It Breaks Our Hearts...

**catslave** · 1st July 2011, 12:25 AM

My youngest (child) was like that Helen, the first night he slept through I didn't sleep a wink as I was expecting him to wake up any minute. 16 years later I'm lucky if he is up by 5pm. Its good for kids to get used to pets early, they never get the chance to develop a fear of them. All 3 of mine learnt to walk holding onto the dog.

**jckkerrison** · 1st July 2011, 09:15 AM

My first real memory of pet related bonding with my offspring was just about getting home & remembering I had gone up town with a pram & two dogs,flying back up there they were sitting very patiently guarding babe,I always think it is good for children to grow up & appreciate animals,they used to be my wind down therapy on the bad days when babe was not playing game & she grew up appreciating that in life there are others that have to come before her,I have to say I don't know what I would have done many times without my four legged companions,canine & feline, so can't imagine the heartbreak it must cause to have to give that up.
Any update yet on how the new home search is going {or gone}.....x

**Jasper&Bailey** · 1st July 2011, 06:06 PM

Hi everyone, sorry for not keeping an eye on the thread. I was expecting just to hear through PM (Dont know why it didn't occur to me to check the thread, stupid) I have a telephone number for 'Catslave' but I must say (Although utimately I haven't any control over it) but they must stay together, they sleep, eat, play and lay together always at the same time and if one was shut in a room without the other by mistake they cry and cry but you can shut them in the room together and then they don't mind (That was before I cut cat faced holes in all the down stairs doors!) But the first to contact me was 'Hayheadsbird' so I feel I must exlore this avenue first. She is out tonight so I will be ringing her tomorrow, however the conversation goes I will be sure to keep you updated. Thank you all for your understanding and kind words. Graham.

**hayheadsbird** · 2nd July 2011, 12:02 AM

Those cat escape hatches rock!

**catslave** · 2nd July 2011, 01:49 PM

Sorry Graham, I really hope things work out for you, but I have to withdraw my offer to take them both as, not having heard back from you I have now agreed to take on a 3 year old girl from a local breeder who is retiring.

**Jasper&Bailey** · 2nd July 2011, 06:23 PM

Hi, don't worry, that's fine. I did say I would be speaking to Hayheadsbird first, whome I have not long come off the phone from and will be the Boys new forever home. At the moment I actually feel more excited than sad, this is for the Boys (Going outside, grooming and playtime etc) and the new family because the boys (once adjusted) are going to make the bestest friends/children that any family could wish for! We were on the phone for 1 hour and 20 mins, we've sorted the logistics so now we've just got to wait til the 25th/26th. The Boys are going to get sooo spoilt between now and then. Thank you all once again for your feedback and kind words. p.s wish I could fastforward 6months to see them settled in with their new surroundings and family, they are just going to love the freedom. Thanks, Graham. x

p.p.s And Im v.glad you were able to help someone else, congrat's and enjoy.

**Howlinbob** · 2nd July 2011, 07:44 PM

Wonderful outcome, I so felt for you in your original post. Such beautiful cats, I was tempted myself, anyway I am sure you are relieved xxx Looking forward to seeing new pics of Jasper & Bailey in their new home. Brave decision. xxx