[leosus]

Hello fellow dog lovers...I need your help in a bad way. I moved
here from Kansas City in October last year. I spent a ton of money
importing my 2 yellow labrador retrievers here, as you would know if
you have done the same, or looked into it. Sadly I have to return
to the USA for personal reasons. I had intended on staying here
permanently, but certain things are preventing this from happening.

I do not have enough money to bring both of the dogs back with me,
as I have exhausted my funds getting them here. I have tried and
tried to figure a way to get them both back but
what it comes down to is I have to find a home for one of them. In
my search to find a home I have come up with very little reasonable
options.

I decided that my older dog, Oliver would probably adjust better to
a new owner, he is better behaved, and generally a more likeable dog
than my other dog, so he is the one I am looking for a home for.
Oliver is an absolute delight, and everyone who knows him loves
him. The problem is Oliver is used to a certain kind of lifestyle
that I want him to have when I am gone. He likes to be outside, but
generally he is an inside dog. This is where I have found problems.

The people I have found that would like Oliver will only keep him
outside, and it seems they dont treat thier dogs quite as well as I
have treated my baby. Oliver is well behaved, extremely cute, and a
wonderful pet. He loves people, and loves to be around people a
lot. He is 6 years old, male neutered, and loves to go on walks.
he is low key, meaning he is not hyper, but he can keep up with you
if you like to walk long distances.

I am in Whangarei, but for a good home I am willing to travel to
bring him to an excellent environment. If you know of anyone who
either would like him, or can help me find a suitable home please
email me at Leosus25@yahoo.com

Susan

[gil]

Susan, I am so sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately, I can't offer to have Oliver as we are in rented accomodation for 12 months and we negotiated with the landlord for 1 pet, who we got from the SPCA at the beginning of January. Her name is Olive, so it would have been lovely to have Olive and Oliver together!
I just want to wish you all the best with finding a good home for Oliver, I am sure you will be able to. I will ask around the people I know here.

Love
Gil

[stu70]

What a terrible terrible situation. I am not trying to be judgemental but I would have done whatever it took (beg/steal/borrow)to take my "kids" home with me. I wish your dogs all the best. God knows they need it.

[gil]

What a terrible terrible situation. I am not trying to be judgemental but I would have done whatever it took (beg/steal/borrow)to take my "kids" home with me. I wish your dogs all the best. God knows they need it.

Stu,
Apologies if I'm speaking out of turn here, since we are unaware of Susan's situation, she may already have done whatever she can as at least one of her dogs is going back. We don't know, (and don't need to). I appreciate you said you're not trying to be judgmental, but I'm not sure we need to make her feel guilty/bad for trying this as potentially a last shot at resloving things. Please read this the way it's intended, just want to make sure Susan's feeling OK. Sounds to me like she is absolutely doing her best in a very difficult situation,

Gil
x

[stu70]

You are right the intent was not to make her feel bad, that would happen no matter one writes or doesn't. It is a no win situation I am afraid. Often times the focus is only on how humans feel; I beg to differ, this has as bad an impact on the dog too. It is all a matter of perspective I suppose. Regards,

[Trigirl]

nicely said gil

[Park City Partner]

Susan, I wish I could take him but we are in a no dog situation with our rental at the moment. I have sent your text on to a friend who works for the Guide Dog school and have asked her to forward it on to some dog people so maybe something will come from that....good luck!

[Mexican in NZ]

Hi Susan!
I wish i could help but i am moving to my mother in law's town house so i am not really in a position of taking oliver, i am really hoping Amy's friend can help you out.
Keep us posted of how it all goes, ok?
Adriana

[Ana&Steve]

Hi Susan, I'm very sorry to hear about your situation, I'm going through similar emotional stuff with my 20 year old cat, Arthur, whom I would dearly like to bring to NZ. Speaking of cats, how does Oliver do with feline-types? I have a friend in Taupo who, IMO, needs a dog friend just like Oliver! Take care of yourself with all your stressful plans:)
Ana

[StevieD]

Susan ((((hugs))) to you. We know exactly what you are going thru. We have it this side. Just found out that the dog we where planning on taking wont make the journey, the other dog (her father) is already in poor health and we have to do what's best for him (something we would have to do even if we were staying here) and our house bunny (which is my 11yrs old sons) isnt allowed to come into NZ (my DS even wrote a letter to Santa asking to turn him into a dog so we could take him:wah). Its absolutely heart braking to try and find homes for them.
I wish you well and hope your fur baby will soon be settled.
Take care

Jan xx

[zardell]

Oh Susan - if only we weren't in a rental........

