tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post4699897439793963234..comments2024-03-27T17:35:40.036-04:00Comments on Life at Golden Pines: Abe & George - Going Back Home? ~Kim at Golden Pines~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02001523468339091407noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-72012136823116994152019-12-11T00:36:48.548-05:002019-12-11T00:36:48.548-05:00Helpful artical.
Thanks for a well written and inf...Helpful artical.<br />Thanks for a well written and informative post.<br /><a href="https://petsupdate.com/why-golden-retrievers-are-awesome-pets/" rel="nofollow">7 Reasons Why Golden Retrievers are Awesome Pets</a><br />gopipatelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314175811935973396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-24267700483769006762019-12-06T19:34:41.262-05:002019-12-06T19:34:41.262-05:00Oh boy. While my heart goes out to the man who ha...Oh boy. While my heart goes out to the man who had "the Boys," and It breaks my heart to know how hard this is for him to not have them with him. Especially when they are the loves of his life. His comfort and joy. How could you not love those boys. Yes even the barking. I too, have a concern about <br />medical care for the diabetes will cause a serious problem. Especially with the timing of the insulin that is needed. The cost for the insulin. If Rescue can have a meeting with the "helpers" and the owner that would hopefully help with making the decision to return them. <br />The Boys would be out of control happy to be back with him, as he would be to have them. LABS. We all know what happy happy dogs they are. Pretty emotional. This is so HARD. <br />Prayers for good decisions being made. Prayers for you Kim. To have peace with the decision. If they go back, I have no doubt that you will be right there if they are to be rehomed if it does not work out again. They won't be going to someone new at that point. They will be going home to You! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-78018900800176470552019-12-06T19:27:08.752-05:002019-12-06T19:27:08.752-05:00Wow, that is a tough one. But he seems so genuine,...Wow, that is a tough one. But he seems so genuine, and sometimes circumstances do lead to these things. Sometimes we have to make difficult decisions for our pets and can only hope they are right. We hope and pray the best decision is made for these boys. ♥Jan Khttps://www.wagnwoofpets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-63247289250674922172019-12-06T17:27:53.231-05:002019-12-06T17:27:53.231-05:00I have no words of wisdom for this complex issue. ...I have no words of wisdom for this complex issue. But I believe you are doing the right thing in trusting the coordinator to make the best decision for all concerned.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-16463967877811595922019-12-05T13:20:04.693-05:002019-12-05T13:20:04.693-05:00I believe these boys are loved and would be happy ...I believe these boys are loved and would be happy to find their way back home, dogs don't care if you are rich or poor, vet bills are so expensive as a senior on a small pension I don't know how I would cope and my darling dog would not understand why I left him it would break both our hearts, the ties that bind are not forgotten.Comox Valley and beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14592683050512187874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-64219121955587488442019-12-05T10:58:51.446-05:002019-12-05T10:58:51.446-05:00My heart goes out to the previous owner wanting hi...My heart goes out to the previous owner wanting his friends with him again. At the same time, I understand your concerns. The foster care coordinator will make the right decision and you'll be able to trust that it will be best for dear Abe and George. Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04909031232521032516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-4612677801504926742019-12-05T10:28:09.179-05:002019-12-05T10:28:09.179-05:00That is a very difficult decision to make. I agre...That is a very difficult decision to make. I agree with Coppa's girl to see how they would react to meeting their original owner. Paul lost his wife 2 years ago and during that time he was ill. I lost my husband a number of years ago and my dogs were a great help emotionally to me. If he can afford the care for his 2 boys, and they still love him, he should have them. They would be a great comfort and support to him. I can't imagine my life without a furry companion.Susan from Bucks Countyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441385404154875435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-30821675110900054992019-12-05T09:33:13.364-05:002019-12-05T09:33:13.364-05:00I suspect with the barking issue that it's goi...I suspect with the barking issue that it's going to be hard to place these labs in a permanent home. Can he foster his own dogs so they can be cared for medically by the rescue? That's probably the biggest issue.