Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
Hearing more about where Jake would be going (with family), it may be the right choice. If you are truely doing this for him, becuase he would be happier, than maybe it is the right answer. I don't agree with with rehooming Jake in order to bring a new dog in, however if he would be happier AND you can bring another dog in, I can understand that.

Only you know the whole situation and you have to do what you know is best for all the dogs involved.
I agree. Very well said. It does sound like you already know what would be best for the dogs involved. Just make sure Melissa communicates with her husband about this before you guys do anything drastic! LOL!

Originally posted by stacwase
"I'm giving my 7-year-old dog to my stepdaughter and getting a new dog". Kind of like trading up to a better model.
Actually that is sort of what it sounded like in your first post, but you've clarified and given more details since and now everything makes a lot more sense.