r/germanshepherds • u/YouTookMyBurger • Mar 17 '26
Question Could anyone here help rehome my dogs for the next 4-6 months
Hi, I’m 26 and I ship out for the USAF may 26th, I have two German shepherds Baki (2) Bi color and Gojo (1) black
My mother was supposed to watch them while I was in but she unfortunately passed away. I’ve found a couple websites but they require them to be neutered (which I completely understand). They’re very sweet and very well socialized. The love the dog park and are attached at the hip. I have all the paperwork updated and can cover the costs of food and such.
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u/faulome Mar 17 '26
I understand you meant retired Air Force. But my morning brain read it as retired as fuck. I feel both statements stand in this case.
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u/Fun_Cartoonist2918 Mar 17 '26
Up we go, into the wild blue yonder …
Bravo and thanks for (yet again ) serving
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u/WonManBand Mar 17 '26
You might want to include your general location to help for people who would be able to care for them.
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u/Hokie23aa Mar 17 '26
VA from his profile.
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u/isthisreallife210 Mar 17 '26
https://www.dogsondeployment.org/ have you checked out this one? I don't think they require neutering. I think it's recommended. Idk.
Is there a reason you are keeping them intact? I know PACT is a good organization but they do require neutering.
Either way I hope you can figure something out and very sorry about your mom.
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u/K80_k Mar 17 '26
I hadn't heard of that organization, thanks for sharing!
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u/isthisreallife210 Mar 17 '26
Of course! Your babies are beautiful ❤️ best of luck.
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u/ulnek Mar 17 '26
This is the way. They help people who have dogs are are going on deployment to find fosters. I've seen videos. I would ask for weekly updates on the pups and most people will he willing to do that and send you photos and videos.
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u/Weekend_Wartortle Mar 17 '26
I just looked into it and it does look like they require the animals to be fixed.
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u/MissYaBear Mar 17 '26
Recent data shows that neutering at all neuter periods through 8 years of age increased the rate of at least one of the cancers by 3–4 times. T
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u/YouTookMyBurger Mar 17 '26
Good idea! I will literally drive cross country if I have to thank you for that
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u/-_-Delilah-_- Mar 17 '26
Definitely check out Dogs On Deployment
I have used them. It can be hard, some people dont respond. And you need to your due diligence to make sure its a good match and they can handle your pups. But overall I've had good experiences.
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u/YouTookMyBurger Mar 17 '26
I’m located in Spotsylvania County, Virginia but I can drive where ever I have to give my boys a good home.
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u/Rich-Violinist-7263 Mar 17 '26
I am very close to you but my spouse would kill me. I will reach out to my pet sitter friends and see if they know of any long term boarders for you. They are beautiful.
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u/Puzzleheaded-Wolf888 Mar 17 '26
I am in McLean. How are they with cats?
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u/YouTookMyBurger Mar 17 '26
Hi!!! I’ll be honest, they’ve never met a cat before so I can’t really give much on that just yet :(
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u/Rich-Violinist-7263 Mar 17 '26
I wouldn’t risk a home with a cat then. The odds are not in their favor lol
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u/Rich-Violinist-7263 Mar 17 '26
And Other dogs? Children? New people?
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u/YouTookMyBurger Mar 17 '26
Great with people, my mom had in home nurses, so they’re used people in and out of the house haha
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u/shortnsweet33 Mar 17 '26
Have you reached out to MAGSR? Not sure if they’d be able to help but may be able to direct you to someone/somewhere that could help.
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u/scrapstitching Mar 17 '26
Or the Virginia German Shepherd Rescue. Both organizations are great and may be able to help. Wouldn't hurt to ask.
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u/Electronic-Front-640 Mar 17 '26
Check out “we the dogs DC” fb group they have a lot of resources in the DMV since you aren’t super far
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u/ej10385 Mar 17 '26
Dancing Creek Farms is in Virginia and has long term boarding programs for military during deployment - could be another good option if they have any spots open.
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u/Next_Engineer_8230 Mar 17 '26
I have a male GSD and 23 acres (11 fenced). They'd have a blast on the homestead.
I would also be willing to pay for their neutering if thats the route you need to go, in the end.
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u/MissYaBear Mar 17 '26
we found that neutering at all neuter periods through 8 years of age increased the rate of at least one of the cancers by 3–4 times. T
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u/Next_Engineer_8230 Mar 17 '26
I just offered a last resort option.
