This is difficult

Hey, everybody,

I have news…This is a post I’ve been struggling to write—and one I’ve been putting off for a long time.

For months, I’ve gone back and forth, weighing every angle, trying to convince myself one way or the other. A part of me still isn’t ready to say this out loud…

But I’ve decided to retire from raising Cavapoos.

Even typing that hurts.

This decision hasn’t come lightly. Raising these dogs has been such a meaningful part of my life. These sweet, silly, loving little souls have brought so much joy—not just to me, but to so many of you. That’s what has made this so incredibly hard.

But over time, I’ve also had to face what I’ve been giving up.

I’ve missed family moments, vacations, and important events because the dogs always needed me here. And now, with our precious grandson (and the reminder that time really does move too fast), my heart is pulling me in a different direction.

I want to be present. I want to be available. I want to spend time with my family without having to plan every moment around litters, deliveries, and the intense weeks of raising puppies.

And with many of our mama dogs either retired or nearing that stage, it feels like God is gently telling me this is the right time.

There have been highs and lows in this journey. I won’t miss the hard days—but I will deeply miss the joy. The puppy breath. The silly antics. The connections with all of you who have trusted me and shared in this experience.

That part will stay with me forever.

If you’ve reached out about a puppy in the past year, please know I haven’t forgotten you. I’ll be referring you to three breeders I trust deeply—people who raise their dogs with the same love and care:

My Cavapoos (Alma)
Puppy Perfectionist (Dorothy)
Cavapoos of WNY, aka Cavapoo Kennels (Lisa)

And if they don’t have availability, I know they’ll help guide you in the right direction.

We will also be placing some of our adult dogs in carefully chosen homes. This part is especially emotional for me. A fenced yard is an absolute must—I’ve learned the hard way how important that is, and I just can’t go through that kind of heartbreak again.

Please know this: I’m not letting them go lightly. Each one is deeply loved. Some will stay here with us forever—the ones I feel wouldn’t transition well. But others, I truly believe, will flourish in a new home, with their own families and new adventures.

That’s what they deserve.

Thank you—for your support, your trust, and for being part of this chapter of my life. It has meant more to me than I can fully put into words.

❤️