Please don't be angry with me everyone. I really didn't want to pipe in....But, I agree with Karen Moderator 100%.

Lolly is now a happy, healthy, totally adored fur pup of one of the sweetest, most dedicated animal lovers on the planet. Lolly is Aly's and that is where she belongs, now and FOREVER. NO QUESTION ABOUT IT!!! But, having had a friend who was a victim of battering and abuse, I learned the horrors of spousal abuse and all of it's ramifications. I can only imagine the pain, should I forever become seperated from my girls, for reasons beyond my control, under some of the most terrifying circumstances a woman, her children and her furry ones, can be subjected to.

Being allowed to see her would be the worst thing for all concerned. Lolly would only be reminded of a very horrifying time in her life. But, a picture, a few words of consolation that Lolly is now TOTALLY loved, healthy and happy, thriving and loving life, all sent anonymously through a third person with NO indication of her whereabouts, would be what I would do. We can only speculate on the cruelty, the fear, this woman, her children, her animals were subjected to. Abuse of any kind, to human or animal, should never be tolerated. Aly, I wish you had NEVER been put in this position. Knowing you, knowing Lolly, perhaps your supervisor, without involving you, or even telling, could have reassured this woman (her acquaintance) that Lolly is being loved and cared for by the best person in the world. And now, it is time for her to move on with the job of healing herself and starting a healthy new life that might, someday, if the circumstances are right, include a dog. But, Lolly's safety and security is the most important consideration. I'm sure you will evalute all of the info. and will make the right decision for you and Lolly.

[ November 03, 2001: Message edited by: tatsxxx11 ]