Temporary Foster care for Pets

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Permalink Reply by PJ on November 17, 2009 at 1:29pm

Kathy,

I can't imagine having to deal with a separation and not being able to keep companions because of the change in your life.
Have you considered other options, to find a place where you could keep them with you?

You say temporary foster, but in reality, do you have any idea what "temporary" means?

Unfortunately I have seen many beloved pets turned into shelters because the owners have had personal experience like you, have lost a job, house, have become ill or died. It's very sad.

If you don't see a time frame to get them back, you're only option may be to either rehome them permanently or find a no kill shelter who can try to rehome them.

What about your husband? Can he take them in temporarily? Any family members?

I don't know your financial situation, but I know that if I had to move, I'd take anything that would allow me to take them with me.

I'm so sorry you have to face this and I wish you Britney and Casper the best of luck!

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Permalink Reply by Kathy L. Sanders on November 30, 2009 at 8:21pm

Hi PJ,
Thanks for your response.
Unfortunately, I have moved in with my Sister-in Law, who has a Dobie who does not like any other dogs, he can be violent around them.
My Husband gave up the house and moved in with a friend.
I have placed Casper (yes I had to separate them), with a very good friend of mine who has always loved him, but couldn't take both dogs.
Casper is doing well ;)
Britney was placed with a friend also, but is having a harder time adjusting, Please know as an animal lover (nut), this was not an easy decision, as I lost many night s sleep over this .Financially, it was impossible on such SHORT notice, to be able to grab a place , just so I could keep them.
I hope I NEVER have to go thru this again.
I always said I would never move anywhere that I couldn't take them with me.But...sometimes, something happens that you can't have control over;
Once again, Thank you for your response, Take Care, and God Bless!!

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Permalink Reply by CH on January 21, 2010 at 4:36pm

My heart goes out to you. I am an animal lover (nut) like you. I have always said that I would NEVER live where I couldn't have my babies with me. I hope I never do. But you are right, never say never. We don't know what tomorrow will bring. I hope you can get a place and be back with your babies very soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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