Just wanted to thank everyone for their kind words on this thread. There are too many responses to thank everyone who read and posted. Especially thanks to those who had nice things to say about my "crew". I told my wife we did at least three things right in our lives.
Some members had asked about Dakota "not meeting expectations" in her owner return questionnaire's. I pretty much decoded this as they were not ready for a dog, simple as that. Lots of excuses about the Dakota's behavior, no time for the dog, does not get along with kids and other dogs etc..Seriously? A 70lb 1 year old is a lot of work!
But anyway, thanks again..