aw, Speedy. I'm sure the decision youre making is in his best interest, and I'm also sure he has lived a happy and full life.

I live right outside of Sacramento, in a very suburban area, I wish we could take him. I completely understand your MIL's concerns about schools... gawd its getting bad downtown. Sacto High used to be a decent highschool, but was just recently shut down and changed to a charter school ;P. I know its also gotta be MUCH more expensive to get a decent place in California than it is in Missouri.. not to mention we have the highest gas prices, taxes, etc! Not a lot of options. The move itself could be stressful to an older doggy, and I definately understand.