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Sorry I don't have a problem with this. They are likely doing what they CAN for their dog. Irresponsible would've been throwing the dog in a shelter or leaving it in the yard when they moved. We know nothing about their circumstances and if they were evicted or suffered a major financial catastrophy, or have a medical issue within the family....I can't jump on the bash em bandwagon on this one.
 
People have been doing this very thing for military families who's overseas assignments make taking their pets impossible...they send back money and reclaim their animals upon their return....again...I'm not seeing the big issue here provided a binding contract is in place detailing payments and reclamation of the dog after the 12 months.
 
I for one will reserve the negative judgement until I know more...and since this really isn't my business I'm fine not assuming they are bad people.

I will go one further and add that Rotties as a breed are HARD to rent with because of size and rep, they are on most banned lists or restricted lists for insurance and rental co's. We've had many folks come to i-dog looking for help renting with their animals...it is HARD and getting harder all the time. If you are in a time crunch and face the real possibility of being homeless...
 
Instead of frying this person on a list perhaps since the OP has access to their contact info they can forward them links on renting with dogs, and how-to's, links to Rottie Club's rescue pages or a contact for them to help them out with moving with a breed like a Rottie...or even info on interviewing prospective adoptive families/people.
 
In doing so you might get to know the people and either confirm your first instinct that they are uncaring evil people...or have a change of heart and see what they are actually prepared to do to insure their dog is kept well and with someone who cares.

Gina, I think you're being a bit hard on the OP.  She's entitled to her feelings whatever they are and she feels that this is pretty unfair to the dog.  Actually, I do too.  I'd no more leave mine for a year than I'd grow wings and fly.  If push came to shove, I'd find them wonderful forever homes instead of expecting them to adapt not once but TWICE.

I don't want to get into it but I just don't equate being in the military and being deployed overseas with someone who can't find a place that will take the dog. 

Glenda, I don't see how disagreeing, playing devil's advocate...and offering a course of action if she wanted to help the dog thru helping these people is being hard on anyone. My opinions are just as valid...and because I don't sugar coat my opinions doesn't make them less worthy of being posted. I happen to feel that offering the things I mentioned, is a good way to address things...the OP is in a great position to help these folks....we are not. We are tho in a great position to judge...
 
Willow...as to it being different...well that's all a matter of perspective...the allowances and excuses we make for the way people treat their animals, children, spouses, families, and deal with stressful things in life is always going to be very personal and very dependant on what we ourselves consider the "right way" to do things. I've already said in past what my interpretation of "the right way" or "the right thing" really is.

Gina--Maybe you don't see such a problem with this because you are a breeder and show dogs and pretty often in those circuits people co-own dogs and also own dogs that don't always live with them??  Not saying this in a disrespectful way, just thinking. . .

Willow oh absolutely. That's what I was saying...perspective. I don't consider it at all disrespectful so no worries there! everyone here has different "filters" as to what really gets their goat and what is really not a hanging offense..but might be worth a bit of a nudge in another direction...as I suggested. If the OP feels uncomfortable as it sounds like they work with the person? They can forward the persons contact info, even just an email to me via PM and I will do some research and try to get them some links or numbers or something and pass it along. A lot of "rescue/dumpings" can be avoided if people can not be jumped, but be talked with and felt out as to what their actual goal is (get rid of the dog vs. I'm in over my head and don't know what to do)...I'm curious now as to these folks situation and what they're willing to do or NOT do for their dog.
 
NOT all breeds are easily rehomed/fostered...yours for ex..Chows Akitas, maybe Rotts (?)...are more aloof, and perhaps attached to their homes and people...new situations make them worry and stress, and a worried breed of the above requires special know how and handling doubtless. That'd be a concern here and that's why I suggested a contact within the Rott club...fact is their idea COULD work...could work out fine actually...better in fact...than say this owner taking what they could get to live with their dog...stressing out daily for their safety or money or job situation...taking it out on the dog or their relationship which may then dissolve, and then dumping the dog altogether because last time they tried a solution people yelled at them.
 
I think these folks can use some input and help...I am willing to offer it...and I am sure I am not the only one here that would if they are closer and could even go see the dog and evaluate it for temperament/talk face to face with the people and feel them out?

I see all sides to this issue.  While I can't imagine making any kind of move if it caused me to lose my dogs, even temporarily, there isn't enough information to say what the situation is for these folks.  My friend had to find a home for her lab.  Her husband had a choice of losing his job with G.E. due to lack of work or transfer from N.C. to Florida.  He moved and my friend stayed behind while they tried to sell their house.  After about 6 months and no buyers, she moved to Florida into the 1 bdrm apartment her husband was in.  There was no way they could afford anything larger with a house payment in N.C. still.  She found a woman at her church who took their lab and the understanding was they'd get him as soon as they sold their house and could move into something larger.  Well, it's been a painful time for them.  No buyers (or renters even) for thier house, she's probably going to need back surgery soon, and money is extremely tight for them.  She knows that their dog is safe and happy with the friend and her dogs, so it's one thing she doesn't have to worry about but they miss him very much.