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[hamsterjill]

291. Agreed. They did the best they could.

But sometimes things don't work out. This is one of those times.

I didn't say that I thought TTW made the best decision. I merely understand her motivation to take him back because I've seen that same motivation by so many others in similar situations. They love their pets and cannot bear to be parted from them. In her mind, he's safer with her. Whether that's true or not is not something she may be considering.

On a different note, are you familiar with this Akita rescue? Have you personally visited it? I am not, and have never visited it. (And I'm not being sarcastic here. I'm asking legitimately).

I've been in animal rescue in Texas for over 30 years, and I can tell you with certainty, that many of these rescues are NOT what they appear to be. It takes personal knowledge and personal inspection for someone to know FOR SURE that the rescues are legitimate. There are most assuredly good rescues out there, and this Akita rescue may be a good one. I simply don't have the knowledge and information to know that with certainty. But the existence of so many bad ones has made it necessary to always hold some suspicion.

In my view, TTW and Yoshi were a package deal. The OP and her ex tried desperately to help, but were not able to provide the solution that TTW felt was right for her. It is within TTW's rights to take Yoshi back. Whether any of us agree or disagree, at this point, I think the best any of us can do is to hope for the best.