I know just how you must be feeling because we had to give up our boxer bitch 'Dinah Dog' before we came to NZ. It absolutely broke my heart and there are tears in my eyes as I write this.

BUT, for us there was good news - we found her a wonderful home and she is very happy there.

I know that you are doing your best for your Oliver and I hope and pray that everything will work out for both of you in the end.

Have you tried asking at your local vets ?? They should know all the dog lovers in your area and may be able to point you in the right direction. Also, ask them if there is a 'Labrador/Retriever Rescue Society'. Breed rescue societies were common in the UK (I used to do it for boxers) maybe they have something similar here ?

Take care and let us know how you go on.

Hugs,

Julie

xx

[leosus]

Thanks to all for the support... yes this is a very difficult time for me for sure. Not only having to leave my NZ dream behind but to find a home for my beloved baby as well is constantly on my mind. The tears I have shed and the hours I have spent thinking about this situation would make you sick. I am alone here, I just came with my dogs and my resources financially are not good so yes I have exhausted the possibility of taking them both, if there was any way to change it I would. Thanks gil for your understanding! I have 2 jobs here just in order to get one home, I work everyday, all the time just so I dont have to give both of them up!

I have contacted the local vets, the SPCA (no help there), and the Labrador rescue. The vets came up with a few options, but none that would suit Oliver. The lab rescue might come through, but nothing yet. I have had good responses from here, I knew this would be a good resource for this type of problem. I will keep my predicament posted here, and thanks again for all the sympathy and help!
Susan

[penny_65]

Oh Susan I've shed a tear for you and Oliver too! :wah not that that's going to help!

We are in the UK which is useless for your predicament I'm afraid. We're panning to be in NZ within the next couple of months and will be taking our two little cavaliers with us, I couldn't bear the thought of leaving them behind, so I really feel for you.....

I really hope you find him a kind and lovin home..... and all the best in your return to the US.

Jayne

*** could we have a forum whip round!!! Or is that a stupid idea?? :eek:

[Angelonthemove]

We had to leave our 4 cats and 2 dogs behind and found them all lovely homes, all originally from a rescue centre in Cyprus but $25,000 was too much for us to find and we could not choose which ones. My heart goes out to you.

I missed them so much that when we moved into a new rental I asked if we could have 2 cats, they agreed. I had already seen them on Trademe. A young girl was leaving to work in Australia and needed to find homes. We met half way as they lived in Taupo. They are doing fine with us in fact they have become more friendly than when they were with them (never used to sit on their laps). The girls flat mate is coming over today to visit them.

I suggest you place an advert in Trademe with a good photo, because people like us without residency can not use the rescue homes they will not let you take them without residency. Plus the supermarket boards, I always read those when I was looking for a cat.

I am sure Oliver will find a new home soon. If we were at the stage of getting our own home, I would have jumped at the chance, when are you going?? It will be 5 months or more before we are in that position.

[willsken]

Jayne

*** could we have a forum whip round!!! Or is that a stupid idea?? :eek:

I for one would be happy to contribute something. What a heart breaking situation to be in. At the end of the day I've had times in my life where I couldn't get hold of another penny from anywhere, so I feel for you.:wah

[SarahEDH]

hi Susan -- do you mind if I ask, are you returning to Kansas City? That's where I'm from. Went to school in Raytown, lived on both sides of the state line, most recently Overland Park (until 2003) before California. Maybe we can get some Midwesterners to put their heads together and hunt for a solution --

[bob_the_engineer]

I for one would be happy to contribute something. What a heart breaking situation to be in. At the end of the day I've had times in my life where I couldn't get hold of another penny from anywhere, so I feel for you.:wah


I was just thinking the same thing, we have 3,067 members, from that number 635 are active.

If a portion of us donated a bit you could take Oliver home.

If it can be arranged I’d stomp up some cash for the Oliver Fund!

(if a fund is started, will someone PM me because I’m a bit dim and I’ll probably miss the thread!)

Bob

[gil]

I for one would be happy to contribute something. What a heart breaking situation to be in. At the end of the day I've had times in my life where I couldn't get hold of another penny from anywhere, so I feel for you.:wah
Ditto...
Gil

[pieeater]

What a shame,I do feel for you.The Trade-me idea is a good one,I was going to suggest that.Also how about advertising him on the boards in Countdown,New World etc.I'll ask at work also.I'm sure something will turn up it's just a numbers game.Good luck.

