8 month old Black Lab free to good home

[mblue2050]

Hello,

I have a black lab that I have to give up to a good home.
He will be 8 months 9/5/09
I am being sent overseas this Sunday 9/30/09.
Here is another listing for him
http://pensacola.craigslist.org/pet/1333978916.HTML

A nice lady suggested this site

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Jacob the black lab :: Beach day with friends picture by mblue_photos - Photobucket

Scroll through. I will add pictures as the day allows.

Thanks
Michael Blue
4654 Isles Drive
Pensacola, Fl 32507
850-497-9366

[T Cline]

he really is a beautiful dog!

[wracso]

Wow, he is beautiful. You may want to check with Alaqua Animal Refuge if you haven't found anyone.

[Diane4145]

Hi Michael,

First, did you mean to put 8/30 (August), instead of 9/30 (Sept)? He is beautiful and I adore his name, Jacob! Guess it's because that's my grandson's, name! This board seems to work really well for finding great homes, for beloved pets. I'm assuming that you're going overseas with the Military. If so, thank you so much for your service! I have a son that went over there with the Army and is now "safely" out! If you're not with the Military, please have safe travels and stay safe! I'm certain that Jake will have a wonderful and loving new home, soon!

Diane

Hello,

I have a black lab that I have to give up to a good home.
He will be 8 months 9/5/09
I am being sent overseas this Sunday 9/30/09.
Here is another listing for him
http://pensacola.craigslist.org/pet/1333978916.HTML

A nice lady suggested this site

Click
Jacob the black lab :: Beach day with friends picture by mblue_photos - Photobucket

Scroll through. I will add pictures as the day allows.

Thanks
Michael Blue
4654 Isles Drive
Pensacola, Fl 32507
850-497-9366

[ShallowsNole]

Also, check with Diane at Emerald Coast Kennels - she sees and talks to lots of people. Another thought is there is a local Labrador rescue organization.

Beautiful...

[grace]

lab rescue of nw florida

[T Cline]

Jake found the perfect home with a young local couple who are thrilled to have him...I LOVE HAPPY ENDINGS!

thank you to everyone who shared info and ideas.

[mblue2050]

Jacob found a new home with a wonderful young couple.
Both are very happy.

[Diane4145]

What a wonderful, new family!

Jake found the perfect home with a young local couple who are thrilled to have him...I LOVE HAPPY ENDINGS!

thank you to everyone who shared info and ideas.

[DD]

[SneakyPete]

I hate to poop on a happy ending, and it is a happy ending...ultimately...but to me, its also a cautionary tale. For every happy ending like this, is one that ends badly. With an unwanted animal being dumped off with friends (who later dump it off at a shelter or a/c facility because they can't care for it either), particularly if that animal is older, has behavioral problems, or is an undesireable breed.

I guess I wonder why people who are even remotely likely to be sent overseas adopt pets. Pets are at the mercy of unforseen circumstances all the time, but being sent overseas if you are military or in a field that requires travel isn't "unforseen." If you cannot make plans to care for your pet for the entire life of the pet (which may be up to 20+ years) then don't get one. I'm sure rehoming this pet was traumatic for the owner who felt pushed into a corner. Let's hope he learned a lesson as well -- not to adopt another pet while he is still in a position of being unable to guarantee (to the best of probability) a permanent home for a pet.

P.S. I've also had the experience -- many times -- of a happy ending where an animal is placed and everyone is happy, and yet the NEW family gives the animal up because of landlord issues, dog compatibility issues, child compatability issues...and by then the original owner is long gone and unaware of the dog's plight.

[T Cline]

I hate to poop on a happy ending, and it is a happy ending...ultimately...but to me, its also a cautionary tale. For every happy ending like this, is one that ends badly. With an unwanted animal being dumped off with friends (who later dump it off at a shelter or a/c facility because they can't care for it either), particularly if that animal is older, has behavioral problems, or is an undesireable breed.

I guess I wonder why people who are even remotely likely to be sent overseas adopt pets. Pets are at the mercy of unforseen circumstances all the time, but being sent overseas if you are military or in a field that requires travel isn't "unforseen." If you cannot make plans to care for your pet for the entire life of the pet (which may be up to 20+ years) then don't get one. I'm sure rehoming this pet was traumatic for the owner who felt pushed into a corner. Let's hope he learned a lesson as well -- not to adopt another pet while he is still in a position of being unable to guarantee (to the best of probability) a permanent home for a pet.

P.S. I've also had the experience -- many times -- of a happy ending where an animal is placed and everyone is happy, and yet the NEW family gives the animal up because of landlord issues, dog compatibility issues, child compatability issues...and by then the original owner is long gone and unaware of the dog's plight.

I totally understand your words but in this case if the new adopted family doesnt work and anything changes for Jake the Lab. I WILL TAKE HIM IN... so there is a back up in place just in case. but I doubt very much that this will happen.

[k bomb]

I totally understand your words but in this case if the new adopted family doesnt work and anything changes for Jake the Lab. I WILL TAKE HIM IN... so there is a back up in place just in case. but I doubt very much that this will happen.

I live in SRB with two black labs already......what's a little more dog hair!