Widget

Monday I took to Craigslist and several pet re-homing sites and posted the following about our baby Widget...

"We are trying to find Widget a new, safe and happy home before then. He is a year old Border Collie/Lab mix, has all his shots, is neutered and crate trained. He does well in the house and gets along with both children and other animals. We've regularly taken him out to our friends barn where they have horses and cows and he has done quite well. He is very smart, and super sweet. Whoever has a place for him, we will include his bowls, crate, dog house and toys. If you think you may have room for this sweet boy, or know somehow who does, please let us know."

While it's true that we do really want to find Widget a home; we're anticipating moving pre-baby to DFW which would have us back in an apartment temporarily, he takes a LOT of energy and attention we won't have to give with a newborn, etc. I adore this pup and was not prepared when someone emailed me about him an hour after posting. The inquiring couple has two girls, and has been looking for a Border Collie mix like Widget at the shelter with no luck. This would be the girls first dog, and they are very excited. We've arranged to meet them at a closed in rec-field at the school across the street tomorrow evening, and if all goes well Widget may have a new home. I am full of emotions. Relieved that it could be so simple, skeptical that they're good enough for our boy, sad that we feel we can't handle three dogs and a baby, mean for giving him away...Hopefully it all works out. Hopefully they're a nice family who will give Widget a yard to play in, girls to chase, and plenty of belly scratches.