[leosus]

The supermarket hadnt occurred to me yet...good idea! Where on trademe would I list? I have looked but cannot find where you would list something like that. Yes I am going back to Kansas City...small world, Raytown!

[jubjub]

Trade me, it goes under Home and Living, then Animals...

[leosus]

I almost forgot...I am leaving march 29th so I have 6 weeks to get this sorted.

[nippa&pippa]

Oh bad timing! {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}
We gave up our two golden rectriever in UK last july, both brother and sister, 6 years old too before we came out for several reasons, mainly like your, money to ship both out we couldn't afford it but couldn't split them up as they were brother and sister. My heart go out to you as i know personally how you feel as been on same situation....
We would love to have your oliver but we are currently in no dog allow rental home.....and haven't sold our house in uk yet to buy our nz house..:(

I hope you do find home for Oliver.....

[StevieD]

How much is it to ship back home?

[Pip]

I was just thinking the same thing, we have 3,067 members, from that number 635 are active.

If a portion of us donated a bit you could take Oliver home.

If it can be arranged I’d stomp up some cash for the Oliver Fund!

(if a fund is started, will someone PM me because I’m a bit dim and I’ll probably miss the thread!)

Bob

Count me in! My family used to have a golden lab called Oliver, and I can't imagine how tough this must be on you. We can't do much except sympathise for all the people whose animals are too old to make the journey and need to be rehomed/ or MAF won't let travel (although my heart completely goes out to you all), but maybe we can do something here...

[penny_65]

OK........ There's seems to be a few people prepared to go for the whip round option, and I'm sure with a little campaigning we will be able to raise a couple of thousand £'s or more! :yes

At the end of the day it's down to Susan to decide if she's happy to try this option or whether she would want to stick with the plan to find Oliver a new home....

Susan, I'm sure if you let us there will be enough people on this very popular forum who will be willing to throw in as much or as little as they can afford to 'help get Oliver home'. :nice1

Heads will have to be put together on the logistics of the process.... but I'm sure there are people on here with know how! ;) and I'm prepared to put my money were my mouth is and start the ball rolling... :raebanana

Come on all you animal lovers out there....... we can have a go at this if Susan is willing!

Jayne

[zardell]

OK........ There's seems to be a few people prepared to go for the whip round option, and I'm sure with a little campaigning we will be able to raise a couple of thousand £'s or more! :yes

At the end of the day it's down to Susan to decide if she's happy to try this option or whether she would want to stick with the plan to find Oliver a new home....

Susan, I'm sure if you let us there will be enough people on this very popular forum who will be willing to throw in as much or as little as they can afford to 'help get Oliver home'. :nice1

Heads will have to be put together on the logistics of the process.... but I'm sure there are people on here with know how! ;) and I'm prepared to put my money were my mouth is and start the ball rolling... :raebanana

Come on all you animal lovers out there....... we can have a go at this if Susan is willing!

Jayne


Well said........count me in.

Julie

xx

[Jo Jo]

I'd be happy to contribute £50 to the Get Oliver Home fund if it goes ahead.

I am planning to bring my two cats to NZ later this year, and one of my fears is that if it doesn't work out and I want to come home I couldn't afford to bring the cats, so I am happy to contribute to someone else in that position while I'm still financially secure!

In the meantime I will ask my boyfriend to ask his friends/ family in NZ if anyone is looking for a dog, though I have the feeling most of his friends and family keep their dogs outside, so may not be suitable.

[whiskythedog]

Just wanted to add that you have my support as anyone who has a dog knows just how attached you get to them. I really hope it works out for you.

[leosus]

WOW. I dont know what to say...its awfully kind of all of you to even think about a fund....it is $3,600- $4,000 NZD ($3,600 is the lowest quote i have gotten, but a sketchy deal) per dog to get them back. I know it doesnt seem like much but my resources are tapped! I have had a few responses from dog lovers who want to think about Oliver, but nothing solid yet. I dont know how to respond properly to the fund idea, of course I am touched but jeez, like I said i dont know what to say!!!!!

[willsken]

I'm know Susan would bite our hands off for a chance to get her dog home.

Logistics. I'm not happy to put my address on here and don't have a PO number. I did ask today about renting one. $125 for the year. I will go to the PO tomorrow and see if one can be rented short term. I'm more than happy to collect and collate the donations and a few on here can vouch for me not being too dodgy (unless someone else would like do it? More than happy to pass the buck! :roll :laugh )

I am willing to pledge $100 to start and both my boys will give a weeks pocket money. Another $20!! (Yeah I’m a tight mum!!!)

Any other ideas about raising the cash greatly appreciated!!!

Let's raise some dosh!!:clap

[wilson182]

Does anyone have a work PO Box number that could be used?

[Moorf]

Yeah, count me in :nice1, nice one guys!

[penny_65]

I'm know Susan would bite our hands off for a chance to get her dog home.

Logistics. I'm not happy to put my address on here and don't have a PO number. I did ask today about renting one. $125 for the year. I will go to the PO tomorrow and see if one can be rented short term. I'm more than happy to collect and collate the donations and a few on here can vouch for me not being too dodgy (unless someone else would like do it? More than happy to pass the buck!

I am willing to pledge $100 to start and both my boys will give a weeks pocket money. Another $20!! (Yeah I’m a tight mum!!!)

Any other ideas about raising the cash greatly appreciated!!!

Let's raise some dosh




Nicola, like you I was going to look into PO box/Account options today, but the down sides are I'm based in the UK :roll , and I'm also a fairly new member to the site. I think people may be happier sending money to an NZ PO Box and to someone who's well established on the forum. So, if you're willing to manage the fund that would be fantastic... good on ya!:nice1

Moorf, is there any chance that this threat could be highlighted, to increase the chance of members seeing/donating. Or is it better to start a new 'GET OLIVER HOME FUND' thread?

Come on guys, we've only realistically got about a month to do this..... let me know where I can send me dosh!! ;)

Jayne

[willsken]

Moorf, is there any chance that this threat could be highlighted, to increase the chance of members seeing/donating. Or is it better to start a new 'GET OLIVER HOME FUND' thread?

Come on guys, we've only realistically got about a month to do this..... let me know where I can send me dosh!! ;)

Jayne


More than happy to do it. Will report my findings re PO box after work. Like the idea about a new thread once we have an address. Then people can send whatever amount they want to or can afford.

Susan it would help if we had a nice photo of Oliver (was going to say mutt but in this situation it may appear rude! :D )

It would be so nice to get the boy home. :clap

[Howie]

I love that this forum is filled with animal lovers. I had to rehome a dog a while back and it was one of the toughest things I've done.

I hate to sound pessimistic, but on the off chance that we're not able to raise enough and Oliver can't be sent home, perhaps we could agree to donate any money collected to the NZ SPCA, or something like that? Just a suggestion.

[penny_65]

I love that this forum is filled with animal lovers. I had to rehome a dog a while back and it was one of the toughest things I've done.

I hate to sound pessimistic, but on the off chance that we're not able to raise enough and Oliver can't be sent home, perhaps we could agree to donate any money collected to the NZ SPCA, or something like that? Just a suggestion.



Hey Howie lets be optimistic!! ;) It would be great to donate anything raised above the target to an NZ animal charity! :cool:

Come on, $4000 or £1400 surely can't be that diffcult with such a large, and I'm very sure generous member base! ;)

[willsken]

Hey Howie lets be optimistic!! ;) It would be great to donate anything raised above the target to an NZ animal charity! :cool:

Come on, $4000 or £1400 surely can't be that diffcult with such a large, and I'm very sure generous member base! ;)

We will get the money, I have no doubt about that!:D

[leosus]

I am happy to start a new get Oliver home thread...however I dont know how it will be interpreted by anyone who hasnt read this thread. I dont have a ton of good pics but I found one that shows his cute face well. His head (which is quite large) is resting on a cooler or chilly bin becasue it is packed and ready to go to the lake...one of his favourite spots!

Any advice on starting a thread that works is appreciated! I am overwhelmed by the kindness of people on this site...I somehow knew I would find solutions from forum members, but this I never imagined! Thank you for your kind thoughts, this is amazing :)

[penny_65]

I am happy to start a new get Oliver home thread...however I dont know how it will be interpreted by anyone who hasnt read this thread. I dont have a ton of good pics but I found one that shows his cute face well. His head (which is quite large) is resting on a cooler or chilly bin becasue it is packed and ready to go to the lake...one of his favourite spots!

Any advice on starting a thread that works is appreciated! I am overwhelmed by the kindness of people on this site...I somehow knew I would find solutions from forum members, but this I never imagined! Thank you for your kind thoughts, this is amazing :)



Oh Susan he's gorgeous :wah ! if that picture doesn't inspire members to help get him home with his mum & best pal, (no matter how much or little they could give - every dollar helps!) then they must have hearts of lead!! :laugh

Hopefully Moorf, or one of the more experienced members may have idea's about how to promote the thread.

[smitjo]

WOW this is truly amazing!
Count me in for sure - anything to keep your lovely lab with you!

[Pip]

I have a PO box. I'm due to arrive in a couple of weeks into Christchurch and had a friend set one up for me for 12 months, so I could have mail forwarding from the UK. I'm happy to volunteer it, although don't know how we make the money side of it work as I'm not that comfortable, nor would I expect other people to feel comfortable making cheques to me personally (maybe to a local senior forum member ?) - but if someone knows a good way to handle that bit, then happy for the address to be used. Although as I don't arrive for 2 weeks would that be enough time ?

Great response from everyone.. :clap

[khhill]

Anyone friendly with their local banker? If an account could be opened for the fund, than anyone with a NZ bank account can easily transfer money into it. Doesn't help those without a NZ account, but may make it easier for those here already.

Also, I don't know how much money they earn, but sausage sizzles seem to be a popular fundraiser...

[Nienke]

What a great forum this is, wow! :clap
Count me in, just let me know where to send the money.

[Moorf]

Hey guys, the wheels are in motion to promote this thread.... ;)

[Sam B]

As soon as I know the PO box I'll send a cheque.

[willsken]

The PO want $125 for the box as it is a minimum of a year. As I said I am happy to open one and collect the money. What do people think... shall I open one???:confused:

[willsken]

I have a PO box. I'm due to arrive in a couple of weeks into Christchurch and had a friend set one up for me for 12 months, so I could have mail forwarding from the UK. I'm happy to volunteer it, although don't know how we make the money side of it work as I'm not that comfortable, nor would I expect other people to feel comfortable making cheques to me personally (maybe to a local senior forum member ?) - but if someone knows a good way to handle that bit, then happy for the address to be used. Although as I don't arrive for 2 weeks would that be enough time ?

Great response from everyone.. :clap

Oh missed this:roll Waiting a couple of weeks a better option than paying out for a new one???? Is it fair to put on someone that has just arrived??? :)

[zardell]

I would prefer to let someone I know handle it - so thats back to you Nic !!

How do people feel about opening a special 'Help Oliver Get Home' Fund ??' bank account.

Wouldn't that save $125 on the PO Box and anybody could contribute from anywhere............

Plus, I'd like to see what Moorf has got up her sleeve !!!

Just my thoughts........

Julie

xx

[willsken]

I would prefer to let someone I know handle it - so thats back to you Nic !!

How do people feel about opening a special 'Help Oliver Get Home' Fund ??' bank account.

Wouldn't that save $125 on the PO Box and anybody could contribute from anywhere............

Plus, I'd like to see what Moorf has got up her sleeve !!!

Just my thoughts........

Julie

xx


Good idea. I will go and see about an account tommorrow. How about if someone in the UK offers to do the same then when there is a good build up of money wire it to the bank in NZ. Maybe some in the USA could do the same? Know it seems to be a lot of work and one solution would be better but we need to make it as easy as possible for people to donate.;)

[willsken]

Nicola, like you I was going to look into PO box/Account options today, but the down sides are I'm based in the UK :roll , and I'm also a fairly new member to the site. I think people may be happier sending money to an NZ PO Box and to someone who's well established on the forum. So, if you're willing to manage the fund that would be fantastic... good on ya!:nice1


Jayne

Psssst... seen my last post Jayne?? :cool:

[Park City Partner]

Wow, go away for a few days and come back to 4 pages of posts to read! I am in for $100 NZD, just send me the details.

And just for the record, having been involved with Guide Dogs for almost 10 years I have seen a lot of good looking labs and I must say Oliver is a beaut! If his personality is as fabulous as he looks.....

Good luck!

[penny_65]

Psssst... seen my last post Jayne?? :cool:


:laugh I will be more than happy to investigate opening a UK account! Leave it with me, I will get on the phone this morning and then report back asap!

Jayne

[willsken]

:laugh I will be more than happy to investigate opening a UK account! Leave it with me, I will get on the phone this morning and then report back asap!

Jayne

Thanks Jayne that would be really great. :yes Will exchange details tomorrow.

Thanks for all the promises of help.... hold the thought, the bank accounts will be open soon!! :raebanana

[penny_65]

:raebanana OK.... WE ARE UP AND RUNNING FOR UK DONATIONS!!:raebanana


I have been on to Barclays Bank this morning and they have set up an account. I explored the charity organisation account option but that required three signatories! As we are dotted all over the country I thought this would take too long to set up, and we only have about a month to raise the money! The easiest and quickest option was to open the account in my name ; So folks I need you to trust that I'm of good character. Here's a little bit about me;

My names Jayne Cadby, I'm 41, married with two children, live in Stourbridge in the West Midlands and a Midwife by profession. We have been granted PR (so I passed all my police checks ;) ) and are just waiting to sell our our, before we head off for a new life in NZ.

If anyone wants to speak to me personally before donating I will happily provide my phone number via PM. I will send a full statement of the accounts activity to Nicola when the money is transfered to the NZ account. So please, please start donating, lets show our friends from around the world what caring, animal loving people the Brits are.....

If you do make a donation please could you PM your name and ENZ member name, so that I can acknowledge your donation.

So come Brits lets get raising some dosh!! Lets help Susan get her beloved Oliver home... account details as follows:

Bank: Barclays Bank

Account name: Mrs J P Cadby

Sort code: 20 82 70

Account no: 70972320

How's it going your end Nicola :)


Jayne

[zardell]

:raebanana OK.... WE ARE UP AND RUNNING FOR UK DONATIONS!!:raebanana


I have been on to Barclays Bank this morning and they have set up an account. I explored the charity organisation account option but that required three signatories! As we are dotted all over the country I thought this would take too long to set up, and we only have about a month to raise the money! The easiest and quickest option was to open the account in my name ; So folks I need you to trust that I'm of good character. Here's a little bit about me;

My names Jayne Cadby, I'm 41, married with two children, live in Stourbridge in the West Midlands and a Midwife by profession. We have been granted PR (so I passed all my police checks ;) ) and are just waiting to sell our our, before we head off for a new life in NZ.

If anyone wants to speak to me personally before donating I will happily provide my phone number via PM. I will send a full statement of the accounts activity to Nicola when the money is transfered to the NZ account. So please, please start donating, lets show our friends from around the world what caring, animal loving people the Brits are.....

If you do make a donation please could you PM your name and ENZ member name, so that I can acknowledge your donation.

So come Brits lets get raising some dosh!! Lets help Susan get her beloved Oliver home... account details as follows:

Bank: Barclays Bank

Account name: Mrs J P Cadby

Sort code: 20 82 70

Account no: 70972320

How's it going your end Nicola :)


Jayne




Hey Moderators...............Just in case some people haven't seen it or don't know whats going on here, is there any way you can promote this post ??

Julie


xx

[leosus]

Wow again. I would definately wait on starting a fund for Oliver. Today I, met with a friend's mother who might be interested, it seems like a good fit so far as we may do a trial next week. This situation, apart from missing each other could be beneficial as the friend's mom is a kind of lonely work at home person who's lab died last year. She actually might be able to give him more love and attention than me.

Oliver has the beginnings of arthritis in his back knees and I know that the trip out here was pretty hard on him. What I want is what is best for him, and if this lady can give him a great life here, then that may be the best option yet. Fenced yard, dog house, freedom to go in and out as he pleases, and an attentive owner who is lonely for a companion who might even let him sit on the couch :)

I feel so grateful for the gesture of kindness shown by fellow animal lovers here. Thank you, and I will keep everyone posted on the situation. Time is on my side, and it looks like enough advertizing will get attention from many areas!

[penny_65]

Wow again. I would definately wait on starting a fund for Oliver. Today I, met with a friend's mother who might be interested, it seems like a good fit so far as we may do a trial next week. This situation, apart from missing each other could be beneficial as the friend's mom is a kind of lonely work at home person who's lab died last year. She actually might be able to give him more love and attention than me.

Oliver has the beginnings of arthritis in his back knees and I know that the trip out here was pretty hard on him. What I want is what is best for him, and if this lady can give him a great life here, then that may be the best option yet. Fenced yard, dog house, freedom to go in and out as he pleases, and an attentive owner who is lonely for a companion who might even let him sit on the couch :)

I feel so grateful for the gesture of kindness shown by fellow animal lovers here. Thank you, and I will keep everyone posted on the situation. Time is on my side, and it looks like enough advertizing will get attention from many areas!


