This is *future vet*'s mom....
As a third party reading all of this, I just feel a need to state my opinion.
I've had the pleasure of getting to know *sled_dog* and can honestly say that she loves each and every one of her dogs. The mere fact that she is going to find Yukon a new home with LOVING family members speakes volumes about her. As written in a couple of other posts, it's never an easy decision-she is not taking it lightly.
She is a very responsible person with an immense love of animals. I respect her decision for finding Yukon a new home and hope she continues to follow her dreams.