Another Rescue Effort

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Well, Candy. Andrew and I have been talking about it and may seriously consider keeping her if Draker likes her and accepts her in our home. At the same time, despite, my great love for Roxey, I have some concerns.

Here are a few:

1. I am moving in with a friend as of end of July because my lease will be up at this house and my landlord want me to sign another lease for one year. Only problem is, I will be moving again anytime between December and April! My friend already has 1 dog. I have to clear it with her since it is her house!

2. Drake has been an only dog. And this may sound very silly, but I feel like bringing another dog into our home permenantly would compromise his status. He will still be the spoiled lil brat he is now. But realistically, he won't be getting ALL the attention anymore.

3. Again, Andrew and I are moving soon. We have no clue where we will be stationed next. Moving across the country, or even the ocean (if we ge stationed in Europe or Asia) is going to be difficult enough as it is! Imagine how it will be trying to move 2 dogs with you.

Perhaps I am over reacting, but I am trying my best to be a responsible pet owner. What do you think?

[K9karen]

Points well taken

[mugsy]

All of your points are viable questions that need to be considered heavily. If you have to leave the country will you be able to take Drake let alone 2 dogs?

Drake should be ok especially since she is female and they will establish the boundaries themselves. We've found that since we have established ourselves as the alphas that the other dogs pretty much accept any newcomer simply because we do.

[Dixieland Dancer]

Souraya, I guess it is better if you do find Roxey another home considering your future living arrangements are so uncertain. Even taking Drake (I thought he was a boy) is going to be difficult. Some countries require dogs to be quarantined for periods of time when transporting across borders. I'm sure you are aware of all that already though.

The second point of him having to share the attention is not something I would be overly concerned about. I have two and they both get spoiled and given tons of attention. It just means that now you will have two to love you too!!! And as Mugsy said, if you are alpha, Drake should have no problem with it after the initial adjustment period because it is what you want!

She is such a beauty and so well trained already, you should not have a hard time finding a home for her. Best of Luck!!

[Sudilar]

Good luck!! It is a difficult decision.

[Rachel]

I hate to mention this because I think Roxey would be a wonderful addition to your family. My nephew is in the Air Force and was stationed in Bahrain. They brought one dog with them from the States and adopted another in Bahrain. When they were transferred from Bahrain to Okinawa it cost over $2,000 to have the dogs flown to their new home.

[mugsy]

Souraya, are there any new developments in the Roxey case??

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Nope, Roxey is still without a forever home. I am still trying to find someone to foster her. The lasy who was originally going to do it, backed out last night

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Drake came home on Wednesday evening and he didn't like Roxey AT ALL. He chased her and cornered her on the back porch. I had to pull him off her. Luckily, he didn't hurt her. But she is terrified of him

She is now at my friend's house, and I have been checking up on her twice a day. My friend has a ive in nanny and 2 other dogs. She likes Sassy and Charly. She can not stay there for very long.

I need to find her a home right away.

[Cincy'sMom]

I don't think I had seen the pcitures of Roxey before..she is beautiful. If we were closer, or if I thought we could handle a third dog....

Good luck finding her a good home!

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

I am trying my hardest to find Roxey a home. But I am not succeeding. The situation with Roxey being at my friend's house is stressful. I am having to go to both houses during lunch to let them out. Plus, I am having to take them both on walks at separate times, etc...

I took her on Saturday morning to Petsmart with the Society of Humane Friends and we had no luck. I have e-mailed dozens of people in reponse to Dog Wanted ads, and no one has replied even to say no thanks.

She needs to get spayed but will require care and attention which I can not provide at this moment. My whole department is out of town for this week and I am having to do everything by myself at work. In addition to that, I am working on my Thesis for my masters, plus having rowing practice with the kids on Tuesday nights.

I have been feeling weak and sick this morning. I hope I am not coming down with something.

[Dixieland Dancer]

Is it possible for Andrew to have Drake again for a week or so to help you out. That way Roxey could stay at your place again while you continue to look for a permanent home for her. The only other suggestion I can think of is a no kill shelter.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Andrew is considering the option of Drake coming to Alabama for a while. Andrew lives in an apartment and hate that Drake has to be kept inside at all time unless he is out with him. But it is a possibility.

She will stay at my friend's house till I can find her a permanent home if that is neccessary. I will deal with the stress and being tired until then.

[pupper-lover]

Roxey looks like such a sweet dog. I hope you find her a good permanent home, soon. I know the situation becomes more stressful as the days go by . I wish I had room for a third pup, but my apartment is busting at the seems, as it is. I'm partial to black lab mixes (and goldens) and I know Jake and Addie would love her.

She will be forever greatful for all the kindness you have shown to her. Good luck. We will be thinking about you all.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

I tired to get the next door neighbor of my friend's to walk Roxey and she wanted to charge me $20.00 a day. So I said no way!

I still am going to both houses to take care of both dogs during lunch and then when I get home. Drake gets his morning runs and my brother walks him in the evenings.

Still no luck finding her a home. I am not sure how much longer I can keep up running back and forth between my house and my friend's.

Just wanted to update you on the situation. Oh, and I had a dream that Drake and Roxey got along. That sure was a dream.