<br /><br />NancyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132708876205540359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-74960665143348315602019-12-05T09:24:36.767-05:002019-12-05T09:24:36.767-05:00oh my gosh. I've read every single comment. an...oh my gosh. I've read every single comment. and there is a bit of truth and insight in each one! someone said maybe they bark because they're missing their owner. and others have said if he could have them maybe he would trust the rescue if there were ne problems in the future. another said that they might be so thrilled to be back home with him that their lives would be complete even without total health care. <br />and Coppa Girl's last paragraph sums it up. <br />heartfelt thoughts to you Kim and to the Rescue. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-17139512764043362762019-12-05T04:16:58.847-05:002019-12-05T04:16:58.847-05:00What a decision to have to make Kim. I know how I&...What a decision to have to make Kim. I know how I'd feel if I had to give up my Lab. - it would be the last possible resort, and only if I couldn't look after her. I'd pray that I had help to look after her.<br />The poor fellow obviously loved his boys, and with the stress he was under - his wife's death and his own ill health and subsequent hospitalisation, must have made him feel it was the only right thing to do. Not a decision he made lightly, I'm sure. He knew Abe and George would be better off with someone else who would care for them. <br />It would be interesting, and very emotional, to see how Abe and George react when they meet Paul again. That will be the best indication to form the right decision.<br />I do hope that it all works out for both boys and Paul - and you, too of course. Coppa's girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459503600694841117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-84153877618779681292019-12-04T22:18:46.646-05:002019-12-04T22:18:46.646-05:00Oh my goodness. That is a very tough one. I think ...Oh my goodness. That is a very tough one. I think that a thorough evaluation of whether he has the health and means to take care of them is needed. And to see how Abe and George respond to him. I have a fair bit of hesitation in my heart for giving them back to him but I do think that it should be carefully considered. Diabetes is not an easy thing to provide care for... so that it an important factor. If he can care for them and they seem to love him, perhaps it is for the best? You can see how ambivalent I am... I don't envy whoever is making this decision.KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-24972862465394635932019-12-04T21:37:16.668-05:002019-12-04T21:37:16.668-05:00Well, that's a tough one for sure. It sounds ...Well, that's a tough one for sure. It sounds like he would really love to have his boys back. If that is the decision, we hope they will be as well card for as they are there with you. Thanks for all that you did for them while they were with you.<br /><br />Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/07539957828544908415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-19724830764463380112019-12-04T20:20:46.625-05:002019-12-04T20:20:46.625-05:00That's a tough decision. But we can see how a ...That's a tough decision. But we can see how a situation like this could arise.<br /> C.L.W.STEPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17364713435574660430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-69410195932650333892019-12-04T18:41:27.311-05:002019-12-04T18:41:27.311-05:00You definitely need to get a guarantee that the fo...You definitely need to get a guarantee that the former owner can provide medical care, which was lacking before. Plus, where was the help previously? I've been fostering dogs for 20 years and while I don't doubt his love for the dogs, rescue is rightly focused on what is best for the dogs.PKBrandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11735748513918578081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-77195860737780092682019-12-04T17:53:03.445-05:002019-12-04T17:53:03.445-05:00It is really hard. I am with you and am on the fen...It is really hard. I am with you and am on the fence. I do worry they won't get the care they need if they go home. I also feel the man's love for them. I thinking without talking to him I could not say. Hailey and Zaphod and their Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183902007810065462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-89557338850017211792019-12-04T17:33:13.105-05:002019-12-04T17:33:13.105-05:00I had a similar situation, where the owner surrend...I had a similar situation, where the owner surrendered his two elderly labs, for reasons that seemed valid to him. These were such amazing dogs, with a few medical issues, and the dogs were heartbroken to be given away (they had been with the man since they were puppies. He called me every day, sometimes several times a day - and I told him that if he was hoping I would make him feel better about his decision, I could not do that. I believed he was doing the wrong thing, for the wrong reasons, and he should feel bad about it. After three days of crying on the phone, he begged the rescue boss to have the dogs returned. It was a terribly difficult decision, and I wavered right up to the time he appeared at my front door. When these dogs heard his voice, they came to life. In the end, I decided that even if they did not live much longer, one day with