A first for me

[Courtney]

Today I found out Dax is going to be adopted in January by one of our volunteers in Houston. She has a few other boys and a doggie door and just fell in love with Dax. I have no doubts that she will be a fabulous forever home for him!

Dax is my 10th foster. Nine times this year I have been SO happy for the dogs and not really sad - the happiness canceled out any sadness. I was a little sad when Basil left, but his new home was just so PERFECT that it was hard to be sad. And I knew since he was so bad with the cats that there was no way we could keep him.

But this 10th one got me. I got the email and just started crying!! Dax has stolen our hearts, completely. He is the sweetest little snugglebug munchkin and I could just cuddle up with him all day. But he needs a quieter home as sometimes he gets kind of freaked when people come over. He would love a doggie door and he's getting one. He can't really walk on a leash and I love to take my dogs everywhere. And above all, we are not ready to adopt a second dog.

I will miss him so much and I will probably keep crying when I think about it - I am right now!! But, such is life and such is fostering. I figured it would not always be so easy. But this is for sure the first time it's broken my heart.

Of course more dogs are coming along to keep me busy. I will be getting one for a few days tomorrow, long enough for me to get him vetted since my schedule is more flexible than the foster he'll be going to. Then this weekend I am taking on another foster, a young black and tan male who is drop dead gorgeous. I agreed to take on a third because CTDR is so freaking full! So, life goes on and Dax will stay here forever in our hearts. :hearts: :hearts:

[JanUet]

Sending you a Courtney. I know it must be hard.
Dax is a special little fella indeed. I still think of Basil from time to time. But i know he is in the happiest home ever!

I could never Foster. I'd cry when one got adopted and then would want to keep them all!

[Goob]

Oh Courtney... Dax will always love you too. :heartbt: Thanks for taking such wonderful care of him. You changed his life for the better. :hearts:

[Goob]

I still think of Basil from time to time. But i know he is in the happiest home ever!

I think of little Basil from time to time too! Such lucky dogs to have been in your care. :heartbt:

[LUVMYGUNNER]

Well you had me crying. So glad he is getting a great home--sad for you though.

[Tanya]

Courtney - I am so happy for Dax! Great job in finding him his forever home!

for being such a good foster mom!

[Linus]

WOW 10 fosters!!!! I know this one is hard for you, but you are invaluable to CTDR and all those babies who now have forever homes. Thank you for being the wonderful, kind-hearted person you are. to you for being such an :angel7: !

[JuneyTrixie]

Oh, Courtney, I know how you feel. It is hard to participate in a rescue and then have to give them up. :( I remember when Pixey and Dixey left, I was not sure I wanted them to leave. Next Monday, when I'm in Dallas, I'm going to be bringing a little pup home to Arizona, and I know it will be hard for me to not keep him. I've been debating whether to keep him overnight or not.

[lotsadox]

Here's a big for a real rescue You've done so well preparing all your fosters for great lives after they leave you. I know that you loved Dax and he loved you. You've made it possible for him to go on to a loving home and now you'll help another one on it's way. I just want to for the all dachsies that you've helped. You've made a better life possible for each and every one.

[Fluffy]

Oh Courtney! My heart is just breaking for you. You put huge tears in my eyes!! I was wondering how you would handle it when Dax got adopted (if YOU didn't adopt him first, that is). You have done such wonders with him. You are the definition of an You have helped 10 little doggies get a second lease on life...and who knows how many more to come. Someday, when the time is right a little guy will walk into your home and never walk out again. Good luck with the new little one and can't wait to see pictures!! :hearts: :heartbt: :hearts: