Hey everyone. I figured I’d give an update...unfortunately it’s not a good one and we’ve been very distraught over it.

Chip was not doing well, mainly with the construction right near our house. He had a hard time being outside and doing his business, which resulted in doing it uncontrollably inside, running around and hitting things and hurting himself. Even when keeping him in the play pen, he would run into the walls and constantly scratch and bite the metal when there were loud sounds. He literally soiled himself outside in both ways when a truck beeped its horn when we were walking him, he was becoming destructive while construction was happening and exhibiting signs of deep stress [panting, whining and barking, pacing, shifting constantly, being bitey]. I know all of these can be attributed to being a puppy, but these behaviors only happened while construction was occurring. When there was no huge noises outside, he was more calm and responding to our training wonderfully. Unfortunately, the construction will be going on for the better part of the year, and we felt like it was unfair for him to be stressed and uncomfortable 10 hours out of the day for the next 6+ months. In addition, our jobs have not been understanding to the care we’ve been dedicating to him, and even got a warning over it.

We ultimately came to the really hard conclusion that Chip would be happier in a more quiet, non-urban, open environment where he could thrive and relax. We talked with our rescue and they were very understanding to take him back. Our rescue is empathetic and reputable, and they’re confident that Chip will go to the right home quickly. They said they would give me updates and even said to contact them again when we’re ready for another puppy. I feel absolutely awful and like a failure, but we feel like for his wellbeing, he would be happier with another family in a calmer space. I’m very thankful for our time with Chip and will always remember it and will always have him close to my heart.

I’m really sorry to deliver this news…we feel deep regret that we couldn’t provide the home he deserves. This decision wasn’t something we took lightly at all. It was an incredibly hard decision that we didn’t plan or anticipate and had multiple factors. We ultimately just had Chip’s happiness and wellbeing in our minds.

I’m not sure when I’ll be back, but I’ll try to soon. This has all just been incredibly hard on me and I’ve been crying every day about it. I will try to still be looking in Discord. Thank you for reading.