I guess if I have to ask, I know the answer. Still, I thought I’d throw this out:
At work yesterday, one of my husband’s co-workers told him she has a malamute puppy that needs a home. She says she bought it for her brother (it cost about $500) but he didn’t want it. So now she’s trying to give it away. It’s six months old, still potty training, still teething, and not neutered.
My husband and I have discussed getting another dog as a playmate for our current dog, Jimmy, who’s part black lab, part Australian shepherd. But I was hoping for something a little more compact, something that could cuddle up on my lap when it was done playing.
We do finally have a fenced in yard. The husband of one of my co-workers brought over their dog, a rottweiler/mastiff mix, one afternoon to play and he and Jimmy got along famously.
Jimmy has a lot of energy (and I have a lot of love to give) so we think a playmate for him would be a good idea, but I just don’t know if we can deal with another big dog, especially one that’s still potty training and teething (Jimmy is about 18 months old now and it was such a humongous relief when he got past that stage). But this co-worker of my husband’s is saying she’ll have to take the dog to the pound if no one will take it. I don’t know if she’s just saying that to lay a guilt trip on people, but it’s working. I can’t bear the thought of the dog possibly dying because I’m too selfish to give it a home.
So? What do the Teeming Millions think? Should I listen to my heart and give the doggy a home or listen to my head and say no way?
“I hope life isn’t a big joke, because I don’t get it,” Jack Handy
Oh ooh! My frat will probably take it! A $500 dog? Wow! We’ll treat it like a mutt and let it run around outside and only neglect it just a tiny bit! Come on!
I sold my soul to Satan for a dollar. I got it in the mail.
Tell the current owner to call the Texas Malamute Rescue. These people will take the dog and place it in a family that wants it and that understands the art of raising these dogs. This is what this organization does. It’s the best thing to do! You could accept to take the dog, and bring it to the recue on behalf of the current owner. I highly recommend doing this
The main number for Dallas is: 972-495-1253
The contact for Dallas’s email is: bettyc14@juno.com
Best!
Elenfair, involved in many rescue programs over the years…
“Black holes were created when God divided by 0” ~Wally
Have your co-worker contact the Malamute Rescue Group in your area. These people are dedicated to rescuing Malamutes from people like your co-worker (or worse) who get a new puppy and then don’t want it. The Rescue group will place him in a foster home (someone who loves Mals and is familiar with the breed) until they can find a permanent and loving home for the puppy. Mals are big rambuncious dogs that need a lot of training. This way you don’t need to feel guilty about not taking the pup :D, the pup gets a good home and your co-worker is off the hook.
