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Originally Posted by Ruff Mutt K9z Posted by Pepper's current owner in the Midwest section:
"Well, when it rains, it pours. I found out today that my grandma is very ill, and if I'm lucky, I'll get to see her one last time this weekend when I head down to Madison. Obviously, this takes much of my focus away from Pepper. If I can't get his transport in place by Thursday, I will not be taking him to Madison with me. I can't very well expect my aunt to take care of my problem dog while she's making funeral arrangements for her mother, and I don't think I can deal with Pepper's issues while making arrangements for my own family to attend the funeral.
I talked with the vet today while Pepper was being checked for heartworms, and he counseled me in euthanasia. It would be my absolute last resort, but it looks like I may soon be reaching that point. As a full-time mom of two small children, a full time employee, and a full-time student, I just don't have the time to spend every night on the internet trying to find a home for Pepper anymore. This has been taking a major toll on me and my family, and a little part of me will be so relieved once Pepper is finally gone, whether it's to TX or to the big pond in the sky. If he doesn't go to Madison this weekend, my husband will be taking him to the vet.
Seriously, any help with the transport would be greatly appreciated.
Stephanie"
We're currently taking up donations to FLY Pepper to TX ASAP because it doesn't look like we'll be able to get the ground transport together. I posted a request for donations no more than an hour ago and we've already got $175 worth of "I'll help" donations. We figure it'll cost around $300 to get Pepper a flight, crate and health certificate to get him here. His current owner will be calling the airlines to get a more solid cost on all of this tomorrow. I am sure we can do what needs to be done as a group to get Pepper to safety.
Thanks to everyone who's already offered to help! |
Pepper is a 2 year old, male BC/Spaniel mix. So far he's healthy (they had him checked out and will get results back for heartworm, etc. on Wednesday but he appears healthy) and loves the owner's baby, but not the 2 year old boy- reasons are unclear. He really is a gorgeous split-face (one side is black, the other white) but I don't know how to post the pic on here since the OP attached a file. It's late and I'm tired so I'll figure it out tomorrow.
If anyone can help, please let me know. The woman running the rescue is a personal friend of mine and she is planning on fostering this dog until he can be adopted. HOWEVER, they need about $300 (maybe more, maybe less) to help this dog. If you can help, please please PLEASE PM me and I will get you in touch with her. I think they're using PayPal and I don't think you have to have PayPal to donate. Thanks a TON!!
ETA: I know this is an "owner surrender" but it IS with a legitimate rescue (Ruff Mutt BC Rescue-
www.ruffmutts.com) and it is (I guess?) a transport organization. If a mod ends up deleting this, please PM me and tell me what was wrong with it and if I can do anything to make it legitimate as this dog needs help (as do millions of others...)