Hey Susan that sounds quite promising! At the end of the day only you know whats best for Oliver, and hopefully with enough attention on this forum Oliver will come up trumps! (as they say) whether that be an new home in NZ, or back to the US with you. Keep us posted about the new home option, if it doesn't work out for any reason, let us know and we will start the donations to 'help get Oliver home' ball rolling again! :yes

Good luck with it ;)

Jayne

[Moorf]

Hey Moderators...............Just in case some people haven't seen it or don't know whats going on here, is there any way you can promote this post ??

Julie


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I've been trying, but no reply from "he who does" yet - I asked for it to be made a sticky....

[ENZ]

I’ve been following this thread with interest and – heavens - what a wonderful, generous response people have made to Leosus’ plight. It makes me really glad to be involved in this forum.

Following the spontaneous offers to help Leosus financially instead of re-housing Oliver, I contacted Leosus to ask her which pet-transport company she intended using. (It’s possible that emigratenz.org would be able to negotiate a deal for Oliver – meaning less money would need to be raised.)

Leosus’ reply indicates that she is still considering what the best possible outcome for Oliver would be.

In her post above, Leosus says “I would definitely wait on starting a fund for Oliver” - - - because perhaps the best outcome for Oliver might be that he doesn’t face another flight.

So, at ENZ we’re going to wait for further news from Leosus about re-housing v transporting and we’re on hand to help if a good home can’t be found for Oliver. :)

[zardell]

[QUOTE=leosus;114588]Wow again. I would definately wait on starting a fund for Oliver. Today I, met with a friend's mother who might be interested, it seems like a good fit so far as we may do a trial next week. She actually might be able to give him more love and attention than me.

Fenced yard, dog house, freedom to go in and out as he pleases, and an attentive owner who is lonely for a companion who might even let him sit on the couch :)

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That is exactly what happened when we re-homed our dog in the UK.

It would have been very stressful at her age to bring her with us so we made the best decision for the dog, not for us.

We keep in regular contact with her new owners and have some wonderful photo's of her which give the proof of how spoilt she is..........:yes

Whatever your final decision, Leosus I wish you all the very best and you now know that you have the backing of this wonderful forum and its members to support you.

Keep us updated,

Julie

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[Moorf]

I’ve been following this thread with interest and – heavens - what a wonderful, generous response people have made to Leosus’ plight. It makes me really glad to be involved in this forum.

Following the spontaneous offers to help Leosus financially instead of re-housing Oliver, I contacted Leosus to ask her which pet-transport company she intended using. (It’s possible that emigratenz.org would be able to negotiate a deal for Oliver – meaning less money would need to be raised.)

Leosus’ reply indicates that she is still considering what the best possible outcome for Oliver would be.

In her post above, Leosus says “I would definitely wait on starting a fund for Oliver” - - - because perhaps the best outcome for Oliver might be that he doesn’t face another flight.

So, at ENZ we’re going to wait for further news from Leosus about re-housing v transporting and we’re on hand to help if a good home can’t be found for Oliver. :)

:nice1

[zardell]

I’ve been following this thread with interest and – heavens - what a wonderful, generous response people have made to Leosus’ plight. It makes me really glad to be involved in this forum.

Following the spontaneous offers to help Leosus financially instead of re-housing Oliver, I contacted Leosus to ask her which pet-transport company she intended using. (It’s possible that emigratenz.org would be able to negotiate a deal for Oliver – meaning less money would need to be raised.)

Leosus’ reply indicates that she is still considering what the best possible outcome for Oliver would be.

In her post above, Leosus says “I would definitely wait on starting a fund for Oliver” - - - because perhaps the best outcome for Oliver might be that he doesn’t face another flight.

So, at ENZ we’re going to wait for further news from Leosus about re-housing v transporting and we’re on hand to help if a good home can’t be found for Oliver. :)



Thanks for that...........:)

Julie

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[nippa&pippa]

[QUOTE=zardell;114661
We keep in regular contact with her new owners and have some wonderful photo's of her which give the proof of how spoilt she is..........:yes

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Julie, you are very lucky! We have no informations about how is our dogs and cats is with new owners in uk because of policy :(

[sweetpea]

Susan,

Check your email. I might be able to help.

Cheers,

Laura

[Marie P]

Any news on Olivers story ???

Marie x