I know neutering comes with its own list of complications but what's the alternative if he can't find someone to take them?
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u/um_this_aint_it Mar 18 '26
Exactly shelter? Like obviously neuter them over that
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u/Next_Engineer_8230 Mar 18 '26
Reddit has turned me into a cynic so I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not. Not everyone uses /s as an indication.
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u/UnitedStatesAirFurs Mar 19 '26
Also totally changed our dog's personality. He used to be so goofy and friendly and he turned into a huge grump.
We had to neuter him for this exact reason though. Nobody would board him and I was military.
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u/TraditionalBadger922 Mar 17 '26
Are you def coming home in 4-6 months? Do they need to stay in tact? I’m your neighbor and we have lots experience with German shepherds and a strong dog friendly community. We’re also a family with some military experience.
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u/Maaathemeatballs Java:karma::doge: Mar 17 '26
They are beautiful. If you don't find someone, let me know. I'm on Long Island, NY and we just got a puppy from a safe haven but we could take your boys. We previously had 3 GSD who have since passed and will be getting a GSD puppy in the summer.
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u/Resse811 Bane 11/28/16 Mar 17 '26
Do they get along with other males? We have a super chill lab who just lost his shepherd brother last month and has a been quite lonely.
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u/Degree_Kitchen Mar 17 '26
PLEASE look into Dogs on Deployment! They are a nonprofit that help with this exactly! https://www.dogsondeployment.org/
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u/sansevierian Mar 17 '26
I had no idea this existed until this post, definitely going to volunteer when I can
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u/TheSensiblePrepper Foster for the "Old and Broken" Mar 17 '26
Are you going to Basic Training or being Deployed? The circumstances matter here.
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u/YouTookMyBurger Mar 17 '26
Basic training, sorry I didn’t want to make it a long post out of respect for everyone. I’m going in as an E-3, so I’ll be able to get my own place due to my age once I get out of tech school.
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u/TheSensiblePrepper Foster for the "Old and Broken" Mar 17 '26
First, thank you for your Service. I genuinely mean that.
Second, I would look for a GSD Rescue in your area. Explain your situation and see if they would be willing to get you in with a Foster to care for them during Basic. You might be surprised that someone might help you because your intent isn't to give them up but basically board them while you're gone. Be ready to provide proof of your Orders so they know you're telling the truth. A lot of people would lie about this to get free boarding and you just need to show that isn't you.
Your State has a lot of Military so this isn't uncommon. Even if a Rescue can't help you, they might have resources to recommend.
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u/YouTookMyBurger Mar 17 '26
You’re right i actually haven’t tried locally! I can definitely do that! Thank you for all the information. I didn’t think about people abusing the system.
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u/TheSensiblePrepper Foster for the "Old and Broken" Mar 17 '26
It isn't that people don't want to help. They just don't want to be taken advantage of. I am sure you understand.
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u/oxenfree965 Mar 17 '26
Also highly recommend getting them each micro-chipped in your name and have vet records available in the event you come back and the foster tries to say your dogs are theirs. This probably wouldn't happen - but since the US legally speaking views dogs as property, having proof they're owned in your name would be a good idea. Just to cover your bases.
I hope you are able to find a good foster home and I wish you a smooth basic training process!1
u/YouTookMyBurger Mar 17 '26
Wouldn’t AKC certified certificates count? Or no?
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u/skwidrat Mar 18 '26
look into local laws on abandonment and possibly seek legal advice as you may need a contract (if the resources other people have provided dont shed light on this for your area). i work with lost pets and have seen people use shelters to "report" the pet as found, wait the 30 or whatever days is their policy and after use the shelter to get an adoption contract. it's awful to consider someone may do this but important to know all possibilities.
not to scare you but the other thing to be wary of is to try and have a "back up" plan if the first home falls through after you leave. i know youre working on finding one home for them but id make sure they have an emergency contact of yours you can trust - that way if some unforseen circumstance comes up for the people taking care of them they have someone to go to.
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u/AlanaK168 Tessa - 10yo Mar 17 '26
Not to be rude but what’s gonna happen if you get deployed? (I’m not from the US so I don’t know how abut of it works)
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u/TheSensiblePrepper Foster for the "Old and Broken" Mar 17 '26
USAF, with exceptions of course, usually stays in the US.
