Goodbye *update*

I also found and application from the Yukon spca, edited a bit, and it's about 3 pages long. But I figured if they really want her they would have no problems answering them. It's so important for me that these people realize how much work she is. I think alot of people have unrealistic ideas about Poms or dogs in general, and they are definatly going to get an eye opener with Missi if they aren't prepared. I just hope they will be okay with giving me some personal info, like there address and phone number etc. I printed off a few copies and I hope all goes well. Anyway I'll be back on at about 6pm to let you know how it all went.

 
EXCELLENT !  and if the applicant says "no" your response should be "NEXT !"  
 
All the best !

Thanks Joannde []

Well so far she's a no-show. I'm not sure if she got lost of what, but she was supposed to be here at 5:30pm. My home is pretty hard to find because they mislabeled my trailer number so its not int he right spot. But she knows my phone number, so maybe she changed her mind.[8|]

Oh, she didn't call you or anything? 
 
Is the dog you are talking about the one in your avatar picture?  Looks like a mini Willow!!

No, no phone call or anything. I'm actually kinda disappointed because she sounded so nice on the phone. I tried calling the older lady as well, and haven't had luck with her either yet.

Hehe she does look like a mini Willow!

Here's a newer picture of my girl:



I guess those people weren't the right ones for Missi.

Liv

Shelties I am not allowed to sign the papers, because I have no income.

Liv, I am so sorry that you are having to give up Missi.  I  hope that you can find her a wonderful new home.  One of my sisters has 3 rescues that were adopted as adults and all three adore her, so I know that most dogs adjust well to new homes.
 
Your quote above is very interesting and it really worries me.  Here in the U.S. a rental contract would require the signatures of all adult residents regardless of who had income.  Please investigate what your rights and responsibilities would be if something (heaven forbid) were to happen to your DH.  Would you have to sign a new lease?  Could they raise the rent on you?  If you couldn't afford the lease, how long would they give you to rent/sell/move your home?
 
I applaud your decision to stay home with your child.  Those early years are so very important.  You definitely are contributing monetarily to the household!!  Child care, shopping, cooking, cleaning, running errands, etc. would all cost money if your husband had to replace your services.  Your job involves a lot of hard work and allows your husband the time to earn money.

She never showed?  Who does that? 

Ya know... she kinda looks like a mini Onyx too...[]

Awwwwww! I am sorry! That is so sad! Well, good luck.......[]

I'm not sure janet, I have just never had to sign anything before. I honestly never really gave it much thought either [8|] I will look more into that though, I'm kinda curious now. I do think about what would happen if Dh passed or got injured, but that was only about where we'd live or how we'd afford it. I never gave much thought on anything else. I mean we have alot in place for the "just incase", but everything is in his name.

Thank you! Being a stay at home parent is alot harder than some would think. I mean obviously all you parents out there know, but its a 24/7 job. No breaks, but I love being home with him, everyday is a new adventure. He started putting sentances together, and it makes me feel like I'm doing a great job when he accomplishes things.

Ya, I really can't believe she didn't even call. We waited for like 2 hours then left to get groceries. But I guess everything happens for a reason. I have only recieved 3 phone calls about Missi and 2 emails. One email was from a crazy lady who wanted to trade Missi for a bracelet![&:] . I got another email tonight from a girl who has a Pom with her BF. But it worries me because her BF expects his dogs not to bark at all. And well even the best dog barks. And Missi just happens to love barking at strange people, I mean she calms down rather fast, but she still barks. So that kinda worries me that he isn't 100% with his GF on it. That and she is pretty young and wants children soon, and I don't want Missi being in a bad situation.

Liv - have you heard anything back from the Pom rescue ?   Can you try them again too ?

And, start making a list of no kill shelters, too, because if your move date comes before someone shows an interest in her, what will you do then???
Be aware that many no kills, at least here in the US, do NOT take dogs surrendered by their owners.  Frankly, this scenario is how many lovely dogs end up at kill shelters, so I hope you have some plan for what to do if you can't place her right away.  You may want to take newt's offer of foster care.

Oh man.  I wish I were closer.  I'd take her in a heartbeat.  Not sure that I'd be allowed to keep her as I refused to let hubby keep the foster puppy we have right now, but I'd at least foster her until a proper home is found.  She's just too adorable.  I had one just like her, but mine was a male.  We called him Yappy-dog because that's exactly what he was.  Never could train him to stop!

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And, start making a list of no kill shelters, too, because if your move date comes before someone shows an interest in her, what will you do then???
Be aware that many no kills, at least here in the US, do NOT take dogs surrendered by their owners.  Frankly, this scenario is how many lovely dogs end up at kill shelters, so I hope you have some plan for what to do if you can't place her right away.  You may want to take newt's offer of foster care.

If my move date happens I will just bring her with me until I find her a new place. I *refuse* to bring Missi to the SPCA especially since ours isn't a no-kill shelter & I refuse to just give her to just anyone just because I'm running our of time. That would not be fair to her. I'd rather talk to the landlord and explain the situation. I did PM Newt.

I don't really have any advice.  I know what it's like to be backed in a corner and have to choose what to lose.  You're home, the roof over your child's head, or the dog.  Been there, done that.  Had to send the most amazing lab/collie dog packing back to her original mom.  All because she had no bladder control and was digging a lot, and we rent.  Finding a place that will allow a large dog is not easy and that would have gotten us evicted.

I'm so sorry you have to give up your furbaby.  I hope she finds a great home.  I wish you lived here!  I know a couple really great people that would snap her up and love her to pieces forever.  And they are both complete saps, they'd probably set up a whole visitation schedule with you... lol    

Edit to add: oh wait, I do have some advice that sucks to give.  You should write up a basic contract for your girl's adopter.  A standard of care that has to be met, and that they bring her back to you if things don't work out.  If she has a tracking chip keep your info on it, if she doesn't, I'd probably go get her one with my info in it.  Just in case....       

Thanks for the reply talenak[]

I made a form that says:

Inability to Keep Missi  

You agree that if for any reason you cannot keep Missi, Missi will not be sold or given to a research facility or pet store, nor will it be taken to a municipal impound center. She will be returned directly to Vanessa.
  Signature:_____________________________                      Date:_____________________________

I put my last name on it of course and address/ phone number. I also printed off an application for them to fill out.  I made a Care sheet that says everything from grooming to her personality to her food allergies.  I put it in her folder that has all her medical papers like vaccinations, and any other med's she had to be on. I also have her Birth certificate in there and my information incase they need to call me for whatever reason. And I printed off a bunch of information about "Bringing Home your new Dog". So I have all that covered I think []

Just wanted to let you all know I found a home for Missi. They are coming tomorrow to get her if they meet my criteria after meeting them[]
I'm really nervous about it. I got a really good feeling about them. I am going to ask them more questions when they get here though. The lady is 22 and her BF is 31, and they own a chihuahua so Missi won't be lonely. They are also okay with the fact Missi loves her voice. They also agreed to sign the papers I wanted signed and Missi is Tattooed should they (heaven forbid) send her to the SPCA they'll track her to me. They also have no kids so thats good. I've got plenty more things to go over with them tomorrow, and I'll let you all know how that goes.