**Beta has gotten to come home! However I need to still raise the rest of the money for someone special who tool out a personal loan to make sure I wouldn't lose my dog!. I would like to pay them back as fast as possible because without them Beta would be gone. Please if you can help out that would be amazing!**

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I am running out of time!! I am about to lose a huge part of my family due to circumstances out of my control and I don't know what else to do but ask for help. I am a K9 Security Officer and that part of my family is my partner in crime K9 Beta. My daughter, husband, and I have grown very attached to her and I am completely torn and in shambles over the thought of losing her. Here is my story....



I started working for a company a little over a year ago and was hired on to become a K9 handler. When I arrived at my training course and told to get my dog I was told "good luck" by several people who knew the dog I was getting.

One of the reasons I was given Beta is while living with me she is a house dog. Beta does not do well in the kennel environment that most work dogs are fine in. She paces in tight circles to the point she limps and barks until she loses her voice. I would hate for her to have to go back to the kennels.

The first time I met Beta she jumped up in my face and hit me so hard that my teeth were numb for three days. I guess it was her way of saying "tag you're it!" Apparently this was a regular thing for her almost as a game.

The days went by and I have never handled a more stubborn, smart dog in my life. I was tripped, bruised, dragged, jumped on, and licked repeatedly for weeks. One day she was the best dog ever and the next she was the most difficult dog who gave you the "make me" stare. Somewhere between all the crying and tears I fell in love with her.



We failed our first time trying to certify. Beta decided it was a good day not to listen to a word I said. I ended up taking her back home and just living with her for a few weeks, no training just fun. Beta was a totally different dog. We went back and successfully passed ou r certification a few weeks later. This dog was now my partner, and protector and our bond continued to grow with every minute shared.

I have put long hours and training into Beta. She still has a long way to go but she has come a long way. From making me cry to making me smile. The first time I tried to get a ball out of her mouth it took me a good half hour or more, now she spits it right out. I have worked so hard with her and would continue to do so in the future.

Back in September I had to stop working due to severe pain in my back. I couldn't walk, stand up straight, or sit still. I ended up in emergency the pain was so bad. Upon receiving an MRI I found out that I have a protruding disc and will not be able to return to my current job for a long time... if ever. I am currently waiting on a referral for a surgeon that as we all know could take a while.



When I first found out that I could not return to work I was told it would be possible that I could buy my dog. Unfortunately because she is a young dog (4) and has duel training she is worth $6000 to the company. My husband and I have discussed it in depth and as much as it kills us I had to tell them we can't afford to buy her. She's apart of our family and she's going to be gone.

Currently she is under my care until they figure out what to do with her. Every day it gets harder to let her go and i'm running out of time and options. I have asked that if she doesn't work out in their company they keep me in mind as an option for her, but I am hoping it doesn't get to that.



The worst part of all this is its out of my control. If it wasn't for a medical reason I would still be able to keep her because I would still be working. Beta leaving my family wouldn't be an option.

If there is any way you can help me keep my dog and retire her to a family pet or know of any other options that I could take please PLEASE help!

Kristina & Beta