I had to let Ginger go

One of the reasons we will take cats back at the rescue group that I volunteer for is when the animals don't get along. Sometimes you just can't control how they decide to behave, and apparently it was a bad mix. Too bad, but I hope he is fine back with the previous owner. Only I'm wondering, why did they give Ginger up in the first place?

yes, and I probably wouldn't have waited as long considering how sick Gissi is... I know that Marco had the same problems, but no body bothered Marco, he was just too easy going a cat to be upset by the petty things...

Yes, I would have done the same thing. Gissi is so precious to you and all of us. It is sad that Ginger was homesick. I hope Gissi is better now.

Oh for sure I would have done that! Don't even think about it. Gissi is number one and always will be, and his health definitely comes first, and YOURS too. You don't need the aggravation right now either hon. You can always visit, right? It was a nice thought but sometimes these things just don't work...don't we wish everything would, lol? And no, since he missed his former owner that much, you would not have won his heart. Don't beat yourself up over this, you DID do the right thing and I'm sure other people will certainly tell you this along with me. You take care of yourself now, and get some rest. And Gissi too. Read him a bedtime story tonight so you both can snuggle together.

A male dog named Ginger??? Well, hopefully Gissi will get over being traumatized.

Ah Gabs, I am so sorry but you did what was right for you and Gissi both. As long as Ginger has a home to go to, then you shouldn't feel any guilt or feel bad at all. As a matter of fact my new dog, Annie I threatened yesterday to find her a new home . She's a labrador retriever and she's curious and has the hunting instinct in her and that is fine but she drags me on our walks and I can't let her go cuz she'll get run over. I don't want to break her instincts and she still might have to go too but this morning before our walk I played frisbee with her and also threw her colored rope alternatly and we had a good time and by the time we were read for our walk she was tired.......me too ! But the walk went easier. It could be too cuz I took a different route with her and Galeena. There are baby rabbits the old way we walk and Annie just goes ballistic and runs to the end of her 16 ft. leash and yanks me. I hurt all over so today was good and we will try to always play a little bit before our walks. But if she still persists on not listening and dragging me, I will have to find her a new owner as I can't deal with all that yanking. So, as with ginger there was an owner who took her and that makes a big difference. I'm waiting for your and Gissi's next discussion on how life is without Ginger... I know Ginger is missed but it was best for all concerned.

Yes,I would have done the same..It was for the best since missed his previous owner so much..You have had Gissi for such a long time and he has to come first.. You also have to look out for yourself..The stress and all is not good for you or Gissi.. Love,Hugs and Blessings to you.

Yes, I would have done the same.. I tried incorporating a gorgeous Rottweiler mix Named Max in my household once.. He was a great boy. I brought him home on the weekends. He made one of my roommates nervous. he seemed very good most of the time- but a few times he chased my cats. And a few time I would catch him weeing in the house.. When I scolded him and said NO- he would growl at me.. Now I wasn't sure if he would have done anything but it was scary with a dog almost as big as me- I didn't want to get into a showdown with him.. So after trying for a few weekends I had to tell the owner that As much as I loved him -Max wasn't going to work out.. I know just how you feel. You did the right thing. Gissi should come first!

Absolutely Gabs! You have done the right thing for both dogs. You have taken major stress away from Gissi therefore preventing his health getting worse and you made sure Ginger went back to the owner he was missing. I can’t have been an easy thing to do but it was the right one. Little Gissi can have a well deserved rest now. Hugs to both of you.

YOU MADE THE BEST Choise POSSIBLE FOR BOTH DOGS. By the way things where happening to you and you pets, Ginger wanted to be the dominate dog of the house and naturally Gissi wouldn't have it. I was in the same situation with a Weirmarainer and a Bouvier puppy getting older and trying to take over. It just didn't turn out well.

I brought one dog home without letting my Scottish terrier meet him first and will never do that again. They hated each other at first sight and new doggie went back to previous owner the next day. I refuse to do anything that will make my current pets uncomfortable in the presence of another animal if there is any way to avoid it. My Scotty sleeps in my bed and my cat keeps me company while I write stories and his Gentleman Tom Cat Diary. Both are calm, happy animals and I see no reason to upset them with a rowdier type who tries to bite or hurt them in any way.

I actually had to do something similar when we moved into our house last year. We took Michela (my dog), Jasmine (my daughter's dog) and Zoe (who is the dog that we got from a friend of ours). Well, Michela and Jasmine worked out well, but Zoe didn't adjust to the different dog food that we were feeding them and we ended up having to send her back to my mother's house. It was a hard decision to make, but I think it was for the best for the dog.

It must have been very hard for you but Gissi must be your number one priority and I am sure that you have done the correct thing. I think that I would have done exactly the same thing had I been in your position. Ypu can now give poor little Gissi all your love and attention

Gabby, I would have definitely done the same thing under the circumstances. Please don't feel badly for doing what was best for all concerned, the pets and you.

You did the right thing, I would have done the same thing. Gissi is probably so happy that Ginger is gone, he has you all to himself again. I had an incident with my Polly a long time ago. When Polly was a few years old, we knew a lady looking for a small housebroke dog who was also a watch dog. Perfect, Polly fit the bill. We weren't looking to find a home for her but when we heard about this lady we thought Polly and her would make a good fit. We already had Polly's mom and dad here at the house. The lady and Polly loved each other, Polly got to be a lap dog and get spoiled. There was one problem, Polly would not go outside for the potty. The lady would take her out, would stay with her. Polly wouldn't do her business, she came in and pooped on the floor. My husband went over a few times to visit with Polly, wanted to let her know we didn't just abandonded her. The lady really loved Polly and wanted to keep her but couldn't keep cleaning up he poop from her carpet. Finally after a couple of months the lady asked if we would take Polly back, of course we would and did. We brought her home, she came in like she owned the place, her mom and dad greeted her warmly. That was it for Polly's pooping in the house, she didn't do it anymore. I really think she did it on purpose, if she pooped in the house enough the lady would send her back, her stratagy worked-she got to come back home. She lived a long life, about 16 years.

Yes, I think I would. You tried, but Ging didn't. I know you'll be sad, but both you and Gissi don't need the added stress, especially with that crazy woman coming to your door.

I woukd have done the very same thing, Gissi is most important & i know he is glad he is gone.

Hi gabs~ Absolutely! Of course you did the right thing! I know that Gissi tried to put up with Ginger and I don't really think that Ginger was a mean dog, just homesick! You did the best thing for everyone! Now Ginger is back where he wanted to be and Gissi will be alot happier and safer and less stressed out. Gissi isn't up to having another dog sharing his space because he is too weak and sick. And you don't need that kind of stressful situation either. It was very nice of you to try to take on Ginger, but it wasn't meant to be!

You did the right think gabs.... Both Gissi and Ginger are safe in the arms of their loved ones. What better choice than to do this. Well done.

I'd do the same, if i was u, don't worry about that. I think dogs trust to one person only, to those, who they grown up with. And it sounds normal Ginger to feel strange with another guy around, and with new owner. Sometimes pets need more time to trust their owner. I can see that with my cat. I came to live in another city and my cat is with my mom now. Every time i go home, my cat need like 1 or 2 days to be sure he is safe with me :D First day he sleep in some other room, second day somewhere in my room and on the third day he comes to my bed and sleep on my feet as it was before i move. It's normal. But because he grown up around me, sleeping on my pillow and in my feet as adult cat, he knows me better, even in that case, he needs time to trust me again. But i still love him, more than every other pet :P