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[Estellee]

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@PamfromCT wrote:

@Estellee 

I am so sorry to hear of the challenges you are facing.  I do hope and pray that some arrangements can be made for Clancy.  I sure hope to hear some good news!  Take care.

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@PamfromCT Oh. it's not me, @goldensrbest is ther person that started the thread.

[U of M Go Blue]

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[Sapphiregal]

Oh, @goldensrbest I am so sorry to read this. I totally understand how you are feeling. I made a move from a home my husband and I built on 50 acres and lived in for 38 years to a subdivision in town. I have not been comfortable or happy since the move 6 years ago. Thought I would get used to it, but, I haven't. I compare it to what a fish would feel like out of water - slowly dying.

And then, you  are considering another huge change in your life by giving your dog up. I truly hope you can find another solution to that. You NEED the dog and he needs you no matter how small the yard is.

My best wishes to you.

[blinksmom]

@goldensrbest 

I think the posters have offered wonderful advice. We had a 55lb norwegian elkhound that lived to be 17 years old. We moved from pa to tx and she did great. She was 5 when we moved and went from 1 acre to a fenced yard that had an inground pool. I think she adjusted faster than the rest of us. I agree that our pets are happy as long as they are with us no matter where we live. I hope you can find a way to keep Clancy. 

[Love my grandkids]

@PamfromCT  Oops, your post should be to the OP

[pigletsmom2]

Your dog would be much happier with you in a smaller space. Check with neighbors for kids around that might want to walk the dog. If there's a dog park around if he's good with other pups then drive him to one. If it's an issue of not being able to let the dog go out to pee because there's no fence and the dog can't be loose get a long lead attached to something. Hook him up at the door, send him out and unhook him when he's done hanging out.

That's too much change for you to go without your dog too and I promise that he isn't going to be miserable because of the new surroundings. He'll adjust just like you will.

[DSD2]

My heart goes out to you @goldensrbest so many changes necessitating adjustments. 

So many excellent suggestions have been made here. I might also call  a few local churches and your local Council on Aging. There are many who volunteer who would likely be willing to walk your wonderful boy.

Of course you miss your home. But please remember YOU are Clancy's home. It is you, not his surroundings he needs.

Praying for you; please let us know what happens. We care. 

[KailaS]

I am so sorry that you had to move-- for whatever reason. Please do not give up your dog.  You both will be miserable.  I hope you can find a way to make this work.

Take care of yourself.

[Love my grandkids]

@goldensrbest I'm so sorry. There has been a lot of really good advice posted here and I truly hope some of it is helpful to you. 

Please stay in touch and please do use some of the resources such as a dog walker, senior center, etc.

[tried it all]

i agree with all the other posters. Please find a way to keep your beloved dog.  I moved to Las Vegas 2 years ago from a home I lived in for 25 years in Montana on a lake with 4 acres. I still have not adjusted to the loss. Every morning I am thankfull I have another day, thankfully I have my dog, and my 3 remaining cats. Without them I would be very depressed. They make me happy. My 180 pound Newfoundland has adjusted beautifully. He has become a guard dog to my surprise. He listens and barks with the neighborhood dogs. Runs around the small backyard and barks at the neighbors walking their dogs. He enjoys having dogs around and barking with them. He didn't see neighbors and dogs in Montana. In the summer he is in the house all the time because it is too hot and the sidewalks are too hot for his feet. He does just fine with it. He is happy. He loves me and he knows I love him dearly.  I wish you the best. You are in my prayers. Please find a way to keep your dog. You both need one another.