08/06/2024
🛑DISCLAIMER- not a warm and fuzzy post...🛑
This may be my least favorite post that I've ever had to make on this page...
Our family has walked through quite a few changes these last few months. Many of them cause for celebration, bringing fresh perspective & joy. Still several others have brought us face to face with pain, loss and grief- most of the former rooted in the world of our 4 legged companions.
Without going into all of the detail it would take for me to help you understand everything that has transpired, it's time to share a glimpse into some of the bumps in our road.
Several weeks ago, we made the incredibly challenging decision to let Prince transition to a pet home. Someone we trust completely, is already a member of our Frenchie Fam, and takes better care of her animals than nearly anyone else I know. If you've ever raised a stud (as a pet, and not in a kennel), you'll know the unique complications it brings into the household. As hard as it was for me to let him go, we believed this to be the best decision for him. Weeks later, I'm convinced that it was the right choice- but sadly that does not make it easier.
A few weeks after "losing" Prince, our old "Best Boy Jiggy", began showing a rapid decline in his quality of life. He was a giant English Mastiff and nearly 10 years old. We had been treating his arthritis by keeping him functioning comfortably with supplements and medicine. I can't explain here, but losing Jig was something I had been dreading for months. There has been a void in our home since he passed. Several nights in a row I woke up thinking he was in his usual spot, lying next to my bed. There will never be another Jig- he was a once in a lifetime companion.
A few weeks after Jiggy's passing we were surprised, saddened and frustrated to learn that one of our girls in a guardian home was in less than pristine condition. Details aside, we were faced with the unfortunate necessity to rescind her care contact. Rest assured, she is with us, well love, needs attended to, and doing well. She's a sweetheart, and has transitioned incredibly smoothly to being with us full time. That said- with all of the changes in our life currently, she will remain with us until we find a home that we have 100% confidence in. She will be spayed and placed in a pet home. If you feel like you might love her already- message me for info.
And lastly, yet equally as devastating, due to multiple factors- including the neglect of the female mentioned above- we have lost 3 of the 5 puppies from our current litter. 😔 I can't describe the affect of this type of loss in our home. Every puppy we raise lives in a house full of people whose lives revolve around them 24/7. I'll spare details of the lengths we go to in order to raise strong, healthy, socialized and well rounded puppies, but know that it is 100% a labor of love requiring sacrifices from all of us. Losing even 1 is a massive loss that brings a myriad of doubt and questioning, and makes it incredibly challenging to want to continue breeding these dogs we love so much.
If you've read this far, thank you. We really do appreciate each of you. The homes you offer our puppies, the referrals of future homes who see the value in what we do, your kind words and interactions on this page. You all are my motivation to continue raising these amazing creatures.
Thank you.
