DDD
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As you likely remember Ace is a big needy (beautiful AKC, lol) Boxer. Ace is 5, husband will soon be 81, and I will soon be 73. We have an empty nest...except for Ace, of course. Shortly after I had my colon surgery fourteen months ago I asked husband to let Ace go live in Tx with our mega easy child who had just lost their Great Dane pet of many years. At first he agreed. Then, sigh, he called easy child and said "No I have decided to keep Ace." As a result of that choice and a couple of other doozies I told him "I am not going to partner in the care of Ace. I am going to take care of my health etc. etc." SO...when husband is not home I still make sure there is food/water/opportunities to go outside and occasionally short walks. Ace truly is a wonderful dog and husband has stepped up to the plate more than I thought he would do. End of the preamble.
This week I had a light bulb moment that I'm trying to analyze. What would happen if I put an ad in the paper "Co-parent Sought For Big Wonderful Boxer". Maybe in the body of the ad: Senior couple loves their 5 year old pet but is seeking a loving family to provide supplemental care and affection. Possible transfer of ownership in the future. For further info email xxxxxxx."
How weird is that? husband has cardiac issues and neither of us are going to live forever. None of our kids are "right" to adopt him. easy child got another Great Dane. easy child/difficult child has a house but his SO sees their dog as..well.."their" pet. His house is not huge and SO is an "outside dog" kind of country girl. Ace is not an outside dog, lol. What do you guys think? Could it work? Should I just wait until something dire happens and then find an adoptive family then? Thanks for the input. DDD
This week I had a light bulb moment that I'm trying to analyze. What would happen if I put an ad in the paper "Co-parent Sought For Big Wonderful Boxer". Maybe in the body of the ad: Senior couple loves their 5 year old pet but is seeking a loving family to provide supplemental care and affection. Possible transfer of ownership in the future. For further info email xxxxxxx."
How weird is that? husband has cardiac issues and neither of us are going to live forever. None of our kids are "right" to adopt him. easy child got another Great Dane. easy child/difficult child has a house but his SO sees their dog as..well.."their" pet. His house is not huge and SO is an "outside dog" kind of country girl. Ace is not an outside dog, lol. What do you guys think? Could it work? Should I just wait until something dire happens and then find an adoptive family then? Thanks for the input. DDD