Would you keep this dog for 3 months then give her back? - Page 5

Maybe he really did read this thread and really does care about this dog.  that would be nice.

hope all works out well, keep us posted

Hello,

This is Mike, (Maya's owner), I just wanted to make a quick post to help clarify the obvious misunderstanding that this blog/post has created.  First, I love my dog very much, she has been my best friend and it is very hard for me to even consider getting rid of her.  Second, we are moving because we run a charitable organization and care about making a difference in the world.  Sometimes a person has to be willing to let go of something they love for the sake of helping others - this can apply to people (in the case of missionaries leaving their families behind) or pets (as in my case).

I have spent the last eleven days making a tough decisions regarding my dog and what will be best for her.  I hope this clears up any mistaken ideas that were floating around about me, my family, our dog, or the circumstances we are facing and why.

Thanks and God blless!

Sincerely,

Mike, Patricia, and Boys        

Thank you for coming forward and posting your story about your dog. Unfortunately you posted to a forum from people who most likely would NEVER place their dogs under any circumstance especially a move. And although to most people it seems rather crazy to care about a dog as much as a human, we do because for many of us our dogs are our lives.

Asking someone to care for a dog for 3 months for you is what is called boarding that you pay for. It certainly is not optimal but will allow you to keep your dog if you really want to. Ive done it myself.

If that is not a choice then do the right thing and place the dog in a permanent home that you go and check out yourself to make sure the dog is living in the best home you can find for her.

Barb

I hope this means Triodegirl is going to be Maya's new permanent owner?

You did the right thing, Mike! Looking forward to triodegirl's update on Maya.

Yes, Maya is here! Wish I had pictures to post, she's a beautiful girl. And Trigger is one happy camperto to have a new girlfriend. I think he's in love! GSDsrock is an angel from heaven for making this happen. And thanks Mike. I wish you the best. Will post more later......time to get some rest after all the excitement.

Mike, you've most definitely redeemed your reputation, and as I specifically called your character in question in this situation, I feel I owe you the acknowledgement that I judged you in error.   I certainly can understand the emotion distress making such a decision would cause, especially with children involved, but in the end you have done what is best for Maya, even as it hurt you and your family to relinquish her to a more secure home than you can offer her for the foreseeable future. 

Should you eventually find yourself in a position to bring a GSD into your family again once you've established a permanent location that permits them, if you reach out to the members on this site who are involved in rescue I'm sure that they'd be able to direct you toward suitable candidates who also need rehoming due to circumstances beyond their control.  I wish you and your family the best of luck in Florida.

It turns out that Mike and his family were having a terrible time deciding what to do about Maya. They do love her very much, and they finally made the difficult and unselfish decision to give Maya a better home than they will be able to provide. Mike's missionary work will involve a great deal of travel and uncertainty, and they feel that Maya deserves better. They deserve a lot of credit for deciding to do the right thing for Maya. It was very painful for them.

Trigger has indeed fallen in love with Maya. The delighted look on his face--he just lit up--when he realized there was a female dog prancing around his backyard was priceless. He brought out all of his toys and laid them down in front of her. He is just gaga over her. Maya thinks he is loads of fun and appreciates his giving her the respect and affection she deserves.

From the Craig's list photos, I expected an old-style Ambred with faded black-and-tan pigment. Nothing wrong with that, but imagine my surprise when a very elegant sable GSD who looks like nice quality WG working lines came joyfully bounding up to me. Maya is a gem--very smart, stable, confident, happy, social, energetic, and pretty. I took pics, which hopefully Sue can post, but they don't do her justice--the flash washed out her pigment.

Maya will adjust quickly to her new home and do very well.

GSDsRock, I can't thank you enough for all your help. You truly have been a blessing to both myself and Mike. I spoke to Mike last night and hope he forgives me for misjudging him. He is welcome to visit Maya anytime.

Maya is busy this morning hunting bunnies and chipmunks. I never knew I had so many critters living in my backyard---but not for long lol

Here's a picture taken last night of Maya and Trigger. It didn't take Maya long to "claim" one of Trigger's toys. And Trigger didn't seem to mind at all. Must be love.

Tried to upload picture 3 times and it doesn't work :(