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[hamsterjill]

292. Absolutely she reclaimed him because she didn't want him going to the rescue.

I didn't say that I think she made the best decision. I simply understand her motivation in reclaiming him. I see that same motivation in homeless people in my own city over and over and over again. They cannot bear to part with their beloved pet and will put both the pet and themselves in jeopardy to stay together. Therefore, TTW's reclamation of him was no surprise.

Have you personally visited this rescue? I have over 30 years experience in rescue in Texas. There are many rescues (as I explained up-post) that are NOT what they appear. This one may be a perfectly good and legitimate one, but until someone has visited and knows that via PERSONAL knowledge and not word of mouth, there is no real assurance. There are so many bad rescues out there, that is the necessary to look at each one with a degree of suspicion. There are also very good rescues that, try as they might, make bad adoptions because potential adoptors sometimes lie. This is a legitimate concern and consideration, and it may very well have been something that motivated TTW to reclaim the dog. She may have been unable to accept "the unknown" as to what was going to happen to Yoshi.

As to your comment asking if I think if Yoshi is a danger to humans that he should be out of the shelter, my answer is "of course not". But I don't know of many shelters that will house indefinitely a dog that is deemed aggressive, and he would likely be euthanized ultimately because of space or funding.

In addition to that, in one of your updates to your original OP, you indicated that the rescue felt Yoshi would acclimate. Moreover, TTW has had Yoshi for some time, right? And there have been no instances of him acting aggressively? No impoundments for biting, etc.??? So I don't know that his aggressive behavior at your ex's house is necessarily a proper indicator of his demeaner (which, to your credit, you address in your OP).

My bottom line is that TTW had the legal right to reclaim him, whether any of us like it or not and whether any of us feel it was the best decision or not. You and your ex have put in a great deal of effort into trying to help, and even with your best efforts and best intentions, a solution has not been arrived at that is acceptable to TTW. In my opinion, she and Yoshi are a package deal in her mind.

You have done all that you could do. You tried your best. Did more than most would even consider doing. It didn't work out. Therefore, it is time to end your involvement, and we will all hope for the best outcome. That is all that is humanly possible at this point.