Hail and farewell.

**Arlen** · 9th September 08, 10:27 AM

Well, today is a bittersweet day. I am ecstatically happy because, in less than 24 hours, I will be on a flight back to my wife.

However, my dog Pip failed his final fit-to-fly check today. I have spent all day trying to do whatever I possibly can but no kennels can take him for the time required and deal with his medical treatment AND get him on a plane when he is well.
And no one in my family can do that, either.
So, after a day agonizing over it I have finally had to accept giving him up for adoption.
He will stay with my Dad until Friday when he will be taken to a specialist rehoming centre that doesn't put the dogs down no matter what.

It is an incredibly sad time for me. He is a wonderful and much loved member of the family. But I trust the rehoming centre to care for him and find a family that will love him and care for him just as much.

With that said, I am off to spend some quality time with him before I leave this evening and I will be back online on Thursday.

Be well.

**Colin** · 9th September 08, 10:29 AM

Sorry to hear that he won't be making the journey to your new home with you Arlen. I hope Pip gets a great home with owners that will care for him.

**Spc. Scott** · 9th September 08, 10:49 AM

I'm sorry to hear that Arlen. Enjoy your time with Pip and make some more good memories.

I'm a firm believer that dogs pick their masters and not the other way around so I trust that he will be with a good home.

**McFarkus** · 9th September 08, 10:57 AM

Man, that is so sad!

**vmac3205** · 9th September 08, 11:03 AM

Dammit Arlen, now you've made me cry. That is just so sad, but I respect your decision.
See you in a few months.

**Sheep In Wolf's Clothing** · 9th September 08, 11:06 AM

I am sorry to hear that Arlen. I can't imagine what it must be like to make that choice. I am sure the rehoming center will do all it can to find him a great home.
Have a very safe trip,
Sara

**ChattanCat** · 9th September 08, 11:09 AM

Hey,

to the USA
sorry about the put. i am sure your wife is more important and is looking forward to seeing you. there are lots of pups in the states when you are ready.

**Panache** · 9th September 08, 11:11 AM

It sounds like you made the best choice you could.

May Pip's new owners care for him as much as you.

Have a safe flight!

Cheers

Jamie

**george7** · 9th September 08, 11:41 AM

Sorry to hear about you having to leave pip. At least he gets to stay in Scotland.

**McMurdo** · 9th September 08, 11:48 AM

So sorry to hear that Arlen. In the photos you have posted Pip always looks so very happy to just be with you, I know it must not have been an easy decision but it does sound like you've made the best of a bad situation. I wish you a safe flight my friend one of these days perhaps, you and your lovely bride will come to Canada.