Marley

Whew. What a day. I can't even begin to actually describe the emotions that have gone on in my world today - anger, excitement, frustration, joy, fear, doubt, terror, guilt. What today boiled down to is that Marley is not a fit for me - Camille. My sweet roommate(s) would argue that fact, but the final decision was made.

Today was full of knocked over vases, outlet covers ripped off the walls, blood in my car seats, curtains destroyed with bent rods, couch seats being jumped on, fighting to keep a collar on. It was a test of patience for sure. I guess you can say that I failed the test, and maybe I did. I learned a lot about myself, though, and went with the option that gave me the most peace.

I am excited that Marley will have a new home... and a home that we can visit. Where our yard is small and might not be able to be fenced in, Marley's new yard will be large and fenced in. Where our house is small and does not have a good place for a dog, Marley's new house will have a great place to stay. Where the people who live here are always doing something, Marley's new owners spend a lot of time at home and will be able to be with him a lot. I am so grateful.

It's just a good situation altogether. It is still sad, though. I hate giving up. I hate disappointing people. I actually do really love dogs, especially black labs, so it makes me sad to think that Marley will be disappointed. That's just what will have to happen, though, for my sanity and for his well-being. I wish I could explain it to Marley, sitting here next to me, but it's just impossible.

I can't wait to visit him, and I do have a pact that if something does not work out at Marley's new home, I will re-consider. I did, though, take some pictures of him for the records. Enjoy sweet Marley: