i have to find a home for my baby

[Maci-May]

Me and my partner have been arguing for about 6months now we have a daughter and Maci is my boxer (my partner don't like her much) Anyway the arguing has got really bad now that bad that when we argue my daughter cries and Maci either cowers in the corner or tries to protect me. I have to move out as this situation is not fair on Maci, my daughter or me the only place i can go is back to my parents hse, I can't take maci with me as she doesn't get on with other dogs and my parents have 2 (a dearhound and a jackrussell) i have just got off the phone to the boxer resue people and i am in tears, i hate my self as i rescued Maci a year ago (she was starved and beaten and had no basic training)

i am staying in this situation until Maci has been found a new home i feel as if i am abanding her but its not fair on her to live here

 

[Tucker's Mom]

I completely understand how you feel. Sometimes you have to do what is best for your baby - even if it's not what you want to do.

However, is it not possible to keep her at your parents' home and just keep her separated from the others? Could you not crate her while you're away? I'm also facing losing my baby, and I know it's hard. I just hope there's some way you can keep her or at least be able to visit her from time to time.

 

[Hberry23]

Tears

Reading your story breaks my heart, I hope and pray you find a for ever home for Maci and that you and your daughter can visit her, she will need your love and support through the change "Tears"

 

[My Samson]

Oh geez! I can't even imagine what you are going through. Hang in there...

Do you think you will be at your parent's house for a long time? Is it possible for the Boxer rescue to foster Maci until you find a new place?

 

[Austin's Mom]

I'm in the same boat. Austin just can't accept the puppy and his fuse is getting shorter and shorter. To the point where Aus even bit me this morning and almost drew blood. That has never happened. And Junior's only been here 4 days. But this is Austin's home and his needs have to come first. Tell that to my tears and the tears of my kids. So I feel your pain completely.

 

[Tatertot]

That is horrible. I know how much you love Maci and I know I will miss seeing her/hearing about her here on the boards!

I agree with the other suggestion about keeping her separated? I know it might not be fun for her not to have full run of the house, but you probably won't be living with your parents forever!

 

[agilityboxer]

Oh you poor things! What a terrible situation to be in :(

As far as Maci goes could you not trade out crate time with Maci vs your parent’s dogs? When I visit my parents that is what we have to do. It stinks but would be a faster solution for you, your daughter and Maci. And who knows Maci might get used to other dogs. We had to do the crate trade for several months with my two females when they were fighting so bad (about 6 months). At first they did not like it, but soon got over it and just traded every 30 min to an hour when the family was home.

Good luck!

 

[Jan]

Why don't you try it at your parents house. Maybe you can get it to work, by keeping the dogs separated.

I am sending positive vibes your way.

Good luck!

 

[ZoeRestorick]

You and your family are in my prayers - I hope you can make it work because you love your Maci so very much. (((HUGS))) to you and {{{Positive vibes}}}.

 

[harlie'smom]

Jo im so sorry this is happening. Maybe someone can foster Maci till you can get back on your feet. I know how much you love your baby and this is just not fair to you. I will be praying for you and your family.