I know exactly what your going through .. when I moved out of my parents house my MOM said absolutley not could i take my saber with me!! It was hard at first but when i got to thinking about it (my situation).. he had grew up with her other dog and they are best friends.. So i had to leave him behind.. Now i have Cali and she is my new spoiled rotten baby!! Know what your going through.. Good Luck!!!