This is a really special letter from a couple I met in the wide-open fields of public lands near my house in Bennington. They were with their adorable perky 9-year-old Pug Sparky – who had a great time playing with my huge Weimaraner Teddy. Sparky had been missing his housemate who was a big Dalmatian who passed away – and they had always dreamed of getting a Weimaraner. But soon after I had reached out to the Weim rescue on their behalf (this couple’s attitude and retired lifestyle would have been wonderful for this emotionally demanding breed which requires their people to be around a great deal of the time!) I received this really thoughtful and honest letter. I am putting it out there in the hope will be a really valuable THINK TWICE lesson for anyone else who has a “canine impulse” but then has to think of the realities.
Lee and I have been discussing adopting a Weimaraner after talking to you and after listing many pros and cons we decided it would not be a good idea for us to do so at this time. Since we travel back and forth from Vermont to Florida (recently traded in our SUV for a smaller sedan) two dogs, especially a large one, would make the car very tight with all our luggage, the cat tote, etc. Secondly, we have no problem leaving Sparky with people or taking him with us when we take off for a weekend or a vacation, but have already been told that two dogs would be out of the question and I refuse to board a dog in the kennel.
Needless to say, we would love a Weim but the cons are too many at this time. I do hope Sparky can play with Teddy and Scooby Doo. He really loved running with Teddy.
I purchased your book and have thumbed through it. It was quite an endeavor and has many useful hints. I will recommend it to others. I also am getting your podcasts and listening to them. Very informative. What is going to happen now that XM and Sirius will be one. Will we be able to hear your broadcast live?
When your husband has recuperated, please e-mail us so we can meet at the Mile Around and Sparky can have some fun.
Thanks again for your efforts in trying to find us a Weim.
Not getting one was a hard decision since we love the breed, but probably the best since we will be traveling now that we are retired.
Linda
