Ginger has gone on to a new home.

[carole]

You had a hard call to make, and you made it, it sounds perfect to me, the best solution out for Ginger and your family, and you can still get to see Ginger whenever you want i gather.

It sounds like Ginger is going to be very happy,so good on you for seeing things the way they were and taking positive action to ensure Ginger's happiness and well being.

Buttercup i understand what you are saying, but i think you are being way to judgemental on this issue, I mean it is not like Ginger is going somewhere like a shelter, she will be perfectly happy where she is, and i guess they will have learned by the experience, we all make mistakes don't we?

[AdoreMyDogs]

Not to sound harsh but I can't say this really suprises me, even though I'm not active from the threads I've read I didn't think it would last. It would have been pretty easy to fix this if you were just constant with her on your part.
I can't stress enough that people need to RESEARCH the breed before getting them.

Anyways I'm glad she's in a home that will understand her and her needs.

I've met the dog several times, Missy has taken her to her training since she was a small pup. The dog is not only non-stop energy (sorry to step on any feet, Missy) but she also wanted to kill Missy's cat, Boomer. The prey drive was very serious and with two small children, that's not a risk she should have to take. I've seen lots of goldens in my time. I've seen some extremely active ones, I've done lots of training with my dogs, SAR/tracking/obedience/agility, and I've not run across a pup with this much energy in a long time. I also know that the extreme prey drive towards her cat is uncharactic of a golden. Every dog is different, but that is not a typical golden trait. Regardless of how much research goes into any breed, there are always "odd apples" out there that develop traits uncharacteristic of their breed. I've never seen a dog quite like Ginger, and never seen such a desire to kill a family housecat who was introduced immediately to Ginger as a small pup.

I would have done the same thing if I had a dog who went after my cats like Ginger did. It is not surprising Missy rehomed Ginger, it was responsible. What is surprising is that Ginger was so driven to kill Boomer.

[Alysser]

I would have done the same thing if I had a dog who went after my cats like Ginger did. It is not surprising Missy rehomed Ginger, it was responsible. What is surprising is that Ginger was so driven to kill Boomer.

Exactly what I was thinking. Not to offend you Alicia, but I think this was a responsible move on her part. Boomer was the first pet therefore he stays. What if something happened when they weren't home? What if Gingers crate was not locked all the way on accident? It's just to risky. No, I've never met the dog but if I were in that situation I would have done the same thing. I'd MUCH rather see a dog re-homed into a good loving home then dumped at a shelter.

[Sirrahsim]

Thank you everyone I know in my heart that we did the right thing but I was nervous about telling all of you We will be able to visit Ginger regularly, she is only a couple of hours away.



House is pretty quiet without my puppy girl

[sasvermont]

You did the right thing. She is probably asleep right now, having played with her furry friend all day long. She will be fine. Really. You couldn't ask for a better solution.

If I have learned anything about pet ownership it is that it must work for the pet and the family.

Maybe, just maybe, you can try her again, if things change....after you return from Germany. She should be out of her puppy stage by then. You just never know.

Sleep tightly, knowing that you did the right thing.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

When I started reading the original post, I was going ... I dont think energy is a reason to rehome a pup. BUT- After hearing high prey drive, then I understood completely.

I would NEVER< EVER put my kitties in danger. They were here first, and they wont be rehomed.

If Joey or Dora had any desire to hurt my kitties, I would do the SAME THING! I love them both, and would try my best to rehab them, BUT if I truly felt they were going to cause serious injury to the other pets, I would rehome them. I would not dump them, I would give them to my parents (which IS pretty much what Missy did). She can visit and make sure that Ginger would not end up in a shelter or with a less than caring home.

It is being responsible. I pat her on the back for protecting her kitty, and making sure Ginger in loved, and not around smaller pets. Win Win in my eyes.

[Taz_Zoee]

No I don't but there is a rather easy fix for this.
Get the dog in obidience and start NILIF with her.
Tether her to you that way she doesn't get into trouble and you don't constantly have to watch her. If your busy making dinner, cleaning etc. just ignore the dog and pretend she's not even tied to you.

