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kozar

(2,924 posts) Sun Nov 17, 2024, 08:33 PM Nov 17

Someone talk me down,

Of course I have LilGlad,
I just woke from a nap, with a strong desire, to adopt a dog !!!
It's all I can think about, lots of good furries at shelter,
I 63 had a dog beside me for 50 years
It's time again? Now that I'm alone? LilGlad is great, but cats rule the rooster, dogs love, get ya outside, to walk

As I said, talk me down

Koz

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Someone talk me down, (Original Post) kozar Nov 17 OP

A dog is a great idea. Great companion. surfered Nov 17 #1

why don't you go down to the shelter AnnaLee Nov 17 #2

All Pittie mixes, i always had a Dal kozar Nov 17 #4

VERY sorry, I CAN't help, elleng Nov 17 #3

Ellen, kozar Nov 17 #5

Ellen kozar Nov 17 #6

I may be too! We adopted Toni when she was 2, many years ago. elleng Nov 17 #7

Maybe adopt Rebl2 Nov 17 #8

Can you volunteer to help at the pound? Would they let you do some light smoozing with the dogs. Srkdqltr Nov 17 #9

Dogs are expensive and demanding MyMission Nov 17 #10

Are you ready to walk the dog or let it out Figarosmom Nov 18 #11

Rather talk you up... oldsoldierfadingfast Nov 27 #12

Oh, I left out of the last post... oldsoldierfadingfast Nov 30 #13

surfered

(3,724 posts)

1. A dog is a great idea. Great companion.

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Sun Nov 17, 2024, 08:36 PM

Nov 17

AnnaLee

(1,165 posts)

2. why don't you go down to the shelter

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Sun Nov 17, 2024, 08:39 PM

Nov 17

and see if any dog is hankering for a human as bad as you for a dog.

kozar

(2,924 posts)

4. All Pittie mixes, i always had a Dal

Reply to AnnaLee (Reply #2)

Sun Nov 17, 2024, 08:52 PM

Nov 17

Mix beside me, Sorry Pitties just shut me down.

Im searching still

Koz

elleng

(136,825 posts)

3. VERY sorry, I CAN't help,

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Sun Nov 17, 2024, 08:43 PM

Nov 17

Last edited Sun Nov 17, 2024, 10:32 PM - Edit history (1)

'cause I miss our Toni, and want another! Allergic to cats, and not keen on their 'attitudes.'

https://homepages.rootsweb.com/~btca/BTCA-Liberty's%20Devonshire%20Temptress.htm

Looking into getting a pup; may or may not work out.

P.S. not necessarily 'expensive,' but for emergencies; innoculations necessary. And not too demaning, tho walks are necessary; good for US!!!

kozar

(2,924 posts)

5. Ellen,

Reply to elleng (Reply #3)

Sun Nov 17, 2024, 08:56 PM

Nov 17

Im way too old for ,a pup, don't have that energy, anymore, I just wanna, get a mid age dog, out of, doggie jail

Koz

kozar

(2,924 posts)

6. Ellen

Reply to elleng (Reply #3)

Sun Nov 17, 2024, 08:57 PM

Nov 17

Im way too old for ,a pup, don't have that energy, anymore, I just wanna, get a mid age dog, out of, doggie jail

Koz

elleng

(136,825 posts)

7. I may be too! We adopted Toni when she was 2, many years ago.

Reply to kozar (Reply #6)

Sun Nov 17, 2024, 08:59 PM

Nov 17

She died 10+ years ago.

Rebl2

(14,941 posts)

8. Maybe adopt

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Sun Nov 17, 2024, 09:08 PM

Nov 17

an older dog.

Srkdqltr

(7,773 posts)

9. Can you volunteer to help at the pound? Would they let you do some light smoozing with the dogs.

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Sun Nov 17, 2024, 09:08 PM

Nov 17

Just to help and get a dog fix without gaving to take full responsibility until you are ready for one at home? If ever?

MyMission

(2,000 posts)

10. Dogs are expensive and demanding

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Sun Nov 17, 2024, 09:12 PM

Nov 17

I'm a cat person, adopted my dog Milo 6 years ago.
I love him, but he needs walks and attention, and sometimes I'm not in the mood.

It's good he gets me out for a walk.
Many shelters have programs where you walk the dogs. Maybe you could do that. And you could foster a dog which would let you have one short term til you decide you want one. It's a big commitment.

Figarosmom

(3,288 posts)

11. Are you ready to walk the dog or let it out

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Mon Nov 18, 2024, 01:18 PM

Nov 18

Outside at midnight or 3 in the morning when it starts whinning? How about the cleanup when it has diarrhea or barfs all over,? Vet bills?

I keep thinking about getting another one but conclude I'm not able to care for one the way it should be.

oldsoldierfadingfast

(67 posts)

12. Rather talk you up...

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Nov 27, 2024, 10:34 PM

Nov 27

With your coming treatments, you need a warm dog beside you.
However, you should make it a small dog.
Re-read the chances of a good prognosis for you. You and a young small dog (they live longer) can grow old together and trust me a small dog is easier for an older person to pick up than a large one. (Think vet visits.)
A small dog does not eat as much -
The poop is also smaller and easier to pick up-
You can bathe them in the kitchen sink - better for an old back as you age.
Can not find your other post now, but I had marked two for you to re-read -Mustellus and Callie 1979.
Some time after Tues. the 3rd. I would like to read what you named your dog! Prayers and well wishes from me and the two Yorkies beside me.

oldsoldierfadingfast

(67 posts)

13. Oh, I left out of the last post...

Reply to oldsoldierfadingfast (Reply #12)

Sat Nov 30, 2024, 04:31 AM

Nov 30

a small dog does not take up as much room when it takes over your bed and sleeps sideways in the middle.
I was 72 when I rescued the Yorkie half bro and sis, he was twelve wks. old and she 15 wks.

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