Believe me, I wanted to. I just travel too much for work. For instance, this month, I leave on the 6th, return on the 11th. Then I leave again on the 17th, and return on the 22nd. It wouldn't be fair to him to be boarded all the time.
Anyway......
I found him a good home. I met up with a couple last night that have a 1 yr old pit, and 5 acres of fenced in land out near Marysville. They also have a couple barns and horses. We let both dogs meet and they interacted very well. They said they will send me pictures and also invited me out to their place to see him, whenever I want. I will take them up on their offer because I want to make sure they have what they say they have and want to make sure he is happy.
I also told them that if for any reason, they don't feel it is working out, that I would be more than happy to take him back to foster him until I can find him another home.
I already miss the little guy. It's crazy how you can become so attached in just 3 days.
I seriously doubt it. He has not acted vicious towards anyone he's met or any of the animals at the vet this morning. I would think that a dog who has been mistreated by humans or other animals, would be really afraid of them.
I could be wrong though.
But just from his behavior and everything, I would guess the owners could no longer afford him and couldn't get anyone to take him, so they went for a drive out to the country.
This particular dog doesn't act like a dog that would run away. He has been at my house since 11:30pm Monday night without a collar or anything. I haven't tied him up or put him in the house at all. He has been 100% outside this entire time, day and night, and chooses not to leave.
He is not neutered.
His toenails appear to have been trimmed not too long ago.
He has a tail.
He was kinda skinny, but couldn't exactly see his bones. I noticed this morning that he's already looking better in the mid-section.
I have posted him on CL, Petfbi.org, and called and emailed several rescue places around Columbus. All of them are full.
Yeah, I feel better knowing that I tried, instead of just giving him to someone else first.
However, now it just makes it that much more difficult to give him up. I really really wish I didn't have to. But with my work schedule, it wouldn't be fair to him. He is such a loving and caring dog that he needs a family that can give him all the attention he can handle.
I'm actually gonna be kinda sad to see him go. I've already gotten attached to him in the short amount of time that I spent with him this morning. But, I still can't keep him.
I wanted to make sure he was cool with me and wouldn't attack me before I tried to put him in my truck. By the time I made sure he was comfortable with me, it was time for me to go to work.
If I still have him in the morning, I will take him then.
Here's a couple pics of the little guy.
http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=534&pictureid=4225
http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=534&pictureid=4226
It's not that I don't WANT him. I do. I just can't keep him. I travel too much for work. You know where I live. He's here. I have to leave for work soon. My neighbor is going to look over here throughout the day to make sure he's ok. If you can pick him up today, that would be awesome. Just call me before you come out so that I can let my neighbor know you are picking him up. I'll pm you.