Tiaki
14th October 2009, 07:59 PM
Hi Everyone,
Haven't been doing much more than lurk for a long time now. Lots going on at the moment and in all honesty the majority not too good at all.
Today has been one of the hardest days of my life :(
A week/two weeks ago, a decision was made that Chunky was to be rehomed. If I had my way this wouldn't have been but it was out of my hands. On Saturday people came to meet Chunky and they collected him at 10.30am this morning.
I am gutted and in floods of tears as I type this :(
I arrived at the yard this morning after a sleepless night. Chunky was his usual gentle self and allowed me to catch him and lead him onto the yard. On the way down the drive, I stopped for him to munch on some clover. Chunky followed me into the stable and stood calmly and we waited together for the 30mins until his new people arrived. We had lots of cuddles and Chunky was happy to stand in with me. 8months ago, there is no way Chunky would have come in alone. When his new people arrived he was friendly and intrigued by the crowd. Lots going on at the yard this morning but he remained totally calm. After we had a long chat and paperwork was all sorted it was time. I popped Chunky's new halter onto him and lead him out. As soon as he saw the trailer he froze. He hadn't been in one for a year. Last time was when I collected him and brought him to my yard, his so say home for life.
It took an hour to load Chunky. Trying to remain calm was so hard when I didn't want him to go. Maybe he knew I didn't wan him to go which is why he refused to load. Eventually I whispered into his ear that he had to load and he walked straight on. He flinched as the ramp closed and put his nose into my arms for comfort. I spent a few moments with him before coming out then off they went.
The whole time Chunky was in view, he had his head turned and looked at me as they drove away. This was the point I broke down.
Kiwi and Abbey stood by the gate calling, searching for Chunky's reply but all they could hear was silence.
I have had Chunky for a whole year. He was in such a poor state when he arrived, immediately causing everyone to fall in love with him. His presence of kindness and wiseness will never leave me. I am heartbroken that he has moved to a new home.
Please don't think bad of me guys. I am gutted and this was totally out of my hands :(
Now it is just me, Kiwi and Abbey, and I hope it stays that way
Be good Chunky. I hope you settle in well and hope you can forgive me :(
xxx
Haven't been doing much more than lurk for a long time now. Lots going on at the moment and in all honesty the majority not too good at all.
Today has been one of the hardest days of my life :(
A week/two weeks ago, a decision was made that Chunky was to be rehomed. If I had my way this wouldn't have been but it was out of my hands. On Saturday people came to meet Chunky and they collected him at 10.30am this morning.
I am gutted and in floods of tears as I type this :(
I arrived at the yard this morning after a sleepless night. Chunky was his usual gentle self and allowed me to catch him and lead him onto the yard. On the way down the drive, I stopped for him to munch on some clover. Chunky followed me into the stable and stood calmly and we waited together for the 30mins until his new people arrived. We had lots of cuddles and Chunky was happy to stand in with me. 8months ago, there is no way Chunky would have come in alone. When his new people arrived he was friendly and intrigued by the crowd. Lots going on at the yard this morning but he remained totally calm. After we had a long chat and paperwork was all sorted it was time. I popped Chunky's new halter onto him and lead him out. As soon as he saw the trailer he froze. He hadn't been in one for a year. Last time was when I collected him and brought him to my yard, his so say home for life.
It took an hour to load Chunky. Trying to remain calm was so hard when I didn't want him to go. Maybe he knew I didn't wan him to go which is why he refused to load. Eventually I whispered into his ear that he had to load and he walked straight on. He flinched as the ramp closed and put his nose into my arms for comfort. I spent a few moments with him before coming out then off they went.
The whole time Chunky was in view, he had his head turned and looked at me as they drove away. This was the point I broke down.
Kiwi and Abbey stood by the gate calling, searching for Chunky's reply but all they could hear was silence.
I have had Chunky for a whole year. He was in such a poor state when he arrived, immediately causing everyone to fall in love with him. His presence of kindness and wiseness will never leave me. I am heartbroken that he has moved to a new home.
Please don't think bad of me guys. I am gutted and this was totally out of my hands :(
Now it is just me, Kiwi and Abbey, and I hope it stays that way
Be good Chunky. I hope you settle in well and hope you can forgive me :(
xxx