I know not every dog is the same but all puppies are hyper wether it be alot or random spurts of it. And by researching Goldens you would see that alot of people say they are hyper until a certain age.

How do you know what she has done and tried with Ginger? You are not in her house, you have no idea what she's done with her.
Remember, she has two young children to take care of as well. She gave Ginger a chance (as I stated in my previous post). I've seen other people not give an animal even close to 7 months to work it out and then "dump" them who knows where. Ginger is with family. That's the best possible scenario for all involved.

[Daisy and Delilah]

How do you know what she has done and tried with Ginger? You are not in her house, you have no idea what she's done with her.
Remember, she has two young children to take care of as well. She gave Ginger a chance (as I stated in my previous post). I've seen other people not give an animal even close to 7 months to work it out and then "dump" them who knows where. Ginger is with family. That's the best possible scenario for all involved.

Well said, Cindy.

buttercup: the comment you made that Cindy quoted, it's so ridiculous, I really think you must be looking for an argument. Why did you choose to make someone feel bad when it wasn't necessary? What is wrong with a person rehoming a dog to a good, reliable, home if they can't handle the dog in their own home? Let's all remember that the children and Boomer were there before Ginger. You make Missy out as a bad person that just gave up without trying. We know this isn't true. Why push it?
Maybe you'll have children some day and you can see what it's like to try to handle 400 things at once by yourself. I've already done it myself and it's not easy.

Sorry for even furthering this. It just irritates me to no end that Missy explained her story well and it's perfectly understandable to all of us but one. The one person doesn't even have any children. The one person who always thinks everything is so easy without having experienced much of life herself. Sorry if I have offended anyone.

[pitc9]

I'm so sorry things didn't work out with Ginger. She is such a beautiful girl!
I'm sure you all will be happy having a dog free home from now on.

[buttercup132]

I would have done the same thing if I had a dog who went after my cats like Ginger did. It is not surprising Missy rehomed Ginger, it was responsible. What is surprising is that Ginger was so driven to kill Boomer.

I didn't know this, I like kt thought it was just because of the energy. I just brought my dog back to the shelter because she tried to attack my kitten 3 times and my dog, I'm not going to put my pets in danger either. I can understand that, I wouldn't understand if it was for high energy.

It just irritates me to no end that Missy explained her story well and it's perfectly understandable to all of us but one.

Actually I wasn't the only one, the other people just never posted it.

is so easy without having experienced much of life herself

Why do you say this?

[Daisy and Delilah]

I say that because: you so frequently seem to have a derogatory answer for everything. I understand there are people saying that and not posting but at least they kept it to themselves.
Some of us, including me, have been through more in our lives than we care to mention here. Being alot younger than me, can you actually say you've been through as much as I have or as much as others here in the community? I just don't see you being able to relate to her situation so closely that you feel you have the right to give her advice and say what you did.

You have the right to your opinion of any situation, just like everybody else but.........I think Missy is one of the nicest members of our community and I felt the need to support her after she was blasted. I'm not trying to start an argument or upset anybody. Missy is the only person that knows her situation. She felt terrible having to tell the board this news. I thought it was better to try to understand her and give her a few good words.

buttercup: Do you realize that you're almost always the person that starts the derogatory tone in so many threads? I didn't see that for awhile and I was really surprised to see it again.

[caseysmom]

Sorry you had to go through all that Missy I am glad you found a good home for ginger. {{hugs}}

[jennielynn1970]

Missy, I'm so sorry that you had to rehome Ginger, but she is with family and you know she'll be in wonderful care.

I'm so sorry you had to read such thoughtless and mean comments from someone else on this board about rehoming Ginger. Some people can point fingers at others, but can't stand to have them pointed at themselves.

You did what you thought was best, and you did it in all of their best interests, so that's all that matters.

[Sirrahsim]

Thanks everybody

[carole]

The way i look at it Missy, i would never judge you until i had walked in your'e shoes,I see it that you made a really responsible decision and besides what could be better for Ginger than to be with family you know and love and trust, and as you said you can still see her,honestly as i said before it is the perfect solution.So don't feel heavy hearted about it at all.