A message from Lina's 2 mommies.. - Chihuahua Forum : Chihuahua Breed Dog Forums

Kristin · #1 05-25-2009, 12:46 AM

As most of you on here know I got Thumbelina (Lina) as a Christmas gift from Dave when she was just a puppy. When we broke up and I was moving into an apt that I couldn't take her with me to, I re-homed her to Bella and Lina's Mom (Way) and her husband. It was incredibly difficult for me and although I knew that her new family would love her as much as I do, it almost broke my heart to give her up.

Well, when I posted that picture of the LC girl the other day Way (Bella and Lina's Mom) PM'd me and offered Lina back to me. Although her husband and herself love her VERY much, Lina and Bella have dominance issues over each other. They get along fabulously but they get in such horrible fights that Way and her husband have decided that it would be best if Lina came back to me.

After talking with Dave about it he agreed to let me bring her home. I didn't have to do much talking, just brought up the idea and he was all for it

.

So this Saturday (May 30th) we'll be meeting once again to exchange Lina. I'm so terribly excited to finally have her back home with me. Way and her husband so heartbroken over this decision. I know better than most how they feel. They have loved Lina for the past 15 months, and I hope they can take comfort in knowing that Lina is going back to me, someone who could not possibly love her more or I would burst. Boss and I think of Way, her husband, and Bella as part of our extended family. I feel very fortunate that they are the ones who adopted my little Lina and now I have this chance to have her in my home again.

The kids don't know about it, I plan on surprising them

. Dave is so happy to be getting her back. The two of them formed a serious bond and I know he missed her just as much as I did.

Harley's Mom · #2 05-25-2009, 01:05 AM

I can't imagine the heartache that Way and her family are going through right now. I hope that she has comfort in knowing what a wonderful, loving home she will be going back to. It is a wonderful testement to this forum that Lina has had the priviledge to be so loved by two wonderful families. I am excited for you to get Lina home with you next weekend but am sad for Way and her family. What a bittersweet story of love for a chihuahua.

FBRaRrN · #3 05-25-2009, 01:05 AM

I am so glad you are getting her back. I know you are very happy.
I am so sorry for Way but hopefully she will be happy knowing she is in a good loving home and that she will have some one to play with.

N*T*M*4U · #4 05-25-2009, 01:07 AM

Lina sure have 2 families that love her dearly...

Kristin · #5 05-25-2009, 01:24 AM

It is amazing that one chihuahua could be loved so much by 2 separate families. I know how Way feels, when I think back on how I felt after I left Lina with them it just broke my heart. And now she must feel the same hurt

. It is def. bittersweet.

Brodysmom · #6 05-25-2009, 01:33 AM

Wow, what an amazing story of sacrifice and love, on both of your parts. I'm sure you will be so happy to have her home, but it will be sad for Bella and Lina's mom to let her go, I'm sure. Keep us updated!!

Kioana · #7 05-25-2009, 03:41 AM

oh k i might be hated for this but i have to ask

are you sure that's the right thing to do? what if you have to rehome again? i just think this will be a mix up for Lina. Are you going to keep the same name?

I'm happy for you but i'm mixed on this

WeLoveHiro · #8 05-25-2009, 03:54 AM

this is the most touching story of a love for a special chi. lina is lucky to have two mommies that love her so much. lina's heart is so big and full of love for both families and thats because she learned from such good examples in both households.
blessings to both households and to lina.