I found Ivy's sister...what can I do now??

[Giselle]

I was searching craigslist out of curiosity and I found an ad for an 8-month-old Doberman mix available in the area that Ivy came from. I e-mailed the owner and, sure enough, they're littermates. He wants to get rid of the dog because she's too high energy. Seeing that our two are sisters, I totally understand that

Since nobody has replied to the ad yet, he wants our dogs to meet just for the heck of it (I mean, how often does a complete stranger e-mail you saying they have your dog's littermate?). I agreed and even offered to help them either by helping to train her or just by helping them to find a new home.

It sounds like they want to get rid of her, so I'm guessing my training offer won't be used. But how can I help find this puppy a new home?? I really want her to stay close by =( How do you guys find potential homes, especially for your dog's littermate??? I don't want this pup to go to another home that won't provide her with what she needs

[caseysmom]

Sounds like maybe your username will go from giselle to mamato4dogs or something like that

[MS_PAWS]

That's a toughie.. Maybe bring her to a rescue group? Or why not adopt her yourself?

[krazyaboutkatz]

Maybe you could foster her and if she gets along with everyone then maybe you could just adopt her.

[Giselle]

As much as I'd like it, there's no way in heck I can adopt her. My city's limit is 3 dogs and I'm not up for the challenge of two hyperactive 8-month-old puppies anyways I e-mailed a friend who's been looking for a dog, but she wanted a small-medium dog that didn't need a lot of exercise. I don't think she'll take this girl in, but I'm trying everything I can think of.

[MS_PAWS]

rofl my sister has 4 dogs that's over the limit in her area! Just keep it hush, hush

[Giselle]

We need a clapping smilie!!! So I e-mailed my friend and her response was: "Let's try it out. If it doesn't work, we can go from there". *claps!* Basically, Roxy has a potential home, but now I have to call her owner and see how he likes it.

Wheee!! If this works out, I'll have Ivy's sister within 10 minutes of me!! Cross your fingers and hope hope hope guys!

[krazyaboutkatz]

All fingers and paws are crossed here. I sure hope that everything will work out for Roxy.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I hope your friend will be able to keep her! It'll be interesting to see what differences there are between the two.

[Giselle]

Woo hoo!!! Both parties have agreed and the plan is to meet up sometime this weekend. I just have to mediate between Roxy's new and old owners and see what time works for them.

Other than that, it's pretty set in stone. Ivy's sister is coming!!!

[Flatcoatluver]

Wow that would work out so well! Crosses fingers that it will work.

[Hellow]

PS: Go to www.clicksmilies.com. You can find every smilie you will ever need there.

[Giselle]

PUpdate! Roxy is going to her new home on Saturday =) Look for an intro thread with lots of pictures

[chocolatepuppy]

Can't wait to see Ivys sister!

[Ginger's Mom]

Great work! Give yourself a huge pat on the back for helping that little girl find a great new home. I can't wait for pictures.