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probe1957

Posted : 10/24/2006 8:40:26 AM

ORIGINAL: rwbeagles
Billy....I already answered that. It's been lost in the drama that YOU created. That drama has resulted in people being uninterested in visiting or reading this thread beyond the first couple of posts.

So the outrage is there, I just missed it in the drama I have created. Gotcha. [

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probe1957

Posted : 10/24/2006 9:29:05 AM

I have apologized for my terse comments and the OP has apologized for his. It seems to me, now that apologies have been offered, it is time to move past the personal bull and debate the case on its merits.

Whether or not a person should have a pet at an unstable time in their lives is beside the point,

I agree, yet when someone suggested that the OP get another dog, no one objected. To be fair, no one supported that idea either.

Is it fair to take an older dog from a country setting to live in a tiny apartment in a busy town when that dog CAN stay in the country in a loving home? The OP also said that he works 6 days a week, so I guess we kind of have to look at things on a case by case basis and NOT judge based on what WE would do.

I don't know about you, but I can think of ALL KINDS of options, if faced with a similar situation, that would not involve giving up my dog.

sooner

Posted : 10/24/2006 9:53:33 AM

ORIGINAL: probe1957

I don't know about you, but I can think of ALL KINDS of options, if faced with a similar situation, that would not involve giving up my dog.

I'm curious what that multitude of options would be, considering this person is likely on a limited budget (aren't we all) and that this is a special needs bully breed that wouldn't be a good candidate for daycare.

dogslyfe

Posted : 10/24/2006 9:58:22 AM

My point here is that I am looking for other dog owners to tell me I did the right thing because I cannot seem to move on. Its been three months and I still cry about it. Any input here would be great.

Avesher, I'm so sorry for your hurt. The issue of whether you did the right or wrong thing in this situation isn't for me to declare. Sometimes the right decision hurts like heck, but then again so does the wrong one. What's done is done, and the best thing you can do in this situation is work on forgiving yourself. Beyond that, take a lesson from the pain, try to make sure that if you ever have another dog that you put yourself and the dog in a situation to succeed and stay together.

It sounds to me like you need time to grieve for your dog. That's OK. You have to move on when you feel ready - and if you think you're ready and its not happening for you, you may want to seek help with your therapist.

Take care of yourself.

probe1957

Posted : 10/24/2006 10:50:17 AM

ORIGINAL: sooner
I'm curious what that multitude of options would be, considering this person is likely on a limited budget (aren't we all) and that this is a special needs bully breed that wouldn't be a good candidate for daycare.

Are you making this stuff up or are these mitigating circumstances that I lost in all the drama I created? I certainly don't see where the OP brought any of those issues into consideration. [

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If you were to move, would your only option be to get rid of your dog? No? Then there must be all kinds of other options available to you.

sooner

Posted : 10/24/2006 11:03:46 AM

ORIGINAL: probe1957

Are you making this stuff up or are these mitigating circumstances that I lost in all the drama I created? I certainly don't see where the OP brought any of those issues into consideration.

If you were to move, would your only option be to get rid of your dog? No? Then there must be all kinds of other options available to you.

Um, was I making up the partially blind amstaff, or did I read that in the first post? *looks back* Yeah, right there it is.

And I assume, if the OP had an unlimited budget, they wouldn't have be in an apartment.

I'm just curious, what would all kinds of other options be?

probe1957

Posted : 10/24/2006 11:56:11 AM

ORIGINAL: sooner
Um, was I making up the partially blind amstaff, or did I read that in the first post? *looks back* Yeah, right there it is.

I can look back myself. Why wouldn't a partially blind dog be a good candidate for daycare, which is what you said?

And I assume, if the OP had an unlimited budget, they wouldn't have be in an apartment.

Again, an assumption unsupported by what has been posted. How much does an apartment in NYC cost or downtown Denver? Two of us can play this unsupported assumption game. [

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I'm just curious, what would all kinds of other options be?

How about a doggy daycare that doesn't consider being partially blind an insurmountable obstacle? How about not moving? How about moving somewhere where he could keep the dog, even if it meant a longer commute to work? How about living in a tent, like Glenda suggested? How about a dog walker?

But no, let's not try to find a solution. Let's just give the dog away.

sooner

Posted : 10/24/2006 12:05:44 PM

I don't know many daycares that take bully breeds, blind or not. And I don't know of many responsible bully breed owners that would take their dog to daycare, even if it were allowed.

Timothy

Posted : 10/24/2006 12:09:54 PM

Ok this might have been asked by someone else but im new here and im just curious, what is a troll?

sooner

Posted : 10/24/2006 12:10:05 PM

How about a doggy daycare that doesn't consider being partially blind an insurmountable obstacle? Being blind isn't, but being special needs AND a bully breed is.

How about not moving? Not necessarily an option.

How about moving somewhere where he could keep the dog, even if it meant a longer commute to work? Not necessarily an option.

How about living in a tent, like Glenda suggested? Easier said than done. And how is that a better life for the dog?

How about a dog walker? Ok, if a person has the resources.

But no, let's not try to find a solution. You're assuming they didn't try.

glenmar

Posted : 10/24/2006 12:13:35 PM

Kelly, I couldn't agree with you more, but gosh darn it, you're pi$$ing in the wind.....

Timothy

Posted : 10/24/2006 12:15:53 PM

ORIGINAL: tjrd83

Ok this might have been asked by someone else but im new here and im just curious, what is a troll?

Anybody???

probe1957

Posted : 10/24/2006 12:19:39 PM

ORIGINAL: sooner

I don't know many daycares that take bully breeds, blind or not. And I don't know of many responsible bully breed owners that would take their dog to daycare, even if it were allowed.

Really? Both of them in Kokomo Indiana took my APBT's. I used both of them at different times. Not everyday but from time to time. I didn't have a problem with it and neither did they. I will however let them know that you think BOTH of us SHOULD have had a problem with it. [8|]

adnerbay

Posted : 10/24/2006 12:20:28 PM

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ORIGINAL: tjrd83

Ok this might have been asked by someone else but im new here and im just curious, what is a troll?
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[linkhttp://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/troll.htm]http://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/troll.htm[/link]

sooner

Posted : 10/24/2006 12:20:57 PM

Here you go tjrd83
"For many people, the characterizing feature of trolling is the perception of intent to disrupt a community in some way. Inflammatory, sarcastic, disruptive or humorous content is posted, meant to draw other users into engaging the troll in a fruitless confrontation. The greater the reaction from the community the more likely the user is to troll again, as the person develops beliefs that certain actions achieve his/her goal to cause chaos.

Often, a person will post a sincere message about which he/she is emotionally sensitive. Skillful trolls know that an easy way to upset the person is to falsely claim that they are a "troll." In forums where most users are similar to each other, outsiders may be perceived as trolls simply because they do not fit into the social norms of that group. It can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between a user who merely has different values, views, or ideas, and a user who is intentionally trolling."

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