I am a veteran of two Iraq deployments and in 2018, when I got her from Detroit animal control, I needed a companion dog to help cope with my ptsd issues. And she was great for this. Whether walking 4-5 miles a day or just playing in the backyard, Madison was just what I needed to get me back into the rhythm of being happy and healthy.

Within the past few years, as I’ve starting getting out more and breaking out of my shell, I’ve began noticing that I’m spending less time with Madison. I’m now at the point where I’m concerned that I’m not able to pursue the active lifestyle I want if I’m tied to the responsibility of Madison.

So now I’m making the tough realization that both Madison and I will be much happier if we go our separate ways. It’s just me and Madison alone in my house, so maybe she finds a couple where one partner can be around when the other is not. Maybe she finds a home with another dog—Madison is very friendly and loves playing with other dogs.

Madison is a really good dog, she is super friendly, and is always excited when guests come over. She loves play dates with other dogs and walks of any distance she truly enjoys. Doggy daycare is her favorite because she gets to play with all the other dogs—as soon as I start packing her food she gets noticeably excited bc she knows that means she’s going to camp bow wow.   One way or another, I feel selfish from keeping her from anyone else who can be there for Madison in ways that I ultimately cannot be much longer.

This has been a very difficult decision, but it’s time for Madison and I to both move on.