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Kentucky Lab Lover · Copper Member Joined: 22 Aug 2007 Posts: 76 Location: KY

Well Miss Nellie's two week trial is up and Erin and Jason are keeping her as part of their family.
Nellie came to me from a shelter out near FT Campbell, KY. Her family was Military and they were moving and didn't want or couldn't take her with them. This is a very sad situation with military, they get these pets, be it cats or dogs, and forget they will be moving in 3-4 yrs. It can be alot of extra work and monies to move a large dog overseas. I know this, because I have lived it. So if any military are reading this; think before you bring a pet home!!!
But Nellie's story ends happy, she has a wonderful new family with 3 kids who love her very much, and one cat who does not, but he'll get over it with time. Be safe and enjoy your new life Miss Nellie.

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Murphysmom · Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:20 am Post subject:

You know Lori, that is so true about the military. I knew quite a few people that did the same thing, and always ended up giving their pets away when moving. To me, that's like giving a child away.

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Egypt Lab Lover · Site Admin Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Posts: 49 Location: Egypt

very true! the complications and money involved moving pets can drive people to not want to move the pet. so they all too often do the simplest of things; abandon them or turn them in. most military installations require registration with microhipping now.

i think Nellie was microchipped. it is weird that a shelter took her in. some places will coerce you into finding them a new home before surrending them.

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