wish we could keep him. Yes, hopefully he will find his forever home soon. Thank you for commenting 🙂
Oh 🙁 Sad to hear you can’t keep him in your family. He is such a cutie <3
He is adorable. I so wish we could. I’m going to miss him so much!
I can imagine :'(. I hope all the best for him <3
I hope he finds another home with resident pets. He does so well with the cats.
That would be nice, wouldn’t it? 🙂 Though I’m sure he wouldn’t mind being the centre of attention either! Thanks for commenting.
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I have the greatest respect for anything posted and shared by the knowledgeable “LADY JOYFUL”. She is more than just awesome; she is the best. Listen to her always. I do for sure!
I am sorry things didn’t work out. I hope he gets a home soon.
I hope so too. I did ask about it when he was collected from us today – apparently there’s already someone else ready to take him, so hopefully that works out! Thanks for commenting 🙂
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Thanks.