Perhaps people will hate me for saying this, and if that’s the case, that’s fine. But I can’t keep reading this thread without saying SOMETHING.

I really feel like shipping Annie to the UK, considering her social problems, is very disheartening. I don’t see at ALL how this is in Annie’s best interest. There are LOTS of people on PT, within the continental US, who would be willing to help place Annie as a “difficult” adopt. This is a LONG and traumatic flight. Why does Annie need to be flown ALL the way to the UK? She’s not going to understand this.. all she will know is she’s being put on a plane – ALONE – and basically abandoned. She won’t even be reunited with people she knows!

Also, if this is what is REALLY wanted, why other people being asked to pay for it? Jenny – I think it’s wonderful that you want to give Annie a home. I sincerely wish the world was filled with people willing to go to any length to help an animal in need. However, it is a LOT of money that does not NEED to be spent like this. When people donated for Bassett, I cried many happy tears many nights in a row, but I NEVER asked. If I hadn’t had the help, I would just be in an extra $3000 worth of debt right now. Jen, you started that thread for me and I was very grateful. It saved Bassett’s life. But, this is not a life or death situation. Annie doesn’t HAVE to be sent away, especially if she’s happy living where she already is.

My guess is that this post will make me a hated member, and probably get the thread deleted. But, I can’t say nothing. I hope that this side of the coin has been genuinely considered before Annie is whisked away and has to endure such an upsetting journey