(As you may/may not know per another thread! Unfortunately, my Mother has decided to not take her. So, I'm getting the word out.)

I own a 2-lb, 7-year old Maltese. I love her to death, but since becoming single, I am unable to care for my baby in a manner than she deserves to be cared for. Basically, I work 12 hours a day and she has to be in a cage, alone for that amount of time.


Due to her being alone so long, she has picked up horrible habits and she is not housebroken anymore. Well, she is housebroken when I am there. But when I go to bed, she gets up and pees on the carpet. She use to sleep with me, until she peed on my chest one morning.


Honestly, I’m at my wits end, and I can’t afford doggie daycare or dog walking for her (to do it would cost me $200 a month). I want to find her a good home and is perfect for her, but I’m not sure where to start. I don’t want to take her to a shelter, even if it’s no kill, as I won’t be sure they will screen the owners very closely.

Now, as far as a good home... she needs to live with someone who is:
1) Retired, or
2) At home most of the day or who can walk her every 4 hours.
3) Without kids
4) Able to deal with a dog with some behavior issues
5) Without any other pets

I know most of you will not fit this bill, but you might have a parent or grandparent who might? If so, feel free to PM me.

Also, I live in Dallas, TX, but I would be willing to drive to give her to someone who would love her and have more time for her.

I have picture, but I am not sure how to post it up in the thread. E-mail me for a picture (you can find it via my name here- there will be a link to send me an e-mail).