At Least It's Less Than a Whole Month. . .

[seekerval]

Besides apologizing for such long gaps between such few/short/bland posts, I'm also sorry that I don't even get going well enough to read My Friends' posts. I am trying to toss away the worst of the depression and such negative nonsense. Any Good Wishes and Kind Thoughts as might float around in my direction are very welcome and appreciated, even

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[thespian15]

I was going to ask you the other night and then forgot, are you able to do play dates with her, to see if you match up outside of the kennel?
Hugs, Jon

[seekerval]

I can take her for walks in the Pound's neighborhood, and have done. Also, if I adopt her, I have a two week grace time to change my mind, give her back, and get my money back. I'm checking their website to be sure she's still there. My biggest concern is being away most of the day on Thanksgiving so I'm hoping to be able to wait until Friday.

[thespian15]

I would think if you talk to them about your plans they would be more then happy to hold her over the holiday. :)

[seekerval]

I've been thinking about THAT possibility lately. May try calling and talking to them since their hours do NOT continue into after my work time when I could go there. Gotta git off my bum and DO SOMETHING about Maple. Thanks for the encouraging comments.

[man_of_snows]

Keeping you in my thoughts and holding you in the light that your depression isn't as heavy going forward.

[seekerval]

Thank you so much. I find that my usual ability to shake off such negativity without too much difficulty or such a drawn out time is hiding some where. With your kind help, I'll keep looking for that more solid self trust and positive outlook in that light. Thank you. And may your Thanksgiving be particularly helpful and upholding to you.

[puddleshark]

Yes. It's so hard not to be pressured by the empty house into rushing into a decision. But you take as much time as you need to decide whether this girl is the right dog for you, and whether the lack of lead training combined with her size might be an issue.

I remember when I was deciding whether to adopt Max, most of my LJ friends were saying "Go for it!", and one of my LJ friends was saying "Don't do it!", and the "Don't do it!" opinion actually helped me decide that I wanted to do it!

I'm sorry to hear that the Black Dog of depression is hanging round. I hope things get better. *offers a very tentative British hug*

[seekerval]

Thank you for your insights, Dear Lady! Maple has SOME leash training, but these Pitbulls are not only stronger than they realize--also the hours spent in their little pens has them bored and wanting to get out for exercise and entertainment. Or so I see it. I must add that the staff at the pound do make sure to get the dogs out walking on leash as well as outside in a "yard" where groups of the dogs can play together for some time. Maple is also only about a year old and notably smaller than the other 2 Pits I considered--and got basically dragged around. I think she is probably very trainable, and will have to find a good, inexpensive training group that will help me train her (and me) in proper leash behavior.

[seekerval]

And a happy arms-wrapping enthusiastic Minnesota hug back. Don't worry . . . I promise to Not break your spine. hee!