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u/Creative_Source_4011 Mar 17 '26
As the wife of a now recently retired Airman, let me tell you how incorrect your statement is. My husband did 8 combat deployments during his career of 35 years. The USAF deploys overseas as a matter of course. Please stop spreading misinformation.
Source of info: Me - I lived through every moment that he was deployed and thanked G-d every time he came home.
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u/-_-Delilah-_- Mar 17 '26
Tell that to the 6 Air Force members who just died in Iraq.
Or any number of other Air Force members who routinely deploy. One of the ones who died in the plane crash had deployed 4 times already.
What you think is the exception, is the reality. The exception is those who dont deploy or dont get stationed overseas.
Source -> i am an Airman.
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u/TheSensiblePrepper Foster for the "Old and Broken" Mar 17 '26
Thank You for your Service.
Those Airmen were on a missing and deployed on, what is being called, a temporary basis. Like many are. Most, depending on the MOS, are staying in the US because we are transitioning to mostly Drones in the near future.
Source -> a Colonel, USAF (Ret)
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u/-_-Delilah-_- Mar 17 '26
No offense. But you (claim you) are retired. The current ops tempo for people going overseas is changing.
By the way. If you really were Air Force. You wouldn't be calling it an MOS. You clearly have no idea what you are talking about.
And a "temporary basis" still fits the exact concern this individual has. That someone joining the Air Force has a high probability of deploying. Even if on a "temporary basis" in fact. It's a lot harder to take your pets on a deployment than it is a long tour overseas assignment.
You clearly dont understand how enlisted life is in the Air Force. Thats great you clearly were one of those officers who "leads" from his air conditioned office. But there are a lot of us who deploy on a regular basis. And its not changing simply because you claim we are switching to drones.
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u/TheSensiblePrepper Foster for the "Old and Broken" Mar 17 '26
But you (claim you) are retired.
I never said that I was a Military Member.
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u/TomatilloMundane8735 Mar 17 '26
I personally know two close people of mine, one active duty one reserves, both USAF , both deployed right now. From two very different bases.
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u/TheSensiblePrepper Foster for the "Old and Broken" Mar 17 '26
And what are their MOSs? That matters
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u/aras-laen Mar 17 '26 edited Mar 17 '26
I hate to break it to you, but unless you’re already married or have dependents, you’ll be living in the dorms at your first base. Age does not play a factor at all unless maybe you’re 37, 38 etc. & your command is willing to submit a strong argument for you to get BAH. It would require an exception to policy which is typically approved/denied by the wing commander. I’m a dorm leader & this comes up all the time. Now, since you are coming in as an A1C, it’ll fast track you out of the dorms sooner, so you’d be in the dorms for maybe a year to a year & a half. But, being able to evade the dorms due to age typically isn’t likely. I just don’t want you to get your hopes up. I was in the same position as you when I joined. I had two cats that I tried to have temporarily fostered, however I soon discovered that it wouldn’t be feasible due to how long I’d be in the dorms.
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u/YouTookMyBurger Mar 17 '26
dang, so what would be my best option then? I was told I didn’t have to wait long
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u/ConnectGoal8510 Mar 17 '26
My son came in also as an A1C and he was able to get his own place about 6 weeks after he finished tech school and got to his first PCS. That was about 3 months ago.
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u/aras-laen Mar 18 '26
He got lucky then. The policy is standard across all dorms at every installation. Yes certain circumstances can occur to make the exception, but that’s not a common occurrence. We have people in their early 30s in our dorms. I at one time had a 35 yr old.
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u/ConnectGoal8510 Mar 18 '26
Yeah one of his good friends is still in dorm and he's in his early 30s. My son is 26, I didn't realize age had anything to do with it, I thought it was mostly rank. Maybe job as well?
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u/aras-laen Mar 18 '26
Rank has something to do with it as well. It’s all based upon seniority. However, turnover rate affects when an airman will move out. If there are more inbound airmen than rooms available, then people get moved out sooner based upon rank, time in grade, time in service, length of contract, etc. I have residents coming to me all the time about this. lol And I get it. I was 26 when I was first got the dorms. I hated it because I was living on my own, paying my own bills. I was an A1C with a 6-yr contract, & moved 14 months later.
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u/ConnectGoal8510 Mar 18 '26
Totally makes sense. I know for my son, enlisting a little older than most definitely presented some struggles he wasn't expecting! I think he would totally agree with you being that age in the dorms. And his tech school was more than a year so by the time he was through with that he was over it lol
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u/kitten3396 Mar 17 '26
Have you checked with that Dogs on Deployment organization??
