Heartbroken :( Need to find a foster family/rehome for our Lola ASAP!

[Laura & Lola]

     I have cried for days thinking about what I have to write here.... we need to find a new home for our Lola.  Here's a quick summary.... we brought Lola home in October 2010 (her birthday is August 12th), and her and I bonded quickly as I was home all day with her.  She is our first baby! I still have her little pink blankie we brought her home in <3 Life was good :) We owned our own home and had our second (human) baby, in 2012. 

     Then I became disabled :( Hubby's paycheck didn't cover all the bills.  We had to fill bankruptcy and lost our home to foreclosure :( We were able to move into my mom's house for awhile.  However she was diagnosed with cancer in October.  She couldn't handle the chaos of a toddler and dog while dealing with her health issues so we moved out.  The only place available that we could afford doesn't allow dogs :(  I miss my Lola!! :( Mom is keeping her until we can find her a new home.  We need to find one ASAP though!

      We're in the middle of disability appeals, and when I get approved we would be able to afford to move to a place where we could bring Lola with us.  However, there is no way to tell how long it will take for my disability to get approved.. could be months or years :( I would LOVE to find a temporary foster home for her.  I can't imagine my life without her!! But I understand it's not fair to ask someone to take her in without any idea of a time table.  So we are looking also into rehoming her :(  Is there anyone in northern Ohio that would be willing to keep in touch with us and let us know how Lola is doing? I'd love to be able to visit her as well.  At least on Christmas and her birthday when I'll be missing her the most :(

     A little info on our Lola..... she's a mini (32lbs), black with tuxedo markings.  She's up to date on all her shots. (and fixed).  She took an obedience course in 2012.  She knows sit, lay down, and stay (although she has a hard time with that one!).  We worked with her on jumping up on people, but she still gets excited when visitors come over and has a tendency to jump.  She LOVES to be around people.  She was an only dog though so I'm not sure how she would get along with other pets.  She loves to chase leaves in the fall, jump in the snow in the winter, catch bubbles in the summer, and let the wind blow her hair back in the spring :) At night she would like to be laying right next to the bed, or if she can't be near people she prefers to be cuddled up in her crate.  We say "sleepy time" and she runs to her crate and waits for her bedtime snack of cheerios.  We love her very much!!! Hoping someone on here has some good advice on a temporary foster home or rehome for our Lola <3

[F, Calla & Luca]

I am so very sorry hear of all these troubles. I hope things can work out for all in the end.

[Ginny Nightingale]

I know of someone who got permission to keep a dog in her apartment after getting a note from her psychiatrist that it was an emotional support dog--it worked for her but took some time--you could look into this but may need someone to take the dog temporarily while you do the paperwork.

So sorry to hear about all of this--I hope something works out--I agree that it would be hard for the dog to see you all the time if you end up rehoming her--but it might be OK if you see her at a neutral place--not your home..then again, why put the dog thru the confusion of seeing you and then not seeing you? You might have to be strong for her sake.

[Lynda Kamrath]

Wish you ere closer.  We always have room for another dog.

[Katie]

I am so sorry to hear this. I am not even in the same hemisphere, let alone in the same country, so I am of no practical help, but we will be thinking of you.

If you do go the re home route it will probably be much harder on you than on Lola. This is small comfort I know, but still.....

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Laura ~ I just read your post. I can feel the love you have for Lola and you will figure out what is best or your little doodle.   It breaks my heart to think you have to make these choices.  I only hope someone sees this and can help you and your family.  Hang in there - one day at time.  Prayers for you, Lola and your family.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I just wanted to say that I am so very sorry for all that you are going through.  I can't imagine how difficult this must be.  Praying for a solution.

[Sooner Mom]

Where do you live?

[Sooner Mom]

Is she fully house broken and can you post pictures or do you have pictures posted of her somewhere else?  Are you needing someone to come and get the dog from you or are you in a situation where you could take the dog to someone?  

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Laura, I'm so very sorry your life has been turned upside down like this.  It's clear that you love Lola very much and don't want to give her up permanently. I get it, it's like a child.  I think Rickie's idea is worth a shot.  Also try reaching out to your breeder and in your community (to vets, trainers, rescues, animal therapy groups).  I heard recently of an organization that fosters military dogs when their owners are deployed. Maybe someone will know of a kind heart who has the room to foster her until you can get back on your feet. You just never know sometimes how help will arrive.  Stay strong.  

[Amy and Annabelle]

She lives in northern Ohio. It says Sandusky, Ohio on her personal page. This was a reply to Sooner Mom, I guess I replied in the wrong spot.

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

I'm so very sorry Laura and hoping for a good solution. 

[Camilla and Darwin]

I'm very sorry for everything that you are going through and I hope you find the perfect solution for you and Lola.