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Calling all SW doggie lovers! (Update)

A bit over five weeks ago I posted that I was thinking of getting a dog after I move back home (https://similarworlds.com/pets/dogs/4523357-Calling-all-SW-doggie-lovers-As-most-of-my-friends). At the time one of my most awesome friends here (@Vivaci) suggested I look into a retiring military working dog. As someone just about to finish up my own 5-1/2 years of military service, the idea was immediately attractive to me!

I reached out to some people I know in Virginia Beach who work with Navy dogs and began exploring this option. A couple weeks later I found myself driving down to meet one such beautiful animal. She was a retiring Belgian Malinois, nine years old, and so beautiful and loving. We bonded instantly. I wanted her in my life. But she had another option. The other option didn't have a place to live yet and was just assembling a life as he too was leaving the service. I thought I presented a much better option for Ginger.

I found out two days ago that Ginger wouldn't be coming to stay with me. I brought her some toys and treats and left them with her new companion. They had served together; he wasn't her handler, but he was in the same platoon. It made sense. They needed each other in a way that I will never know. I wished them well and gave her lots of hugs and kisses.

Okay, so am I sad? Yes, of course. I had very quickly fallen in love with her. But she is going to have a great retirement and she is going to be able to continue her life of service with her old friend. I get it.

Moving on ... This taught me that I absolutely need a dog when I get home. I have the month of January off (terminal leave) and will be spending much of it looking for my new furry roommate. I'll keep ya posted! ;)

My doggo is a sweetie.
@kodiac isn’t she adorable? she looks like a puppy, but she’s full grown. she’s not quite a year and a half.
kodiac · 22-25, M
@JustGoneNow Beautiful . Dozer is 2 now
@kodiac Aww. 🖤🤗
kodiac · 22-25, M
Getting a shelter dog can be a lifesaver. Hope you find one soon .
ImRileyTheDog · 22-25, F
Aww I’m sorry you didn’t get to adopt Ginger. I’m glad you got the opportunity to meet her and we both know she will be in a loving forever home. It’s a bitter sweet situation.

Now you have the opportunity to meet more dogs in need of a loving home. You’ll find a great four legged friend soon enough, I know you will! So many dogs out there in need of a home.

I’m excited for you though! Keep us posted on your adoption journey.🐶🤣
Rilyn · 31-35, F
My doggo is a Pitbull. Godrick. We raised him at just six weeks of life. No matter how old he gets he's a literal baby. He has rules tho. Serious rules. I don't just let him do anything .lives around cats and loves playing with them.
Rutterman · 46-50, M
I'm sorry Ginger won't be staying with you, but I'm happy she will have a good home with the person who is adopting her.

There are many dogs in need of a home, so I'm sure you'll find a suitable one soon. My only piece of unsolicited advice on this is to maybe broaden your search and consider shelter dogs in addition to retiring military working dogs. They need loving, forever homes too. 🐶
sarabee1995 · 26-30, F
@Spoiledbrat Sorry, military term. I usually try not to use military lingo. Terminal leave is accrued leave taken at the end of one's service. My active duty commitment concludes at the end of January, but I have over five weeks of leave remaining so I'm essentially done on Friday.
Aww, the story with Ginger didn't end the way I hoped it would, but it's sweet that she has a good buddy and got some toys from you anyway and I'm sure you'll find another buddy soon enough too.
Hugsy-bugsy…..don’t you worrsy….

Sending you some Dogmatix magic 🪄 and hoping you find a buddy 🐩 who’ll rescue you! 🛟 🐕 😉💖

@Vivaci that’s cute. 🖤🤗
Pretzel · 61-69, M
sorry for your loss

good luck on your search!

don't overlook shelters - never had a purebread cat or dog - and have loved the "normal" ones.
QueenOfTheNerds · 41-45, F
You’ll find the right one. ♥️ Rescues and shelters are literally overflowing right now.
SW-User
Lately I find dogs adorable, big dogs 😭😭😭 but can't have them for space
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
It won't happen overnight....
But...
It will happen.

🤗❤🤗❤🤗❤🤗❤🤗
Curiosity13 · 51-55, M
cool, keep rescues in mind! I have 6 of them; they are the most loving and neediest dogs around!

 
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