Post #708076 by Fez Moai on Thu, Feb 13, 2014 12:24 PM

Here is some boiled down info for all:

-The current owner does not want Rufus, so he must be moved
-Why did the original owners let him go? Don't know.
-Because of his age, we must make sure that he is only moved ONCE.
-The place that takes him MUST be able to meet certain requirements in terms of space and care.
-Fish tanks this size are way expensive ($1000's), and we're trying to make sure his current tank will be able to withstand a move and still be effective.
-A veterinarian must be hired to check him out and professionals must do the move job.
-We were able to talk to current owner down to $800 for the Rufus package.
-The money being raised will help the person that ends up with Rufus, regardless of who they are.
-The current owner wants him moved quickly, but we have been stalling him.
-Rufus' two smaller Pacu buddies died last week. The owner's partner allowed someone in that took them without authorization and they didn't know what the hell they were doing. Thus, both Pacu's are now dead.
-There are a lot of pieces in this puzzle that must fit, and that includes people, personalities, money, time schedules, etc.
-This is really a more difficult situation than most people can imagine. He's not a carnival goldfish in a plastic bag.
-There are TONS of calls being made daily by all parties involved trying to reach a conclusion.
-I think that is why Kari is asking for a more positive atmosphere here. We are really trying to get this done. The money is for Rufus, period. That's what this thread is about and for.