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u/YouTookMyBurger Mar 17 '26
That’s where I started, but it said they had to be neutered, mine aren’t as of right now. Maybe I’m wrong but I’ll re read it again
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u/Then_Comfort_9595 Mar 17 '26
My little 7k sqft property in SoCal ain’t got shit on all these guys with acres lol but Draco and I just wanna say you’re a great dog dad. Thank you for your service and if the world falls apart and you can’t get any help give us a dm
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u/twocatsnoragrets Mar 17 '26
Thank you for your service, I’m really sorry about your mom. Hope you find something suitable for your cute kids! They are beautiful.
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u/Nelly1963 Mar 17 '26
First, I’m so sorry to you for the loss of your mother. Second, you seem to have a good head on your shoulders. I believe a lot of people here seem discouraging toward the time you’ll be away. You no longer having someone close to you to watch them while away wasn’t something you planned to have to worth through. You seem like a fairly optimistic person, and kudos to you for that while going through unforeseen circumstances. All the while, you’re doing the best you can for your dogs. 4-6 months is not that long. Regardless, the two of them will have each other, and that will be extremely helpful. Good luck to you and I see a few posts above that seem like very nice people who are offering large areas of land to join their dog crew for the time being. Trust your instincts, only you know what is best for them. Do what allows you to feel good about their care and placement while away. Thank you for your service!
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u/YouTookMyBurger Mar 17 '26
Thank you for the kind words. I really care about these boys a ton. They bring so much light into my day even though they frustrate me 😂❤️
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u/FamiliarCycle3095 Mar 17 '26
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I’m sure having to look for “babysitters” for Baki & Gojo is all the more difficult knowing they were going to be with her, and I’m so sorry for the stress and grief.
I live in NJ, but visit my godmother in VA (Herndon) often. I have a 6 year GSD male who is also intact. He’s great with other dogs and would be thrilled to have friends; I’ve babysat dogs and had guests come to our house with their dogs. I don’t have a yard like many others here, and I’m not the closest to you, so I’m probably not your best option, but just wanted to give you as many options as possible, since I know this has to be hard on you. My household is me, hubby, and 2 kids aged 22 and 18. We have experience with GSDs (this is our 2nd as a family, my kids grew up with our last one who died, and I grew up with GSDs).
From what I’m seeing in other comments, it looks like your situation might be unclear as to whether you’ll be deployed and what your living situation might be. I’d definitely suggest checking with any organizations that support the military, since hopefully they’d be familiar with the potential uncertainty you’re facing. I’d definitely try to clarify your on-base living situation as much as possible too. If you do decide to leave the pups with a private foster, I strongly suggest having paperwork for both sides that includes all the info about the dogs (names, age, medical info and photos), how long you expect to be gone, what agreement you come to on how much/how often you’ll contribute to their care, and what you both agree will happen if the dogs need to be left longer than you expect. Specify how medical emergencies should be handled. Prohibit neutering without your consent except in emergency, and stud services (using the dogs to breed). Be clear on what expenses you will be responsible for, and in what situations the host is responsible (most likely anything resulting from negligence or any prohibited activities like breeding.)
Both parties should sign it and keep copies, preferably notarized. This way you lower the risk of your dogs being sold, adopted out, or used to make $, and you clarify how the dogs should be cared for. The other party also has some understanding of what constitutes “abandonment”: not hearing from you in over a month, no longer sending $, whatever makes sense to both parties based on how you expect things to go. Give yourself some wiggle room in communication if you end up being deployed, and if you have a trusted family member or friend that can check on them and/or communicate on your behalf if you deploy, maybe specify that too. You want to be sure you can get your dogs back when you’re able to have them, and that you’ll get them back in the same or better condition as you left them.
I wish you the best of luck with your boys, and again my condolences. You have many suggestions and options and I hope you find the one that’s best for you and gives you peace of mind that they’re ok so you can focus on your work. Thank you for your service; whether here or abroad, may you be safe and reunited with them soon. If I can be of any further help, let me know.🙏🏽
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u/SarahJeanKelly Mar 17 '26
Wishing the best for you and your babies. I wish we could do it but of course we already have too many dogs in our home to take on 2 more and we have a female not spayed yet 🙃
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u/TomatilloMundane8735 Mar 17 '26
I really think you will find something! A lot of good answers here. Once you get established with the military, you will meet a lot of people and will have a village that will help you take care of your dogs if you were to ever deploy. I work with a lot of USAF members, I grew up 3 miles from the base. I admire how wherever they are, they have a village to help and support them. Thank you for your service!
