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PLEASE consider adopting from a shelter or rescue; thousands (if not hundreds of thousands) of abandoned pets are put down every day in this country for lack of good homes. Don't support breeders; ugh!
Yes, you can get a puppy, and even a puppy Scottie. Search my breed and age. If not near you, volunteers will likely transport it.
SAVE A LIFE (actually two, as it makes room for one more); DON'T "SHOP," ADOPT!
At this point in our life, we feel we need to know the health and history of the puppy. We have adopted cats in the past. Some remained healthy some did not.
PLEASE consider adopting from a shelter or rescue; thousands (if not hundreds of thousands) of abandoned pets are put down every day in this country for lack of good homes. Don't support breeders; ugh!
Yes, you can get a puppy, and even a puppy Scottie. Search my breed and age. If not near you, volunteers will likely transport it.
SAVE A LIFE (actually two, as it makes room for one more); DON'T "SHOP," ADOPT!
Our Humane Society had a HUGE open house last Sunday. Lots of furbabies for adoption and I have been thinking about getting a small dog for a long time now. I got there and the place was so packed I couldn't even find a parking spot! Decided I'll go during the week when it's not quite so busy! Won't get the 'deals' that were going on, probably, but it doesn't matter.
Older people should also consider adopting an adult or even a senior dog, especially if you don't have twenty years of vital life left yourself. So many are turned in when their owners become too old and decrepit to care for them, and their chances of adoption are not good... Not to mention all the grief, confusion, terror, and trauma they experience after being loved in a secure home for so many years. You'd also eliminate all the usual trying "puppy problems" (chewing, barking, housetraining, etc.)...
I never wanted a pet because of the hassle and cost. Well, gf moved in had an Australian Shepherd. That dog is the goofiest, friendliest dog I've ever seen. I nicknamed him "Velcro" because no matter where I went, he went. On the sofa head in my lap was his favorite thing. If he could talk he would say "pet me pet me pet me", because that was in his eyes. Just a very loving, loyal dog. Happy to see me when I came home, loved long hikes and chasing his ball.
And of course, after two years, I came home to her AND THE DOG gone. She told me the other day the dog whines, doesn't eat and just stares out her window looking. Just breaks my heart.
Older people should also consider adopting an adult or even a senior dog, especially if you don't have twenty years of vital life left yourself. So many are turned in when their owners become too old and decrepit to care for them, and their chances of adoption are not good... Not to mention all the grief, confusion, terror, and trauma they experience after being loved in a secure home for so many years. You'd also eliminate all the usual trying "puppy problems" (chewing, barking, housetraining, etc.)...
Petfinder has it all; check it out.
Puppies are nice and really cute but I want to avoid the "puppy problems" as well. I will get an older dog already house trained, etc.. The only problem I have is that I'm gone so many hours of the day and I'll feel bad leaving them alone all day. The cats probably won't be too happy either but they'll adjust.
I never wanted a pet because of the hassle and cost. Well, gf moved in had an Australian Shepherd. That dog is the goofiest, friendliest dog I've ever seen. I nicknamed him "Velcro" because no matter where I went, he went. On the sofa head in my lap was his favorite thing. If he could talk he would say "pet me pet me pet me", because that was in his eyes. Just a very loving, loyal dog. Happy to see me when I came home, loved long hikes and chasing his ball.
And of course, after two years, I came home to her AND THE DOG gone. She told me the other day the dog whines, doesn't eat and just stares out her window looking. Just breaks my heart.
Find out where she took your dog!!! Do it now!! Then tell her to get the heck out.
She is no keeper. Sorry. You'll only get more of that as time goes on.
I like the IDEA of having a dog: The pleasure of showing it love, being greeted at the door, etc.
But I also have enough sense to know I don't really want the RESPONSIBILITY of having a dog: whenever I travel I'd have to arrange boarding, or for someone to check on it, and I'd have to walk it, get up to let it out, etc.
The COST wouldn't be an issue. It'd be the responsibility and TIME COMMITMENT I don't really want.
I want the joy and the "good part." But, alas and alack, you don't get that withOUT the responsibility.
I never wanted a pet because of the hassle and cost. Well, gf moved in had an Australian Shepherd. That dog is the goofiest, friendliest dog I've ever seen. I nicknamed him "Velcro" because no matter where I went, he went. On the sofa head in my lap was his favorite thing. If he could talk he would say "pet me pet me pet me", because that was in his eyes. Just a very loving, loyal dog. Happy to see me when I came home, loved long hikes and chasing his ball.
And of course, after two years, I came home to her AND THE DOG gone. She told me the other day the dog whines, doesn't eat and just stares out her window looking. Just breaks my heart.
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Find out where she took your dog!!! Do it now!! Then tell her to get the heck out.
She is no keeper. Sorry. You'll only get more of that as time goes on.
PLEASE, PLEASE try to find your dog.
The dog is NOT HIS!!! The dog is the ex-gf's dog. He can't just go and take the dog.
Jim, would you consider taking the dog if she agreed? Sounds like Velcro really bonded with you and is miserable without you. I urge you to think about it. Thank you.
I like the IDEA of having a dog: The pleasure of showing it love, being greeted at the door, etc.
But I also have enough sense to know I don't really want the RESPONSIBILITY of having a dog: whenever I travel I'd have to arrange boarding, or for someone to check on it, and I'd have to walk it, get up to let it out, etc.
The COST wouldn't be an issue. It'd be the responsibility and TIME COMMITMENT I don't really want.
I want the joy and the "good part." But, alas and alack, you don't get that withOUT the responsibility.
Look into fostering; might be perfect solution for you! And greatly needed by rescues.
The dog is NOT HIS!!! The dog is the ex-gf's dog. He can't just go and take the dog.
Jim, would you consider taking the dog if she agreed? Sounds like Velcro really bonded with you and is miserable without you. I urge you to think about it. Thank you.
Of course I would and have told her so. I read that breed makes a very close bond and if it's broken they just sort of fade away.
I'm a bit too old for all this drama.
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