Would you pass up $200,000 for your yorkie?
 

I was deployed to the Iraqi War in 2003, and I now have an opportunity to go back and do the same thing for a year for $200,000. The threat of dying isn't making me not want to go (I know what my job entails), but I would have to be away from my yorkie, Annabelle, for a year, and I just don't want to do that.

I do not envy that decision. But whatever you choose know that we will support you!

Oh that is very sad to have to leave your yorkie behind.
But that is allot of money, and would be a hard decision for some but I think I would side with you and not want to go.

i can understand not wonting to leave your furbaby. But on the other hand, that is a lot of money.

Say if you did go? where are you going to leave your baby? Think about the pro and cons out of going and not going.

Good Luck!

That is a tough decision. I do love my little boy and think he is priceless, but that is a lot of $$. Especially if you love what you do. Just think of it this way, you can buy Annabelle a lot of toys and treats for that amount of $$! :p Good luck with your decision.

That IS a lot of money. It's not like you'd be giving him away for that money...just away for a while. I might do it, if it weren't Iraq. :(

That is a tough one, but if it were me I wouldn't go for all the money in the world. However I want you to know I admire your courage and appreciate your service.

Do you have family she is familiar with that you trust to care for her? Are you sure you would be safe! It is a tough decision but that is a lot of money.

Whatever you choose know that we will support you. I know form the pictures
Annabelle will be well taken care of by your daughter. How would she feel? It's a very tough decision that sould be made by your family, one I know I wouldn't want to make. But again, you have our full support.The very best wishes coming your way. :usastar::yribbon: :2hearts2::yribbon: :usastar:

Do what your heart tells you, not your bank account. There is not enough money in this world to make your heart be quiet. We are not rich either and we have to count pennies to make ends meet but given the choice I know the decisions we made were made with our hearts and they are right. God bless you for all you do for us! :aimeeyork

I wouldn't want to be in your place. That is alot of money but, I wouldn't want to leave my furbaby either. If you have somebody that you feel comfortable with leaving her with that she is familiar with then, I say do what your gut tells you. I send along my prayers to you..

One year I lost my Yorkie of 16 years and I was devestated! We got another a month later and I thought that there would be no way that he would fill the gap in my heart. Well about a month later we were on vacation with my new little guy and such a feeling came over me I couldn't explain. I told my husband if someone offered me $1 million dollars there would be no way that I could ever give my Jake up. But if you decide to go, go with all our blessings...

Thanks everyone, for the kind words and encouragement. The problem is I don't know who in my family would be willing to take her for a year. If I do go, my husband and I would both go. I DO NOT want to give Annabelle away just to go.

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You could pay for a reputable breeder to care for her..I took care of one of my pups for 6 months..another time it was two for 3 months...people do this..and will give you a monthly discount rate.
PS..I have taken rescues and kept them longer then a year..LOL

You must also think of your future, opportunities like this don't fall in your lap every day. I understand how much it hurts to leave one behind. You might even be able to fine someone here on YT who would baby sit for your Anabelle. I can only speak for myself, but I would be more than happy to baby sit... She might like an extended farm vacation.

If you chose to go, it would not be necessary to "give her away"...... just fine a loving soul to take care of her and spoil her while Mommy is working

I wouldn't say you are passing your baby up. Think of all the men and women over there in Iraq fighting for what they believe in. Their families I'm sure don't feel as if they were any less important than their loved ones over there fighting for our Country. I would go only if you trusted in your heart that you can leave your baby behind with someone that would take special care of your baby during the time you had to be away. Only if you had that much trust in one person. My babies are attached to me in a special way that they aren't with anyone else. And if there is that one person out there that you know you can leave your annabelle with, then yes I would do it. Make sure you keep us posted as to what you decide. Good luck with your choice, and remember your baby will remember you and will miss you.

