Tater is in a holding pattern
 

There is a glitch in Tater Jack going to live with Kellen in Maryland. Ashley sent me an email and then I talked to Chris (Kellen's Daddy) on the phone. It seems there is a new no pets clause in the apartments leases where they live. Chris said he signed a 5 year lease which didn't have the clause in it, so he thought they could have Tater Jack. Well it seems there is a new manager there with a very hard heart who is saying no way. Chris is sooo upset and so is his wife! Thank goodness they hadn't told Kellen he was getting TJ. Chris is going to go to the manager's boss and see if they can work this out! I suggested having his little boy's doctor write a letter that Tater is a service dog. Do y'all think they could get around the rule that way?

Here's what I think we need to do: Pray that the manager will have a soft and loving heart for this child and his dog, and pray for Chris and his wife and Kellen. Apparantly Kellen is having some kind of allergic reaction today on his back and he is breaking out in whelps and itching. They are taking him to the doctor. I know God intends for Kellen to have Tater Jack and I'm going to "stand in faith" for that to manifest! Will y'all stand with me?

Aw, I will be praying, after all that he has been through,, then some good happens,and now it might NOT happen, that would be horrible. I think the service dog is a great idea.. I think they should definately try for that. I hope this all works out, with a happy ending,, like we all wanted. :(

I would do everything to try to get him to have the dog, and I think the service dog idea is a great idea! I will pray that this ends up the way it should!!!

Thanks for posting these updates Elizabeth. This is such sad news. I still have my hopes up though - I think TJ would definitely qualify as a service dog. Not sure if I posted this quote, but after talking with Chris on friday he told me that when Kellen saw the pic and Chris said... what do you think of that dog Kellen? Kellen's response was, "I think that dog is the greatest dog in the whole world. And I really like his little red sweater." A truly remarkable kid! If anyone has any advice in this situation please please post here. Thank you for your help, kindness, prayers and thoughts.

Yes I would make him a service dog.
I'm sure the Doctor can help with a letter.
We will all keep them in our Thoughts and Prayers.
God knows we need a happy ending in this,
I'm sure he will pull it off for us.
Never give up hope!
(((((((Tater Jack & Kellen)))))))

I sure hope they can talk him into letting them have him there.

I'm with you Elizabeth, I think this was meant to happen.

Maybe we can research thecontent of the lease, if it's questionable...

I'm not quite sure exactly what the contract says - but I think there may be a clause where if you had a pet before the new rule came into play in 2005, that you can keep it?? I'm sure Chris will know more after tonight - Elizabeth and I will be sure to keep you posted on all changes! Thanks for your continued support everyone! :animal36

"What's meant to be will always find a way."

I think it is very improtant that Tater have a red sweater when he gets to Kellen. Our Walmart here didn't have one. If anyone has a size small red sweater for Tater to have on when Kellen gets him, let me know. Kellen IS going to get Tater! I just know it in my heart!

I am praying for Tater Jack, and Kellen. I believe that they will be together..

Once you Speak it with your mouth, believe it in Your Heart...then it shall be so...FAITH!!!!!!

I would think that if he is declared a service dog then he should be allowed to live with them!! I think that new manager has absolutely no heart and I will pray that this will all work out in the end!!

Bump!

Just read this thread. I will certainly stand with you in faith and believe that he WILL have TJ!!! I think I have a small red sweater that has never been worn and a few others as well that I'd be happy to send to you out in todays mail! PM me your address and I'll send them :)