I've done wonders with other dogs before, but I run a department alone, and with Lola and Sammy they are pretty independent and well potty trained.  They play with each other and have run of the apartment when I'm away.  I taught Lola to be independent and OK with being on her own.  I never worked this much before, but there's a hiring freeze at my job and I'm the only in my department (besides my supervisor who doesnt do a damn thing and takes days off all the time without telling me.)  I am going to talk to my sister and present the idea to her.  I can't legally do it without her consent.  I hate the idea of her with animals because 3 of my dogs have died due to her negligence.  My corgi years ago died of a heart attack from extreme heat exposure, he was 25 and I was out of town.  We both lived with my mom.  She left him outside in 110 degree weather for 4 hours without thinking to check on him.  The other two are very recent and were left outside and starved.  I won't return Koukla to her, but I WILL have her officially give her to me before I make a choice.  I don't want to give Kouky up but I don't see much choice.     
				__________________  Lola (2008), Sammy (2000), Zoe (1999-2012) 
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