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Well....your post certainly hit me square in my heart.
We are an Army family...my husband was deployed also for a year to Iraq. He has been home now a year...and will be re-deployed in another year.

We are currently living at FT Bragg NC...heading to FT Leonard Wood MO....for a two year assignment. We move June 23rd to head that way....

I know that contract jobs pay a good bit for those that go and do jobs in Iraq...They also can be very dangerous...(as you already may know)

Military jobs also can be very dangerous...(the pay is tax free for soldiers that go) not a huge amount..but the pay is higher when they are deployed. But, the cost of the spouse away..and a home here in the states is expensive.

I'm not sure what your job is...military or contract...but I'd base my decision on one thing...
You strongly feel the need to serve in this way...and want to make a difference. I believe its a true calling.

If you only do it for money...then...the dangers far outweigh the cause of being there. Its a huge sacrafice in lifestyle..and changes that have to be made.

Your yorkie is something to also consider...If you have a family member that can step in...that loves your baby...then that will help. If not...you have to feel comfortable with whom you place the baby with...you need to be able to feel that your baby is safe...and being loved.

With that said...and understanding your position...I want you to know...I'm not in Louisiana..but I will try and help you in some way....

This is the sweetest thing...Cindy..you always have a way about you...:love-hug3
You certainly feel like family to many of us here on YT...:angelhalo
What a kind gesture you just made from your heart....:2hearts2:

you may not want to hear this but here it goes:

your life alone is worth more than $200,000 dollars, i mean leaving your yorkie is terrible, specially that long, but who are we kidding? people are dying in iraq everyday, the ones that get kidnap are mainly average joes like us, and US government will never negociate a release like the italians or the denish....

i said the money can be made later, but life is cheap out there and is not worth risking. think of your loved ones, living for a whole year with a knot in their throats.

ii am sorry but i feel i had to say it, some iraqis dont give a rat's a@@ about your life, much less your yorkie.

I wouldnt go especially since your Husband is going also

Very well said.....Life is too precious! $200,000 is alot of money but not worth your life....base your decision not on money but on what you want to get out of life. Anyone who goes to Iraq is sort of a hero in my eyes but don't do it for the money...do it if you truly believe in the cause. I'm sure there are many YT'ers who would love to take in your little fur baby...(myself included) You already had a wonderful offer from Chatties mom. Hopefully you have some time to think this over. Good luck in whatever decision you make. I know I would not want to be in your shoes. It takes a stong person to make the decision you have to make. God Bless!!

This is a tough one, but I say also follow your heart. I would happily look after Annabelle for you,she is a cutie, but I live in Uk. Good Luck on deciding what to do :)

As many on here have said, your life is way too precious to put a price tag on. Not only would your pet miss you but your family and friends would worry about your safety. I don't know if your parents are still alive but if they are, is $200,000 worth a year of sleepless nights for your mom? Is it worth the heartache if God forbid something bad should happen? Of course I am no expert on military matters but, if they are offering you that much money I would assume there is some risk involved. Whatever you choose to do, I admire your courage. Good luck with you decision!!

me personally would not do it... a year is a long time... 200.00 to leave
lexi. no way jose... to go to iraq, are you crazy.... money isnt worth it..
no amount of money... life is to precious... but your decision will be
supported.. good luck

Is it possible to take him with you? especially if you are in a civilian job? If not, set up a web cam if you find someone to keep the puppy. I don't envy your position.

Thank you so much! You are so generous!

I am seriously considering not going, but my husband won't go if I don't go, he doesn't want to be away from me. The jobs that we are going to do are contract (I am getting out of the Army Reserves in Sep). But, I am thinking that money should not be a reason to risk our lives. Money can be made doing other, less risky things.

I am going to look into similar jobs in South America. They pay almost the same, but are not as dangerous. We just need a little financial pick-me up, and the first thing we thought of was Iraq.

Personally I wouldn't leave my baby even for 10 million dollars but the decision is yours . God bless you