My buddy

[TacoBaco]

This is my buddy,

He is the of my life.

In our decision to move to Orlando we had planned on finding new homes for our doggies. We had 3 dogs, two Husky's and one golden retriever. I first placed the golden retriever, things didn't work out, and she is now back with us. We then placed our female husky, and life is going great for her. She fit in perfectly with her new family, and there other dog.

This leaves my buddy, I took him to meet with a nice family yesterday, and they wanted to keep him for the night to see how things would go. I awoke this morning to a very sleepy, but understanding text from his new mommy who hadn't had any sleep. Apparently my buddy, cried, and cried, and cried all night long. I went and picked him up and brought him back home at 5:30 am this morning.

I love my dogs, LOVE, my dogs.... But I was afraid the move to Florida would be too stressful, we don't know where we're going to live, we don't know where or what hours, we'll be working. It just seemed like the best thing to do was to put them with stable people, who may have more time for them. Now I'm starting to think the best thing to do, is to keep them with us, and just take my male husky and my golden retriever to Florida with us.

Anyone ever made this move with two large dogs? And took them from a home with a fenced in yard to an apartment? Any tips or pointers? What worked and or didn't work for you?

Thanks in advance for your two cents everyone!​

 

[Hannathy]

I feel animals are like children and when you commit to them they are yours to keep all their lives. I could not get rid of grown animals just because it isn't convenient. How sad for them. They don't know why their family has abandoned them and of course they cried they miss you. I don't think animals are throw away things and how you are going to take care of them their whole life needs to be thought of before you adopt.

Why couldn't they move with you? Animals move all the time. My neighbor moved half way across the country with a large chow. If you don't have a yard you will just have to walk them everyday and a long walk.

 

[jrmasm]

I feel animals are like children and when you commit to them they are yours to keep all their lives. I could not get rid of grown animals just because it isn't convenient. How sad for them. They don't know why their family has abandoned them and of course they cried they miss you. I don't think animals are throw away things and how you are going to take care of them their whole life needs to be thought of before you adopt.

Why couldn't they move with you? Animals move all the time. My neighbor moved half way across the country with a large chow. If you don't have a yard you will just have to walk them everyday and a long walk.

That's what I want to know.

 

[minniecarousel]

This is my buddy,

He is the of my life.

In our decision to move to Orlando we had planned on finding new homes for our doggies. We had 3 dogs, two Husky's and one golden retriever. I first placed the golden retriever, things didn't work out, and she is now back with us. We then placed our female husky, and life is going great for her. She fit in perfectly with her new family, and there other dog.

This leaves my buddy, I took him to meet with a nice family yesterday, and they wanted to keep him for the night to see how things would go. I awoke this morning to a very sleepy, but understanding text from his new mommy who hadn't had any sleep. Apparently my buddy, cried, and cried, and cried all night long. I went and picked him up and brought him back home at 5:30 am this morning.

I love my dogs, LOVE, my dogs.... But I was afraid the move to Florida would be too stressful, we don't know where we're going to live, we don't know where or what hours, we'll be working. It just seemed like the best thing to do was to put them with stable people, who may have more time for them. Now I'm starting to think the best thing to do, is to keep them with us, and just take my male husky and my golden retriever to Florida with us.

Anyone ever made this move with two large dogs? And took them from a home with a fenced in yard to an apartment? Any tips or pointers? What worked and or didn't work for you?

Thanks in advance for your two cents everyone!​

Not sure why you wouldn't take your dogs with you on your move. Why would you get 3 dogs if your life was so unsettled? I only have cats, so I hope some dog owners speak up and give you some good advice.

 

[mugglebe]

I feel animals are like children and when you commit to them they are yours to keep all their lives. I could not get rid of grown animals just because it isn't convenient. How sad for them. They don't know why their family has abandoned them and of course they cried they miss you. I don't think animals are throw away things and how you are going to take care of them their whole life needs to be thought of before you adopt.

Why couldn't they move with you? Animals move all the time. My neighbor moved half way across the country with a large chow. If you don't have a yard you will just have to walk them everyday and a long walk.

I totally agree! Please take them with you!

 

[my3sonsagn]

I don't have any experience moving long distance (with or without pets), but I commend you for trying to do the best thing for your furbabies and being willing to re-evaluate when the first idea turned out not to seem best for them after all.

I've known people with large dogs who live in an apartment - they just need plenty of exercise, and I imagine there are plenty of parks and walking places in Orlando. Ohio to Orlando is a pretty big change in temperature, so you might want to check in to clipping or shaving your husky since they have such thick coats (I live in GA and feel bad for the long/thick coated doggies I see in the summer here, but they may actually be totally fine with it - I'm not in their fur, so I can only guess). Other than that I have no practical advice; hopefully someone who has experience in this area will be able to guide you in the right direction.

 

[Luv Bunnies]

I agree. Try to to find a way to take the dogs with you. That one night in a strange place without you is a good indication of how sad he would be if you left him behind. Yes, moving might be a little stressful for the dogs, but you would be with them and they would adjust to a new place.

