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dydrmblvr	I need some advice............	Lead	[-]
Posts: 3053 (06/01/08 3:53 AM) Raspy McSqueaks MandrakeMallard soul peeps Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	As most of you know, I had to put both of my dogs to sleep at the same time last year (March 2007). A girl I work with has a 3 month old Boston Terrier (Mix I think) that she needs to find a home for. He's adorable - a light chocolate brindle and white with cute floppy ears. Part of me wants to adopt him. Part of me says I'm still not ready. With the family problems and the financial problems I've been having lately - I just don't think it's a good idea right now. It just doesn't feel right. I don't know what to do. I feel like a bad person not helping her out and adopting the puppy. She even said she hoped I would take him so she could still see him. (No pressure there.) She can't keep him, she has an 11 year old English Bulldog and she's getting ready to move to Alaska to join a police department there. If she makes the department, she'll be getting a dog and training for their K9 Unit. With my love of animals this should be a "no-brainer", so I don't understand why I'm having such mixed emotions right now. Anybody? Thanks, LuAnne Smashing, Simply Smashing!
theory536		#1	[-]
Posts: 8387 (06/01/08 4:03 AM) elxxxx doolittle bright pink stripey sock Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Wow LuAnne, that is tricky. If you really can't afford to keep him, then you shouldn't do it just because he's cute. You know already the work that goes into keeping a dog! If she's moving to Alaska and possibly getting a new dog, there's not (by the sound of it) going to be a lot of opportunity for her to see him anyway, so I think it's unfair to be pressured because of that. If you can't afford to keep him then perhaps you could help her find him a good home? There are lots of people who would love a dog and would be able to give him the love he needs. I hope that helps a little elxxx ******** Every man is a fool in some man's opinion
Jonesounds		#2	[-]
Posts: 25605 (06/01/08 9:17 AM) Maharishi of Music Chopped Liver Magnum, PA Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I agree. I know it would be great adopting the dog,but you mentioned your family problems and financial problems. If it were me,I would pass.
25or6to4		#3	[-]
Posts: 4414 (06/01/08 10:19 AM) Mr. Smarty Pants Treasure Chest Rock of Gibraltar Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	dydrmblvr wrote: Part of me wants to adopt him. Part of me says I'm still not ready. With the family problems and the financial problems I've been having lately - I just don't think it's a good idea right now. It just doesn't feel right. I think you just answered your own question. When it's right, you will know it. If I were you, I wouldn't do something that you might regret later. Shane Keep an eye out for Public Enemies!
cindycinnamon		#4	[-]
Posts: 5957 (06/01/08 12:07 PM) Animation Guru Lucky Duck Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	LuAnne, I know where you're coming from and I can understand your dilemma. But if it doesn't feel right, then maybe you shouldn't do it. Like Shane already said, you don't wanna do something you might regret later. Maybe you could help her to find a home for the puppy?? I feel bad for saying that for some reason...... Botton line, do what your heart tells you. You'd make a wonderful mommy to any four legged kid, but realistically, if you don't have the funds right now, then just wait until the time is right. And you'll know when the time is right. Please keep us posted.
dydrmblvr		#5	[-]
Posts: 3055 (06/01/08 6:59 PM) Raspy McSqueaks MandrakeMallard soul peeps Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thanks for all the good words..... When I got to work tonight, my friend told me that there is a young couple who are getting married in a few weeks. They are showing a lot of interest in the puppy. They want to take him for a week and see how they get along - they're gonna love him!! I just know it. Tiffany is an animal lover like me and she said she really likes them. They have also hired her to photograph their wedding reception in a few weeks. (Get this: They are getting married in the Bahamas and coming back to Indy for a reception at the Indiana Repretory Theatre! That's a pretty ritzy deal!) I think the little guy will get a wonderful home with this couple!! So it looks like I may be off the hook with good conscious...... Smashing, Simply Smashing!
cindycinnamon		#6	[-]
Posts: 5973 (06/02/08 6:02 AM) Animation Guru Lucky Duck Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	That's wonderful news, LuAnne!
All the names I tried were taken		#7	[-]
Posts: 9559 (06/02/08 2:40 PM) Petey the chameleon cabbie Early Bird Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Don't forget that the puppy I sent you might just get jealous if there was another one around, too! -
jillys2		#8	[-]
Posts: 943 (06/03/08 8:54 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I'm so glad it worked out for you and the puppy. Now you can get a puppy when it feels right to you and on your own terms. Jill
ElmerWitherspoon		#9	[-]
Posts: 475 (06/03/08 10:27 AM) Man Alive Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Glad to hear the newlyweds are taking the pup! -Tom
Jonesounds		#10	[-]
Posts: 25645 (06/03/08 11:22 AM) Maharishi of Music Chopped Liver Magnum, PA Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Great news.
theory536		#11	[-]
Posts: 8399 (06/03/08 2:22 PM) elxxxx doolittle bright pink stripey sock Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Yay! elxxx ******** Every man is a fool in some man's opinion
NoraLou		#12	[-]
Posts: 9194 (06/03/08 2:45 PM) Rev. Nora Paperback writer Amazing Grace Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts
Jonesounds		#13	[-]
Posts: 25652 (06/03/08 3:32 PM) Maharishi of Music Chopped Liver Magnum, PA Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Time for the wee dancing thingy.....