My Husband & I Are Expecting Our First Child In November. He Is In The Military & We Have To Move Across The Country (Va Beach --> San Diego) We Will Be Staying With My Husband's Aunt & Uncle Until Housing Becomes Available For Us, My Husband Said That His Relatives Don't Mind The Dogs Coming But When I Asked His Aunt She Said She Prefer They Did Not come, I Am So Upset Because These Dogs Are My Kids, We Have Had Them Since They Were Babies, They Are Not Even 2 Loki Is A Chow Mixed With Shepperd (about 40lbs) & Mollie Is A Rottie Mixed With A Lab (about 35lbs) They Are Full Grown, Loki is Protective But Has NEVER Bite/Hurt Anyone, They Are Well Trained & I would like Them To Stay Together, This breaks My Heart But I Don't Know What To Do, I Don't Want Our Stay To Be Unwanted, I Have Been In Tears For Hours, Can Anyone Help?
- JLDEMASI@YAHOO.COM-
2007-07-05 04:36:47 · 21 answers · asked by Jaime V 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
That's really sad. Do you know anyone that can take care of them until you get different housing? Where are you currently located? If your husband's aunt PREFERS they not come that doesn't mean no...at least not in my book.
2007-07-05 04:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Jamie,
Is it possible for you to go to San Diego first and find a home of your own beforehand? You could stay with the relatives while you look and have something for when hubby has to come then the dogs could come too.
Or if that is not possible is there someone you could leave the dogs with in VA until you have a place of your own?
Dry your tears my friend and don't give up without a fight. There may well be a way to keep your beloved fur friends.
2007-07-05 11:46:50 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. P's Person 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As I said in your other post, I would look into long term kenneling or fostering. Either that or you could try your very best to convince your husbands aunt into keeping the dogs at their house. What about an outdoor kennel? it would not be ideal especially if they are house dogs but it would be MUCH better than the alternative. If you paid to have the kennels installed the dogs would not affect your husbands aunt.
2007-07-05 11:44:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is boarding an option. There are long term facilities (especially in San Diego). Also, would anyone in his unit be willing to dog sit till housing is available?
If not.. you may want to contact a rescue league if a home is not found. They will keep them togeter (and adopt them to a family that will do the same).
Good Luck
2007-07-05 11:44:56 · answer #4 · answered by sillybuttmunky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would explain your feelings to your husbands aunt and remind her that you are only there until you have housing. This is a big transition for you and it would be even harder without your babies. Do you know how long of a wait you have to get housing? Shouldn't the military find temp. housing for you? I would see what your other options are for places to stay and do your best to keep those dogs!!
2007-07-05 11:42:09 · answer #5 · answered by Teresa V 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Staying with your husband's aunt and uncle is a temporary situation...while they're very kind to let you stay there...it doesn't sound as though they're expecting you to get rid of your dogs...it's irresponsible of you as their guardian to give them away because you don't want to upset your husband's aunt...if your dog's are well-behaved, just take extra precautions to keep your pets from causing any issues like taking them for extra walks, etc.
2007-07-05 11:50:12 · answer #6 · answered by crumb1991 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have them boarded somewhere close to the aunt/uncle's home, and visit them daily. You could even walk them. This isn't a cheap option, but maybe they would give you a discount if you explain the situation. Especially for the military families. It's worth a try.
2007-07-05 11:47:00 · answer #7 · answered by Nina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a wild suggestion but, why don't you explain to your husband's aunt that these dogs are part of your life and you HAVE TO have them. If she still says no then bring them with you and find them a kennel for a little while. I hope that I have helped you and that you don't lose your dogs. Good luck, Faith
2007-07-05 11:48:14 · answer #8 · answered by faith 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aww, I feel so bad.
Try talking to his relatives let them know you are only staying with them for a while. Like you said, you will be getting a house eventually. Let them know how you feel.
You can also talk to your friends. Maybe one of your closer friends will take them in for you. That would be nice because you could always check up on them.
But like I said first...talk to his aunt. Maybe if she knew you were in tears and knew just how youfelt about these dogs she wouldnt mind.
Let her know just how well trained they are. Maybe her heart will open up and let them stay with you!
Best of Luck!
2007-07-05 11:43:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs are required to be quarantined for 6 mos. before coming to a new military base. You can leave them with a friend or put an ad in the paper.
2007-07-05 11:48:46 · answer #10 · answered by vicarols 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