It's important to remember that we are attached to our animals, but they are also attached to us. One of my rabbits is a good example. You might think rabbits are oblivious and don't care who is taking care of them, but that's not true. When we leave town, we usually leave two of our rabbits with my parents, and two with my sister. My oldest rabbit is very attached to me, but he knows my dad well enough and does fine at my parent's house. Last year, our entire family went to Disneyland together. I asked our teenaged neighbor to come in and feed the rabbits. She did a good job keeping their food and water stocked. Three of the rabbits were fine. The oldest guy got depressed. After only three nights, we came home and noticed he hadn't eaten much since he'd been fed that morning. He was just sitting in his cage, looking very sad and lethargic. I had to hold him for at least half an hour until he snapped out of it and realized he hadn't been abandoned. It was very sad! For the next few days whenever I left his cage open, he would look for me and jump into my lap anytime I sat down. I could not imagine giving that rabbit to someone else. I doubt he'd survive (and I wouldn't either).

 

[goofy!]

This is my buddy,

He is the of my life.

In our decision to move to Orlando we had planned on finding new homes for our doggies. We had 3 dogs, two Husky's and one golden retriever. I first placed the golden retriever, things didn't work out, and she is now back with us. We then placed our female husky, and life is going great for her. She fit in perfectly with her new family, and there other dog.

This leaves my buddy, I took him to meet with a nice family yesterday, and they wanted to keep him for the night to see how things would go. I awoke this morning to a very sleepy, but understanding text from his new mommy who hadn't had any sleep. Apparently my buddy, cried, and cried, and cried all night long. I went and picked him up and brought him back home at 5:30 am this morning.

I love my dogs, LOVE, my dogs.... But I was afraid the move to Florida would be too stressful, we don't know where we're going to live, we don't know where or what hours, we'll be working. It just seemed like the best thing to do was to put them with stable people, who may have more time for them. Now I'm starting to think the best thing to do, is to keep them with us, and just take my male husky and my golden retriever to Florida with us.

Anyone ever made this move with two large dogs? And took them from a home with a fenced in yard to an apartment? Any tips or pointers? What worked and or didn't work for you?

Thanks in advance for your two cents everyone!​

If he really is the of your life, you would move heaven and earth to figure out a way to make it work to have him (them) come with you. Rent a house with a yard. Take walks, find dog parks, find doggie day care for when you work.

There are legitimate reasons for rehoming a dog such as medical problems where you cannot take care of the dog properly or the dog becomes a danger to you, but rehoming because it is not convenient for you when you move, not really a good reason.

It is far more stressful for a dog to be rehomed than it is to put up with some inconveniences as long as they are with their "pack." They will do fine. Many people move cross country with dogs. Think about all the show dogs that do great being schlepped all over the country in a motor home. As long as they are with their family, they are happy.

Don't worry a bit about the stress of moving on them! Good luck with your move.

 

[monkeybug]

We are military and move often, and I always take my pets with me! I've moved across country twice with 2 Golden retrievers, and last summer with 1 Golden retriever and a cat. This Friday we are moving across country with the same cat and Golden Retriever again. The animals do fine, they don't even really seem to notice.
We have also moved from a home with a yard into an apartment with two big dogs (and a cat) and it was fine! Obviously life is easier with a fenced back yard, but it wasn't impossible with out one.
If you want to bring your dogs then bring them! You will be able to make it work.

 

[RunningGirl]

We moved across the country with 2 large dogs. Of course it was a bit stressful for them. They had always gotten along splendidly, but for the first few weeks at the new place there was a bit of a power struggle going on between them. It didn't last long; they worked it out and things went right back to normal.

My only concern would be taking a husky to Florida - how do they do in that climate? I've not had a husky, but I know some dogs do not do well in hot climates.

 

[TacoBaco]

I love my dogs, LOVE, my dogs.... But I was afraid the move to Florida would be too stressful, we don't know where we're going to live, and we don't know where or what hours, we'll be working. It just seemed like the best thing to do was to put them with stable people, who may have more time for them.

Not sure why you wouldn't take your dogs with you on your move. Why would you get 3 dogs if your life was so unsettled? I only have cats, so I hope some dog owners speak up and give you some good advice.

Our decision not to take the dogs, felt like the responsible decision, I didn't mean to imply that I was throwing them away... I love my doggies, but because we don't know where we're going to be living, or working, I don't know if we will be able to continue to care for them the way they deserve to be cared for... I currently work less than 5 minutes away from home, so running home at lunch everyday is no problem. And I'm literally only away from home for the 8 hours that I work..

I hear all the horror stories of traffic in Orlando, what if my new job is 20 or 30 minutes away from the apartment, and I get stuck in traffic, then I'm late back to work at my new job? Or what if I can't even make it home at lunch? I can't just leave them in the apartment for 8, 9, 10 hours at a time.. That's no life for a dog.. These are the things that I am concerned about.

