Home Needed

Lucky with my daughter, Malia, when she was just months old

I've told you a little bit about Lucky previously. And I've certainly hinted at the difficulties we have faced in managing her allergies, especially recently.

I am being forced to make one of the hardest decisions that I believe I will ever have to make.

We cannot keep Lucky any longer, and I'm desperate to find her a new home or a spot in a no-kill shelter.

I've emailed my closest friends about this previously, without any luck; it's hard enough to find a family willing to adopt a full-grown dog, but one with this many issues....well, it's even more challenging. So I had given up trying to find her another home, and re-dedicated myself to getting her healthy again. Hundreds of dollars later, and still unemployed, her ear infection keeps recurring - and I just don't have the capacity to take care of it for her any more. She is in pain and needs it treated.

Recently, I've posted notices in local veterinarian offices and pet supply stores. I'm putting this on Facebook, among other places, in the hope that someone, somewhere has a connection that will prevent this loving dog from being put down. I've called rescue agency after rescue agency, and endured a great deal of hostility from the people I've talked with. Apparently doing what is in the best interest of your dog is not well-favored among the pet rescue community. And I get it, at least a little. I am one of those people who believe in taking care of our pets for better or worse - I really believe they are family. I'm just out of options, unless I can find a vet who will treat Lucky for free.

This decision will hurt Malia deeply, I know; she's had too much transition over the last six months, and she misses her Lolla's cats desperately. I dread the day when Malia looks back at her baby pictures and says, "Mama, what happened to Lucky?" I think that will hurt me most of all.

Please, if anyone you know might have a connection that could help us, let me know. I'm desperate to find her a good home, all pride aside.

I dread saying goodbye, and my heart will never be the same; however, I think that I can make peace with my decision if we can find her a loving home. What I am worried about is if we can't.

Lucky is a female mutt, fixed, who is up-to-date on all of her shots.

She's about 45 lbs. and has tons of energy - she needs room to run.

I can provide her vet history and records for the family willing to care for her!