[fashikn]

I'm sorry,I am going through some similar issues myself I know how horrible you feel.Its just awfull how many people and their pets have gone through this crap in the past few years due to all the foreclosures and job losses.

[eEwbYjOH]

I hope things for out for you This is such a tough situation for you.

[Anykeylo]

I'm sorry,I am going through some similar issues myself I know how horrible you feel.Its just awfull how many people and their pets have gone through this crap in the past few years due to all the foreclosures and job losses.

well i'm mentally rooting for you hun. it is hard. it was a total blow to us, my mom and i. she'd been with the company for 11yrs; then they automated her job so that when she came back from our week vacation plus a few days of sick leave (she caught a virus on the vaca) - they told her she was terminated. it was just unexpected. so now we're scrambling. she's been the major bread winner so i could work FT and go to school to work towards my nursing degree.... so now we're like: "what do we do?!"

sometimes i have just wanted to cry this wknd. 72hrs of nonstop packing, moving and cleaning to get out of our apt that we've been in for the past year. Rhea gets picked up tomorrow.... i'm gonna cry for sure.

[Doctorpills]

My husband's in the military (Army), I'm here to care for the pets so thats not a prob. But just a heads-up: BCT(basic Combat Training) is around 10weeks, and AIT(Advanced Individual Training) depends on your occupation. This is Army. Time of BCT depends on branch, but AIT length always depends on what your chosen job is, no matter what branch. Military bases WILL NOT take pitbull-type dogs. That's gonna be a constant irritant to you. http://www.petfinder.com/blog/2009/0...reed-banned-i/ I would suggest staying out of the military for now. It is a very good thing to serve your country, but keep in mind recruiters make things sound alot better and easier than they actually are. And, also, keep in mind that your dogs will have to go months w/o you. Possibly even a yr straight. If your dog has seperation problems, it won't make a very good military pet. Military is good. But all the traveling can be tough on a pet. If you get sent it germany for 3 yrs, what about your dog then? Most likely you will not be able to bring your dogs w/. Just some thoughts before you commit yourself. I know it's tough to get a job, but I REALLY think you should try that first. I'm sure your pups will greatly appreciate it! Best of luck to you all!

[TessUnsonia]

DH and I are *about* to lose our jobs (together) - and that is really scary. Feelin' for your from California!!

[tramdoctorsss]

I got a call from my brother last night. He lost his job and moved in with my sister a few months ago. She kicked him out night before last. He has a GF, two baby boys under 2 years old and the two APBT's. They are staying at GF's mothers house, but the dogs aren't welcome there. I don't know how long they can stay there, either.

Sid and Trinity, the dogs, are the loves of my brothers life. It would kill him to have to give them up. They spent the last few days sleeping in their crate in the back of his SUV and being let out for walks and when he goes other places where the dogs are welcome.

My sister can't take the dogs as her own are a mess and she has a total of 7 kids under 10 living with her and 2 more that come on weekends. I can't take the dogs because it would put me over the legal limit in my city and my neighbors are jerks. Heck, I can't think of any friend or family member I would trust with them if they were mine.

Job prospects are weak to say the leasy for a young man with no real training or education. I'm worried sick. More about the dogs than the people since the people have a place to stay right now.

[Anykeylo]

I got a call from my brother last night. He lost his job and moved in with my sister a few months ago. She kicked him out night before last. He has a GF, two baby boys under 2 years old and the two APBT's. They are staying at GF's mothers house, but the dogs aren't welcome there. I don't know how long they can stay there, either.

Sid and Trinity, the dogs, are the loves of my brothers life. It would kill him to have to give them up. They spent the last few days sleeping in their crate in the back of his SUV and being let out for walks and when he goes other places where the dogs are welcome.

My sister can't take the dogs as her own are a mess and she has a total of 7 kids under 10 living with her and 2 more that come on weekends. I can't take the dogs because it would put me over the legal limit in my city and my neighbors are jerks. Heck, I can't think of any friend or family member I would trust with them if they were mine.

Job prospects are weak to say the leasy for a young man with no real training or education. I'm worried sick. More about the dogs than the people since the people have a place to stay right now.

i can not only empathize but absolutely sympathize with him. it's hard. and i know, there's so many ppl who go on about not getting an animal if you can't keep it and take care of it all it's life, etc. and while i understand and agree, sometimes life just kicks you in the teeth out of the blue and you're left stumbling and wondering just wth happened. i don't WANT to give up my babies, they're everything to me. they've been with me for the last 3 years and through so much. but if things don't turn around w/in the next month or so, i don't know what'll happen.

you're bro sounds like he's a lot worse off than i am atm, so i'm keepin him and his dogs in my prayers.

