What should I do?

[welshlibranr]

Not sure what to do here!............lost my dog 17 months ago,he was 14, had him since he was 10 weeks old, broke my heart to lose him, still miss him! he had been diabetic for about 5 years, such hard going, couldn't leave him for more than an hour or two, didn't have a holiday at all in that time, my oh works away from home, and I miss the company, but am not sure about having another dog, I suppose I'm afraid that when it becomes older I'll have to cope with simiiar problems again!.....have seen a little puppy that I'm really interested in!.............but not sure whether to commit to adopting her!.......what do you all think?.................

[Chaffinch]

Welsh, remember your dog was 98 in dog years, so they say, so he lived a very, very long time. I wish you luck.........................................
..with
your new pup:)

[boxtops]

Remember the good times, though, welsh - don't just think about the downside of taking on a new dog. Think of the fun and the exercise, that's why I'd get a dog if I didn't work fulltime.

[wheaten]

Welsh, 'a little chew'? mine have wrecked the bannister, headphones, mobile phones, sunglasses, shoes, the garden and anything else they know they shouldn't have! But we forgive them because things are just things and the dogs give so much more pleasure to us!
Wheaten

[welshlibranr]

yes chaffinch, he was an old gentleman, he was a star!.............So loving and kind!........and a little grumpy too when the mood took him, a real character!......miss him!........

[JMR27]

You're a bit frightened (understandable) but I think in a few weeks time we might be seeing a picture of a new pup! All the best :o))

[Chaffinch]

I got moaned at today because Freddie one of my dogs barked at the dustbin men, whilst I was out.....................shock horror............ I cant controle hime remotely.

So think of all the storys you'll be telling us about your new "young lady"

[welshlibranr]

Wheaten, yes that's the way it is, not a problem, puppies are puppies, to be expected!...........and JMR, yes I really hope you will see her pic!..................hope I'm not too late to adopt her!.........if I am, then I'll look again!................

[Chaffinch]

Too many e's (blames drink;)

[chrissa1]

Hi Welshlibranr. We have done what Wheaters did and get a young pup when our old dog was middle aged and it's been great.
We have Charlie who is 11 and Toby who is 6. I said last year that when both these two leave us, that's it, no more dogs, I'm getting too old. However, as you may know my husband died in February and really the thought of coming back to an empty house every night fills me with dread. So, I Will probably get another dog when they have both gone. So I would say, go for it. Chrissa

[welshlibranr]

chaffinch!.....no problem!.........thank you so much for your replies!............

[wheaten]

Husband was distraught when Dylan died as his Mum had given him to us before she died. Dylan nearly died when he was 3 due to a protein problem but we nursed him through it and he had a long and happy life.
Good luck, you won't regret it! Post photos, please.
Wheaten

[welshlibranr]

Chrissa, thank you!...............I know what you mean, I come home to an empty house now and I hate it!.............I wouldn't leave her alone often, she would come with me mostly!..........miss the company so much tough!......think I'll go for her!.......hope she's still there tomorrow!.............will let you know!...........

[welshlibranr]

wheaten, going to ring tomorrow to see if she's still there, if so, then I will adopt her if possible, need to do home check etc, but should be fine!..............let you know soon!...............welsh

[wheaten]

I take it you live in Wales? This will cheer you up-we took Dylan to Wales on holiday, when we shouted 'Dylan!', half of Wales said 'Yes, what?'.
We now live on the Welsh border so if I see a blue-faced lady walking a puppy I'll say Hello!

[welshlibranr]

I live in Porthcawl, between Swansea and Cardiff wheaten, so if you're ever this way, please let me know, we can meet on the seafront for a walk!..............

[Chaffinch]

Welsh, I knew you'd give a doggie a home, coz your as daft as me! One happy dog and owner coming up.

Photos please xx

[welshlibranr]

chaffinch, yes, if she's still there tomorrow, ash will have a new forever home, I hope!........

[pastafreak]

Definitely go for it. I got Sally,my lurcher because I wanted more company than the cat could provide. My ex and I had our lovely old 15 year old lady put to sleep two weeks after we split. That was 6 years ago,and last year I really started to yearn for a dog. I will never regret getting Sally-even when others I know are saying 'goodbye' to old faithful friends. We can't live by worrying about future regrets....live for now!

[wheaten]

Will do, Welsh. I am Scottish but hubbies job moves us around (he's English, how does a Scottishwoman make an Englishman unhappy? Marry him!)
Just had to unwrap the cat-flap off Floyd's head as he will ram it thinking he's protecting me from nothing outside as hubbie is nightshift! And Lexi has eaten all the cat food. Told you it's a zoo here!
Wheaten.

[Chaffinch]

If she's not, there will be another dog, just for you, maybe not tomorrow, but soon, because you are ready, and have loads of love to give and accept.