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<DIV>It's no good. I just can't agree that it is OK to just pass off a dog that
is "not a good fit", not unless it has some serious issues and/or it is
unsafe, or you have serious health issues and can't care for it
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Having said that, I am not convinced Marcie is not
a good fit.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>She sounds like a lovely dog. She may be more energetic than previous pups,
but she is clearly very loved. And she clearly loves Debra.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>It sounds to me that Marcis has a life that lots of
other dogs would give their right paws for. She is taken out twice a day, has a
mom who takes her everywhere, and works from home.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>No crates, no being left to rot on the sofa, lots
of toys and most importantly, lots of love.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Debra, I am not a doctor, but you are clearly going
through a difficult time with health issues and I wonder if that was your meds
talking? I know how awful some medication can make you feel. Some of them can
make you a little depressed.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>If you are really worried she needs more in her
life, perhaps you could pay a dogwalker to take her out for a really long
walk once a week, or doggy daycare once in a while? Buy a few hardcore toys like
black Kongs (which really last) or those made from firehoses. There are also
toys which are puzzles, which will occupy her mind.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I don't believe you want to rehome her and I don't
believe she would want to be rehomed (if you were able to ask). I think she may
have a major part to play in helping you get well.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>You are giving her a lovely life. Much better than
many, many dogs in the world.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Sally, with Rolph and Clara, UK</FONT></DIV>
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