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Leah

Leah

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These people that we know (not know, know) bought this absolutely beautiful, handsome Golden Retriever about 6 weeks ago. After 3 weeks, she posted an ad on a local classifieds website, looking for a buyer for this dog. At the time, I did not know who she was, but emailed for some info.

Background: We are Golden Retriever LOVERS! Our very first baby was a big, red, beautiful, handsome Golden. He died 2 years ago from cancer - he was 6 years old. Broke our hearts and we miss him soooo much.
Fast Forward: we moved out to an acreage (8 acres) the summer after he passed away. We inherited (with the house) a 5yo. chocolate lab (crossed with something - we think pitbull - he's a really nice dog for one that we wouldn't have picked) and then we bought a female Golden Retriever puppy a month after we moved out here.

Okay, so I emailed the lady just for poos & giggles and then realized that I knew her. They bought this dog 3 weeks prior from an acreage and don't think that they can keep him because DS is allergic to everything under the sun. They need to find a home for this dog. I talked to DH and we agreed that we could take him until either they found a buyer, decided they wanted to keep him, or if we decided that he fit in amongst our "funny farm".
We met with them, saw the dog and we agreed that we would take him on a "trial" basis - 2 weeks or so - give them time to make up their minds and us a couple of weeks to see what kind of a dog he was.

Today: This will be his 4th week with us and I don't want him to leave! He is beautiful (red), handsome, well-behaved, quiet, calm, great with the kids, loves our other animals...he's more than we ever expected and so much like our first Golden....uggghhhhh.
I call the family today to touch base and let them know that we would like to have him. They're not decided whether or not they want him back. :(
They really miss him, their kids miss him...but they live in the city, they have no yard, 4 kids and a pretty small house. They're wishy-washy on the whole "having a dog" thing.

I gave them until Wednesday to have their decision and I'm so afraid that they'll take him back. I want him...I want to keep him. We can offer him so much more....:(

Here's the dog that I wasn't supposed to get attached to...
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=82442&ppuser=2205
 
awwww, thats so sad, Leah! I hope they decide to let you keep him. He'll have a much happier life with your family.

We recently re-homed our two dogs. It was hard (moreso on DH) but we know that they are 100% happier than they were with us (I started working this fall, and they were left alone all day long).

So, I hope they let you keep him. Its the best thing they could do for him.
 
Oh my goodness. I so wish I could talk to them. We got a Golden when we first got married. He was perfect for us then. Then we had Luke and had no time for walking him (we live in the city w/no yard, too). He was miserable. I honestly think he was depressed. We gave him away to a couple with a farm. I'm sure he is in high heaven there.

I hope they let you keep him! He's beautiful!
 
Awww that story made me cry!! I was just talking to my son about this tonight about how people get rid of their dogs and he thinks unless it is absolutely necasary its kinda sad. We feel about our pets like they are our kids (I call them my furbabies) Even when my hamster died I was devastated!! When my cat Pebbles got outside one day and I couldn't find her I flipped out. My husband came home from work and found me in the yard crying because I had been searching for two hours and could not find her anywhere. He went out and found her like two houses down and she came running when he called her. I can only imagine having a pet for a month and then having to just give him/her back.
 
That's so sad! I hope he's able to stay with you. It definitely sounds like that would be in everyone's best interest!
 
lissab said:
Oh I hope you can keep him!!! Tell her he ran off with a pack of wolves!! LOL!!!
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Bwahahahaha - I was just saying the SAME thing to DH (while watching 24).
He asked me if I was really that worried and I said YES! :blink:
 
Next time you talk to her, let her know that if she decides for you to keep him, that they can come "visit" Rex when ever they'd like. Sometimes kids just have a hard time saying goodbye forever, so if they know there is an opportunity they could see him if they wanted to visit, they might be more likely to let him be happy with you.

Also, drop some other breeds name to her (shih tzu, labradoodle) as non allergen dogs. They may be a better fit for her son, leaving Rex to reside happily with you!
Good luck!
 
Oooooh! I will keep everything cross-able, crossed that you get to keep him!!

A dog is NOT something to be wishy-washy on. They gave him to you for a reason, they can't handle him.

::sigh:: Sorry, I'm just SO passionate about dogs. I really hope they come to their senses.
 
oh!! He's precious!! I so hope that they let you keep him! :( It would have been impossible not to get attached to that sweet thing!
 
Awww, that stinks! I hope you get to keep Rex! Poor dog shouldn't have to go back and forth not knowing where his home is.

I can definitely speak from experience about making sure it's the right thing to do to get a dog and not because you want one. I am having second thoughts about getting a puppy right now myself. I wish I had thought everything through before I did it and not just thought about how much I missed having a dog!

Oops, tangent, sorry!

I am thinking those people need to let Rex stay right where he is because it sounds perfect for him and all of you! If their child has allergies a long haired dog is not the right pet choice!
 
Tell them all the pros of living with you and then offer to allow them to come visit Rex. Best for both of you then.
 
I am such a DORK!

I called her back this morning and pleaded with her! LOL I didn't sleep last night and she told me that they were leaning towards taking him back. :(

Do you know what I did??

I offered them more money - $100 more to be exact.

And now I feel better. She still said that she would have to talk to her DH, but at least now I know that it won't be about the money. They'll have to take him back because they really want him, not because I didn't offer them their asking price.

I'm such a loser.

Oh well!
 
Well, I hope they decide to do whats best for the dog and let you keep him. Giving up a dog is hard, but when they're not getting the kind of attention they deserve, it becomes about doing the right thing.

Good luck.
 
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