Oh, Laurie, how hard! Perhaps you can send her with a note that says, "Should you ever become unable to care for Jetty, she is more than welcome back in Maryland!" Send her there with love and biscuits, and the thought that she's gonna be a pet-therapy dog, because although that's not her official purpose, there's nothing like a pet to bring a person out of their self-pity/troubles!

And remember,
"Love is something if you give it away (sing along folks) give it away, give it away, love is something if you give it away, you end up having more!"

You're sending love in a wagging package!