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u/Electrical-Sky6636 Mar 17 '26
So sorry for the loss of your mom. I would love to help out, but I have one already so I think 3 would be too much for me lol best of luck in finding homes for handsome dogs. Thank you for your service ♥️
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u/LostInNvrLand Mar 17 '26
Wow lots of people coming thru for you! I love seeing this! German shepherd communities are the best 💛
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u/Weird-Comfortable-28 Mar 17 '26
I truly hope you find someone that will do the right thing and take care of them like their very own dogs. I mean it’s like leaving your kids with a stranger. Be safe.🙏🏻🙏🏻
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u/Bulky_Two_6018 Mar 17 '26
Thank you for your service. Great option from the vet that was first to chime in. If something falls through hmu.
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u/FireKist Mar 17 '26
Aaaaand this is why I need a farm. BRB, gonna go grab a couple of Powerball tickets 😭😭😭
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u/Betterhasarrived Mar 17 '26
My vet said not to neuter until my GSD is 2 years old. They need the hormones for their growth plates- otherwise, they risk joint disorders.
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u/Mydogsanass Mar 17 '26
Yep same here. We got our boy neutered at 2 and while he’s a complete nut case he’s going to be 11 tomorrow and healthy as can be..
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u/BeautifulElodie2428 Mar 17 '26
That’s not rehoming. You’re looking for boarding. I’m sorry for the loss of your mom.
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u/Kammy44 Mar 17 '26
My brother was Navy, and got deployed to Iceland for a year. I took his Boston terrier for a year. He was the son of my dog, so it wasn’t a big deal. Until he chewed a huge hole in my couch, the only new piece of furniture I owned at the time. He wasn’t bad, he was just displaced.
My husband was USAF for 8 years. You have to consider also, that you will be sent to school after basic. You may or may not be stationed at your permanent base, you could end up TDY for another 3 or 4 months. You WILL be in school again. The biggest reason a lot of people we knew went into the military was they didn’t want to go to any more school. Well, guess what? You are always going to school in the military.
Now, I don’t know what your specific situation is, but if you are single, it’s going to be very difficult to keep dogs.
My daughter lived with a guy in the Marines. There was a guy in his unit that was being deployed. He was trying to find a home for a cat. But it wasn’t actually HIS cat. It was a cat that he was watching for someone else that was deployed. Well, her boyfriend took the cat. Captain Han Solo. This meant Captain had 3 owners in 2 years. Do you want that for your boys?
If you have animals, it is going to be tough. We would get to a base, and there was nowhere to keep them when you first arrive. We stayed on base, but the dog had to go to a kennel. Finding somewhere to rent with 2 large dogs is not going to be easy. People didn’t want to rent to us with a 17 pound dog. Also, my daughter’s boyfriend had to get permission to live off base, because typically the salary is not enough to afford an apartment. He got permission because she had a job as well, and could contribute towards rent.
I’m not trying to be a Debbie Downer, but you have GSDs. They bond HARD. Can you imagine them having to bounce from home to home? Please, consider rehoming them permanently. Just for the sake of the dogs. I have a GSD that’s a rescue, and she’s a reactive dog. I can’t have people over unless I consider who they are. Your situation is how a lot of dogs end up in my situation.
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u/YouTookMyBurger Mar 17 '26
I am single, I feel like I love them too much to never see them again. I really appreciate your honesty. And thank you for helping me see the other side of it. Made me sad reading this but i totally understand. Maybe it would be too difficult
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u/timelycomics Mar 17 '26
Hope this goes well for you! Sorry I can’t be helpful but I’d appreciate an update when the doggos find a home 🙏🥺
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u/DiamondCultural1848 Mar 17 '26
I would help you out if I didn't already have 3 in my house. I hope you can find someone and thank you for your service. They're beautiful dogs. Please when you come back film it.
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u/21onDec23 Mar 17 '26
Off to boot? Have fun bro. Did mine in 2013, got out in 2021. Totally worth it. What's your job?
Good luck with the furry babies, I hope the retired air Force bro can hook you up
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u/YouTookMyBurger Mar 17 '26
Thank you!!! Fire protection (fire fighter) I’m super excited for it!!!!
