Being new to your website, this is the first that I've heard of the Harry Saga - but I support you in your plight! :)

Wooo! That's good that the
'chicks' seem like a good match. Now you can put more energy into fighting the evil forces of evil.

That was possibly the lamest comment I've ever left on someone's site. And I thought I had the pole position clinched too!

Oh sighhhhh....

The whole thing is so sad and sucky. But I will say one thing, screw thinking about anyone else apart from you, Rhi and Harry. You've bent over backwards for a certain person and you don't have to!

It's heartbreaking, with this new doggy girl and all, and I can't tell you what to do there. But at least it looks like she'd be a good owner to him.

Thinking of you *squeeze*

Oh dear, Miss Shauny. This looks like it's going to need another drinking binge next weekend. Be there or be sort of rectangular.

What are you doing?

DON'T do anything about finding Harry a new home until it's CERTAIN that you have to part company with him.

There, I've admonished you. Have I ever admonished you before? I don't think so. Not in any real seriousness, anyway. Well, not that I can remember!

But I admonish you now, 'cause I'm just concerned you're going to end up giving Harry away when you don't need to. I know you know that it's too soon to give Harry away, but I just fear you might crumble. I just don't want you to lose Harry.

But I know it's difficult when people, like the Agent, are putting pressure on you. But I think it would be easier in the long run to tell her not to help anymore in that department. Put it in writing, if it's easier. (And it'll be on record, too (remember to keep a photocopy!).)

Come to think of it, can she legally give out personal data? She must've done, as the Potential Home Chick demonstrated. That could be a handy bit of evidence against the Agent, if it comes to the crunch. (Assuming she was in violation of confidentiality / data protection stuff. Dunno what your laws are like there on such matters.)

Anyway, I'm sorry the saga continues. It would be so nice if it all just got quickly and easily resolved. Without you having to part with Harry, of course.

simon i'm not sure you understand... we will have to find Harry a new home eventually, as Mum can't take him anyone. Perhaps it's best we let him go with someone who'll take good care of him NOW than risk not being able to find ANYONE later.

Well, it's not the best outcome, I suppose, but it beats sending Harry back to the RSPCA. And if it's the way you want to go, it seems you've got a pretty good case for breaking the lease - when it comes down to, the real estate agent conned you.

Whatever you do, look after yourself, eh?

I can't even understand what the problem with Harry is anyway. I'm sure he doesn't cause much havoc (by, say, tearing up furniture and urinating along brightly coloured walls.) If I was the owner of one of these places and knew what you were going through with the Harry Saga, I'd just have to let you go. (Slight problem- I'm not the owner, and therefore can't let you off.)

At least you've found Potential Home Chick and despite your jealousy, it's nice that Harry feels comfy with her. Do all you can to fight for Harry!

"The fight for Harry - One woman and her dog." I can just see it as your first novel (or second, really.)

I think you probably could break the lease with that regulation you found. ¶ Doing okay? You sound okay, more-or-less.

I support you entirely, Miss Shauny, you know that. I am glad you've found a potential place for Harry, even though it's plenty awful that you've been screwed over so badly. You can always come live with me!

Ditto to what Marybeth said. I support whatever decision you decide to make.

If all else fails, you can live here, my dear. Move to Wisconsin and stay with Tim and I - you can definitely be our bitch. Rawr.

blargh.
:(

Or you can move to Melbourne and live with me an feistynoodle and Miss Purdey, who is another bouncy muddy puppy.

you and harry can both come and live with me, if you want.
i need a new housemate, and a dog to pee on things and rip up my furniture. plus i have a huge backyard for him. cheap rent, too!

only problem with that is that you, like many many others, may not want to live in Perth. oh, and you don't know me, either :p

oh dear god, why do i always leave really retarded comments? stop me before i post again!!

(sorry shauny...)

I enjoy that picture. I didn't really believe you when you said something about a dog with a mullet, but boy, I was wrong. High-larious!

Actually it looks suspiciously like an afro rather than a mullet..

Harry: 'Sorry bitch, am I breaking your concentration?'

Shauna, perhaps I am being thick here, but isn't a whole year more than enough time to make alternative arrangements for Harry? You have valid concerns about Harry's long term future, but ones which, I think, you may be compounding the current situation with.

Erm, the rest of my comment was getting too long. But, despite what you said on Sunday, I just can't get away from the feeling that you're giving in too easily. I fear you'll end up kicking yourself.

sigh. do you really think i'd give him up without thinking of all the pros and cons? please give me some credit.

you say "a year is more than enough time to make arrangements for harry"... but what do we do with him for that year??!

Okay, I was being thick. I'm sorry.

I forgot to mention that I adore that mullet dog. Perhaps this comes from my love of mullets. (Please, don't take me that seriously.)

d'ya think I'd look good with a mullet?