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[aandsdean]

What about Craig's list? Be sure to post to Craig's list for each of the major cities in your vicinity. Also see if there are is a foster-home type "shelter" that lists through Pet-Finder (www.petfinder.com) they might be willing to let you list your dog through their group.


Print out some nice pics of the dog. Mention her to everyone who you run into. If a fair amount of your students live off campus, it may be worth even announcing briefly in class. (I've found homes for three kittens and one old Subaru that way).

Good luck. My heart is with you.

Thanks!  We will list Lucy through a couple of "virtual shelters" including the one near us.  I've been mentioning her around (I don't teach anymore, so the class thing doesn't work for me).

I have been solidly booked into meetings for the last couple of days since returning from my conference, but I'm hopeful that I can get all this done tomorrow.

Suec, thanks.  Lucy's been on doggie Prozac for some time.  However, we were on an increasing dose, and for a while things were OK, then the problems resumed.  We're going to taper her down a little and see if that helps.

Anyhow, progress, sort of.  Thanks all

[infopri]

Aandsdean, I'm so sorry to hear about your problems with Lucy!  (I just found this thread today.)  We had similar problems between White Dog (male) and Big Dog (female), when we first adopted Big Dog, but oddly enough the introduction of Little Dog (female) a few weeks later made all the difference in the world.  Somehow, her presence changed the dynamics completely, and White Dog gave up his alpha status and let Big Dog take over.

But I know things don't always end up so well.  You may remember my beloved cat, Jake (may she rest in peace), from the thread I started a few years ago (to decide whether to euthanize her or to risk amputation surgery).  Jake never learned to co-exist with Big Cat.  Jake was my Bernie--my favorite of all our critters, the oldest, the one who was here first.  Big Cat bullied her mercilessly, and I eventually had to keep the two of them permanently segregated.

All of which is to say, I understand and sympathize--and I truly wish I could help.  I live way too far away, and Lucy would undoubtedly have the same issues with Big Dog that she does with Bernie.  But I wanted to let you know that I feel your pain and am hoping for a good resolution.  Please keep us posted!

[onion]

What about Craig's list? Be sure to post to Craig's list for each of the major cities in your vicinity. Also see if there are is a foster-home type "shelter" that lists through Pet-Finder (www.petfinder.com) they might be willing to let you list your dog through their group.


Print out some nice pics of the dog. Mention her to everyone who you run into. If a fair amount of your students live off campus, it may be worth even announcing briefly in class. (I've found homes for three kittens and one old Subaru that way).

Good luck. My heart is with you.

Personally, I would not use Craig's List to rehome a beloved pet.  I would go with the "virtual shelters", but really, personal connections or networks are best.  The reason I would avoid Craig's List is because animal hoarders often trawl CL for pets, as do people who intend to abuse those animals.  They're not the majority, but unfortunately, they're not rare either. 

A couple years old, but PETA's response to Craig's List "free to good homes" ads:
http://blog.peta.org/archives/2007/10/craigslist_is_o.php

And Craig's List's policy, which was modified in response.
http://www.craigslist.org/about/PETA

Aandsdean, I wish I were nearby as I could use a furry friend!