[bellanrocco]

=[ I am so sorry you are faced with such a heart-wrenching decision. I could never imagine being faced with such, and what I would choose to do. I think you have some pretty amazing people here who are willing to help in any way. It is definitely clear that you love him, and he is such a cutie, with those big, espressive eyes. I don't think you would be selfish at all for trying to make it work. Our dogs love us, and even though we hate for them to be lonesome, when we give them up they are not able to know why, such as whether it is out of love and their best interest or not. We cannot explain to them that we just believe that they deserve better than to be left alone for long periods of time. All they know is that they are being taken to a strange place with people they do not know, and wondering if you are ever going to come back for them. I'm not trying to make you feel guilty in any way. I just do not want you to feel that you would be being selfish by trying to keep him and make it work with your schedule, etc. At the same time, trying to find him a good home and being concerned for his treatment and well-being also is a loving decision.
Either way it goes, I admire you for having the love for your dog as you would for your own child, and I hope you make the decision that you feel is best for you and for JoJo, despite how difficult it is.