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created by Kirko28 on 09/03/2025 at 23:49 UTC
441 upvotes, 58 top-level comments (showing 25)
(If not allowed, please delete) I will be moving to Okinawa, Japan for 2+ years with my finance within the next 1-2 months. I want so badly to bring her with me but due to where we will be living in Japan, it’s not possible. Her name is Bailey (she’s a rescue) and the absolute best dog on earth. Loves anyone and everyone she meets, does well with other dogs (preferably smaller dogs as she gets nervous with larger ones but never aggressive). Approximately 5 years old and I’ve owned her for roughly 4. Really don’t want to take her to a shelter and would like a family to adopt her from me. Kids, a yard and lots of love is the key to her heart. Pics included and any additional info I will share if requested. She is located in South County 63125. I’ll dm my cell if anyone is interested. (She is fixed, healthy and is the snuggliest girl on the planet) breaks my heart but I have no choice. (She will come with a large collapsible dog crate that she doesn’t really use, potty trained 100%, lots of toys and leash. Free to a good loving caring home. Thank you.
Comment by MisterFixit314 at 10/03/2025 at 00:15 UTC
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I live in Maplewood. My son (9) and I have been talking about getting another dog. Our dog is 12 years old and low maintenance.
I'd love to meet this baby with my kiddo and my dog to see if everyone gets along!
Comment by dr_bigtina at 10/03/2025 at 00:00 UTC
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Please reach out if can't find someone closer - I'm an hour away but will make the trip to avoid her going to a shelter
Comment by Kirko28 at 10/03/2025 at 01:01 UTC
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UPDATE: Have a meet and greet with someone next weekend (unless something changes). In case that does fall through, please dm me and I’ll give you my cell. I appreciate the kind words and community in this comment section. Thank you all a million ❤️ -Alex
Comment by TheYear3030 at 09/03/2025 at 23:55 UTC
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That is so heartbreaking to read. I hope someone can take her. I just took a dog off this subreddit and can't handle any more.
Comment by Cute_Clock at 10/03/2025 at 01:04 UTC
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I’m rooting for MrFixIt in Maplewood…this family seems like a great fit, please keep us posted!
Comment by LeftBench4295 at 10/03/2025 at 00:27 UTC
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Please screen potential adopters carefully. Do a home visit. Ask if you can contact their veterinarian if they have/had other pets. Ask for references. There are bad people out there who do terrible things to animals. I hope you find her a wonderful home.
Comment by thesearenotyoursocks at 10/03/2025 at 00:03 UTC
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I live in TGS and could possibly take her.
Comment by AccomplishedStick415 at 10/03/2025 at 00:07 UTC
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I’m so sorry you and your dog have to go through this. I have a very aggressive female, I would love to have her if it weren’t for that, she looks like an angel. Good luck to both of you
Comment by Kirko28 at 10/03/2025 at 00:04 UTC
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(I understand this is hard for others to read as well but I assure you this is just as if not harder for me so please refrain from judgment on this. I plan to be incredibly selective on where she goes and will do whatever necessary to place her somewhere she deserves. I appreciate anyone’s consideration.)
Comment by Blues-20 at 09/03/2025 at 23:55 UTC
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How is she with cats?
Comment by sinmin667 at 10/03/2025 at 00:10 UTC
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Commenting to boost, best of luck
Comment by brianbmx94 at 10/03/2025 at 00:59 UTC
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My mom is in South County on Union. Incredibly loving family with two sweetheart cats and a goofy doggy that loves other animals. She wants me to reach out because she would like to meet you guys ❤️
Comment by JayTitties365 at 10/03/2025 at 01:04 UTC
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If you're still looking for somebody, we just had to put our mama dog down, she passed from cancer, right before christmas, and her baby is in desperate need of a friend, I'd love to meet her, if she hasn't already found a home.
Comment by Ok_Concentrate22761 at 10/03/2025 at 00:06 UTC
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Hope you find someone. My dog doesn't like other dogs
Comment by PuttanescaRadiatore at 10/03/2025 at 00:49 UTC
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I don't have any kids in the house, or other animals, but I do have three of my acres and another couple hundred connected to those three that no one will care about her roaming, if she's a roaming sort of dog. Otherwise she can just hang around the house sleeping if we meet and get along.
And that last picture--can she be trained to make that face? Because that's the face I make at my wife's jokes and it would be awesome to have two of us making that face.
No matter what message me before you take her to a shelter. I've got plenty of room.
Comment by calacmack at 10/03/2025 at 00:15 UTC
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It's clear that you love her and that you want to make sure she goes to a good home. If you adopted her from a rescue organization they should take her back, which would be ideal. If you do have her adopted privately you should charge a nominal rehoming fee - maybe $100 - which is a recommended practice. People that appear to be incredibly kind and credible may actually be brokers who sell pets as bait for animal fighting. The fee deters them. It's shocking. Best of luck in finding her a wonderful new home.
Comment by ComeOnYouBoysInRed at 10/03/2025 at 00:11 UTC
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How big is she?
Comment by Popular_Barracuda_74 at 10/03/2025 at 00:15 UTC
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I may be able to assist. I have a 3 y/o staffy mix that loves to play and is friendly with other dogs. I'm in Belleville. I wouldn't be able to take her until after 7 April, but would be willing to meet to ensure a good fit, sometime before 20 March.
Comment by only1dork at 10/03/2025 at 00:30 UTC
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Commenting to boost. I have two girls of my own and not financially able to take care of another but I wish you the best and please keep us posted! She is absolutely adorable ♡♡♡
Comment by Lindab156 at 10/03/2025 at 02:02 UTC
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Love the positive comments here. Looks like Bailey will have a new home soon. 🐶🥰
Comment by franillaice at 10/03/2025 at 02:17 UTC
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I'd love to live/move overseas. But I told my wife the only way I'd do it is if I can take my dog's with me! I hope you find a good home, she looks super sweet.
Comment by Short-Adeptness-1292 at 10/03/2025 at 03:35 UTC
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I’m so sorry you have to make this choice.
Comment by jamesmrobinson117 at 10/03/2025 at 13:52 UTC
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Stupid question, but have you tried asking in r/Japan or r/Okinawa if anyone knows anyone in Okinawa who might be willing to foster a dog IN OKINAWA for a couple of years? If you are able to pay for food and upkeep someone might be even more willing to accommodate this kind of long-term yet temporary arrangement. Also you could visit often to take care of walks and picking up poop, so the host family would not have to watch the dog the entire time. Ideally when you get the chance to move somewhere else, you can move somewhere that can accommodate your dog so you can keep your family together.
I am a Japanese translator and I will offer my services to you pro-bono if it means keeping your fur-family together. 🏠🐶❤️🎌
Comment by SadPhase2589 at 10/03/2025 at 00:18 UTC
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Are you being stationed over there? I don’t remember any dog restrictions but I also wasn’t in Okinawa.
Comment by danomighty at 10/03/2025 at 01:01 UTC
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adopt me and take me to japan with you guys!! 😭