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I am so sorry that the day has finally come. You have made an incredibly brave and selfless decision and I know Jenna thanks you for that. I am thinking of you all and send both you and your OH, Joey and most importantly the beautiful Jenna all of my love and hugs at such a sad time

I am so sorry to hear about Sam. He was beautiful and sounds like such a wonderful dog

Thanks for the advice guys - still no decision unfortunately - last night got hectic and we need some time to sit down and have a long talk. Showdog - yes the dog will be allowed in the house, just as their beagle is. At least one of us would go over every day to take him for a walk and spend some time with him and in the initial settling in period I will work from their place (they are only 10mins from us).

Hi all, As a few of you may know I *might* be adopting one of Trivens13's grey pups. The pup will initially live with the inlaws (if he gets on with the beagle) while we sell and buy a house (which could take anywhere from 2 months to who knows? - hopefully know more than 6 months). Of course this is provided the inlaws agree! Anyway, I wanted to get an idea of expenses - buying a house is an expensive endevour and so we don't want to get over our heads with a pup which then delays us being able to buy! There is still alot of things up in the air - the big discussion is happening tonight - it is alot to ask other people to look after your dog for an unknown period of time... I honestly can't see the OH agreeing but it is nice to dream. I am basically trying to get all the facts that I can then present to him. I am sure the expenses question is a fairly common one but I was wondering if anyone has an idea about the costs to feed a pup per week on various diets (dry vs barf etc) Thanks

So very very sorry Mel My thoughts are with you Holly

Oh Olly I am so sorry I was so looking forward to meeting him and am just so very sorry that this has happened - he struck me as such a beautiful boy and was one of my 'what if' doggies for when we finally sell up and I can get my grey

Oh my gosh I am just stunned. I am so sorry Rozzie and Trisven13 - he was such a beautiful dog, he had captured my heart and you spoke so lovingly of him I am so sorry