Guest vik,john&milly Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 :confused:I don,t know where to start! we are due in perth at the beginning of oct. I am really excited, My husband who is the reason for this move appears to be getting cold feet! There is still a lot to do granted, and i am trying to help as much as i can. I suppose i am looking for reassurance that this happens to everyone! We have sold our house, but still do not have our visas. The company my husband is going to work for are very helpfull and have assured us our visas will be sorted and they will book our flights and our first months accommodation. The only thing upsetting me is leaving our dog behind. The outlaws have agreed to have her and my husband is pleased as she will be company and security for them,on the other hand she was the last birthday present my mom gave me before she passed away. Am i being to sentimental? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I don't think you're being sentimental at all, we could bare to leave our cat who is now about 17/18. We did get her checked out first by the vet who said she was healthy and there was no reason not to take her ... as hubby said ... we'd had her longer than the kids. I can understand your feeling, with your dog being a sort of living reminder of your mum. I think we all have/had wobbles, I know I used to think would it all get done, for everything I crossed off my to do list, i added another 3 things. You do get through it though. It's a big step to leave everything thing that's farmiliar to you and it's only natural to wonder if you're doing the right thing .... but if you don't try it you'll always wonder what if and if you find that Aus isn't for you ... then you'll have had a wonderful adventure. Good luck Ali x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest1337 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hi Of course you are and rightly so, but you have to do whats best for you and your families future! We had 2 dogs in England before we came and had to rehome them for various reasons, i.e. cost etc. It broke our hearts to leave them, (am emotional now just tying about it!)but they soon settled with their new owner, and I'm sure they don't even remember us now! Also yours is stay wit hthe family which is great, and you can see him/her in photos and on webcam when your here! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest1228 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hi there, I agree with Stacey and Ali, what you're feeling is totally understandable. We are due in Perth in Jan 09 and also have a dog to rehome. We've had her from a puppy and shes 7 now. For cost reasons and her fragile temperement we've decided to leave her in the Uk. (She went in kennels once for a week and was completely traumatised!) My mum agreed to have her but has now changed her mind. Hoping the in laws will have her and trying not to worry. We don't want her to go to strangers as we feel responsible for her welfare. I swing from being mega excited to worrying about the reality of leaving family and friends and how we'll all cope with that. I think these feelings are completely natural and as others have said...If you don't go, you'll never know! Good luck, Fiona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vik,john&milly Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 just wanted to say thankyou for your replys,it is reassuring to know that other people have had to do the same,(someone kindly told me you can,t let a dog rule your life!)others have said there was no way they would leave their dog behind.untill your in this position and weigh up the pros and cons it is a difficult situation to be in.The strange thing is i,m not that upset about leaving the friends and family,but i,m sure that will kick in closer to our departure. Thanks again for the advice. vikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Vikki, I spent the last 2 weeks in tears and kept Kleenex in business. Rather a bitter sweet time before you leave, on one hand your sad at leaving everyone behing and on the other really excited at starting our new life. At the end of the day you can only do what you feel is right for you, because you're the one who'll live with the decision(s). Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 just wanted to say thankyou for your replys,it is reassuring to know that other people have had to do the same,(someone kindly told me you can,t let a dog rule your life!)others have said there was no way they would leave their dog behind.untill your in this position and weigh up the pros and cons it is a difficult situation to be in.The strange thing is i,m not that upset about leaving the friends and family,but i,m sure that will kick in closer to our departure. Thanks again for the advice. vikki I had the collywobbles in a bag way, but I just said to myself what's worse, going, not liking and coming home or not going and maybe loosing the opportunity forever and regretting it? (You may not get a second chance). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kidds Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi Just to say we are in a similar position. I have a cat and dog we are re-homing i dont feel it would bbe fair to them to drag them through quarantine 23 hour flights etc we have found them good homes tho! we are due out next year and go through ups and downs just wish somebody would lend me a crystal ball! unfortuntley if you dont try you will never know! its a risk but hopefully it will pay off! good luck xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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