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11-11-2009, 08:22 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago
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| Mini Yorkie Girl - Chicago Area... Not sure what to do... Hello, My family and I have Layla who is 1.5 years old. She was purchased in Germany one year ago. She is spayed and has a microchip...all her shots, etc. She is fully house trained and goes on puppy pads. I will be entering active military duty in January. Air Force JAG. We will be stationed in Hawaii. I have researched and found out how to get her there...but I am leaning toward not putting her through all that. Financially and especially the unknown of military life. I would rather her be with a happy, loving family that has time for her here in the states (specifically in Chicago). She is about five pounds and the absolute BEST girl ever!! Even thinking about leaving her hurts my heart. But I want what will be the best for her. I am not sure if traveling across the ocean into an entirely new place will be the best. So I thought I would poll my options to see who is near. I will want to see and meet anyone that is interested. It is a very serious thing to me. I appreciate any help or options. Thank you! |
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11-11-2009, 09:46 AM | #3 |
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| Just my opinion and you know yourself better than any one, but I think you will really regret it if you rehome her. To me, I just would miss my baby so much after having her for a year. I think it would be well worth it to try to bring her with you. Yes, it is a hassle.. and I understand she has to be quarentined for some time before being allowed into Hawaii, but the inconvienience will pay for the pleasure 10 fold when you have your baby with you. Of course, like I said, no one will beat you up if you do decide to rehome her. You are doing the right thing by asking around first so you do not have to make a hurried decision. PS.. the travelling across the ocean and going to a new place is just a day or two of her life.. The being with you is what is important to her.
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11-11-2009, 09:50 AM | #4 |
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| If you are dead set on having to give her up, have you thought about turning her over to a rescue, they will have the time and resources to find the perfect fit for your baby, and if anything should happen and the home did not work out, they would take her back. It would take away a lot of stress of having to find the "perfect" home all on your own.
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11-11-2009, 10:00 AM | #5 |
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| I totally understand your reasoning with being in the service. My son did 3 tours in Germany and it was not an easy life, let alone he would not have had someone at his place to care for an animal for weeks. Let alone, they kinda went wild on leave over there. With all that said, I commend you on not putting your beloved baby through something like that. I know my little girl would not be able to handle it. Please post some pictures of her.
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11-11-2009, 10:07 AM | #6 |
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| Have you thought about a foster home for her until you return to the States? That way you wouldn't have to give her up completely. I, for one, would be proud to foster a dog for a military family...it's the least I could do for them after all they do for us! I'm not that far from you...if you decide you would like or need my help please let me know. I have a neice and her family stationed in Hawaii right now and you're going to love it! Although, she loves and actually misses snow of the Midwest so she just went to visit my other neice and her family who are stationed in Alaska...silly girl! And...thank you for your service! |
11-11-2009, 03:38 PM | #7 | |
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11-11-2009, 04:35 PM | #8 | |
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11-17-2009, 07:46 PM | #9 |
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| little girl I can understand how hard it is to think about giving up your baby. I live in MN, not really so far away. We have a furbaby Morkie who is our sweet love. We also have an 11 yr. old Lab/Springer mix. We fear that he may not be with us for too much longer. We would love to have a furbaby sister for Belle. We are hoping to get a Yorkie. I don't work any more so I spend all day playing with Belle, grooming and dressing her up. In the evenings, it's daddy time..yeah he is the best toy ever! Your little girl would have a loving forever home with us. My husband is an ex-cop who manages camps for groups like the Girl Scouts.I was an EMT for 16 years, our kids are grown and gone so my puppies are my babies. You could contact me at emtsue15@yahoo.com. Sue |
11-17-2009, 08:28 PM | #10 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas.
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| Im from Hawaii If your going to live on base no problem but of base its a nightmare to find a rental that allows pets. The last time I checked quarantine was 1600.00 you can bypass quarantine but it involves two sets of rabies shots at least 4months apart and a blood test plus shipping which is cargo they cant go under the seat to hawaii cost is around six to eight hundred quite the pain Im so sorry that you have to make this decision but fostering is an option what ever you do the choice is so hard. |
11-19-2009, 07:05 AM | #11 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago
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| Thanks to ALL Hello, We have decided to go with fostering. I think that will be the best for all of us. A friend of mine has gotten permission from her landlord and will be able to keep her! We are very excited! However, I do want to extend my heartfelt THANKS to ALL that responded. I cannot tell you how I was overwhelmed with the advice, support, care, and kindness that was shown to my family and Layla. It will not be forgotten and it speaks volumes as to the type of people that care for animals. We are a great bunch!! Thanks again!!!!! Love to all, Katie |
11-19-2009, 07:23 AM | #12 |
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| Katie...I'm glad you found a solution that works for Layla and your family! It will be great to have her fostered with your friend who she probably already knows. Now you can rest assured that your little girl will be well cared for and she will still be waiting for you when you get home. Just to be on the safe side please have your friend get permission from her landlord in writing so nothing can be changed later on down the road. That may sound extreme to some but I don't think it would hurt a bit. |
11-20-2009, 06:37 PM | #13 | |
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11-21-2009, 09:39 PM | #14 | |
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11-22-2009, 02:50 PM | #15 |
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| I'm so glad that you have a friend how's keeping her for you. I don't want to sound suspicious or untrustful, but I recommend that you get your friend to sign a contract with you that you'll pay for everything and she's just fostering and will return your baby when you ask. Think about how attached she MIGHT become to your baby and when you come home to get her, she may say no. Without something in writing what can you do? It'd be your word against her's, and if she's doing all the paying and caring for a judge in small claims court might award her the dog. Better to be safe than sorry.
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