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					Originally Posted by  betsi     My husband and I are retired..but I'm ONLY 51, lol!!  We have plenty of time, and lots of dog experience.  I tube fed a basset hound puppy once, but it was a long time ago.  I don't necessarily want another dog, but if I could keep her well, I know I could find her a good home.  She's just tugging at my heartstrings.   |  
 
  51 and retired? Thats great!!
I have no doubt once she is over the first 2-3 weeks everyone would want her! But it's those first few weeks that are so hard. 
I am happy if she just gets a chance to grow up. I know she would be loved and cared for if someone put that many hours into her they would not let just anyone have her.. I also know that anyone willing to do this must have a heart of gold and she would be in good hands. 
We have no experts here and there were tears at both tube feedings. All anyone can do is try.