This made me sick - *UPDATE page 2

[MeanLaureen]

Originally posted by stacilee
all I have to say is this:

Sometimes we don't pick the dog, sometimes the dog picks us.
and...... maybe Lacy is trying to send her to you to fill a viod (partially).
I thiink you should go and meet her and look deep into her eyes. stacilee

You don't have to sell me on those sweet eyes. That was done just looking at her picture before I even read her story!

Just keeping everything within reason - not getting my heart set on something and realizing that HER well being and happiness is hands down more important than mine right now.

Plus I need to be very realistic with myself right now. My health has been rapidly declining just in the past 30 days more than it had in the past 3 yrs. Just in the past week it has gotten to the point where I have episodes where I cannot swallow or my breathing goes from something that is "automatic" - where you don't have to think about it to do it.. to hour long spells where I have to sit there and tell myself to breathe every 20 seconds.

Until all the tests and biopsies are said and done.. I don't even know what my own future holds. Not saying this as a "poor Lauri pity party invitation".. I don't want that anymore. Just letting you know that I really am thinking of the long term needs of that poor dog first in my hesitation. It's not that I don't want to take her away from all the bad things that have happened to her. If I didn't have outside issues, she'd be sitting in my lap right now as I type.

 

[MAC3]

Heartless truly heartless people.

 

[stacilee]

I'm apologize if I sounded bossy. Sometimes the voice we read something in is not the voice it was intended to be heard in.

Only you knows what is right for you and we will support you and respect you in your final decision.

I am sincerely sorry you are having such a dificult time and hope things get better soon.

Stacilee

 

[raysnkaysmom]

I had the same thoughts of stacilee... When I saw this post by you, and remembering how heartbroken you are over Lacy, it almost seems fate.
Whatever your decision, my thoughts are with you and this dog!

 

[MeanLaureen]

Well, we called the lady from the rescue group this afternoon that is taking care of the pup (they named her Brandy)

Bad news, we would not be considered eligible to adopt Brandy because we have 4 dogs already and they won't adopt to people with that many animals. That hurts. We will never be able to adopt from them with that rule. We have more than enough love to give, the finances to provide for her and the room (we own a 3000 sq. ft house with a fenced in back yard - not like we a little apartment with no yard). We might have 4 dogs but they add up to a whopping 55 pounds of poodle combined. That is half of one Rottweiller.

Good news, they already have a couple of applications for adopting pending for Brandy, so I'm sure she will have a loving home shortly.


Sorry that I seemed defensive earlier. I was just worried that you guys would think I was heartless if I didn't adopt her. It wouldn't be that I didn't want her with all my heart - just want to be sure that she gets the best she deserves, and I'm worried that I may not be the best right now.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

Originally posted by MeanLaureen
- just want to be sure that she gets the best she deserves...

And THAT takes the most heart and love of all.

I'm so glad she has a few potential homes and to you for keeping us updated.

 

[Feralpeg]

How terrible. I think animal abuse should be a felony!

 

[Serena]

Laurie, those very reasons you sited were the reasons it took me so long to adopt any new animals. I had to make sure it was in the best interest of the dog or cat. Not just that I couldn't resist.

It's those spur of the moment decisions that has a lot of animals in the shelters. The owners didn't think it through before they chose one.

I'm glad Brandy will go to a good home, and you take care of yourself.

 

[catsrule]

Glad Brandy will have a good, loving home. Take care, Lauri.

 

[poohandwendy]

Aw, Brandi looks just like my furbaby Comet (except he is black). I am so glad she is going to have a loving home now. Some people are just SICK and TWISTED!