OK - here's my dilemma.

There's a lady I know whos health is declining, and she has to find a home for her German Shepherd.

The dog is 1 1/2 years old, obedience trained and very well-behaved, spayed, and female. I don't know her name so I'll just call her "Lady".

I would really like to take "Lady". Max would love to have a big energetic dog who would play with him. I love Max to pieces, and we're very excited about the prospect of getting her. We camp and hike and spend a lot of time outdoors, and we'd like another dog who'd enjoy it as much as Max does.

We really couldn't have 3 dogs, though. It's just not a very good idea for our family right now.

Jake and Max don't get along very well - they're always spatting over dominance issues. But I'm sure Max would get along great with "Lady".

I know a few people who might be very happy to give Jake a new home - and I really don't think Jake would mind. Max is sort of overbearing for him, and Jake would probably be happier in a home with either no other dogs or just a small dog.

Do you think it would be bad, or immoral, for us to offer Jake to somebody else and take "Lady"? Jake is 7 years old, and we've had him since he was a puppy.

Opinions - please!