I don't know how anyone could do such a thing. Just the thought of giving up Willow upsets me. No matter what, I have made a commitment for 15 or so years! She's my child... would a person give up their human child that easily?
I am going on a trip soon, and my mom will be watching her, if I couldn't find anyone to watch her I would take her to a nearby kennel that has a play all day program (no matter what the cost). The hardest thing for me is people that give up an animal because they are too lazy to find somewhere for them to stay while on vacation (my own sister did this... still a sore spot to this day between us).
But, then, I am a true dog owner, it's not a whim, it's a commitment.
That second post made me bawl, something that doesn't happen easily.
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