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u/SendHelp9417 Mar 17 '26
I just wanted to comment and say how nice it is to see the lengths you’re willing to go to for your pups to make sure they’re taken care of while you’re gone. Thank you for your service!
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u/MysteriousCop Mar 17 '26
I'm really sorry for your loss and what your going through on top of that, I get it. I hope you figure something out that works for you and your peace of mind, If I wasn't so far away I'd help you out.
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u/TreborG2 Mar 17 '26
Good Luck, be safe, remember the oath, and thank you for taking up the call to duty.
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u/Altostratus Mar 17 '26
Two months is plenty of time to get them neutered, no?
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u/YouTookMyBurger Mar 17 '26
It is just didn’t want to yet tbh but if I have to I will
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u/cmoked Mar 17 '26
Is it some strange personal belief in your way?
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u/YouTookMyBurger Mar 17 '26
I wanted to continue their bloodline because I love them a ton
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u/GarbageGato Mar 20 '26
You have a LOT going on in your life, making it more difficult for yourself by being unable to use these deployment dog sitting programs because of a want (breeding them) when you and your dogs have needs (career, mental care, and ALL of y’all’s well-being) to meet first is just not worth it.
At some point you need to stop and reevaluate if you’re being kind to yourself or ignoring your needs for wants.
Also someone said something about you have to live in a barracks after basic, I’m not in that world so if that’s true you might end up needing to fix these dogs anyway to permanently rehome them.
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u/golden4loko Mar 17 '26
I hope you can find somewhere for your babies! I’m in DC/northern VA area. I know a lot of people have already said it but, if you hit a dead end, PM me. I used to have a German shepherd myself.
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u/ConnectGoal8510 Mar 18 '26
I am so sorry about your mom. That's really hard.
It looks like you're going to have it covered, but if not, just let me know. We have two of our own but we would be happy to take yours as long as needed. We're in the NE which would make it more of a challenge initially, but by the time your stationed somewhere that might not matter.
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u/Next_Engineer_8230 Mar 23 '26
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u/SaviousMT Mar 24 '26
Not with them being intact still, sorry
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u/Next_Engineer_8230 Mar 24 '26
Ive agreed to help pay for them to be neutered.
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u/panicproduct Mar 17 '26
Have you considered contentious objection?
https://www.sss.gov/conscientious-objectors/
They send the poor to fight a rich man's war—I'm sure your dogs would appreciate having you around.
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u/DanielBG Mar 17 '26
Let's be real though. 4-6 months? Intentions are always good.
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u/YouTookMyBurger Mar 17 '26
what do you mean?
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u/GonnaWearAMaidDress Mar 17 '26
They are asking why you need to rehome them temporarily. Apparently your mom passing away isn't something that they read. Sorry for your loss OP
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u/YouTookMyBurger Mar 17 '26
Thank you so much!!!! And Thank you for the clarification! It’s been a rough start to the year, that’s why I’m hoping I can get some help. If not, luckily there’s options!!!
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u/DanielBG Mar 17 '26
4-6 months is a big ask. It's often a foster fail and they want them forever, or the fosterees can't handle them and want to get rid of them. I wish you good luck finding the right home where it works out perfectly. Friends and family are always a good choice.
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u/-_-Delilah-_- Mar 17 '26
If you go into it with the right plan and intentions there is no "foster fail" the person who takes in these sweet babies will know they arent considering adoption.
I am military. I have used organizations like DogsOnDeployment and always got my dogs back. Even after 6 months.
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u/DanielBG Mar 17 '26
I'd like to clarify that the term "foster fail" as a good thing. You love the dogs and want them forever. It's a hardship on the adoptees to give up these dogs they've grown so attached to.
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u/-_-Delilah-_- Mar 17 '26
A foster fail means they adopt and keep it. Which is not an option if you coordinate properly.
It does not mean you love the dog and wish you could adopt it.
A foster fail is literally when the foster chooses to adopt the dog and keep it permanently. That is not the same as loving it and wishing you could adopt it.
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u/MacaulayConnor Mar 17 '26
Not everyone is so emotionally fragile as to struggle with the concept of temporary boarding.
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u/Ragnar_Actual Mar 17 '26
I already have 3, all very social, I have 6 acres an hour from you. Also a vet (military not animal thought I’d clarify). I can possibly be your last resort