[Anykeylo]

well, her breeder picked her up last night.

i hugged my two and cried last night. i feel like we let Rhea down. I'm sad we had to give her up, but know it was what needed to be done.

I'm terrified it'll get to the point where I have to consider losing mine...

I miss her already.

[SHpuntik]

[DumErrory]

I have no advice, I'm just so sorry. What an unfortunate situation.

Don't feel like you let Rhea down. You did the best you could considering the circumstances & she's safe & cared for.

[oxixernibioge]

I am so sorry. I hope things start looking up for you guys soon and you can get your dogs back when you're back on your feet.

[Fiesialenp]

I'm so sorry. I've been there. It broke my heart to loose my dogs, more than anything else. I hope things work out for you and your Mom.

[Anykeylo]

well my mom lost her job today.

we're having to move asap out of our apartment.

we contacted her breeder and she'll be taking her back; if she finds her a home before we get back on our feet, she'll re-home her and we're ok with that. otherwise, we'll try and get her back afterwards.

i have a job but not nearly a good enough paying one. so i've got an appointment with a recruiter on monday.

I don't know what is gonna be in store for my two babies who don't have breeders to take them back.

my mom and i will keep them for now. and see what happens.

does anyone know of any resources i can look into if i get into the military? what to do with my two loves during basic and a-school???

i need some help and support from the dog loving community. especially in regards to my APBT girl.

[CevepBiageCefm]

Oh my, I'm so sorry

I really don't know what to do about going into the military... I know that there are groups that find foster homes for military pets while their owners are deployed, but I don't know if that would work in your position.
Operation Noble Foster
Foster Military Pets

I honestly, only my opinion, think you should skip the military for now... If you don't have very trusted friends or family to care for them. Just not fair to them.

[Michaelnewerb]

I am also very sorry to hear you're having to go through this. I have heard great things about Operation Noble Foster if you decide to go that route. Sending some good thoughts your way that things pan out for you guys!

[SergeyLisin]

Oh hun, I agree - skip the military for now.. maybe find a 2cd job until your mom can get on her feet! Sorry to hear this..

[Anykeylo]

Oh my, I'm so sorry

I really don't know what to do about going into the military... I know that there are groups that find foster homes for military pets while their owners are deployed, but I don't know if that would work in your position.
Operation Noble Foster
Foster Military Pets

I honestly, only my opinion, think you should skip the military for now... If you don't have very trusted friends or family to care for them. Just not fair to them.

thank you for those links, i've emailed and asked about their organizations.

my mom and i are gonna keep my babies as long as possible... and if she can work on her fiancee, maybe he can keep them in his backyard if i send home the $ for their care.

i'm just tryin to prepare for worst case scenario, ya know? like, IF it gets to the point where my mom and i have to choose btwn us and the dogs. i don't want it to get to that point. and the military isn't a for sure thing, i'm just lookin to sign up b/c my job isn't stable, and i can't afford school any longer. so i figure give them 4-6yrs of my life, i get the Bill to help finish my nursing school, they'll take care of me medically while i'm in, and i don't have to live on base if they won't take my girl, i can rent an apt like my big brother does. it'll just be the 6-7wks of Basic and the 14wks after that of my a-school in the field i want. 6mo approx. i'm at a point in my life where continuing my education isn't financially possible & i don't wanna be a receptionist or waitress anymore making barely enough to live on.

i just, i really don't want to give either up. Loki, well, to be honest i don't think he'd ever mentally recover if he was given up even if to another great home. it took me over a year to work on him and he still has issues of abandonment/seperation. i went on a week's vacation, and the only reason he wasn't a wreck was b/c he was still 'home' and still w/ his sister Babygirl. if he were to be without me and her adn in a strange place, i don't think he'd do well at all. and i know that if i had togive up Babygirl i'd be heartbroken. she's my heart dog.

i guess i also just really need help from ppl who pray, send good thoughts and vibes that everything can work out and my family can all stay together.

[JJascaxal]

So sorry you are going through this. Thankfully you have a responsible breeder for your GSD I hope you can get back on your feet and get her back. Good luck and you'll be in our thoughts!