Why did I let him go?

As some of you may remember, I am fostering some mice for a rescue.

I had problems with fights and two of the mice died. Then I got very attached to one of the remaining mice - the only one that didn't show any aggression. I considered adopting him but I decided not to. I wasn't sure if I could keep him for more than a few months (due to moving) and since he was non-aggressive, he had a chance of going back to the rescue to live with other mice. I figured that since I might not be able to keep him permanently, and since I have a busy schedule, he would be happier with the company of other mice.

So I let him go. It broke my heart to do it but I thought it was for the best.

Well, I just got an email from the rescue... the cohabitation with the other mice didn't work out and unfortunately he died (probably either due to fighting or to stress)



I feel so guilty. I really thought I was doing the best thing for him but instead I sent him to his death.

RIP Benjy
You were the sweetest mouse. You deserved a long and happy life and I'm sorry for what happened.

Don't beat yourself up about this....you had no way of knowing what would happen, and you did have his best interests at heart.

I'm so sorry for your loss

Oh Sweety, this wasn't your fault. Just God's will for Benjy.

RIP little mouse..run happily over the bridge.

RIP Benjy please don't beat yourself up. You were giving Benjy love and a caring home. You only did what you thought was best.

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I guess the really hard part about is was that it was a hard decision to make... and I made it wrong. If only I had listened to my instinct and kept him with me.

Please dont feel bad, you did the best you could and you gave little Benjy a warm & loving home.

Heres sending lots of warm {{{{{ hugs }}}}}

RIP little Benjy....and dont tease the kitties too much over the bridge

Originally Posted by marie-p

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I guess the really hard part about is was that it was a hard decision to make... and I made it wrong. If only I had listened to my instinct and kept him with me.

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I'm sorry for your loss. I think you made the best decision you could with the information you had. I'm sure Bengy is happy now, in a peaceful place where there is no fighting.

I am so sorry for your loss, and the regrets you struggle with. Try to remember that you couldn't have known, and you tried to do the best thing in the situation - and that is all any of us can do.

Rest in peace Benjy, enjoy your time at Rainbow Bridge.