We just adopted the sweetest and happiest little terrier from our local shelter after our previous dog passed away from cancer back in May. We are so happy to have a dog in our lives again, but we are crate training him so he has a safe place he can go to when he needs to. I sat by the crate with him in it for a while tonight before I shut the door, and he whined for a little while. I didn’t think hearing him whine would affect me so much, but I’m crying as I type this post up 😅. I know it’s better for him and all but I just feel so guilty adopting him and then making him sleep in a cage again… Anyone have any kind words to tell me we are doing the right thing?