I have had my golden for 6 years, we we're there for her birth, I've had my buddy for 3 years, he's a rescue dog, and the other husky was the newest addition to our house hold and she just kinda fell into us, she was a skinny puppy mill dog, and I found her in dire straights,,, we never really planned to have a third dog, but she needed a good home, and we gave her one... I was a homeowner, and thought I'd live here forever, but we've decided to relocate, and move to Florida. I never thought of myself as unsettled... We just decided to make a change.

 

[sorcerormickey]

So, you're just picking up and moving across country with no idea where you will be living???? Sounds....responsible.

 

[Disney Doll]

Well, I would recommend that you take all the things you have stated in your posts into consideration when looking for a home and a job in your new state.

Those animals are living things that are attached to you. They are not toys or inanimate objects. If you take on the responsibility of pets, then you take on the responsibility of providing for them. I would have no more thought of re-homing my dog because of a move than I would thought of re-homing a child because of a move.

So when you are looking for a home/job in the Orlando area, keep in mind that you have 2 dogs and you will need a large enough place for them to live, in decent proximity to your job.

 

[TacoBaco]

So, you're just picking up and moving across country with no idea where you will be living???? Sounds....responsible.

So just like that you've figured me out, hu... and yes, that's exactly what I was planning on doing. We have an idea of where we'd like to live, and work, but so far we have not secured employment... So until we do, where we will be living and working is an unknown.. I'm sorry if you think that's not responsible.. Maybe instead of passing judgment with a snide, unnecessary comment, you could share some of your expertise and experience, and help those that apparently aren't up to your responsible standards...

I've NEVER done anything like this before, thus the reason I've asked for some opinions from those who have. I'm trying to make a plan, but it's not in place yet. My house sold in 20 days, and in this market WE NEVER EXPECTED THAT.. I'm trying to do the best I can with the hand that's been dealt to me...

I don't understand why people have to be rude, didn't your parent's teach you if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all?

 

[mirage0306]

I agree--take your dogs. We took ours when we moved states, and it was tricky, but we love them (as you obviously do yours) and it really wasn't an option not to. Your doggie wants to be with you.

 

[mugglebe]

Do you have family that are willing to help you out until you find a more permanent living situation? I was thinking they can watch your dogs while you find a job and a permanent place to live and than they can follow afterwards.

 

[my3sonsagn]

So, you're just picking up and moving across country with no idea where you will be living???? Sounds....responsible.

I'm sure the OP would gladly let you borrow her shoes for a mile if you're interested...

I get that some people consider pets "things" to be left behind; I get the anger that causes other people; what I DON'T get is people who come into a thread wherein the poster is asking for help figuring out HOW to make the move with her pets only to start bashing her for even considering that rehoming them might be best for them especially when the poster said right there in her first post that she has seen that rehoming isn't going to be best for two of them after all. She is TRYING to do right by the dogs and came here asking for help on how to do that. Hopefully someone willing to help her out with the information she needs will show up.

 

[TacoBaco]

I'm sure the OP would gladly let you borrow her shoes for a mile if you're interested...

I get that some people consider pets "things" to be left behind; I get the anger that causes other people; what I DON'T get is people who come into a thread wherein the poster is asking for help figuring out HOW to make the move with her pets only to start bashing her for even considering that rehoming them might be best for them especially when the poster said right there in her first post that she has seen that rehoming isn't going to be best for two of them after all. She is TRYING to do right by the dogs and came here asking for help on how to do that. Hopefully someone willing to help her out with the information she needs will show up.

Thank You

 

[minkydog]

Never moved with a big dog, but i've moved with kids so you can take or leave my comments. I think you did a good thing in trying to find a good home for the dogs. Fair enough. It didnt seem to work out for them, so you you have them back. So i guess the dogs will be moving to florida with you now.

I think you're going to have to decide how you're going to do this.The dogs were unhappy living without you. You sound committed to them. They are depending you for their well-being--you don't *have* the option of swinging by your heels like a teenager anymore.You have to have a plan. If these animals were *children* it is highly unlikely that you would just up and move to Florida without a place to sleep, to eat, to play. You'd at least find an apt or home that would accept kids, right? And you'd find some kind of daycare where they could be cared for appropriately for 8hrs a day, right?

I'm really not here to bust your chops. We moved to Florida about 20 years ago with a small child & a small dog and we had much the same struggles that you are having. It took a bit more planning that it would have if it were just me and the DH breezing into town with all our stuff packed in the back of the minivan.( We actually did that before we had kid, except we had everything packed into a PINTO!) Find a place that will let you keep the dogs, then find a doggy daycare and get on with your life. Best of luck to you!

 

[DawnM]

We moved from California to NC with a large dog. We called a Real Estate Agent and asked for townhouse rental units that would rent to pet owners and would rent by the month. We found a lovely townhouse and rented for a few months. It had a very tiny fenced in area that we could let him out in. We also took him for walks.

Dawn