their person was worth one year in foster (although we had quickly fallen in love with them). I wish you well in making your decision.DoubleUpFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776275597298308658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-13335399070174556032019-12-04T14:49:20.798-05:002019-12-04T14:49:20.798-05:00My first gut reaction was that I was so happy the ...My first gut reaction was that I was so happy the guy wanted his family returned. My second was after reading that they needed medical updates. My daughter's cat needed insulin and I can tell you that was so expensive. I wish there was a way to get insulin for our pets at a reduced rate. Second, as a retired person on a fixed individual I know how difficult it is when your pet gets sick or even keeping shots up. It is a really difficult decision. I'm glad I don't have to make it. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894294588507668479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-36890028212836086622019-12-04T13:51:42.753-05:002019-12-04T13:51:42.753-05:00What a turn up for the books. An old cynic would h...What a turn up for the books. An old cynic would have to say that a man who could write that openly is a man who has something honest and kind about him. Life can sometimes be unfair. As the comment above says if a man can analyze the situation and be willing to surrender them for their own good there's some gravitas to his outlook and actions. A meeting to determine whether he's well enough and would be able to deal with George and Abes health issues would surely be the answer ?<br />What a conundrum.Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-76019600579843168462019-12-04T13:50:20.870-05:002019-12-04T13:50:20.870-05:00I hope they can go back and that he is able to car...I hope they can go back and that he is able to care for them with their health issues. Sounds like he would be ready willing and able and maybe his backup people can be trained to handle the health issues also!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01353161962198447102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-2151334705358312622019-12-04T13:47:03.228-05:002019-12-04T13:47:03.228-05:00Tough decision. Maybe Abe and George bark because...Tough decision. Maybe Abe and George bark because they miss their dad.Bella Roxy & Macduihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268052368797347239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-14694921424815123312019-12-04T12:54:48.331-05:002019-12-04T12:54:48.331-05:00We used to do foster care and no matter what the r...We used to do foster care and no matter what the reason the child(ren) were removed, the primary goal of Child & Protective Services is to "fix" the problem & reunify. This man loved the dogs enough to surrender them when he felt he could no longer care for them. I'm guessing that if he loved the dogs enough to surrender them once, he would do it again if the need arose. It sounds like this man analyzed the issue (the need of dog care when he's sick) and took care of the problem (several people will to care for the dogs should the owner get sick again). The dogs are seniors & they didn't reach that old age by being ill-treated. I'd feel good about the dogs going back to their owner.... and I'm guessing the dogs would feel good about it too. That's just my opinion. I'd hope the powers-that-be in your rescue will treat this man with kindness, compassion & understanding when they speak to him. He is more apt to contact you all again, that way, if needed. Love~ Andrea xoxo The Feminine Energyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02145843258211481300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-49168856534080454142019-12-04T12:16:11.219-05:002019-12-04T12:16:11.219-05:00I am thinking Abe and George were not well when th...I am thinking Abe and George were not well when they arrived, and could this happen again? I am thinking maybe they should stay with you for a while longer, and have a stable home, at least until the previous owner is very sure he can manage. Both physically and financially.Nancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-14694243322119032892019-12-04T11:00:33.065-05:002019-12-04T11:00:33.065-05:00I hope Abe and George can go back to their owner. ...I hope Abe and George can go back to their owner. It sounds like he didn't want to give them up but was forced to. I hope he really has the means and support to fully care for them now.Millie and Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15880442203258355043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-37479378686105849022019-12-04T10:13:34.324-05:002019-12-04T10:13:34.324-05:00Hello, it is a tough decision. I wish the elderly ...Hello, it is a tough decision. I wish the elderly could have some help financially with their pet bills. I know most elderly people would love to keep their pets. I hope it works out for Abe & George and the owner. eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-80661697183644156112019-12-04T10:12:07.736-05:002019-12-04T10:12:07.736-05:00Don't Abe and George have a say?Don't Abe and George have a say?Kismethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152674315149283001noreply@blogger.com