Goodbye Jake

So last month after alot of thought we decided to get rid of our golden retriever Jake. We got him when he was 6 weeks old and was just so cute. However he got big real fast and didn't realize all the work there is to a puppy. Jake was constantly jumping and knocking the kids down, biting everything, tearing up everything. Brett would unlock the back sliding door and Jake would be standing there waiting and right when it was open far enough he would barrel in, muddy paws and all. I literally had 2 toddlers and I was frustrated.

I didn't want to take the time, money or effort in working with him every day and training him and since he was only 8 months old we knew he would be in this puppy stage for awhile and . . . well I was just not loving it. So I put out an ad and a young man called to come out and see him. So him and his girlfriend came out and they fell in love with Jake. He is such a beautiful dog and this guy had been looking for quite awhile. So he took him to the vet to make sure he was healthy and then Jake was gone. When he left we all cried for awhile but then realized how nice it was to play outside and not worry about Jake. Our kids have wanted a dog FOREVER and we gave it a go, I think later if we decide to try it again we will get an older golden retriever, as for now there are NO plans for another dog. Live and learn right? Well I'm just glad I lived through it and I learned that puppies are alot more work then you think.
Here are some pic's of the day he left and his new adorable owners!!!