Goodbye
By Toni
@toniganzon (72533)
Philippines
September 27, 2021 2:48am CST
I said goodbye to one of Danie’s puppies today. I called him Houdini coz he was such an escape artist. He always found ways to escape the whelping box and even the fast one to get out of the playpen.
This time i didn’t cry. I love all of them and it still hurts to let them go but this time I’ve conditioned my mind not to.
But thinking about it now, I’m a bit sad and maybe I’ll shed a tear or two.
Danie’s pups are 12 weeks old now. The photo is of when they’re still very young.
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
27 Sep 21
Yes, I could never get used to that. I still have the three puppies with me but one might go to a new family again this week.
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
28 Sep 21
@LadyDuck I remember that. It really is sad.
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@LadyDuck (472060)
• Switzerland
28 Sep 21
@toniganzon I can imagine how you feel, I cried when the family who lived in the house across the road moved, their 3 kittens always visited me. I was so sad not to see them anymore.
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
27 Sep 21
Houdini was the greatest escape artist thats where I named my pup from.
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@FaruMesh (3504)
• India
27 Sep 21
@toniganzon That's wonderful to name someone those who like to escape al the time
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
27 Sep 21
@FaruMesh i always name my puppies according to their behavior.
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@kareng (61823)
• United States
29 Sep 21
@toniganzon I did the same thing. Some actually try to talk you down to nothing and in my case the puppies were registered. It costs money for that and they also had their first shots. Can't aford to do that and people should recgognize that is all for the good and health of the puppy.
I agree. I would keep them vs. sending to a bad home. I also used to put a clause into my bill of sale that stated if the dog needed to be rehomed at any stage of life in the future that they would contact me first and give me the option of taking the dog back. Nobody squawked at that.
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
29 Sep 21
@kareng yes i have the same clause to return the dogs to me. Mine are registered too and all are completely vaccinated before i release them to their new home and i make sure they’re housebroken.
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
29 Sep 21
Thank you. I screen all the applicants actually. I would rather keep all of them than seeing them suffer in somebody else’s home. My babies are precious to me.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
27 Sep 21
I'm sure he went to a great home, so that's a comfort for you. Though, I would be like you and miss him so much. They are so cute.
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
27 Sep 21
Yes he went to a loving home. I personally brought him there and he is well loved already. They also have the same breed of dog so they know exactly how to care for him.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
27 Sep 21
@toniganzon That is so good that you know the family and know there's no worries.
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
27 Sep 21
@misunderstood_zombie Right. I usually have questionnaires for people wanting to have my dogs. They must answer that and send it to my email. I need to know if their personality suits with the breed that they want and I must know if my dogs are going to a loving home. I love all of them and I can't just let them go to a home where they will be abused.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
28 Sep 21
It's sad, but, they're going to good homes.
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
28 Sep 21
True. That’s what gives me peace of mind that they’re going to a loving home.
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
30 Sep 21
@oahuwriter right. I love all of them.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
30 Sep 21
@toniganzon
You got to enjoy them for a while and know, they're be just as loved in their new home.
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
27 Sep 21
Yes Carol it's never easy to let them go. I will miss kissing Houdini.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 Sep 21
@toniganzon You should be proud.
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@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
27 Sep 21
Oh this must be very difficult to let go Toni..
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
27 Sep 21
Yes. It will always be like that. Next year we do plan to breed Yuki. She will be 2 years old then and mature enough to be a mother. Danie will be taking a rest. For another year.
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@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
27 Sep 21
@toniganzon Yes Yuki will have some lovely puppies.
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
27 Sep 21
@RebeccasFarm My son said Yuki is actually prettier than Danie. But for me, Danie will always be the most beautiful one.
@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
27 Sep 21
Yes they are! I am missing Houdini now.
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
27 Sep 21
Yep i know he’s in a really good home. @Juliaacv
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@Juliaacv (51393)
• Canada
27 Sep 21
@toniganzon Of course you miss him, but just imagine the love and fun he is having with his new family.
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Sep 21
Did Houdini go to a good home where he will be loved? That’s the import thing.
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
27 Sep 21
Yep he is. I was there to check everything.
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Sep 21
@toniganzon That’s good to know. Still sad to let him go, but you can rest easier knowing he went to a good home.
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
27 Sep 21
@moffittjc For certain. I have no doubts he will be truly loved and taken care of.
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
27 Sep 21
He did. I personally brought Houdini to his new home. They have a lot of dogs actually. All well taken care of. Mostly big dogs. And they have two Bichon frises already. Houdini is the new addition to their family He will be sleeping in bed with his new mom.
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@aninditasen (16501)
• Raurkela, India
28 Sep 21
Very cute puppies. Whom did you give them away.
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
28 Sep 21
@aninditasen He already has his own Bichon frise and he loves them.
@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
28 Sep 21
To the mayor of one of the cities here.
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@aninditasen (16501)
• Raurkela, India
28 Sep 21
@toniganzon That's nice. Hope he takes good care of them.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
30 Sep 21
@toniganzon
I am so so sorry. They are very young and I am sorry this one did not make it.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
1 Oct 21
@toniganzon
I guess I misunderstood and so glad he is alive and with his new family.
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
27 Sep 21
They are very sweet too. Bichon frises are really adorable dogs. They always cling to you and they would always give you kisses. They're sweet even to strangers.
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@nela13 (58710)
• Portugal
29 Sep 21
@toniganzon I think all the dogs are sweet, especially puppies.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
28 Sep 21
I'm sure Houdini will be well taken cared of.
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@allknowing (137811)
• India
27 Sep 21
That is the saddest part when you have to part with your pets. Houdini must have been the most bouncy arouind
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@Hate2Iron (15727)
• Canada
27 Sep 21
Love the name and I bet he is the cutest pup. I'm sure that he will be very pampered but I can understand the tears likely to come!
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
27 Sep 21
Definitely. I went there yesterday to bring Houdini. He will be loved.
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@LindaOHio (181717)
• United States
27 Sep 21
So cute! I hope Houdini is going to a good home.
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
27 Sep 21
He is in a very nice home and a loving family.
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