Okay, I didn't have an issues with the whole Jake thing but this is getting really silly. I think it's ridiculous to add on another member of your family when you don't even have a home right now. What happens when someone says something later on in this thread to hurt your feelings? Will you say that this one will be a foster too and find another home for it?

I don't know, Tina. If I were you, I'd have so much else on my mind right now - namely getting my home back, my children, my existing pets, my husband, etc. - not getting another dog, especially after only a week or two after you let go of Jake.

Would I like to get another dog? You bet! Does it not bother me that so many dogs out there are homeless and need loving homes, and that I technically could provide that for them? Yes, it bothers me immensely. But I have too much going on in my life to worry about bringing another dog into my house, not to mention the whole money issue - which I have to guess you're not exactly rolling in with what you're dealing... and the overall thing that causes me to think and live by what I've just said above is responsibility. I could adopt another dog or two, but I won't. Instead, I'll just give whatever I can to local rescues and shelters.